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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
4
Voters in Chicago head to the polls under tight scrutiny as a municipal governance referendum unfolds. The ballot centers on a three-proposal ticket amid tense public interest and organized observer presence across precincts.
An advertisement extols C. F. Flokham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female ailments. It claims to regulate and cure irregular and painful menstruation, fibroid displacements, backache, nervous distress, and fatigue. Also touts Mrs Pinkham's guidance and Lydia E. Pinkham's influence, urging women to seek the remedy and advice for lifelong health.
A garbled Chicago ballot measure centers on municipal ownership versus private franchises for street railways. Proposals seek city operation, licensing, and cost thresholds, with party leaders predicting voter support or rejection. The contest includes license fees and a potential overhaul of street railway control amid reform debates.
Washington April 1 The eight _n_ senior senator of the National Association of Railway Commissioners was called to order by President W L South of South Dakota Abou. 109 delegates ate $5 attendance. Sulth Callectrat bis 7 bua address. Part of the acts was devoted to discussing rate regulation. Sty. Sentech declares any law passed that lacks clear rules for determining reasonable remuneration fails to establish constitutional right to appeal or to prevent discrimination between shippers and places. Urges public exposure of taxes and punishment for abuses. Calls for fair dealing for shipper and carrier alike and measures to curb monopolistic practices.
In Des Moines a 73 to 11 vote receded from an amendment to a bill on fare regulation, removing a provision that would require legislators to curb fares. The measure now moves to the screen, while another clause bars pacific officials from certain actions. April 2 details mention a war department consent for a 3rd weapon display.
A Jefferson banquet in Iowa features Dre Mosses, Towa Apaet Gaver, and Gov. Polk delivering a defense of democracy, condemning private wealth abuses, and urging a rule by the people. The speech praises equal rights, limits on corporate privileges, and restraint on graft while defending honest bankers and insurers.
An official conference invitation notes the rector of the public dD will attend the session. The text also references reform rates and revisions, though the passage is garbled and contains several misspellings.
An OCR excerpt mixes Pabst beer advertising with a Cuban congress report. It extols an exclusive eight day malt process, water purity, cleanliness, and sterilized vats as reasons for Pabst Blue Ribbon quality. The text shifts to Cuba Cuba’s sovereignty and U S treaty debates, including import figures and economic notes from Havana April.
Summary unavailable due to damaged text. The readable parts indicate an auto wreck where a machine struck a rope stretched across a roadway, killing the operator and causing serious injuries to a passenger. The fragment mentions Pellecerphia and Comrie but lacks clear dates, places, or identifiable organizations.
April and Claude A. Fase attend services and discuss deaths and honors while fires threaten the Falls sleet and Machine Company at Cuyabesa Falls. The report notes a large fire at the plant endangering workers and property as sleet conditions complicate response.
Oakland Calif April 2 conference of car men and gattion offi ciate adjourned at 5 oclock with no settlement reached. Neither presidency nor traction company would commit to adjournment or say if a settlement is possible. Five armed men guarded Emeryville as 109 rail workers prepared for disruption. Traction guards ensure order while some strike breakers reportedly arrive from Loyd. Local men claim numerous applications filed to join the union and pay initiation fees. Constable Hempstead asked to swear in deputies to guard property, but Sheriff Barret declined. Tomorrow expected discharge of seventy five more workers in the mechanical department.
Reports from New York April 1 describe renewed tensions in the anthracite coal sector as miners and operators discuss wage demands and production slowdowns. Union leaders, local committees, and executives attend meetings amid calls for discipline and potential demonstrations tied to Keelskishhour Day observances.
Reported talks amid rising tension as operators resist concessions while miners demand higher wages. Leaders warned of potential mass actions if unity falters, with officials predicting widespread signings of wage increases pending conference results.
In Columbus and Pittsburgh reports indicate a possible settlement of the 1903 scale dispute between miners and operators. Ohio workers’ president Green signaled willingness to back the Terry resolution and contracts, while several companies plan to pay the 1903 scale. In Pittsburgh district talks continue with a general resumption of work after the holiday. Meanwhile Kansas City and Oklahoma mines report no major trouble as crews prepare to return to production tomorrow.
Nicko faces a waived hearing after charges of conspiring to defraud the Enterprize National back of Afegte. The case alleges involvement with an alleged scheme and related offenses, with the defendant appearing before United States authorities.
Fragmentary OCR text references Ogden Steam and laundry gate issues with unclear context. Mentions secretary Mr. Nichols and W. I Audsers, Este In contross from New Melia with garbled terms like comnsa locations and a reference to Ganed States Gale meets.
A garbled notice reports Wills Hare owning a Southern California home. Simon Reet and others prepared sales totaling about 299000 dollars before further actions. Mrs Jeanze Gor was offered use of 725000, with other transfers including a Standard Oil company sale through Harkeess. Rockefeller is noted in a 250400 figure.
A chaotic Supreme Court session from Washington details the Court’s rulings and petitions. The docket includes cases involving the United States government, Nebraska, and related officials with emphasis on pension and service matters. Proceedings reference a pub ordinates official and clerical actions affecting eligibility and retirement terms.
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