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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
5
A Jackson report states about sixty armed men marched into Jackson by May 2. Midnight prowlers fired near the jail. guards returned fire, killing one, wounding others. Troops massed, a stinging storm prevented further action. No injuries reported locally.
New York reports tests at the Sandy Hook proving grounds on two ordnance pieces under Army and Navy review. The McLean one-pound minigun achieves around 800 shots per minute, with a half pound charge per shot. After dark, incandescent shells lit up the night as large ball-like projectiles were discharged. Official details were limited.
Des Moines sees rising rivers and near record gauges as floods advance. Homes flood on Maurice Street, casualties and evacuations mount while levees strengthen. Raccoon and Cedar rivers surge, straining bridges and prompting rescues. More rain feared.
In St Louis May 28, 8k Workers of BL Towls declared a strike opposing a supposed union policy. Sympathetic action spread as Bast Ble Jawis walked out. Railroads and merchants largely kept freight moving, with about 4300 strike participants nationwide including Chicago and Alton unions.
Nirsninghath, Alay May and Jarmes Williamson, charged with robbing a ticket office in Uninn Tstungor citys, of nearly 87000 dollars. Detectives say a man known to authorities aided the plan, with investigations ongoing as officers pursue leads.
A May 28 report from New York warns gamblers off Atlantic steamers amid accusations of illicit card play on ships. The notice targets five card players, including War Hazard, amid alleged cheating and dangerous conduct on voyages, with authorities urged to act against such activities at sea.
Reports from Asiatic Turkey say an April earthquake obliterated Melazgherd in the Van vilayet. The town and 2000 residents perished or were displaced, with 700 Armenians among the dead. Over 400 houses collapsed and garrison troops were lost amid the devastation.
President Roosevelt arrives in Pocatello at 8 10 pm on May 4 and stays 50 minutes. A guard of Indian braves greets the train as 8 000 spectators line the station. A city committee escorts him to a high school pavilion where a speech extols railroad workers and the value of courage, loyalty, and self reliance.
In Glens Falls New York a 17 year old man identified as Joseph Tulley was shot during a street fight. He was taken to Glens Falls Bagpitai amb and later moved to hospital for recovery. Doctors plan X ray guided surgery to remove the bullet and hope for improved health this year.
Elizabethport workers at Cres ten company have pressed strikes crippling output and leading management to consider temporary shutdowns. Reports say the plant’s key shop may be laid down for an indeterminate period as striker actions persist, despite attempts to avert stoppages.
Washington May 28 The War department considers placing graduates of American military schools into police or constabulary roles. Col Edwards leads the board assessing aptitude and suitability for such postings. General Allen notes that most assignments would target top graduates for early leadership roles.
Joseph Athingetor of the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Vietor, mired in a five year old scandal, is revealed to have hidden about 57000 in assets including 30000 in gold in a safe deposit and rest invested in real estate, exposing a scheme tied to a disgraced priest.
A Havana rep for the American Military Government cites a reported 3,000,000 gap between General Leonard Wood’s and the finance secretary’s totals of disbursements. The discrepancy, tied to wartime administration, will be resolved before the settlement between the World in Taronto and Sanar Quandt, a consul in Washington.
In San Francisco on May 28 a banquet honored M A de Young as the honored guest of the executive committee of the Roosevelt reception. A gift echoing appreciation was presented with a caption noting his exclusive ability and mastery in handling the functions during President Roosevelt's visit to San Francisco in May 1907.
Samuel Woot spoke for the Union of American Jewish Congregations in Byringfield during a interview with Senator Cullora, chair of the foreign relations committee, asking that Russians be censured for anti Jewish abuses. Chom promised to raise the issue with President Roosevelt visiting Springfield soon.
In Washington two clan factions are tied to a postal graft probe. Former Postmaster Milne is accused of siphoning funds through Tapohayt Leto while courts find others innocent. Milne’s arrest follows an investigation that began with a November leak and a discharge of ribbons.
Denvey May 28 President Charles Moyers warns the Western Federation of Miners against independent labor actions amid wage gains and ongoing mine strikes. He urges a universal eight hour law and plans to place the miners magazine in every branch, while warning against alliances with rival groups and calling for stronger organizational control.
Gore Scotland reports Sir Thomas Lipton sails with Shamrock II and other ships as part of Lipton’s flotilla. The crew parades at Shanimek while famed vessels Brin and Gwenn Tiggecuiser stand by. The gathering ends with a ceremonial send off and scenes of display and cheers before the voyage to Sandy Hook for Cheateranda ceremony.
Officers with a prisoner escaped a mob at Yates Center jail after assailants forced entry. Deputies faced armed threats as revolvers were leveled and a choked door was battered. Prisoner was moved to a carriage and driven seventeen miles toward a railroad amid tense pursuit.
New York May 28 Thomas A Edison has been formally announced as a member of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph company board of technical directors The Marconi company currently lists Edison and Marconi as the only directors with plan to add Prof Michael Papin of Colombia Margamity as a third expert to the board Edison and Marconi will oversee integration of the Edison system with the Marconi wireless network and to work toward adapting apparatus for intersystem use.
New York case details the detention and possible deportation of Lin Lin a New York Chinese merchant and his wife. Officials weigh admission of asylum claims amid arguments by counsel and testimonies from Laypenter A Chindse Berkshire and others. Mrs Lin Lin faces possible month long separation from her husband with potential return to China if asylum denied.
A misread and garbled description outlines a large map project by the Department of Agriculture and a plant industry exhibit. It references St Louis, Pensacola, and Petersburg in a strained narrative about a large map with dividing lines and planned display items.
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