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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
5
The Standard states no advertising agents operate outside Utah and all advertisers should transact directly with the Ogden office or via a reputable agency. This directive centralizes ad business to Ogden, Utah.
Bandmaster Sousa reports ragtime has become a stable, worldwide popular music not a mere craze. He cites King Edward VII, Emperor William, and the Czar enjoying ragtime and asks for more of it, noting its lasting appeal across nations and audiences.
Governor Odell rejects Mrs Van Wormer's plea to save her three sons set for execution tomorrow. He notes no new evidence undermines premeditation and that family ties do not justify commuting the sentence. The boys killed their uncle over support and motive remains clear.
A fragment from a wartime or colonial era report complains that the Cripple Creek authorities display arrogance and disrespect toward soldiers. The text hints at tension between military figures and local governance, suggesting broader friction in the region.
The Victor Record office was closed and officers arrested by General Chase in Cripple Creek over libelous newspaper utterances. Critics accuse the general of tyranny bypassing courts and silencing expression while defending miners on strike amid a clash over free speech and military authority.
The article reports a surge of nightly robberies across Utah and nearby states after an Ogden influx during the Irrigation Congress. Desperate gangs reportedly moved to Salt Lake Rawlins and other locales, with authorities proposing strict police surveillance and public accountability to curb the wandering criminals.
George Worthington Garwood, a 63 year old coal broker, shot and killed Hilda Vozel, about 23, and then killed himself in a room shared by the couple. Jealousy was the motive. Garwood's wife and nine children survive. He had become infatuated with Hilda Vogel about two years earlier, and jealousy over her attentions to other men fueled the tragedy.
Due to plague at Peh Tang on the Gulf of PETHIS, foreign military authorities have joined with Chinese forces to establish a sea and land cordon around Peh Tang.
San Diego California September 30 Joseph Chambhera once a prominent eastern philanthropist and business figure from Bellefontaine Ohio has died at his Golden Hill residence.
United States cruiser Marblehead and gunboat Concord reached San Francisco after a 69 hour voyage from Bremerton. Admiral Glass will transfer his flag from the Boston to the Marblehead today.
Over the last 24 hours the Reed Motel welcomed a long list of travelers including Clarence E. Gilson from Cincinnati A A Ware of Chicago A J Wagoner from Philadelphia and J K Thomas from Salt Lake City among others Also noted are guests from St Louis New York Seattle San Francisco Huntsville and Rochester reflecting a broad cross section of individuals visiting the area
President Roosevelt told the American Federation of Labor executives that his decision not to dismiss William A. Miller from the Government Printing Office is final. The talks followed Miller’s reinstatement after union expulsion and were described as a matter of applying law and equal justice for all government employees.
Sailors brought in during the night by the Eros proved to be the entire crew of sixteen men from a French fisherman lost on the grand banks in a recent gale. Signals by the Keys read last night saying a crew of 21. the error was learned today as the cross anchored at Fort Point awaiting tide to reach Bangor.
Secretary Wilson announced the release of an official notice by the State Department ending Britain’s embargo on cattle and sheep from New England. The eradication effort against foot and mouth disease cost under $300,000, slaughtering 100 cattle and 590 hogs and sheep, with 200 premises disinfected. Ships to Boston and Portland will resume exports in a few days as trade restarts under renewed safeguards.
Broad selling pressure developed in the New York market after an early rise. Galvia and Gould stocks showed strength at the open, with United States Steel and major rails giving back gains as profits moved to the foreground and prices drifted lower later in the session.
Farm market notes from Omaha show cattle receipts around 400 with steady to strong bids for native steers and cows and heifers. hogs totaled about 3,500 with prices easing slightly, and sheep receipts near 6,000 with slow activity and varied prices for yearlings, wethers, ewes, and lambs.
Kansas City markets show cattle receipts near 17 000 with 2 500 Texans. natives $4.00 to $4.10, cows and heifers $1.25 to $4.10, stockers $2.30, bulls $2.10 to $3.10, Western goods $2.50 to $2.25. Hog receipts 7 400 steady. typical sales $5.82 to $6.05, heavy $5.85 to $6.05, medium $5.95 to $6.10, pigs $3.40 to $4.10. Sheep receipts 5 000, strong demand. muton $2.60 to $4.00, lambs $2.00 to $5.50, range wethers $2.20 to $3.75.
Chicago receipts show cattle steady to mixed with steer prices 5.25 to 5.60 and cows 4.25. hogs with 20,000 today and tomorrow and bulk sales 5.65 to 6.05. sheep and lambs steady to lower with wethers 3.40 to 4.23 and native lambs 3.50 to 5.75.
Wool bale prices listed as Bt. Lonia Rept. 30 with categories for western mediums 17 13, fine medium 13 17, fine 13 16 and other nominal notes.
Sugar prices listed for raw, refined, and powdered forms with firm refining at 33.8 to 35.32 per unit and molasses sugar at 35.32. Refined sugar ranges include crushed 5.50, powdered 5.00, granulated 4.90. coffee price No. 7 Rio 37.14 is noted.
Daily stock quotes furnished by Ogden Brokerage Co list closing prices for copper and a wide range of U.S. railroad and utility stocks as of Sept 30 1503. Prices include Atchison 61 1 2 Erie 25 9 8 Reading 44 5 8 Union Pacific 69 and Western Union 81 1 2 among others.
A letter from Wil liam Van Hodge of Galveston Texas reports he resembles the Koas family and may be the missing Charlie Ross. Van Hodge recalls being placed in an New Orleans orphan asylum in 1874 and being told his name was William Van Hodge with no known relatives. He is a married, well to do businessman with one child.
Rev D Whalen, arrested on wire desertion from Prattsburg New York, was released in Los Angeles after a telegram stated Prattsburg would not pursue prosecution without witness expenses guaranteed. Police freed Whalen promptly.
Read of Cisco Texas writes on March 11 1801 that a severe wrist sprain was cured after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He recommends it to others with sprains. Sold by Gen F Cave 2301 Wash Ave and J E Cave Depot Drug Store.
A federation of manufacturers and employers associations, employing tens of thousands of skilled workers with about a billion dollars in capital, was formed in the Auditorium Annex. Plans were set for a general meeting of employer representatives and citizens’ alliance in Chicago.
Mrs Kampelman of 2617 Rutger Street St Louis Missouri reports long suffering from swelling soreness and malaria like symptoms. After using Paine's Celery Compound she finished one bottle and feels well again claiming a complete cure.
A federation planned for the first week of November aims to protect employer and independent workman interests by lawful means. DB M Peli says the open shop will be the foundation and the group will oppose union actions such as strikes and boycotts, pursuing disputes in court.
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