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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
5
Disjointed dispatches report refugees returning to Beirut while authorities deny removal of the governor and downplay disorder. Navy confirms marines and guard measures as Christian and Muslim communities worry, with diplomats and local leaders weighing punitive actions and stabilization efforts.
Chicago September 10 Congressmen Fowler and the Banking and Currency Committee debate greenback reforms. Proposals include a 40 percent cash reserve requirement, government deposits at 2 percent interest with liens on bank assets, and a plan to issue asset backed currency by gold deposits. Aimed at funding a $14 million guarantee fund, the bill envisions converting existing notes into gold certificates if needed.
In Belgrade Sepia, a mob formed to march on the Turkish legation but was dispersed by police and newspapers. Several officers were detained or injured as authorities cracked down on the demonstration amid rising tensions and protests against the assassins.
A car crash near Bordeaux killed one man and injured another who was taken to a hospital. The vehicle veered into a ditch while two passengers escaped uninjured. A hotel man in New York was reportedly traveling with guests. Official details remain unclear as investigators sort the Paris dispatches.
A Cologne dispatch summarizes military authorities detailing alleged brutality in the German army. It mentions punishment, whipping, and harsh treatments of privates, with claims of orders restricting offenses and imposing severe penalties for such conduct. The piece notes scrutiny of discipline and calls for accountability within the division.
A large fire in Nashville, Tennessee caused extensive damage to property valued at about $125 000. Assistant Chief Dokeph Weaver and several officers reported injuries, with multiple residents including Robin Burke and George Morris among the injured. The incident prompted rapid response from local fire crews.
London dispatch notes fragile European stance amid talks on a potential agreement regarding Hungary and other parties. Mutual concessions, delays, and unresolved demands limit progress as negotiators seek a durable settlement while public sentiment remains wary of outcomes.
Reports from New York on September 18 describe movings among magnates and reformists sympathetic to overthrow plans in Colombia and Panama. A new republic may form while Bogota’s and Chiquinquirá’s authorities push for direct U S talks with officials in Washington on a treaty deemed equitable.
Frank Christianson, a one year old clerk for broker Robert D. Kiven, is jailed on charges of stealing stocks and bonds totaling about 800 dollars. He confessed to the crime while his father, returning to Sweden, received 280 dollars from the son. The youth’s salary and prior earnings are noted as factors in the alleged theft.
New York reports that W H Heime, a quarterman in the Navy Yard construction and repair department, received his wage and a promised pension from the service. He refused the offered position and warned that discharge would bring veteran protests. The case drew National attention involving the A W and the Navy Secretary, with the matter referred to the President and his cabinet.
Washington Sept 10 Minister Leishman cabled the State Department that Abdul Kader Mittlemey an American citizen born Telpoli has been freed after reforming his native country and committing a crime. He was sentenced by a consular court in Belent ton Lorn to three and a half years. Leishman protested the violation of American rights.
A garbled report describes a transport mishap in the Philippines. It mentions Manila, a ship, and dead soldiers, but the text is corrupt and reads as a partial, incoherent account with no clear dates or troop details.
Report from England notes gold regions assessed for richness with South Africa and Rhodesia comparisons. Experts declare 31-Oro camp superior to Rhodesia in every aspect. England awaits final evaluative report on the yellow metal.
New York reports the world famed hair cutter champion died, buried at Jagland cemetery after a stately funeral. The barber, born in Naples, served seven years with the Duke of Connaught, later holding various posts. his seven minute hair cutting record drew international attention. In a separate item Whitfield, Kon, was shot and killed by William Greenwell in Daxter, Greenwell striking Sarting before a fatal shot.
Readable fragments describe a wholesale district raid on Chicago area wholesalers and retailers. The text hints at a covert plan to seize goods, a demand for delivery, and police or legal actions. Names, places, and exact methods are obscured by garbled OCR.
Coroner Vin Ghigsling leads investigation into a gruesome discovery near Le Lavo Hotel in Albans. A severed limb and a box with various items were found, with speculation about the victim’s identity and circumstances of death. Doctors say the scene suggests a homicide four days old, while authorities pursue leads across Cheyunins, Itavens, and Italian communities.
Pawtucket authorities report enforcement actions against workers at the American Textile Company mill amid a five month strike. Adolph Chynenoy was arrested by state and federal officers for alleged contract labor violations after refusing work. A similar case involved Ferrand, detained en route from France, with prior ties to the same mill and ongoing labor disputes.
A large crowd gathered near the river bend south of the city as Polion Briggs of Lowis Dumlin pursued an unknown owner of a wagon. A child, daughter of dard Kroeger, was struck and severely injured on Sept 19 while en route to a coal. alarm was raised by a brother. The incident follows a disturbance at Berne where Vred Robin, editor of the Berne Witfen, had his name connected to a dynamite mishap that destroyed a family’s home and led to their expulsion from the rain district the same day.
A garbled OCR note reports police arrest at a house tied to counterfeit money production. It mentions individuals and a machine, with unclear details on quantities and locations. The text references police actions and potential federal involvement, but specifics are obscured.
Victor California September 10 reports Mike Rogers owner Huguhg Camerang has disappeared along with his companion Reta. Authorities consider a possible homicide after a body was found near Clyde with a bullet hole. Militants and guards occupy Cripple Creek as investigations continue into the man’s disappearance and related shooting claims.
Stanford reports a mysterious arrest near Woodside Park and swift release of four visiting men. Detectives circle the area seeking a large sum of money alleged to be recovered after the exposure. The case ties to Captain Oberlin M. Carter and others linked to Leavenworth and Canady, with a watchdog pursuit that ended in pursuit and capture.
A neglected mansion on West Street, Broke Town, was found with an elderly woman and her fox terrier dead inside after neighbors reported a strong odor. The woman, May Muu Gard May, known to be wealthy, had not been seen for a month. Police broke in, the house had weeds and a well-kept yard, and the cause appears natural. The dog died from deprivation.
In an Adirondack region report a shipment of forty three elk from Wyoming arrived at Paul Smiths. The delivery supports re stocking efforts led by Dr Kendall and local officials as part of enlarging forest herd in the park.
Western Missouri faced record rainfall with Kansas City and surrounding regions inundated. Officials suspended Dayton and others from business or travel as creeks like Turkey and U.S. Creek surged. Streets and streams flooded basements and low-lying areas, forcing water over roads and threatening nearby towns.
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