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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1903
Page
8
A guest fabricates a pants theft at a hotel to pocket cash. He later checks into another hotel under the same name, claiming someone stole his trousers with over $100. A later reveal exposes the ruse as the man concealed his legs with his long coat, and no pants were ever found.
William Coombs, an English inmate, started a blaze in the jail’s rear drunk house. He was subdued with water from three buckets by Jailer Kimball and officers Sullivan and Carey, then put to bed as his clothes dried. Kimball predicts he will respect American institutions more.
A barefaced swindle at two Salt Lake hotels is revealed after clerks meet. Wilson lost only room rent while Kenyon misses about $50. A man calling himself Ellwood F Simmons from Cincinnati checked in during a wet spell with a small bag and long coat, later claiming a theft in his room demanding $10. He fled and remains unfound.
Fred Wey returns from Peru after typhoid illness and is reported in good health. About 150 bankers arrive, tour Knutsford, Saltair, and attend an organ recital at the Tabernacle. Bartenders John Martin and Joe Stevens are jailed on Sunday liquor charge, posting $100 bonds. Col. E F Holmes discusses Cedric voyage plans. Mrs. Elizabeth A Custer joins a western voyage party and is praised as an author known for Tsootsari Saddles.
The jury previously awarded the plaintiff 3000 dollars but granted a new trial. The case concerns Leach, the plaintiff’s husband, a brakeman who died when a train passed a bridge over Sevier river. The retrial led to a verdict of 10000 dollars for the plaintiff.
Mt Pleasant Democrats held a caucus in city hall and nominated a slate led by Mayor George Christensen and long term councilman John Carter. Short term councilman nominee Daniel Rasmussen and others include Ole Hansen A J Syndergaard B R Hansen Amasa Aldrich city recorder Andrew Jensen treasurer J I Larson justice. Voting totals reached 36 for the top choice.
The Springville Republican Party chaired by F.C. Boyer nominated a complete city slate at the city hall last night. The prohibition issue was set aside for a special election to allow a public vote.
In Richfield the Republican convention at the Opera house named the municipal ticket. James Christiansen, cashier of the James M. Peterson bank, was unanimously chosen to succeed himself as mayor.
In Coalville on October 18 a small Democratic gathering nominated city officials. Thomas L. Beech was chosen as a candidate for mayor amid a quiet meeting with low attendance.
Eureka Oct 18 There is little change in the two week underground fire at Eureka Hill mine. Smoke rising to the surface prevents entry to the shafthouse tonight as Superintendent Earls of Bullion-Beck extends an 800 foot pipe line south of the shaft. He plans 400 more feet of line to reach the fire and cites a shaft bulkhead as obstructing natural air flow, hindering underground work.
The Richfield city Democratic convention met at the courthouse last evening and adopted a ticket headed by W. A. Secpmiller for mayor. Also named were J. C. Anderson, W. T. Orrock, Edward Rasmussen, J. B. Morrison, and Willard Robinson for council. Mrs. Potter Gottfredson recorder. George Galloway marshal. Walter Christensen treasurer. W. F. Asimus justice. with EK Hoffman, Mrs. George T. Bean, A. B. Williams, BH. W. Ramrose, and John Nossa to fill vacancies.
Modena reports unusually heavy October rainfall and sustained warmth will yield a lush Escalante desert grass crop. Fiockmen freighters and old settlers hail the coming winter as a potential sheep paradise with grazing abundant across the desert.
The Escalante desert stretches about 100 miles by 2 miles and has long served as a winter range for sheep. Last spring over 760000 sheep were shorn at Black Rock Oasis Milford Lund and Modena, and with improved feed this winter the desert may support about 1000000 sheep.
Fillmore Utah October 18 Republicans and Democrats named their tickets at last night’s conventions. Republican slate: Mayor N S Bishop. Councilmen four year James Day. two year Peter Beauregard Brig Melville James Woodard Charles Christopherson. Recorder J A Kelly. Treasurer Albert Shall. Marshal William Cooper. Justice N E Lewis. Democratic slate: Mayor Willard Rogers. Councilmen four year Rufus Day. two year O H Huntsman Almon D Robison E 30 Slanson Joseph Carling. Justice John Rogers. Recorder Nephi Anderson. Treasurer Mrs A F Giles. Marshal Harvey King.
Mt. Pleasant Oct 19 the Republican caucus in the opera house drew over 300 attendees. The ticket nominated includes Mayor H. C. Inman long term councilman A. C. Madsen and short term G. I. H. Marshall with S. D. Jensen and A. C. Madsen listed among nominees.
Prince Oct 18 This week long criminal calendar in Judge Johnsons court led to four prisoners being sent to the state prison. Cal Ray and William Cox received six year terms for sandbagging and robbing Warren James at Helper last August. Ezra Orhek Davis of Castle Gate got thirteen years for assault and robbery of John Daniels. His accomplice J S Walton, named John Pryor, also drew thirteen years.
London dispatch cites Count Cassini saying Russia will not annex Manchuria but will safeguard vast investments and railroad builds in the region. He notes rights are undeniable and stresses allied interests with Europe and Britain, while Japan may resist evacuation timelines. A St Petersburg telegraph report highlights Count Lamdorff backing amicable settlement with Japan and US interest in enforcing pledges on Manchuria.
Reverend B G Horton of Sulphur Springs Texas reports in 1899 that Ballard's Snow Liniment and Horehound Syrup are highly effective for headache pains and cough. He states the cough syrup has served as their doctor for eight years and praises its quality. Sold by G F Cave Depot Drug Store and others.
A hunting accident near Mailey Silver Creek injured rancher Edward Patton yesterday. Fred Sie loft of Hailey fired at what he believed was a sandhill crane and killed Patton. his brother Otto was present. The incident occurred as the men were duck hunting.
Col J D Powers of Louisville president of United States Trust Company was seriously injured when a special bankers train to San Francisco broke in two near Reno depot. He rolled clear as wheels crushed his shoulder suffering a dislocated right shoulder two broken ribs and a deep cut to his left leg.
Three armed masked men stopped a Sacramento origin freight train in West Berkeley yards at dawn. They robbed Fireman John Walsh and Engineer Robert Ede of $10 before vanishing into darkness. Authorities suspect the same trio hit an Oakland saloon earlier in the evening.
A fire on East Washington and East Third Streets in Portland Oregon Oct 19 injured a man named J W Tierney and fatally burned Mrs Charles M Patterson while her husband dragged her to safety. Special Officer Andrews aided the evacuees from the burning shanties as flames consumed the structure.
Tierney fled his family but returned to seize money from a trunk and suffered severe burns while alone during the act. The injuries are described as likely life threatening to Mrs. Patterson who was present at the incident.
Edward M. Grout, Tammany candidate for Comptroller, declares in a letter of acceptance that the campaign has shown the Fusion party to be essentially Republican. He says he allowed support for Mayor Low initially but switched to the Democratic party as the contest became partisan and taxation policy aligned with Republican statements.
J E Gover of Ottawa Kansas advertises Horehound Syrup claiming it stops winter coughs after two to three doses and helps sleep. The notice lists prices 23 cents 50 4 and one dollar and offers it through G F Cave at 2301 Washington Avenue.
An advertising agent observed nine of twenty three traveling men who used Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. He cites cases of relief from indigestion and irregular meals while on the road. The ad claims the tablets aid digestion and restore stomach health, sold by druggists everywhere.
Advertisement notes a new line of Manhattan Shirts from top shirt makers offering distinct, stylish garments. Emphasizes uniqueness and availability at prices 1.50 2.00 and 2.50, with claim they cannot be found elsewhere.
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