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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
8
The Salt Lake Herald notes the Great Salt Lake level has fallen nearly three feet this summer. A new gauge was installed after readings showed the lake edge receded far from the old gauge, leaving water only in a trench. This rapid decline supports drought theories predicting the lake may disappear in years.
J. J. Wright of Consolidated Wagon & Machine in Idaho Falls notified George T. Odell that a major fire swept thirteen dwellings on the west side of the railroad track, housing Oregon Short Line workers. The blaze, origin undetermined, was still burning when the message went through, with many east-side buildings and stores feared saved.
The Yeo men’s club-backed crackdown targets tobacco sales to minors. Walter Lloyd and Arthur Coombs of a Seventh East Seventh South drug store face a court complaint in Judge Diehl’s court, filed by plaintiff Nellie L. Walker for her 12 year old son Frank. A warrant was issued for arrest and sheriff service ordered. Plans aim to prosecute all sellers who provide tobacco to minors.
Last night during Salt Lake lodge installation the Concatenates Hoo-Hoo members gathered for ceremonies. Officers included Shark of the universe IL If. Hemen way senior hoo-hoo Hill junior hoo-hoo Stewarts dorum Geoghegan ecrivenoter KR HH Leffler jappernack Stoops custocatian Preston arcanoper Tripp gardon Bennett. A midnight banquet followed at the Commercial club.
Judge William C. Wall ordered Al ert Il Nash to pay alimony to his wife in the Nash divorce, 50 dollars or 15 October, then 25 dollars monthly pending a court decision. Judge William C. Hall granted two divorces: W Norrell and Unie E Norrell, and Ethel Camp vs In Re Camp for non support, with marriages in Florence Mississippi and Sioux City Iowa respectively.
District Attorney Dennis Fichner moves to file information in district court accusing Thomas Winter of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to cause bodily harm. The incident at Faust Creamery on West Temple Street allegedly began with a water bucket incident, escalated with a spill, and ended with Winter throwing steel guards at Alston, inflicting serious facial injury.
Three separate damage cases filed in district court allege carelessness by Union Lime and Stone, Union Pacific, and Rio Grande Western railroad companies. Names include Sidney G. Benson seeking 10000, James Holmstrom seeking 20000, and B B Heywood as administrator seeking 15000 for Edward H. Renard.
Peter Mortensen, convicted of murdering James R. Hay, asks for a new trial citing newly discovered evidence. He is to be arraigned before Judge Charles V. Morse in district court at 10 o clock and resentenced to death. Attorneys will then move for a new trial based on the affidavit filed with District Attorney Dennis C. Eichner.
The defendant Peter Iguensen moves for a new trial alleging jurors received outside evidence and communicated with officers during the trial, were guilty of misconduct, and that newly discovered material evidence could not have been found with reasonable diligence. The motion cites minutes, files, transcripts, affidavits, and requested court vacatur of verdict.
Victor Peterson was arraigned before Judge Charles W. Morse in Brigham on a charge of involuntary manslaughter after his horse trod on Florence Hicks an eight year old girl who died within an hour. Peterson pleaded not guilty. The accident occurred as Peterson rode through the town while children played in the street. He allegedly could not stop his fast horse in time to avert the tragedy.
Advertises Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as protection against cholera infantum dysentery diarrhoea and other summer ailments. Claims quick relief and safety in a medicine chest.
A carload of lumber shipped from Michigan was opened in Browksville Pennsylvania on September 25 and two men were found dead inside. Investigators believe the men crawled into the car to steal a ride and were locked in, starving to death.
Ex Senator Arthur Brown and Mrs Anna Bradley may be sent to prison on criminal intimacy charges unless a settlement is reached by Tuesday morning. Brown's supporters reportedly seek a monetary settlement to dismiss the complaints, while Mrs Bradley vows to go to prison rather than accept a payoff that would betray her and their children.
Mrs. Bradley pleads for protection and a name for her children while detailing three weeks with no support from Arthur Brown. Neighbors describe feeding her family on dry pancakes and concerns grow over eviction and unpaid rent as trial looms Tuesday.
Fall display lists hundreds of boys garments with prices across knee pants shirts waists and shoes. Itemized offerings include knee pants at 65c to 150 and shirts 45c to 75c plus waists and blouse-waists in flannel or wash fabrics. Shoes range from 1.25 to 2.50 with sizes 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. Finest Little Fellow suits offered in Norfolk and Russian styles, woollens.
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