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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
5
Fragmented OCR recounts Mount Vesuvius eruptions with ash showers and residents using umbrellas for protection. Reports note property damage and ongoing evacuations as volcanic activity intensifies, with ships and trains impacted by disruptions and delays.
In Washington on April 6 the session featured sarcastic exchanges over the watch trust and protective tariffs. Rainey and other Democrats criticized Republicans, citing factory counts and employment shifts since 1850, while Republicans pressed for explicit lines on the watch trust and party leadership.
A man and his wife were arrested after a grand jury charged them with participating in an elaborate fraud through a wiring company that allegedly moved large sums to California and Colorado. Authorities believe the ring involved about $60,000 and targeted partner firms, with details still unsettled.
Fragmented OCR text recounts tensions over American Indian captives near Fort Sakoches and conflicts with Indians resisting forced relocation. Details are garbled but reference to Apache, Taaliant tribes, and protests by sympathetic societies amid show and occupation policies.
A blaze struck a steamship dock causing alarm in the harbor area. Fire units battled flames amid smoke as crews evacuated ship decks and nearby structures. Authorities investigate the scene for causes, with assessments of damage and potential closures in the port district.
Salt Lake City April conference of the Latter day Saints heard President Saltih indicate serious moves against apostles over two years of voluntary exile. Named targets include J, W F, Taylor, George Teasdale, and Matthias Corky as subpoenas circulate for others. The assembly likely will not be asked to sustain the apostles with the conference to decide on successors at Sunday session.
A notorious con artist using the alias Lord Athburtos and several other names was arrested in Poston after passing worthless checks at major hotels. Police say Richard Richards, aged about 30, operated as a long-time forger, ex clerk in Devonshire, England, with ties to a network in New York. He allegedly posed as a backer of sports figures and used forged letters of credit.
New York April 6 pending escalation by anthracite operators in Pennsylvania, miners' workers propose arbitration. Officials discuss how to present the offer while ready to wait for the mine owners' reply. President Mitchell of the miners reports to Ohio coal operators about arbitration plans and national executive board deliberations.
Police say the ring leader of a Moscow robbery gang, identified as 2937 Moted Toth, was arrested after a raid near the river. Weapons and stolen items were recovered, and the suspect remains in custody.
The article reports on insurance men connected to a Todds Perry case in New York. It notes involvement of E J Fields and others, with references to travels between Los Angeles and France, and hints at interviews and a possible plan to return to work. The text is fragmented and unclear in places.
A meeting of union leaders representing various sections of the elevated railway service in Chicary urged wage increases. Operators, conductors, gatemen, and platform workers pressed for higher hourly rates and daily pay, with talks on A M May 1st and May 31st to settle raises without arbitration.
In April, widespread unrest and police orders surround prisoner demonstrations linked to an election campaign. Officials push to halt mass detentions while factions organize presence and confrontations escalate. the president and local authorities promise decisive action as crowds gather and patrols increase.
FragmentaryOCR leaves readers with unclear names and events. The piece references a person named Adèleon N. Thomas and a foreman role in a jury, but surrounding details are garbled and unreadable. No coherent incident, date, or location can be determined from the legible fragments.
A damaged snippet notes that both women and men may participate in electing the president. It references a state context and a past date, suggesting a public notice about voting eligibility and participation. The readable text is incomplete but indicates inclusive suffrage discussion.
The article describes a fatal shooting near Tailor Street during a late night incident. ASW patrol reports a switchman killed. a bystander, Richardson, known to guard the crossing, was hit and died. Police conducted a search but found no other victims or suspects for the incident.
A chaotic summary of a football schedule with errors and protests. References to teams, locations, and outcomes are obscured by garbled OCR text, but indicate disputes, adjournments, and shifting fixtures affecting the season.
The Daily News reports John Alexander Dowie will return to Zion City on Monday to perform miracles for the faithful. He promises to turn gold and parchment rolls inscribed with Mexico over to Zion, asserting the faithful will witness signs and wonders.
The House discussed the war appropriation bill with Mr Moon of Tennessee leading the post office and Post Roads Committee. Tawar of New York followed, criticizing organized finance and the push for reform as essential to sustain Democratic government and protect working people from predatory capital. The session adjourned at 2:10 p.m. after voting to proceed with the bill.
A late night clash between miners and police ended with arrests after an explosion damaged property. A miner named Joseph Once was identified among those involved. windows and boxes were destroyed, with reports of scuffles and an immediate call to restore order. Police, victims, and witnesses were noted in the chaotic scene.
A German hotel collapsed after a dinner banquet, burying many guests under the ruins. Early reports say about fifty people died with a large rescue effort underway. Survivors and relatives anxiously await word as the town coordinates aid and salvage.
A stream of arrivals from Ely to a growing copper camp near Ely signals a booming development. KO Wr Johnson of Bale, a Idaho legislator, predicts a town of 15,000 to 20,000 with 1088 buildings and new mines opening as the Northern railroad nears completion. The ore is low grade but abundant, with copper content around 3 percent and vast reserves, attracting workers and investors as real estate surges.
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