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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
3
The text presents assorted fragmentary items from a local page, including garbled notices, grocery ads, license mentions, a murder writ hearing note, auction or sale blurbs, and brief society or legal snippets. Several personal names and addresses appear amid messy OCR cues, with scattered references to courts and upcoming events.
The article outlines a trophy shoot featuring Regular Army and National Guard teams competing in a multi distance format. Teams of three from military and allied organizations must hit 200 yard and 800 yard stages, with carbine team events and five shot sequences at various ranges. The competition is nationwide, inviting all eligible military groups and foreign units to participate.
The trial of William OConnor in Utah involved a jury and a special venire after the court adjourned. Proceedings included testimony from James Desmond and other witnesses, with OConnor testifying in his own defense as the case moved toward verdict.
Reports describe Uge Langsdorf 15 receiving a badge as a souvenir of the occasion. An earlier incident involved two individuals, Tangadorf and Bert Litzenbere, who joined a group called Freemen and caused disruption.
In Taos county the crops were destroyed and the Indian community faces poverty. Officials claim measures will be taken to aid those affected while relief funds are considered. A separate golf match report notes Dean today winning at the County Phi links with Cragdin beating Winskiey 8 up.
The Union Pacific will take over all Market Hotel Company hotels along its line beginning October 1, retaining dining service on the Rio Grande. Markel and hotel staff will transfer under Lewin Alan with ongoing operations until the transfer complete. Ogden headquarters for hotel and dining car service planned with a large new building under consideration.
County Commissioners urge public spirited citizens to supply conveyances for a canyon excursion, with 237 vehicles currently listed and a goal to provide transport for officers and delegates. The county clerk reports procurements from settlements, and organizers plan a 4 PM departure on Monday September 17 from Ogden City, inviting drivers and vehicles to join the effort and ensure everyone can attend the irrigation event.
The Weber county fair runs September 13 to 18 with the National Irrigation Congress fruit exhibit in the renovated large fair building. Premiums rise over 1902 and a $2000 prize list highlights the horse and livestock classes as enterprising exhibitors from multiple states prepare entries.
Stanford University physicist Samuel Jackson Barnett returns after months surveying along the Alaskan coast with a U S Coast and Geodetic Survey party. They studied severe magnetic disturbances near Skagway caused by abundant magnetic rock on Douglas Island and the nearby shore, affecting compass readings. Barnett plans a full government report on the phenomenon.
Sept. 19 Harrison county cases accuse Jett and Jott in indictments of perjury and fraud. Sheriff McCord arrested Curtis Jott amid a $500 reward placed by Governor Beckham for conviction. In London dispatches and from Athens, Greece pledges cooperation with allies to suppress insurgencies in Macedonia while Turkey plans measures to prevent a renewed war, with Turkish troops active and villages burned in Kirk-Nilisseh.
The fragment notes Thos Radcliffe and actions at the pitch for the fall term, mentioning a Tuesday in an unread month and a reference to vacated corners. Pupil and dives at Linwohn are indicated, with a Twenty-third dollar amount unclear in context.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and locations, including Promufitory, Mr HW Laker, J.T Had, Versail artis, Chiengos det don Hef Nehorker, Glen, Y Hurt, Ogden, Bath, Sew Haven, Campwell, San Fyate, Hong Wo Brey, Maymieapoling W, McMittien, Uinglae Ke, Chicago, Midpley, Shipley, Las Angele, Salt lakes, New Yorke, and others. The readable bits suggest a compiled roster or public notice with scattered place names and individuals rather than a coherent article.
An ornate obituary laments the death of a child whose wit and warmth touched family and community. It recalls a life brief yet bright, a loss mourned by a grieving kin and neighbors, with prayers for calm, guidance, and enduring love. The piece honors memory, lineage, and the sorrow of parting.
New York grain managers voted to cut rates on shipments from Bilbao to New York effective September 1st, lowering wheat to 4 cents and corn to 3 3/4 cents per bushel. London reporters note British North Borneo islands seized by the United States may prompt arbitration talks. In Missouri a farm hand, William Hoffman, murdered his father-in-law, then fled after telling his wife he killed the old hound, offering $2 for the christening of his infant daughter Mary. A large posse pursues him as authorities raise a reward.
Sealed bids are sought by Weber County Commissioners for the elevation and related work of a live-story iron structure at Roy Weber County Utah with plans and specs in Ogden Utah. Bids must be delivered to the Weber County Clerk by 12 o clock noon on Wednesday September 2 1903 and opened September 30 1903 at two o clock. A ten percent bid security is required with the bid. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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