22 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
1
An elderly resident details a long life of travels from England to Utah, noting early church ties and service in the American Fork orchestra. The piece recalls his family, his role in the ward, and the sorrow of his death along with community remembrances and a police-related incident involving a staged scene at the jail.
Leon Armer, Eureka saloon keeper, shot Simeon after threatening to kill his wife who refused to return. The shooting happened around 4 pm in their East Second South Street apartment, Armer then died five hours later. Investigation notes Armer had pursued a divorce, entered the room with others present, and a pistol providedno immediate escape. The body was sent to the local undertaker. Separate notice states annual meeting of Mettson Tonopis Mining Co. shareholders to be held in city, with report of ore tonnage and development work.
Malcolm L. Macdonald, president of the Tonopah Mining Company, returned from Manhattan-town discussions stating engineers favor bringing water 14 miles from Joy canyon via a pipe to Manhattan sea. A large mill would reduce all ores and could pump over 100,000 gallons daily, using Jet ranges and Shipler canyon springs to augment the supply.
Aug 21 192? Rydaien the Protoran staged a jail breaking show at the Orpheum under theater police and civic officials watch. He claimed he could escape the jail but endured a staged capture with ankle chains and handcuffs as officers and managers observed the stunt.
George Webb died August 14 after a long life spanning Paradise and Utah territories. He married Eliza Thompson, moved to Paradise in 1857, then to American Fork and Centerville before settling finally in Paradise. He left eight children and many grandchildren. Interment followed at the meeting house with speakers praising his honesty and industrious nature.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a fatal accident at Valbints near Wil low Creek with locals named Buy Ueller and Mary Wiilete. Alliances or agencies are unclear but indicate a court or jail context and a date around August 21.
Fragmentary text suggests a male suspect attacked or killed an individual named Marry Wieteriends in town. Other readable names include Roy Helles and Audday mat, with garbled phrases implying a mental breakdown and a body presence.
T Trenam, manager of the New Stocktemming at Rocking, spent yesterday inspecting the property and returned to the city with observations. The uncertain matter involves a 1,000 counterclaim and conditions, awaiting further determination at Batt Lake, Avg.
Extreremita editor of Ine Armstead reports on Nevada silver and copper prospects. The piece cites Las Vegas and the Lake region rail links, Arrowhead news, and mining fever in the Bullfrog district with projections of hundreds of profitable claims and rising shipments as advocates trumpet wealth from the Silver State.
Weber County will send seven delegates to the Utah Republican State Convention. James Tiamund was elected chairman of the state committee, unopposed, amid orderly proceedings and pledges of harmony for Heber M Wells in the fall campaign. The convention is set for September 27 at Salt Lake Theatre with representation from twenty seven counties.
A report notes an upward Mexican ore movement influencing Ophir level 2600 mining activity with northwest drift advancement. High grade ore expected as work continues near Ophir, with several loads shipped and ore valued around $11 to $9 per ton, as towns like Sal Lake and Kinkead receive shipments.
In Balt Lake area near Bullfrog Nevada Nesbit reports rich mineral prospects. Prominent Tintte producers trace origins to the field while awaiting ore reductions. Nearby prospects include Capt Jics Black directing a southern group and Nesbit planning a short-term camp return to define active development with three roastration officers overseeing construction of a projected mill and camp.
Payson on August 21 quivered under a protracted storm that began Sunday afternoon and lingered into Tuesday. Despite showers about 300 visitors joined the Trove Minecounter annual outing. A gate tally and rough play at the campus followed an opera house program led by D J Murnetl and the mayor. Eureka beat the Wuerscks 3 to 1 in a teague game, as Miners union leaders brought the event to a close with a large cross display.
In Omaha, Pat Crowe was taken to police at night then released. He visited police headquarters this morning to acknowledge a past arrest and to announce he would abandon his old life. Crowe stated he now seeks honest work and asked to be allowed to stay in the city under probation.
A disjointed draft hints at a change in governance and mentions authority shifts involving a Londsa agency. The text asserts a display of real ingoasaaneece and warns of rising anarchy. It references a manager Joan Mover and a claim of imperiality over pollee actions.
A testimonial from Estill Montana proclaims Peruna cured stomach pain and headaches, praising the remedy as the best for stomach catarrh and general health. The letter claims rapid symptom relief, notes restored appetite and bowel function, and recommends Peruna to others with stomach and catarrh issues.
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