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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
1
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union begins a nationwide drive to expel Utah Senator Reed Smoot from the Senate. Ev anston headquarters sends ten thousand petition forms urging a Senate investigation into charges against Smoot and possible expulsion for polygamy or other conduct.
Reports from Senlin Hungary say fresh trouble at Nish Servia with arrests of officers over a letter demanding punishment and expulsion of the Fegicides. A rumor says officers are ready to march their regiments to Belgrade in support of this demand.
Three Americans convicted for the July 24 1902 robbery of the Mexican Central train and Wells Fargo Express at Bermejillo Burango were sentenced in Napani to 15 years in prison and fined 1000 each. The men William West alias Ingram Vee Smith alias Whittaker and James Paris faced fines as authorities recovered over 52500 with all but 10000 recovered.
In Rome, Dr Farri the Socialist leader attacks Russian despotism and outlines a public protest against the Czar during his visit. A new committee plans a parliamentary proclamation, public hissing of the Czar, and demonstrations with pamphlets and flag defiance, while the moderates led by Turati oppose the tactics.
Navana Sept 12 Senor Menocal chairman of the committee to negotiate 35,000,000 says it is his preference that the loan be placed in the United States. He notes it is better and more convenient. Senor Capote president of the Senate will join the mission in New York before London with the other commissioner Dolz to discuss with London and Paris bankers.
In Tome on September 12, Cardinal Giuseppe Pecci the late Pope’s brother died. His heirs renounced claims with assurance of compensation but now nephews petition the executor for possession and compensation. Four large baskets of silver found in the late Pope's apartment are believed forgotten since Pecci's death.
Berlin reports Paul Peritesky and Tarnest Wahl, directors of a Fat Saalhausen workhouse near Dresden, and policeman Anton Bruich received two years and eight months, two years, and six months respectively for brutal mistreatment of inmates. Inmates were forced to climb a hot stove and march until exhausted, with one witness saying a dog was used for coercion. An escapee insulted the Emperor and drew a longer prison term.
A Chicago Saint Paul Minneapolis and Omaha special excursion train derailed at Kempton due to a washout during a night rainstorm. Two passengers Patrick Conway of Reedsburg Wisconsin and Wendell Brown of Cassanovia Wisconsin died. Several others injured with cuts and bruises. Train was limited to four miles per hour when washout occurred.
Paris officials dispatch cruiser La Touche Treville to Turkish waters with follow on Duchella to monitor Salonica Beirut and Smyrna. They will rendezvous near a Greek island off Syria while Admiral Jaureguiberry stays in Toulon ready to deploy a larger force if needed. French interests in Macedonia and Syria cited. In Sofia rumors of massacres in Monastir vilayet intensify, with reports of 60 000 killed in Seren district and Christians burned in Floriana Okhilda and Resen.
The 15,000 ton armored cruiser Maryland launched at Newport News sank briefly into mud on the ways delaying the plunge by over 30 minutes. She floated later uninjured. The vessel features a 62 foot beam and a main armament list including 8 inch and 16 inch guns, with triple expansion engines.
The Times in London carried a letter from a supposed visitor arriving from America on the Castle and visiting Blarney Castle to claim fourteen rattlesnakes were released. A London correspondent notes no Warwick staying at the Midland hotel, Manchester, suggesting the Times was hoaxed and the letter false.
In Chicago on Sept 11 Mrs. Clara Costello sought self harm in front of her blind mother. She doused her dress with kerosene and lit a match, suffering severe burns and dying after a short time in hospital. Family troubles and illness are cited as factors.
The Philadelphia mint will stop producing one cent pieces for at least a year unless a Treasury order overrides. The halt follows record output over five years with 3.01 billion cents shipped nationwide, including 89.6 million cents minted from July 1902 to June 1903.
The schooner Fielding reports a coasting boat struck a rock near Port au Prince and turned turtle. Of seventeen aboard, nine died after days of thirst and starvation. Eight survivors saved on day five, delivered to authorities near Gonaives. British Consul General notified.
In Rome on September 12 the Pope sent a warm telegram to Rev. Dennis McCon nell rector of the Catholic University in Washington. He endorses the institution and urges the American people to support its goal of maintaining and augmenting this nation's intellectual leadership.
