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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
2
A garbled 19th century Chronicle fragment discusses labor exclusion, immigration policy, and Sino-Chinese issues, interwoven with a religious account of Good Friday events. It mentions politics, the Chinese, and a crucifixion narrative, ending with speculative notes on martyrdom and moral lessons.
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports rising agricultural exports through February, totaling about 700 million dollars. Branded goods and provisions lead gains, with wheat, oats, and barley showing notable increases. exports to the United Kingdom also rise amid broader patterns across cereals and breadstuffs.
A fragmentary excerpt laments life’s decay and complacency, noting how routine peace dulls awareness of danger and how stars once bright fade into obscurity.
A historical report notes rapid expansion in cement manufacturing across the United States and even Ireland. It cites a preliminary estimate by the United States Geological Survey on hydraulic cement production in 1905 and compares 1904 and 1905 outputs and values, highlighting rising labor costs and fuel constraints as limiting factors.
A San Francisco order signals a plan to expand a Portland Worcester plant with a capacity near 3,000 barrels daily. The project aims to feed the growing demand and tie production to Gulf coast trade routes while awaiting formal arrangements and partner commitments.
In Chicago Dowie envisions a war to regain control of Zion City while legal and ecclesiastical figures spar over power and property. Attorneys for opposing factions confer as Dowie’s supporters push for restoration and a broad assertion of authority. Meanwhile a plant ad touts California Prune Wafers, unrelated to the main dispute, amid the long readable OCR.
A fragmentary telegram style note describes an instruction from Vollve and MMe Axes In Zion City ordering that no mover be remitted to Dowla. The text is garbled but indicates an official directive or decree issued in the city.
New York April 12 Jacob Bohaefer of Chicago defeated Albert G. Cutler of Boston by a score of 300 to 250 in the seventh game of the world championship billiards tournament at Madison Square Garden concert hall. Bohaefer’s high average was 31 15, with a long run of it, while Cutler, though strong, faced the favored rival who experts expect to finish second in the international contest. In San Francisco April 12 Charles Berson, racing figure, was robbed at the Lenworth hotel by two masked men after a room entry. cash and jewelry totaling about $460 were taken, with the assailants escaping before Berson recovered.
Local market reports list California potatoes and strawberries first among items on display, with beef, lamb, veal and pork prices rising due to demand. Prices include California strawberries at 20 cents per cup, new potatoes 10 cents per pound, and various cuts of beef and lamb priced across the week.
The Santa Fe board of directors, as reported by Superintendent A Gh Wells, favors a 120 proposition and articles of incorporation for the Searchlight and Northert railroad. Division Superintendent John Denalr confirms Santa Fe engineers are preparing construction cost estimates. Los Angeles contractor Bright Drew and Sharpe Construction reps are involved in bidding preparations as roadway survey nears completion.
New York April 12 Reeveder Gott, a laborer, was sentenced for an assault on February 42 by iron workers during a strike over Post é McCord contracts. He urged restraint, praising workers' rights to organize while condemning violence that threatens community safety and the law.
Senator Foraker spoke at length supporting railroad rate regulation and criticizing amendments. He argued against the bill’s indefinite provisions while addressing various proposed changes. Lodge briefly commented on the practice of relaxing rates for export foods versus domestic consumption.
In Kiel Germany on April 12 reports say the German pirate intends to send his armored ship the Angelo II to Foster for a Roosevelt sale. The notice hints at a turn of events tied to the Roosevelt era commerce and maritime action.
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