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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
6
In a local editorial the paper conflated mills and cents in tax figures causing errors about county and city levies. The correction explains the misreadings, notes a 17 tenths of mills increase, and asserts the Standard’s commitment to accuracy despite opposition claims.
Prices show no change this week with food displays largely steady. Reports note abundant fruit and grape supplies as cooler weather looms, while meat prices vary by cut and duck and poultry costs remain in range.
A consumer ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a substitute to digest food, claiming they mimic gastric fluids and ease chronic dyspepsia. A Wisconsin user testifies the product cured years of pain and restored appetite after three boxes. The text cites wide availability and urging readers to buy.
In court Louis Bishop, colored, faced a disturbing the peace charge and pleaded not guilty with the case continued to 7 p.m. His bail set at 323. Frank Riley, R. M. Parker, and John Doe Soak, all drunks, pleaded guilty. suspended sentences for some, with Riley and Parker bail at 25 each. Tom Brown and John Gentrom, noted as a vagrant, received suspended sentences. Brady and Slater, arrested for cruelty to a male, forfeited 3 each.
A row boat with several men was found at sea 400 miles from Noumea and brought to Melbourne. Six rescued men were confirmed to be convicts who had escaped from the French penal settlement in New Caledonia.
Anaconda Montana October 30 Aurelia Herrera Mexican light weight defeated Eddie Santry of Chicago by knockout in the thirteenth round of a twenty round bout Santry led early on and held the better of the action through five rounds Herrera recovered and landed a decisive short arm shot to end the match showing superior scientific boxing through most of the bout but could not avoid the knockout in the final round.
Portland reports a federal grand jury indictment against Norman Williams for forgery on a Alma Nesbitt relinquishment tied to a Waseca County homestead, with strong evidence that murder occurred to cover the crime. Also charged are Hera J. Watson and Guy Holt for conspiracy and land fraud.
Frankfort October 30. Attorney William H. Julien, a leading Kentucky tax lawyer, was burned to death after reportedly stumbling into an open fireplace. He was seen on the street shortly before the fatal blaze was discovered beside the fireplace.
Washington December 30 The annual report of Maj Gen Leywood commander of the United States marine corps outlines improvements at yards and stations Inland Cal Puget Sound Wash including erecting a small prison and extending barracks It praises promotion from the ranks and recommends higher pay for marine band leaders and second leaders with specific monthly rates for first and second class musicians.
New York on October 30 saw Dowie attack medical students, colleges, secret societies, and newspapers at a mooniay gathering. About 800 attendees, mostly followers, heard him claim vast weekly audiences and promise a bigger time ahead. He postponed the Carnegie hall opening after conferring with city officials, moving the first meeting to Wednesday to avoid election-day excitement.
In Tittsburg on March 13, 1903, ex City Recorder Owen Brown died from poison as ruled by a Coroner’s jury after thirteen sittings. The death followed his resignation amid bitter factional fighting. His brother J P R Brown of Nebraska led the inquiry, exhumed the body, and pursued medical analyses. The jury verdict rejects natural causes and suggests further investigation.
Chicago or October 30 autopsy at Michigan avenue residence ruled out poison as the cause of death of TPJ Sexton. Officials said deterioration of the spinal cord with neurasthenia and anemia led to his collapse. Rumors of arsenic poisoning were dismissed as baseless. Crew members H Weber and Al Baily testified there was little confusion aboard and few grasped the severity of the situation.
Millard Les was hanged in Atlanta for the May 20 1902 murder of Misa Lits May Suttles after a rejected suitor narrative. The crime occurred just after a minister pronounced benediction at Ren Hill near Atlanta.
Work on the first tunnel beneath the North River from New Jersey to Manhattan approaches completion with the boring near the shore. The project intended for trolley lines may not finish until spring and will surface at Morton Street. Construction began twenty five years ago but was halted after a short push under the river.
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