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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1903
Page
2
Harry Egbert, sought in Oregon for murder, was captured in Rockland by a citizen posse at a livery stable. He escaped once, recovered his gun, fled to a thicket, then surrendered as shooters fired. A Nevada marshal took him to Nevada to face a $750 reward.
An old advertisement touts TQ CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY with Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if ineffective and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
Ed Mason a non union teamster for Colorado Transfer company was beaten unconscious by five strikers in Victor Colorado. The attack followed a recent quarrel with a man named James and his brothers plus two other men Mc Cabe and Wilson. The five suspects were arrested by the military and will be turned over to civil authorities tomorrow.
Dwight Way a four year old gelding owned by I Daggs was raced under the influence of drugs yesterday in the second race. He acted wildly two men could not hold him and jockey Hildebrand left the ride. The horse rode with perspiration and the judges scratched Dwight Way and ordered the field to stable. Charles Goodman trainer of Dwight Way was ruled off the turf for life.
Oscar Kum mer of Yocatello Idaho was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly claimed to be of various sectarian faiths to ministers, then sought help while posing as a believer. A bank book showing a deposit over one hundred dollars in Salt Lake was found.
In Cumberland, HK, James Stewart aged 15 was pheasant hunting with his father and Alfred Morgan when Morgan's shotgun discharged prematurely. The blast blew off the top of Stewart's head and he died instantly.
Ella Navia a waitress at the Southern hotel in Tintte Montana died by taking carbolic acid. She had mourned a miner's departure to find work elsewhere. A half full bottle of the poison was found in her room. She was born in Pennsylvania and had worked in Nureka Utah before coming to Butte.
United States grand jury indicted Asa B Thompson, receiver at La Grande, on three counts for soliciting bribes to influence home stead approvals. Witnesses include Charles Cunningham. Thompson allegedly offered to secure ten homestead entries for 500 dollars, and service for 50 dollars per application to Asa Robinson. Rumors of large frauds loom across Oregon California and Washington over three years.
Judge Charles I. Bellinger in Portland condemns Congress's deportation law. He says authority rests with the Secretary of the Treasury and warns the inspector acts as accuser, prosecutor, and jailer. The ruling questions sweeping executive power over citizens and aliens alike.
Motorman Rour ay fainted and toppled from his platform as a car descended a steep hill on the Chicago & Joliet line. Passenger Miss Anna Wentbourg was bruised, and a 15 year old boy named Peter Sharp was killed at the foot of the hill. The crash also wrecked Charlea Mojlstin’s dwelling. Mrs. Hollatin escaped through a window.
A vintage advertisement proclaims instant relief from burns cuts sprains and stings with Dr. Thomas Electric Oil available at any drug store.
The Italian cruiser Lombardi clashed with 600 Mad Mullah forces near Mig in Somaliland. After the assault on the coast failed to bring in supplies, the Mullah’s troops attacked Italian vessels killing several sailors. Lombardi then bombarded the Mullah position, forcing retreat the next day.
An article discusses severe headaches in women and attributes relief to Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It claims the medicine cures causes of headaches, promotes regularity, and heals inflammation and female weakness, with testimonials from a Nova Scotia miner’s wife. It adds offer of a free medical adviser set by mail order.
Dr L D Rood, a leading Des Moines physician, accidentally injected himself with anti tetanus serum while treating a child dying of lockjaw. He said he expects to die within a week, awaiting the next Saturday to know his fate. Dr Scholer and Dr Charles Smith advised him. If the inoculation took, it will show in two or three days and his prognosis would be fatal.
William Schwab, using the name Salis, recently missing, was found in a starving condition in Vienna. He reportedly holds papers indicating he is a cousin of Charles M Schwab and plans to travel to America to seek assistance from relatives.
The First National Bank of Ogden Utah lists David Eccles as president with Thomas D Dee as vice president and James Pingree as cashier. John Pingree serves as assistant cashier, with board members including David Eccles Job Pingree Joseph Clark John Watson W Riler Geo M Tribe Bernard White Thomas D Dea Adam Patterson. The notice states accounts of banks corporations firms and individuals solicited.
Ogden State Bank promotes prompt courteous service with officers J A Boyle vice president CG Bigelow cashier R A Moyes and assistant cashier. emphasizes interest paid on savings and time deposits.
Directors E Dooly H E Peery H J Peery K C Belcher W B Stanley. United States Depository. Accounts received on liberal terms consistent with case and prudent banking. Interest paid on time. Profits.
The State department watches the British Foreign office dispute over Congo Free State administration. Belgium’s King has provided a detailed reply to charges of misrule and mistreatment of natives and missions. American missionary Dr Morrison from Boston voices complaint through the missionaries’ representative.
Boston October 26 The Western Union Telegraph messenger strike influences the upcoming municipal election. The Board of Aldermen passed an order demanding removal of all city poles within sixty days, to be executed by the Superintendent of Streets if noncompliance occurs. Mayor Colline must take a position on the measure.
Corona Ricardo, actress, lies critically ill at home after a late Friday shooting. Officials say a bullet hit her near the heart, possibly fired by a mysterious stranger or from a stray street fight, while she peered from an open window in the dusk. The bullet deflected after striking a rib. no poisoning symptoms reported, but shock is severe.
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