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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
1
A vintage advertisement touts California prune wafers as a daily dietary aid. It claims the product prevents constipation and related ailments by providing the needed fruit laxative element in exact proportions. Sold by Wallace Drug Co. at 2349 Wash Ave Ogden Utah for 25 cents per 100 wafers.
Salt Lake Department of the Standard Examiner reports Porter and colleagues noting Walnott Thormoxon’s removal from court duty after four years. The resignation by Mr. Thompson is confirmed with the court preparing to file in the matter. Names listed include A.B. Maley C.W. Collins and others awaiting decisions.
The will of Henry Dinwoodey names executors and reveals estate values including cash shares totaling $60,000 and $1,000,000 in bonds, plus stock holdings. Provisions grant specific sums to wife Sarah and various relatives, with residue divided among children. Probate proceedings were postponed to October 20 before Doyle Armstrong.
County attorney Breeden answers a query about filing vacancies in the county clerk post. He notes statutes require formal notices and timely actions before a looming term end, and that mayoral appointment may extend tenure while a vacancy remains unfilled, with changes pending in law.
A court martial recounts the Young Couvh explosion aboard the ship. Witnesses describe engine room failures, boiler operations, and crew actions before and after the blast. Navy personnel testified about valve positions water gauge readings and hydrocarbon equipment status during the winter event.
New York political scene shows a triangular campaign as Republican nominee Mr. Tvens gives an interview criticizing ex-Governor Ceolty and pledging steady support for his ticket. Democratic leaders schedule a Carnegie Hall rally while Mayor McCielan plans to address party openers with a campaign speech in Times Square.
Sullivan defeats Burns in a close decision as both fighters exchange heavy blows. Sullivan outpointed Burns throughout, delivering sharper defense and effective counters while Burns pressed hard but landed fewer clean hits. The crowd witnessed a disciplined display from Sullivan, with Burns showing resilience until the final bell.
Chivano of the United Kingdom filed an injunction last week restraining members of a typography union from interference with a Chicago typographic operation.
Judge Holder in Superior Court weighs injunction against pickets by the Typography Union seeking a closed shop and eight hour day in a contract dispute with the printing concern. The ruling aims to prevent rowdy conduct and protect business interests while addressing union demands for labor conditions.
Mrs Taggart expresses dissatisfaction amid a famous divorce case. Allegations include misused funds to influence public sentiment, receipt and disclosure of trial evidence, prejudice during proceedings, and a decree allegedly issued under bias and passion.
A messy OCR reads about a public inquiry into the personal affairs of John D. Johnson and the Waters-Pierce company. Attorney General Hadley and Commissioner Anthony discuss good faith, books production, and potential public interest, as the Supreme Court weighs the matter.
Boxing matches planned under the boxing committee by Quet of Palleo College. He announced professional prize money. Netters and boxers would not enter unless they are actual members of reputable clubs. Contests held only with verified participants before any club.
New York Oct 17 The annual dinner of the American Association of Public Accountants was held at the Hotel Astor. Guests included president Paul Morton and executives from Equitable Life, with speakers warning that rapid corporate growth requires independent auditing and public accountability to protect investors, directors, and workers amid calls for annual investigations and wary of doctored ledgers. The remarks echoed Theodore Roosevelt on public scrutiny and the need for strong corporate governance.
Misread wartime dispatch detailing a pledge to the Japanese army and navy with scattered phrases about deliverance, momentum, and a warning to conduct operations. The garbled text references artillery, communications, and a request for further instruction amid a chaotic battle context.
Fragmentary text urges loyalty and bravery to the nation, praising ancestors and naval glory. It references duties, service, and commitment to future development, urging readers to follow instructions and fulfill obligations. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Marchfield Oregon October 17. A man identified as T A Armitage armed with a pistol and a violin now described as a weapon killed Mrs. Stoops and wounded Mrs. Broom in the Stoops house after forcing entry. Armitage exchanged fire with Mrs. Stoops, shot by a revolver wound, then fled and killed himself nearby. The Stoops family had long stood in conflict with Armitage, who had previously faced a $800 bond. Mrs. Broom, husband and child grieve, while the eldest daughter aided her mother during the struggle. Armitage died at the scene. neighbor witnesses report his violent end.
Reports from Moscow and cities like Kiel Kusien Khorket and others describe a fresh wave of strikes and political unrest sweeping Russia. The movement, driven largely by the Local Democratic and Social Revolutionary parties, disrupts order during the day and prompts demonstrations by students and workers.
A garbled OCR fragment shows mixed letters and incomplete phrases possibly from a local notice or article. No clear person, place, or event is discernible. content is unreadable and cannot yield a coherent summary.
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