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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
3
Random OCR snippets reveal a crowded Ogden column with diced notices on court matters, inventories, sales, and social updates. Names like Winfield, Weatherby, and Webster appear amid mentions of markets, theaters, and local events, plus brief reports on marriages and travels.
In a muddled court report, Harry Adams the pick pocket faced mercy appeals as Edward Loyd received a brief sentence for passing counterfeit money. Adams, described as a petty thief, begged for mercy claiming destitution while another man, Jack Kere, pleaded guilty to petit larceny amid a chain of cases including a vagrant sentencing and a construction-tools theft. The proceedings judged Loyd’s crimes span several days of city shoplifting and counterfeit activity, with a light punishment linked to his alleged luck in escaping harsher penalties.
The report notes sharp price increases in clothing at The Tugger shop as heat drives costs, with sales figures showing upward movement from last week. Shoppers face higher rates as weekend and next Monday timing influence demand.
Halt Lake and Ogden Railway Company president Simon Bamiberger and associates study water flows in canyons near South Fork Ogden to determine a potential power plant site. Options on property near Spring Creek show favorable conditions for a station supplying the interurban line, with projected cost around 180,608 and plans to commercialize power.
Manager Jammy Metlvitte of Ban Fran cirg announces a staged batch between Thiand and Mock Keyes, father Adight champion of Australia, set for August 17 in Ox. The event aims to feature Dylans Fill Ro Wolo Gallog against Maurica Thompson st Rue, Sfont, with early talks of other matches and promoter activity in San Francisco and Salt Lake venues.
A fragmented report describes a high profile domestic dispute involving a wife and husband, with mentions of Amiss Tangey, Atis, and Mie Tasgey. The text references rage, confinement, and a dramatic incident, plus several named individuals and a mountain region. The details are unclear but indicate a notable local event and family fallout.
In its amended form the city council is expected to sign a measure granting the water company authority to install meters. The chief objection centers on a clause allowing force to necessitate payments. officials anticipate no serious objections if this meter clause is struck and the measure passes at the next council meeting.
Improvements in Bell Territory will bury about 700 wires on Wash Ingen Avenue between Twentyth and Trent Streets. Wires along Twenty-fourth Street to be underground or run under cables. south side telephones connect to Twenty-fourth Street cables, and north side telephones to Twenty-fourth Street. Two new exchange phones to switchboard, 38 operators for three shifts. Manager Hartson says demand requires expanded facilities as the city grows. New equipment from Chicago arrived daily, with two expert engineers to install.
Lowe A. Meiich announces a lecture by Kellch on Hattie and Customs of 126 Tepanei. The speaker, a former Mon mos president in Japan, will discuss Japanese literature and the role of brown men, with no admission fee. The event, under the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Association, invites the public.
A lively road incident near South Fork involves a Bere horse pulling a Kometa & Company bridle wagon that veered on a road, scattering gear and causing damage. The wagon toppled, striking a nearby vehicle and stopping traffic as a bystander describes the fright generated among the horse and crew. Company officials offered compensation for repairs after the accident.
Disputed remarks from the City Improvement League oppose the Bothwell waterworks contract and critique Lews and court rulings. The letter argues the city must avoid granting long term rights to the water company and projects potential financial ruin from franchising, urging prudent action pending judicial outcomes and favoring municipal control over water rights.
A readers’ letter critiques city actions on municipal insurance and water rights, urging the mayor and council to adopt municipal insurance and water controls. It cites state constitution limits on municipal powers, calls for investigations, and warns against political manipulation. The piece also notes unsightly weeds and calls for improved city maintenance.
W R Scott once Hartman lsex division superintendent now Oakland Pier superintendent spent the day in the city. Luelle Bre Batche daughters visiting theater for several days joined Scott in a private car to Oakland. He noted many improvements and new buildings since his departure and said further growth would come as the plants expand.
A civic committee reports awarding prizes to residents for city improvements. The document lists recipients by name and address with ward allocations and officials cited for the review and distribution of awards.
A canyon wind last night caused extensive damage to fruit orchards. Peaches and apples fell from trees, branches were torn, and many fruit stores near Fire Polais were stripped and blown down. While some fruit was damaged, losses were not catastrophic.
Reports from St. Petersburg recount Russian officers showing bravery as Emperor Nicholas reportedly resisted accepting terms agreed by Premier Sialypin. An official statement later denied certain cabinet reforms, highlighting court intrigue and shifting political pressures that threaten parliamentary confidence and the cabinet’s future.
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