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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1903
Page
4
Terms outline payment by carrier or mail, rates shown for city, in advance, and outside Ogden. Communications to the paper limited to 200 words with author’s name published in full.
The Standard announces that 30 special advertising agents remain but all advertisers must conduct business directly with the Eden Utah office or via any reputable advertising agency.
The Standard Publishing Co in Ogden Utah is the designated recipient for all communications. Please direct inquiries, notices, and correspondence to the publisher's Ogden office as the official contact point.
Rev Elmer I Govken left Ogden for Salt Lake City and gave his opening sermon at the First Congregational church. The Ogden preacher impressed locals with his broad gold en rule theology and indefatigable energy as a tailor and student. He drew a large, enlightened following through entertaining spiritual and historical talks. Readers will come to appreciate his approachable nature and wide views.
The piece contends that while American sympathy favors Japan, the likelihood of Japan driving Russians from Manchuria is low. It argues Russian Cossack forces, defensive positions, and artillery inefficiencies favor the Russians, making a half‑million Japanese army unable to force evacuation of positions.
A New York dispatch notes that the Stock Exchange reacted to testimony linked to Morgan and Dresser and the shipyard trust scandal. It cites Schwab's denial, Morgan's rebuttal, and the North American Company syndicate as steps to save the doomed Trust Company of the Republic, stirring public doubt about banking houses and investments.
The Standard claims a mistake occurred when the army canteen was abolished and notes disagreement among prominent WCTU members. It cites War Department information on the army in the Philippines as supporting the position.
The Surgeon General's annual report notes increased vice and military discipline decline in the Philippines, linked to the army canteen's abolition. Outside groggeries flourish, undermining health and temperance. The Chronicle advocates Congress restore the canteen as a moral and sanitary reform.
The Republican party of Ogden City calls a county courthouse meeting for October 1 at 11 a m to nominate candidates for mayor attorney auditor municipal judge constable recorder and treasurer Ward mass meetings follow on October 1 at 8 p m in various halls to nominate two city council members and elect convention delegates. Delegates allocated by ward based on votes for Wm Glasmatnn in 1901 with detailed precinct counts and numbers. By order of City Central committee Maphy chairman and David Mattson secretary October 12 1903.
World markets opened weak with heavy liquidation in United States Steel. Common stock dropped to 13 3-4 for 4,000 shares while rails and other metal issues also sagged. General list slid with few gains though later modest recovery appeared. numerous blue chips and preferreds suffered record or near-record losses amid broad selling.
Buying of Amalgamated and several rail stocks influenced trading as the market bounced from lows. Amalgamated rose to 37, then fell to 35 3 8 with a few blocks recorded in specialties. American Car and Pressed Steel showed mixed moves, while Ulb Steel rose above 59 aiding a mild group rally. Northwestern and Reading preferreds posted small gains.
Omaha data shows cattle receipts around 6500 with steady to strong demand. Native steers bring 3.75 to 5.05, cows 3.00 to 4.25, feeders 3.10 to 4.10, calves 3.65 to 5.00, bulls 1.75. Hog receipts 2500 with prices 5.00 to 5.40, bulk 5.25 to 5.35. Sheep receipts 30000 with lambs 4.60 to 5.00, yearlings 4.50 to 3.85, wethers 3.35 to 3.50, ewes 2.75 to 3.15.
Cattle 22,000. Strong to higher native steers 4.15–4.50, cows and heifers 3.50–4.00, stockers 2.25–4.00. Calves 2.00–6.00, western cattle 3.30–4.73. Hogs 4,000. Market 5 to 10 cents higher. bulk 5.45–5.65, heavies 5.03–5.60, sows 5.40–5.65, pigs 5.40–5.65. Sheep 6,000. Muttons 2.60–4.00, lambs 2.70–5.33, range wethers 2.20–3.25, ewes 2.25–3.50.
Chicago market report shows mixed cattle values with steers ranging 5.10 to 5.85 for good to prime, stockers and feeders 2.95 to 4.00, and calves around 3.50. Sheep receipts 45,000 with wethers 3.33 to 4.00 and western lambs up to 4.25 to 30. Cattle receipts today about 15,000 with higher bids noted, tomorrow 5,000.
Chicago produce market summary lists futures for wheat oats pork lard ribs and grains with weekly and monthly bid prices. Prices shown include Wheat Oct 78 6 8 Dec 78 1 2 May 78 5 8 Oats Oct 44 1 8 Dec 44 58 3 4 May 43 3 4 7 8 and Pork Oct 11 15 Jan 32 07 1 2 May 12 97 1 2 Lard Oct 6 77 1 2 Jan 6 85 May 6 85 Ribs Oct 9 50 Jan 6 45 May 6 50 Rye Dec 55 Flax 1 02 Timothy 3 00 Clover 11 00 Barley 413 .58.
Sugar and Coffee market news from New York on October 12 shows raw sugar firm with refining around 33-8 and 96 test centric values. Coffee market steady with No 7 Rio trading around 5 9-16 per unit.
In St Louis on October 12 the wool market showed steadiness with territory and western mediums trading around 17 18 and fine wool at 17 18 while others hovered near 15 1T.
On October 12 in Chicago cash wheat quotes show No 2 red at 32 cents, No 3 red 7.93 to 4.80, No 2 hard winter 78 1 2, No 3 do TA 77, No 3 northern spring 85, No 2 do 82, No 3 spring 77 80.
Henry Brown longtime hotel keeper was shot by Peter Katz after forcing entry into Katz house. Brown was hit twice in the head and with little chance of recovery. Katz surrendered and remained under arrest as Brown, in a drunken bewilderment, sought entry into his own home.
Berlin reports say Russia and Japan each could fight if the other clings to a stance from recent communications. Officials note no side insists on war yet but a single step could force it. A Russian regiment reaches near Peking and Manchurian plans fray as Lessar notes the convention lapses.
J W Davenport of Wingo Kentucky says Ballard’s Snow Liniment cured him after doctors claimed two lungs were damaged and a side lump threatened his life. Two 50 cent bottles brought full relief and recovery. Sold by G I Cage and J E Carr Depot Drug Store.
Edward Doheny Pittsburg NL pitcher attacked nurse with stove poker then held neighbors and police at bay for over an hour in Andover Massachusetts. He was overpowered and committed to Danvers asylum after doctors found him insane. Nurse Oberin Howarth seriously injured but expected to recover.
Baseball records show Hans Wagner of Pittsburg leading the season with a .350 batting average. Bill Kennedy, Haas, Fred Clarke, and Mike Donlin follow in order, with Wagner and Kennedy differing due to games played. Twenty six players hit .400 or better, though McCreedie was released, leaving twenty five slugging batters overall.
New York October 12 1993 official fielding percentages for NL players with fifteen or more games at a position compiled by Secretary Puilliany. Entries list first basemen second basemen shortstops and outfielders with percentages and team affiliations including McGann Doyle Bransfield Beckley Evers Gilbert Casey Wagner Babb Dunn Fraser and others. The report covers many teams and highlights players across St Louis New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Boston Brooklyn and others.
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