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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
4
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Communications indicate author names must be published in the fall edition. The note sets no longer than needed word limit and requests lim hen formatting.
The Standard states no special advertising agent outside Utah and urges advertisers to deal directly with the Utah office or via reputable local agencies.
The Standard Publishing Co. of Ogden Utah is the intended recipient for communications. This note directs inquiries or correspondence to the Ogden Utah office.
The presence of Western Pacific surveyors north of Promontory after passing Park Valley supports a coast road with Ogden at the eastern end. The feasible path runs through Lark Valley across the Great Salt Lake north arm to Ogden, building on Southern Pacific progress. Ogden will gain significant advantages with the new line.
The article notes U S output of gold nine figures and silver nearly thirty million. Colorado remains the top gold and silver producer with output surpassing California. Utah ranks sixth in gold and third in silver. Nevada doubles its silver and gold yield thanks to Tonopah mines.
A Roseville town meeting spawns the Peoples' National Protective association with organizers in twelve states aiming to enlist one million voters. They seek nationwide and local action to end railroad discrimination, forcing Congress and local leaders to heed unified citizen protests through organized referendum power.
Secretary Hitchcock’s report, issued ahead of the Irrigation Congress in Oyen, stirs national interest for soon to be held sessions in the Weber county capital. The Salt Lake Telegram notes the forthcoming meetings and the broader irrigation discussion.
The report notes the Geological influence on irrigation policy under the new law. It outlines federal support to reclaim desert land in Kansas Oklahoma and other states via dams and canal systems with a $16 million cost plan. It cites rising land values and potential to support settlers and advocates national backing for large scale infrastructure.
The Oregonian lauds the upcoming National Irrigation Congress in Ogden and urges Oregon to field a strong exhibit of irrigation grown fruits cereals sugar beets hops and barley. Prizes include silver loving cups and cash awards for top displays with space limited to the best showcase of practical irrigation results. Oregon should lead in competition and publicity to boost state irrigation efforts and attract investment before the September 15 opening.
A fire at the five story building at 204 to 208 Walput street caused about 145000 dollars in damage today. The blaze started from spontaneous combustion and there were several explosions and narrow escapes. Several persons were slightly hurt.
An old advertisement warns that neglected colds affect nose throat ears head and lungs and promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a pleasant effective remedy priced 2Se 50c and $1.00. A Texas writer from Valley Mills endorses the syrup for coughs and throat troubles. Sold by local drugstores.
Arthur Dingley, 38, son of the late Congressman Dingley of Maine, and co owner of the Kalamazoo Evening Telegraph, died in Denver last night after moving west three years ago for health.
At the Clifton Avenue grade crossing accident trial in Newark New Jersey the prosecutor read excerpts from the street railway company bylaws showing how duties are delegated yet all officials are responsible for enforcing company rules.
The Seagrit New Jersey shooting tournament opens featuring life revolver carbine and pistol events. Strong representation from big states and military services attends. Re-entries allowed. results await meet's end due to favorable conditions and target haze.
Report from Manila describes a group of ladrones assembling in Taguna causing annoyance to residents. Provincial constabulary are in close contact with meraudera and have engaged in multiple skirmishes as they patrol the area at 7:40 p m.
The board of inquiry in Manila completed testimony on charges of cruelty against Major Robert I. Howse through Major Hunter. It adjourned to consider arguments from both sides before sending the records to Washington for official adjudication.
Judge Belden refuses a new trial for Alfred A. Knapp the self confessed killer of two wives and three others. The court sets December 12 for execution and Knapp shows no emotion. He will be moved to Columbus for electrocution.
In Glencote Tennessee the national amateur golf championship resumes with over 100 players on the course. Of 128 contestants in the frat round, only a few defaulted, signaling strong participation and interest.
The Rev. Dr. James Leonard Corning a renowned pulpit orator and historian died in Munich at age 62. He served twenty years as minister and once held the post of American Consul there, noted for his connections with Lincoln Grant Beecher.
Mrs. Mary Lang once wealthy died of carbolic acid poisoning in a Brooklyn hospital. Years earlier her husband’s death left her a fortune and a Williamsburg home. As she helped many families and appeals multiplied, her fortune vanished by foreclosure and she was forced to seek aid from those she aided. Unable to find work, she took her own life.
Louis N. James, national golf champion from Chicago, was upset by Archibald Graham of North Jersey club Patterson New Jersey. Graham won four up with two to play in Glencoe on September 2.
