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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1903
Page
2
The preliminary examination of Wood and Murphy, famed convicts from Folsom, charged with murdering Guard William Cotter and aiding a prison escape, opened before Township Justice J Brown in Sacramento. A large crowd witnessed their arraignment as Captain J Murphy testified about the break and thefts. The hearing is expected to last the week.
Fred Nason, possibly identical to IL Morrison, was arrested in Morrison Mont on a charge of defrauding cattleman N J Bielenberg of Deer Lodge. Police suspect Nason pretended to handle large Arizona cattle deals and sent a fraudulent check for payment.
News from Opdensburg New York reports four college students were rescued from drowning near Lumber Bay Ontario by George S. Gooderham and crew aboard his yacht. They had clung to an upturned sailboat for about fifteen hours before rescue. the students’ identities were not released.
At a 300 student gathering in Yale Commons Prof Morris Tyler the university treasurer proposed abolishing the fee system and replacing it with regular gratuities to waiters. He suggested electing a five member student committee each term to oversee dining hall order and handle complaints.
Plans for a two day telegraphers tournament by the American Telegraphers Tournament Association unfold in New York. Philadelphia and New York telegraphers lead committees, entries come from Dallas Winnipeg St Louis Atlanta Memphis New Orleans Boston Birmingham Philadelphia New York and many others. Prizes total 3000 with valuable class medals, and the Andrew Carnegie gold medal offers 300 to the top Morse sender and receiver.
A large New York Herald despatch from Buenos Aires reports a major demonstration against a political convention for president and vice president. Notable republic figures head the convention while opponents from the general public clash with authorities. Mobs attack the government and Senor Quintana, the official candidate, as street unrest spreads.
An editorial letter from San Francisco claims a cure for Chronic Brights Disease and Diabetes using Fulton's Renal Compound. It recounts Mrs. Hoover’s recovery after orthodox treatment predicted a short life, with improvements starting after a Fulton remedy week one. The notice promotes pamphlets and lists agents in Ogden and Auburn, California.
Protests continue while the convention assembles with signs the public feeling may be heeded and the convention abandoned. Agitation grows daily with more violent opposition to Quintana. A clash between mobs and police injures several people.
Yandulu reports little voter interest as the home rule ticket withdraws leaving Republicans as the sole candidates in Kauai. In Honolulu and other counties campaigns are active with nightly meetings in both Hawaiian and English. Democrats have not nominated candidates.
In Kansas City Missouri three men died and three were injured in a collision of Missouri Pacific and Frisco freight trains in switch yards near St. Louis Avenue and Santa Fe Streets. Dead are A Johnson John Murphy and George Kirkpatrick. Injured are Will Austin L I Brant and J E Ward with various serious injuries. The Frisco train stood on the crossing when the MP train hit it causing a freight car to overturn onto workers waiting to pass.
Forties escape in Sofia as Austro Russian reform proposals to the Porte are awaited. Bulgarian troops fire on a band aiding fleeing insurgents near Rila. In Salezi, Dibra district, October 8, three bands clashed with 600 Turks, 25 Turks killed, 40 survivors. Boris Sarahoff arrived with 600 insurgents to end the fighting.
Arthur Warren, a Berwyn resident, narrowly escaped lynching after being accused of assaulting an eight year old girl. A crowd pursued him for miles and supported lynching, but two policemen intervened guiding him into a grocery and securing him until more officers arrived at the station.
Skagway on October 13 reports one of the largest robberies in town history. A single thief forced PT F Kern's jewelry store rear door and escaped with watches, nuggets, and jewelry valued at over $2,000. Diamonds, nuggets, rings, and charms were left in display trays as the theft occurred under a street arc light. No arrests by noon today.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for headaches backaches and other female complaints. It recounts a Delray resident's recovery after two years of illness and multiple doctors noting marked improvement after using the treatments. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also recommended for dizziness and sick headache.
Police records show a complex plot involving Earl Ellsworth and two Woodstock citizens seeking $6,000 from an insurance policy. Witnesses heard a concealed conversation that questions whether the elder Ellsworth killed himself and suggests a conspiracy to obtain the payout.
Nevada Mining Review notes promising lead-silver mine prospects northeast of the Keystone. Claims Savage Rattler Justice and Overland, developed by John A. Steele, show high grade ore with 23–47 oz silver and 0.6 oz gold per ton in dumps, plus strong second-grade ore. Shaft down about 60 feet reveals high grade ore and solid walls hinting at a major future mine.
A New York Herald despatch from Rio Janeiro says skippers bound for the Upper Jurna should not file papers with Peruvian consuls. Brazil does not recognize Teru's sovereignty over Peru, affecting navigation and paperwork.
The Elite Steam Dye and Cleaning Works provides steam dyeing and cleaning as well as French dry cleaning for ladies and men's clothes. Dyeing avoids shrinking and all work comes with guarantees. Address is 2310 Washington avenue.
Miss Julia Filbridge of West Cornwell Connecticut thanks Burdock Blood Bittern for curing a severe full body outbreak. She calls it almost a miracle and expresses deep gratitude.
The First National Bank of Ogden lists David Eccles as president with Thos D Deaoveaseee as vice president and James Pingres as cashier. Board of directors includes David Eccles James Pingree Joseph Clark James Sharp W W Riter and others. Accounts of banks corporations firms and individuals solicited.
Ogden Utah bank ad promotes services with president J A Boyle and vice president H Bigelow name and offers interest on savings accounts and time deposits. It emphasizes prompt courteous attention and invites customers to bring banking business.
William ONeal, arrested last week for allegedly attempting to bribe defense lawyers in the Chicago Board of Trade suit, received a contempt of court hearing. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to sixty days in jail. Archbishop Kains condition remained grave with no hopes for recovery and while unconscious at St Agnes Sanitarium.
The Utah National Bank lists officers including J. E. Dooly as president Horace E. Peery as vice president and R. E. Hoagayss as cashier with H. E. Peery IH. J. Peery K. C. Belcher and W. 2. Stanley also named. It proclaims United States Depository status and states accounts are received on liberal terms while paying interest on time deposits.
Des Moines reports Judge Given overruled the motion to dismiss the contempt charge against six prominent citizens accused of jury tampering. The case proceeds to trial on Thursday with the jury still in contention.
Nevada Missouri October 12 Attorney General Crow filed suit seeking 11500 against St B Speed former coal oil inspector of St Louis. Speed allegedly collected the amount during his term and withheld it in violation of the 1899 act defining oil inspector compensation.
Archbishops Kain and Glennon shaped the St. Louis see during long service. Born May 31 1841 in Martinsburg West Virginia to Irish parents, he trained at St Charles Seminary Elliott Missouri and St Mary's College Baltimore. He was ordained July 2 1868.
Chicago, Oct 13 Earl Ellsworth aged 24 was arrested after an alleged confession obtained by posing as friends. Eighteen months earlier at Woodstock Indiana Benjamin Edlaworth Earl's father shot and killed his wife and Amos Anderson, then fired a shot at Earl before turning the gun on himself.
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