Philadelphia reports August production of 3,160,400 tons of anthracite coal, similar to July. For eight months shipments total 42,431,839 tons, up 13,046,000 tons from a year ago, a gain not matched before in the trade. Coal men deny overproduction and cite growing demand.
Baltimore observed Old Defenders Day with the Chamber of Commerce stock exchange and public buildings closed. The holiday honors the 1814 Battle of North Point when Maryland militia repelled an invading British force.
London reports no steps have been taken toward the Prince of Wales visiting America. The US embassy and British officials expect no visit and no preliminary efforts are underway for his presence at the St. Louis exposition.
In New York on September 12 the call urges American Negroes to convene in Brooklyn on October 11 and 12 to form a permanent national organization. The promoter, a former Spanish War lieutenant, seeks uplift across all racial lines.
Sixty expert riflemen competed for the military championship of the United States in the President's match at Sea Girt. Open to army navy marine corps naval reserve and state militia or national guard, the contest featured distances of 200 360 500 600 800 and 1000 yards with seven shots at each distance.
Jerry B. Sullivan, Democratic candidate for Governor, spoke to a sizable crowd in Iowa on September 12 delivering his first formal campaign address. He focused largely on tariff and trust questions, with a prepared text.
In Butte Montana about thirty miners loyal to F Augustine Heinze clashed with Amalgamated miners from the Pennsylvania mine. They broke a bulkhead and entered the Pennsylvania workings, met by Boston and Montana company superintendent J C Adams. Lime and compressed air were used against the Amalgamated men causing several to lose consciousness. Their condition is critical.
Denver reports that an autopsy on J W Westlake, superintendent of Big Kanawha Leasing mines at Creede, shows heart disease caused his death. Sister Bits Westlake Whitney of Kansas City provided evidence disputing foul play. she has been ill in Denver since his death but is improving.
Salt Lake City October 12 Jack Clifford of Salt Lake City and Benny Yanger of Chicago have been matched for a 20 round contest before the Shamrock Athletic Club of this city. Clifford received word today from Yanger that the meeting is finally arranged for October 18.
Washington reports a Constantinople proclamation says Reshid Bey is dismissed as Beirut governor general and Nazim Pasha is named acting governor general. Nazim Pasha aims to promptly address misrule and reorganize Beirut police while earning public support for his capable leadership.
Rome plans the Vatican’s role at the St Louis exposition with acting Secretary Merry del Val to select the dignitary to represent the Holy See and the best objects to exhibit. A delegate with full negotiating power may be sent, and invitations will follow on the same basis as European powers.
Union miners from Missouri gather at labor headquarters in Kansas City for a convention called on John Mitchell's suggestion. Delegates arrive by rail as talk centers on unified action and the ability to back demands. In Novinger district the mine workers vote to stay out until their terms are met, prompting operators to seek unity before talks.
Cripple Creek Colorado September 12 Sheriff Parker a member of District Union No 1 executive committee was taken from Independence by Lieutenant Melcilland and cavalry to the camp and placed under guard. At military headquarters no statement was given out but it was noted the arrest followed a strike meeting at Altman last night. Several strikers are imprisoned in the military guardhouse with no charges yet filed.
In Bridgeport on September 12 D E Jove & Co of Danbury filed suits against the American Federation of Labor United Hatters of North America and about 250 members and Danbury regents formerly employed by the plaintiffs. They claim union pressure led to boycotts in the U S and Canada and a 1902 strike. Damages sought total 240 900 under Sherman act.
Denver reports one of the year's heaviest storms with deep snow in the Continental divide. Snow amounts reach an inch in southern areas while valleys see unseasonable weather. Crop damage looms as threshing and grain hauling become impossible in some districts. Railroads report minor damage. North Dakota notes snow on the ground and two inches at Granville.
A brief item notes President Roosevelt will receive thanks from Deadwood officials amid mining congress activities dated in early September. The fragment confirms a ceremonial acknowledgment connected to mining interests and federal leadership.
The American Mining Congress held its final session today despite a heavy snowstorm that coated the Black Hill district and made the rink uncomfortable. The morning featured a well attended program with letters of regret read from Roosevelt and other notable figures. A committee was formed to draft a resolution thanking President Roosevelt for his recognition and for sending Secretary Shaw to represent King.
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