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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
3
A chaotic mix of names, window offerings, sales events, and a divorce notice dominates the page. Mentions include Richardaan Grant's Window, Rosie Furstgare Co, Culhotte church apron sale, and a divorce filing for Jerry Dinsdale. Several ads promise prizes and gifts around Christmas, with scattered prices and locations in a cluttered community notice.
A damaged Washington-era notice details a former Kansas state treasurer implicated in an apparent shortage totaling 99,201. Investigators indicate no direct misconduct by the treasurer, who served in the office for years, while a written note on a check references alleged discrepancies.
A confused OCR fragment hints at a dispute involving Mr Heny and Tarree Rowtéford Matel with a City rate table reference, suggesting a local municipal or zoning issue. The readable portion centers on a named figure and a debated rate table impacting the city, though details are fragmentary.
A deteriorated report details the death of Lyons in the city jail by strangulation using a handkerchief and belt attached to a crossbar. Thomas Lever discovered the body in the corridor, and authorities concluded death by neck injury from the improvised noose after a suspected poisoning and despair over recent imprisonment.
Dan Ellis of Ely discusses the booming copper district era as mining activity and property deals surge. He notes growing capital, planned smelter operations, and a push to establish a central equipment hub to support the Ely copper belt’s expansion and future demand for mining machinery.
Soldiers report rebel forces routed a small government detail at Ping Kiang on December 11. The article notes sympathy for rebels among the Chinese ministry workers and mentions reinforcements moving toward the scene, with unclear details due to damaged text.
The Department of Agriculture places the production target for cotton at 6 001 hundredweights for the project year. Gibco pounds equivalents to 12 40 percent. Bale weight around 500 pounds per bale.
Six men arrested in a late night raid on a gambling house led by police in civilian clothes. Officers, aided by the city’s chief, entered the Britth place and confronted occupants as they found tables and devices for gambling. Several defendants, including Robt Hamblin and Claude Humpson, faced trespass and related charges with action postponed for further proceedings.
Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting of Standard Publishing Company at 34 14th Street Ogden Utah Monday January 7 at 7 p.m. to elect officers for the ensuing year and conduct necessary business. Secretary D T Tracy dated Ogden December 6 MG.
An Ogden teachers convention expands program details as the committee announces lighter changes and a strong turnout of about one thousand to one thousand five hundred teachers expected to arrive. Manager O Maraa and Superintendent Ali join discussions to rent the Auditorium for a large reception.
Viea Mary McAtra, 23, fatally wounds her father in a shouted quarrel after a cellar scuffle. Police report say the two had been fighting and threatening, with Mr Atee a local minister and former pastor.
An Omaha waterworks meeting last night approved forming a council to oversee the purchase of the Omaha Water Company plant and to appoint a committee to print a plan for a new facility to serve the city. The expected cost is about 14.4 million dollars.
A Nevada miner named Sholl was arrested after a money laden scene at a police station. Officers found about 829 gold pieces and other cash stashed in his clothes and pockets. The suspect, later moved to a hospital for care, allegedly displayed an elaborate hoard during the turning point of the case.
A prominent man’s son, Daniel Raum, is charged in a major forgery case involving mortgages totaling up to 310,000 dollars. Raum surrendered to the state's attorney, confessed to crimes, and was jailed as he vowed to sign documents and explain how he forged notes to cover debts. The scheme involved partner Frank Cunningham and other parties, with millions reportedly reshaped among individuals.
Reports from Vue Ma show river flooding threatens the Colorado line. General Manager E R Caleta says repairs may require rebuilding the track and temporary measures while a permanent solution is planned. Company may move to hills and reroute trains if needed. Mog's Dyspepsia tablets mentioned in unrelated ad text.
In Laramie on December 10 a supper by a local auxiliary committee caused numerous cases of poisoning after attendees ate chicken and gravy. Test results showed the meat was contaminated by preservative and fermentation processes, none died but several were seriously ill, prompting a police investigation and a state food safety inquiry.
A fragmented report notes a protest by workers linked to groups and individuals including Sehnertady and N.V. Dee. The article recalls a prior incident at Inguateral Works where a refusal to reinstate three workers led to a demonstration at the company plant as dawn broke.
Dense OCR shows Imperial valley residents warned of a major river break. Officials say farming disruption is possible if the levee fails. Railroad activity and federal action loom as the community braces for potential inundation and ongoing emergency planning.
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