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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
7
A jumble of notices and advertisements from the Ogden area lists money lending at local firms, a bowling match, hardware promotions, a Majestic Cooking Exhibition, and social events. It notes a police incident, lost items, political registration reminders, church receptions for a new pastor, and new fruit and grocery offerings at Barrows Grocery Co.
In a Utah district court today Judge Rolapp hears the case of John V. Rockefeller charged in a lurid sequence involving Lizzie Peterson a 15 year old girl. The trial mirrors the Mary Bernard case with testimony including alleged improper relations and distressing testimony as the defense calls witnesses including the defendant and family members to offer alibi.
In Pittsburg on October 21 payment of 2,100,000 was made at Union Trust Company to fund the plans of the reorganized United States Steel Company of America and to cover the Clairton Steel Company's floating debt.
Rome Oct 2 A dispatch from London claimed the Italian cabinet had fallen but the report is false Premier Zanardelli is willing to resign only if health permits The cabinet will discuss the question at an upcoming meeting in Rome confirming the government remains intact and active.
Detroit October 21. The thirty first annual convention of the American Gas Light association began today. Western members favor Louisville for the next meeting place while eastern members support Niagara Falls.
A civic plea questions rubbish on corners and lack of gutters, sidewalks, and tree trimming. It argues residents dream of beauty and order in an age of ideals and urges city leaders to invest in graded streets, paved sidewalks, and urban greenery for self respect and growth.
At a special meeting in Denver today stockholders of the Denver and Rio Grande voted to raise preferred capital from 44,400,000 to 50,200,000. The increase funds acquisition of the Crystal River Railroad Company property and franchises. Over three quarters of stock was represented at the meeting.
Police report a bold hold up at the Zang saloon on Grant avenue near Twenty fourth street. Four well built men masked and armed seized cash and a watch from Ed Bello before fleeing through alleys and rooftops. Officer Wilson trailed, guns spoke, and Riley, linked to the crime, was captured after a prowling pursuit and identification by Bello.
In Salt Lake City a suit against Southern Pacific seeks 50 000 for injuries to 17 year old Austrian migrant Mijako Lukich. The plaintiff, represented by guardian John Kombos, alleges he fell from a ballast train when ordered off the locomotive drawn cars. He lost a leg above the knee and part of a foot. Summons served by attorneys.
In New Haven probate court William J. Bryan testified about a sealed letter in Phillip Bennett’s will. The document requested Bryan accept 40000 dollars, with 10000 to Mrs. Bryan and 15000 to invest for their three children who would get 7000 each when deemed wise. The letter was opened by the court but not read aloud.
In New York on October 21 Dowie led prayers for followers unable to leave their boarding houses amid illness. The Zion headquarters gardens drew the board of health’s scrutiny as Dowie’s “army” faced sanitation concerns. He reported donations from merchants totaling from $200 to $5,060 during today’s healing meeting.
New York October 21 Bishop James Thoburn of the Methodist Episcopal Church for India sailed today aboard the steamship St Louis bound for Southampton and then to India where he has labored as a missionary for forty five years.
New York dispatch reports multiple New Jersey corporations holding annual meetings in Jersey City. Directors were reelected at The Kentucky Distillers Warehouse, Standard Distributing and Distilling, Republic Iron and Steel, and The Republic Iron and Steel re elected the old board. The United States Shipbuilding Company did not meet due to the company being in receivership and only Cyrus L Wells was present to say no meeting would occur.
Special train leaves Ogden at 6 30 p m reach Salt Lake at 7 20 p m fare for the round trip one dollar Reservation for theatre seats with G H Corse Prices Parquet and Dress Circles two dollars First Circle two dollars with the first two rows two dollars rest of First Circle 1 50 Family Circle one dollar Gallery fifty cents Matinees price same as night Curtain rises promptly at 8 00 p m Dont miss the prelude
Berlin reports Count von Larrisch Moennich testified against a money-lenders syndicate accused of extortion. He said a Buffalo wedding to Miss Mary Hutterfield followed a $30,000 draft from the group he refused to pay. He described dowry schemes and noted his later marriage to Slatterfield. The case was postponed to summon witnesses from America.
Howard Elliott, longtime Burlington vice president, was chosen today to succeed C. S. Mellen as president of the Northern Pacific. He will leave the Burlington after a long career beginning in 1880 with the engineer corps at Burlington and St. Louis and held various western road posts. Elliott pledges to foster interstate commercial ties while managing the great railroad system.
New York Oct 21 Deputy Tax Commissioner Michael O Sullivan was arrested at his St Luke s Place home after returning from a Democratic political meeting. He faced charges of taking a bribe for a civil service testing and police position. An alleged $200 payment was offered in a saloon with detectives nearby. O Sullivan, a former policeman, had been appointed under Mayor Van Wyck s administration.
John Barrett, newly named U S minister to Argentina, arrived in New York en route to Buenos Aires. He spoke on Far East issues noting Manchuria offers strong trade and development potential, explaining Russia’s hold and Japan’s opposition, while the United States watches with concern. He praised the wisdom of Russian and Japanese leaders to resolve the matter.
Mr Barrett aims to resolve differences through peaceful means and will visit Faris Derlit Rome and Madrid before sailing for South America on November 24. He travels with sail for the voyage and prepares for discussions along the way.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that holders of a controlling interest in the Highland Boy Con. of Bingham rejected a 30 cent per share bid or 300000 for the whole. C. T. Dignowitz indicated the bid came through a strong channel but investors favored rejection. The column notes ground merits, ore limits, and ongoing development despite the setback and speculation on future value.
Interior Department officials confirm several special agents operate on the Pacific coast in a probe into efforts to secure control of large public land tracts for speculation. Indications point to conspiracies using forest scrip and dairies under the timber and stone set, but no test cases have been made.
Oct 21 cabinet meeting accepts resignation amid poor health after Tremier Zanardelli announced he sent his resignation to the Kiss. The move follows his declining health and ministerial duties.
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