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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
3
A chaotic OCR style digest lists scattered names, stores, prices, and events. It mentions Davis Weber, Jay A., California, Ogden, Oxden, and Salt Lake areas, plus references to hardware, dancing academy, window company, and a January 6 date, with scattered prices and procedural notes.
A garbled paste of local items mentions church events at Lavheran church Teetemaine, a 224 dollar payment, and a March timing. Names like Judge Yowell Fypserier Ruppnee and Repair Wark appear amid scattered references to real estate, petition actions, and moving furniture into a new shop.
Old offender Frank was sentenced by Judge Howell to seven years in prison after a Riverdale factory forgery spree. He previously claimed innocence but admitted forging checks and stealing to feign wealth, with authorities noting he had never faced such charges before. A probation request and mercy plea were denied as the court upheld the felony verdict.
Fragmentary report describes a legislative session with three days of intensive conferences to approve a compromise. Proceedings included formal presentations by a foren presidents and appeals to the Lords. The opposition motion to amend was defeated after extensive debate.
The article reports plans for a $1,000,000 firearms factory proposed in Salt Lake area, with Browning of Ogden securing an option on land and intent to move a large enterprise west of New York. Purchasers aim to build a major plant, possibly employing hundreds and boosting regional industry.
An unnamed proprietor of a hotel identified as Powers was found dead in the basement following a robbery and murder attempt. The killer escaped, and Powers reportedly wore a heavy crown and a tiara, with robbers striking from behind. Two men fled toward a cellar as witnesses described the struggle and ensuing chaos. A pleasant surprise appears in a local ad section amid the turmoil.
A daytime burglary at Weatherby’s meat market appears planned with access via a balcony and second floor. Thieves smashed an ice chest, damaged a patent oil cabinet and safe, took calv en, watches, and coins, and departed after disabling door locks with heavy cleavers. Police pursued tracks and a masked crew vanished.
A streetcar incident near Fort Mare ends in gunfire after a conductor tries to eject a soldier from the car. Police arrest the artilleryman, about twenty assailants disembark, and the conductor fires toward the rear platform as the car returns. No injuries reported beyond fired shots.
A suspect described as a robber in New York encounters pursuing officers at Mount Vernon. After a brief confrontation the fugitive fires on police, then turns the weapon on himself as officers close in. The incident ends with the suspect dead and an officer possibly shot.
A contested appeal to Washington involves Halticore Dex 18 Tepie Wen evakt and Joseph Ptak detained at a wired request of the United States Meecconbil at Warear on charges of theft of 359 from a Warkawthers chant. The group asks for temporal to Washington while the government denies the alleged charge.
Senator Drex today introduced a bill to equalize army and navy wages and allowances. The measure seeks parity for clothing, contingencies, and post-graduation benefits, aligning pay with other military branches and ensuring uniform compensation across service elements.
A fragment notes that absence from a meeting or representation may trigger penalties. It mentions sickness in families as a possible valid excuse, with rules on attendance and penalties for nonattendance. The text appears garbled and hard to parse clearly.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a largest part or portion labeled Lodb eaf and a mid year context with repeated characters and unclear figures. The readable items suggest a newspaper card noting a metric or title but details are incomplete.
Ogden interests seek to attract a major smelter plant with the Weber club inviting several firms to consider Ogden as a new home. Officials from the Western Smelting Concern will inspect multiple offered sites this week to judge water, wind, vegetation, and transport factors. Local leaders promise favorable terms to lure the plant, aiming to boost industry and employment in the area.
The Ladies of the Smaccabees will hold initiation Thursday afternoon December 13 at 7 30 p m at the Eagle hall. All candidates and members are asked to be present. BEScIR SEHRING, Commander.
Dee Howard manager of Waradden's Frets reportedly shot herself at Star hotel after brooding over her mother's death. Dolly Powers known stage figure reportedly perished in a separate blaze along with her mother and sister years ago. Colleagues claim ongoing distress over loss drove the current calamities in various locales.
Reported discovery of the bodies of Gertie Wortman and Band Molly Homtman, both 13, near a Canadian Moe road by their Havresara farm. The pair had vanished on November 6, 1955, sparking a large local search and fears of abduction.
Representative Merloer of Nicole zare 2 ner tonight at the Raleigh hotel in honor of Chairman Stercian and others of the Republican central committee. The guest list included Vice President Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon, and Secretary Ehsw with many members from both houses. Q MONEY-3 SAVED on all furs bought at Mebeap's Kauvsford Futet Eastlake Cir.
A railroad wreck near Monterey and Tepeyac caused by a bolt on an engine derailed a whole train killing the engineer and fireman. Passengers reported injured with some struck by debris and others hurt. the disaster halted service as officials investigated.
A blaze swept through the Butler Quera House in Paterson causing extensive damage to the main building and two adjacent structures. Investigating crews determined the fire began accidentally amid renovations, with property loss attributed to the ignition source and lines of the affected area.
Fragmentary report notes Dagdon and Beech in a forbidden link between Biedahn N and Jor. It mentions a title minister to the Martca and a mission to drop something along from Eine with a reward for the city on non Imperial routes into China from India. Details are unclear.
Government actions target Indian opium imports to strengthen efforts against the opium traffic. Officials vow tighter controls and interdiction to suppress the illicit trade.
Philadelphia reports the arrest today of Charles Albertus accused of sending a false telegram to his parents in Nogris town Italy claiming he and his wife and child survived the Atlantic City crash on October 28. The official count lists more than sixty dead as the investigation focuses on the forged message and alleged counterfeited money.
A Belgrade based interview suggests a plot to install an English prince on the Servian throne. Prince Arthur of Connaught allegedly faced two abortive attempts within a year to influence him. King Peter may abdicate only if a favorable English plank secures a change in Serbia's party system.
A garbled dispatch reports that Deputy Gray and Slevece confronted two men making counterfeit money in a lonely road area. One man named Ja Tone was with Joan McClain when Gray and the marshals opened fire, killing the suspect.
In Chicago an issuance of 18 articles at incorporation was recorded for the Chicago Mala and Steel exchange, an organization formed under the Chicago board of trade.
An exchange is forming on La Baile Street to handle printing meets in Chicago and protect investors. The group lists 260 members with trading rooms already opened and plans for a new section later this week.
Washington reports a cable from Pekin indicates ongoing discussions with China’s government about opening to inter national residences and trade routes in January. The message quotes a dialogue about protection and restraint, with authorities noting security concerns and prior robberies.
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