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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
3
Fragmentary item in a 1906 local ledger mentions weather strips, a furniture co delivery, coal shortages, a road improvement, arrests and trials, remarrying notices, and travel plans. Readable names include Wright, Keller, and Crosby among others. details are scattered and uncertain due to OCR.
Private detectives will be placed in many large stores in Ogden to detect shoplifters. Merchants report increased theft by youths and women posing as shoppers. Concerns focus on counterfeit gain, with several incidents of stealing valuables and damaged goods. A separate note mentions a 1907 army recruitment bill targeting men of mixed race descent for discharge or enlistment.
A report from Salt Lake City describes a pattern of thefts by young boys targeting adits and machinery yards. Copper washers wire and other items were seized during investigations led by Proti sian Officer Decubs, with arrests and confessions pointing to a broader scheme tied to second hand goods. Police warn that more raids may be uncovered as suspects are questioned.
Jack Hailing, held after a hospital attack, becomes state’s evidence. His testimony recalls robberies in Ogden during October and November, 192, linked to California’s most desperate criminals. Police tracked suspects to Ogden Hall, arrested Hailing’s gang members, and sparked a major roundup described as historic in the region.
Dawson plans to quit his job after applying for employment elsewhere. He produced a forged receipt to his employer Rogereon's to clear debts, but the document was discovered before he could depart town, and investigators pursued the matter.
California members of Congress press for intervention in San Francisco dispute. Delegation, angered by Roosevelt administration, vow no treaty rights were violated and urge decisive steps against the issue.
Fragmented report from the third story of a Lewis bethme building describes James Mefregor, a tenant, in a dire state after an overdose attempt. Police and medical staff moved him to the detention ward, with witnesses noting morphine self-harm and a struggle that left him in severe agony, expected to worsen over days.
Laborer Dawe was arrested on complaint by proprietor Rogarem of Twentyenrin stores. Dignaen, employed by Contractor Hacker at the depot, laid tirathet for the fer. The case involves Tacarne and the BN OrteT An Horerse, with further details pending Proceedings.
A reader reports persistent indigestion from starchy foods and fat, with symptoms like belching and gas. A doctor offers no cure but suggests diet changes and a brand of ready cereal, noting a local contact in Westville for further guidance.
A California delegation plans a meeting to discuss San Francisco immigration and a dispute over naturalization and treaties. Representative Hayes warns against constitutional issues, while President Rover emphasizes extending naturalization to Japanese, provoking strong California reactions.
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