Reports say Colima volcano remains intermittently active with a dramatic change in shape anticipated by scientists after a mass panic in San Tuxpan. In San Francisco Miss Margaret Angley and Al Henry Afiller will continue performing with Jim, under contract with Charles Frohman.
Opening prices showed declines of small volume in New York stocks. Pacific Mail slipped a point while later dealings bought a better tone in active shares. Minor stocks weakened, Colorado Fuel fell about 2 1 2 points, and Atchison preferred rose one. Overall market moved with little significance as bonds remained irregular at noon.
Chicago cash wheat quotations list No 2 red at 2 83, No 3 red at 82 1 2, No 2 hard winter at 81 82, 3 hard winter 50 1, No 1 northern spring 02, No 2 northern spring 83, No 3 spring 85.
Denver reports varied livestock receipts with cattle and beef steers around 3754.57 total, cows near 2503.50, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 3.75, bulls 1503.50. sheep receipts 660 with good fat muttons 3.00 to 4.00, lambs 4.00 to 5.00, market generally lower and packers mixed.
Kansas City market report shows cattle receipts at 10 000 and hogs at 7 000 with steady to weak trend. Cattle prices range from 4 50 to 5 55 for native steers and 2 10 to 4 00 for stockers, while hogs trade around 5 55 to 5 80 with various classes listed. Sheep receipts total 10 000 with a steady market and lambs trading 4 50 to 5 30 Wether and ewe prices shown.
Olatla Cainaha Sept 2 cattle receipts 5000 market steady native steers 4006 5.75 cows and heifers 3.00 4.15 western steers 3.00 4.25 canners 1.75 2.25 stockers and feeders 3.00 4.03 calves 3.75 5.00 Hog receipts 7500 market weak five cents lower heavy 3.10 5.30 mixed 5.15 5.25 light 6.30 5.45 pigs 5.30 5.44 bulk of sales 5.10 5.30 Sheep receipts 11000 market stronger feeders steady western yearlings 25 3.00 wethers 3.00 3.50 ewes 2.45 2.90 common and stockers 2.00 3.30 females 4.00 5.00.
Cattle receipts 22 000 steady with ranges for good to prime steers and cows. Texas fed steers and Western steers listed. Hog receipts today 23 000, tomorrow 28 000, steady with mixed and butchers, good to heavy and light price bands. Bulk sales centered around 5.20 to 5.80 per cwt.
A long slate of individuals is named with cities including New York Portland Salt Lake Kansas City Nashville Chicago Denver Buffalo Brooklyn Rochester Minneapolis and Omaha. The list also mentions couples and a wife and daughter in Omaha and Nashville.
The sale lists 30,000 sheep and lambs with mixed results. Western lands and native lambs fetch varied figures, with totals around 2754.10 for sheep, 3506.00 for lambs, and 100.00 for lands, reflecting a moderated market.
Chicago market notes list nearby and distant futures for wheat corn oats pork land and rye with September December and May prices. Entries include Sept Wheat 81 and 83 old 81 1-2 Dec 82 7-8 May 84 3-4 3-8 and Corn Sept 52 3-8 Dec SL 5-8 May 5 3-4 7-8 plus pork Sept 12 35 Oct 12 62 1-2 Jan 13 00 land Sept 8 60 Oct 7 75 Dec ? rippling prices for livestock and forage grains.
Wool markets unchanged from September 1 with data furnished by Ogden Brokerage Co. in St. Louis notes. The report lists New York commodities quotes and railroad stocks including Copper at 49, Atchison common 65 1 2, preferred 91 4, Smelter preferred 90, Smelter common 44, Baltimore & Ohio 82 1 2, Brooklyn 61 1 4, Canadian Pacific 124, Metropolitan 113 3 8.
A dense list of railroad and steel company figures appears, including Chesapeake and Ohio, Erie, Great Western, Pennsylvania, Reading, Rock Island, Southern Pacific, St. Paul, Union Pacific, and Wabash. Prices accompany various series and percentages across multiple lines and commodities.
Money on call at 13 4 2 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 6 6 12 percent. Sterling exchange weaker with bankers bills at 4 86 10 for demand and 4 83 30 for sixty days. Posted rates 4 31 1 2 and 34 35 Ley. Commercial bills 34 83 1 8 1 4. Mexican dollars 45 1 2. Bar silver unchanged.
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