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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1903
Page
7
A new Pullman sleeping car will soon enter service in Ogden. Built in Denver, the Leadville car features twelve sections with drawing and smoking rooms, extensive safety gear, and modern comforts. Denver shops employ over 500 workers on related designs including the Arapahoe and seven other tourist sleepers under construction.
Wantland, a longtime Ogden figure, has been elevated to a new executive post on the Union Pacific land board alongside McAllister and McDonough. He will serve as sales agent and conduct press excursions while aiding colonization efforts in collaboration with syndicates and promoters in Chicago Omaha and eastern Colorado. Demand for Union Pacific lands has surged with sales pushing a minimum price of 1.50 per acre for wild lands.
In St Louis on Oct 19 police linked the Kate Lauman murder to the suicide of John Williams a Black man earlier detained as a suspect. Williams hanged himself in Clayton jail after a fire alarm and fear of a mob, with police now seeking further implicated parties as Mrs Lauman’s body was buried. In New York the Alfred Massey commission concluded its New York work and plans to meet in Washington Trede.
The Ogden High boys overwhelmed the Soldiers 34 to 5 in a Saturday game at Glenwood Park. Johnson and Greenwell sparkled with quarterback runs, Dean and Livingston scored on long plays and fumbles were turned into scores. The Soldiers showed pace but were new to the game and outmatched. The next game is in Salt Lake City next Saturday.
The Democratic convention, chaired by Cannon with Gideon absent on business, names Peter Anderson for mayor by acclamation after a light session of nominations. Other officers drawn by acclamation include Jan F. Burton for city treasurer and Chas. Stout for city attorney, among others.
Charles Jacobs of South Bend elopes with Mrs. Charles Benster of Niles Michigan. He pays Benster $50 to settle with the woman's husband and avoid prosecution, with papers drawn by attorney J J Van Riker. Jacobs plans divorce action against his wife, who remains living in South Bend.
Apostles Lund Smoot Smith and other church leaders attended the Weber Stake conference held in the tabernacle with large attendance. Reports from bishops and stake officers praised quarterly progress, faith, and youth organizations. Addresses by Apostle Geo A Smith and Andrew Jensen accompanied musical selections and benedictions.
A postwar meeting featured Apostle Reed Smoot delivering remarks stressing sobriety, industry, and honesty for youths. The program included a trio sung by Mrs Wim Jones and Miss Han cock, followed by brief remarks by Spee John Henry Smith and closing benediction by Angus T. Wright.
The Salt Lake Tribuna reports Logan Agricultural College defeated the University 17 to 0, ending a four season drought and sparking wild local celebration. Players faced hostile taunts after the game, and bonfires and bells greeted the victory while some fans targeted a University coach.
In New York on October 10 a Times dispatch from Tanger reports attempts to collect taxes in the South led several tribes to drive out the government and burn and destroy plantation residences. The army remains in active service.
Special excursion via Oregon Short Line to Salt Lake City on October 28. Train departs Ogden at 6:30 p m and arrives Salt Lake at 7:20 p m for the performance. Return after the show. Round trip fare one dollar.
Elks lodge members hold advance circus tickets for Thursday night events at the Opera House. Seat reservation opens Tuesday at 9:00 in the morning, from 0 to 12. Only these advance tickets will exchange for regular house tickets. for best seats, obtain from any Elk and join the line when the chart opens.
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