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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
8
The report recounts strikes and lockouts across major cities with workers in textiles, jewelry, glass, and iron sectors idle. It notes union actions in Philadelphia, England, New England, Morgantown, and Victoria plus efforts to organize new unions and wage increases amid a global industrial slump.
New York Oct. 22 The Iron Age reports no improvement in the iron trade old orders are being worked off and new work only partially fills. Central West manufacturers discuss further restricting output to about forty percent while eastern producers have not formally voted the restriction though leading interests have signaled. A number of stacks have ceased operations and reports say some pig iron may move if freight rates drop on cotton ships.
London reports Joseph Chamberlain spoke to a large Tyne mouth audience outlining a mandate from the people to negotiate with colonies. He stressed mutual fiscal policy power and warned negotiations would fail if the colonies demand too much. He insisted Britain and colonies must remain free to pursue their interests.
Miss Margaret Hamilton of Whitestone married Edward Rodich at Willets Point after a first ceremony in Manhattan. Later that day she was compelled by Frederick Kirkman Jr. to marry him at Rev. E. I. Thorpe’s residence with a pistol brandished on the train.
The Washington report states the new general staff plans to dispatch agents to South America to study military conditions as preparation for possible war to defend the Monroe doctrine. Officers will be accredited as military attaches in capitals such as Panama and Venezuela, with several selected from the staff. European agents are also gathering information on roads food supplies and other strategic details.
Lewis Nixon, president of the United States Shipbuilding Company, testifies about early consolidation attempts and Schwab’s purchase of Bethlehem and related stock and bond deals. He recalls meetings at the Lawyers Club in June 1902 and payments involving Morgan & Co. and Dresser.
Territorial officers seek a site at the World’s Fair in St Louis for a Hawaii pavilion featuring four panels of typical Polynesian architecture. Commissioner FW MacFarlane or a representative may be reached in St Louis regarding the request.
A Vienna report alleges Servian army officers paid for assisting King Alexander and Queen Draga, naming Col Machin and Col Mfichlich with sums up to 6,000 dollars and 4,800 dollars respectively, plus junior officers and Avakymovited for leading the provisional government 10,000 dollars. No confirmation.
An 1880 affidavit from Frank J. Cheney of Cheney & Co. declares the Toledo firm will pay $100 for every Catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document, sworn December 6, 1880, notes the product is taken internally and claims it acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Notary A. W. Gleason authenticated the statement.
The Ogden City Republican platform lauds city progress under Republican policies, endorses Mayor Glassmeit and the council, and pledges nominees to continue public improvements, home labor use, reduced floating debt, cash basis budgeting, and strict enforcement of laws in 1904 and 1905. The document highlights paving, macadam, sidewalks, and a proposed two to three mile boulevard plan.
Argund Vernal reports from Uintah county show hydrocarbon abundance and high grade ores despite idle Dyer mine copper operations. A Vernal crowd discovers uranium and vanadium with analysis underway. St Louis Gilanite ships about ten tons of asphaltum daily from the strip while coal near Green river matches Rock Springs quality.
Chicago hosts the eleventh conference as one hundred missionaries from across the United States gather for the opening of proceedings today.
Chicago Oct 22 Members of the American Surgical Instrument Trade association closed their annual meeting deciding to hold the next session in June at St Louis. They also voted to pressure manufacturers to refuse sales to mail order houses that cut prices. Officers elected include JL Aloe president St Louis first vice president William H Armstrong Indianapolis second vice president A J Brand St Paul secretary J Frederick Martz Detroit treasurer Charles Lentz Philadelphia.
A dissolution notice states the firm Ballard and Rider is dissolved by mutual consent. Jamies Ballard purchases James Juder’s stake and will settle all debts. James Ballard and James Nider are involved. dated Ogden Utah October 22 1903.
Rail excursion from Ogden to Salt Lake City October 68th on Oregon Short Line. Depart 6 30 p m arrive 7 20 p m. Round trip fare 1 9. Reservations with G I Corse. Parquet and Dress Circles 2 00 First Circle 1 50 Balance of First Circle 1 50 Family Circle 1 00 Gallery 60 cents Matinee same as night Curtain 8 00 p m.
One of the world’s great pianists performs at the Tabernacle Tuesday evening October 27 at 8 p.m. Reserved seats on sale at Culley’s drug store amid high praise from major papers for his artistry and technique.
Louis James and Frederick Warde star in the new Rupert Hughes and Collin Kemper play next Friday. Perdigcas, played by Warde, serves James’s Alexander while plotting, with a company of over fifty. Scenic effects include electric storms and avalanches.
H Liskine Medfil dan a west side attorney and Sixth District Republican chairman dies from liver trouble and a hemorrhage. Born July 23 1835 on a Schenectady county farm.
Three quarters of the Mexican naval commission that arrived in August 1901 to supervise two gunboats will sail home today. Fifteen members depart, leaving eight at the shipyard under Captain Manuel Azueta. Work on the gunboats to resume next week amid shipyard financial troubles.
New York dispatch reports that Brazil and Bolivia representatives including Dr Assis do Brazil met in Rio de Janeiro to discuss Acre. Key issues include whether territory beyond the tenth degree should become Brazilian, Brazil paying Bolivia 5 006 000, and other terms under negotiation.
Officials report no agreement reached on sending Acre products to Brazilian ports along the Amazon river. The parties agreed to continue the modus vivendi, which expired yesterday, as talks proceed.
Cenfty al Blanes Rane, founder of the Monte Carte gazobling resort, warned Riviera clients that he carried no money. He kept a red paper draft for several hundred thousand francs payable to the underssee, intended for ransom in case of kidnapping, with strict office instructions to only cash it if he sent a telegram ordering it.
Mr. Lucky Strike tells his life partner to warn the paper delivery person not to leave the Social Recorder there in the future. The odd exchange hints at a domestic dispute within a household context and references a recurring delivery issue.
Mrs Strike questions a print error claiming a young champion is named as Laura's fiancé. She counters that she has acted as her fiancé for twenty years and vows to continue, demanding the paper stop the presses.
An old advertisement notes instant relief from burns and cuts using Dr. Thomas Electric Oil sold at Attuny drug store. It promotes quick soothing effects and topical application for minor injuries.
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