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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
3
Random references list a chaotic mix of people, places, occupations, and events. Mentions include Whittan, Wale for plainest values, trade at Weatherly's, and a Salt Lake City legal and business scene with names like J. Lawrence, B. Critchlow, and O. Ul. The text references a canyon excursion, auctions, real estate, and court orders amid scattered local notices and advertisements.
Firefighters respond to a blaze at 3 Lew street in Jefferson area injuring a driver of Chemical BHeatly and causing roof damage after lightning sparked flames. Fire department reports the incident escalated before units arrived, with the chemical wagon striking a hydrant at the corner of Tweuly-alath and Grant.
George Thorpen, former Ogden resident, and two colleagues faced a fatal strike when lightning hit a shaft at the plant around 10:30 this morning. One worker, Mike Acdeindin, died instantly while John Montones suffered serious injuries. Thorpen heads a 350 man operation laying foundations for bleameliers, with caution urged on weather hazards and eye safety amid frequent electrical storms.
A telegraphic note in a Paria Urress reports a railway clerk known as the center of a prize mystery. The suspect, from a Camel Agri district, allegedly planned a theft tied to a prize ticket. Bank money was withdrawn and the clerk sought to drain funds after the receipt of the ticket.
A swift chase through crowded streets ends with Henry Adams cornered by officers after a bold pickpocketing spree. Adams eluded pursuers across yards and fences before being caught by Bacon and authorities and placed in a patrol wagon amid a tense pursuit.
The Minuteur Devonpor, described as the heartiest cruiser ever launched, is fitted with 400 ft length and 260 ton displacement, steel upper deck, heavy armor, and an armament mix including breech loading guns and 18 inch submerged torpedo tubes. The launch ceremony proceeded amid weather and fashion, with Lath receiving a mat and pad.
A fragmented 19th century prose piece discusses desires, aging, and the role of women in society. It questions perpetual youth, happiness, and wisdom with speculative reading on gender ideals and the social order. Mentions names like Frank Watels and places such as Farolaginn in a reflective, philosophy-infused style.
Mayor Coorey voiced cautious support after the council passed the franchise measure for the Waterworks Co. He declined to detail action but urged careful consideration. He praised a fair price for water consumers and urged a speedy, satisfactory agreement to end costly rate fights.
At Leoben the trial opens over the murder of Marie Meyer. Friederike and Marie Zeller face charges after a plan to murder to obtain a dowry led to Meyer's death. The sisters claim innocence while prosecutors seek harsh penalties amid sensational proceedings.
Ogden witnesses a grand Forepaugh Bellas Proachers show with massive tents, elephants, and a long parade. The morning tableau features a white tent city, a bustling parade with heralds and knights, and a packed crowd marveling at horses, beasts, and the two elephants in the menagerie. An afternoon performance followed by an evening show at six draws additional spectators eager for more feats and spectacle.
Racing results from Latanla Cincinnati and New York with multiple events. Winners include Edven Fatlonge, Mayor Golden, Lady Athasen, Friction, Day, Search Me, and Angier among others. times listed and placing details varying by race. Names and times appear inconsistently due to OCR quality.
Grand Circuit events drew about 9 races with over 8,000 in attendance at the track. The Mo and OM Stake of 10,000 featured Karen Detroit as the principal attraction. Apn Direct led 22 starters and was the favorite, though exposed by Brilliant Girls and others across multiple heats.
In Des Moines on July 20 Dew Moines defeated Puebla 6 to 5 in a rough game marked by heavy pitching and errors. The battle featured leaky defense and late scoring swings as Dew Moines clinched the win with a sharp hitting display and solid bullpen work.
National League action features New Yorks edging Cincinnati on a tight finish with Corcoran errors tipping the scales. Pitchers Wicker, Mathewson, Fergason, and Breenaban contribute as Brooklyn and Chicago contenders also post results in a varied day of play.
An unclear excerpt hints at an American League moment with a rally and notable players featur ing Prank and Hite in a decisive sequence. The fragment mentions home venue and team dynamics, suggesting a significant game turning point blurred by OCR errors.
Fragmentary Detroit dispatch notes a stalled St tag ban and a sequence of battery references, listing names such as Warner and Powers and mentioning Cleveland and New York in a context of untidy, unclear wartime era telegraphed results and sport style game mentions with unfamiliar details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions American Association and Kansan names with unclear context. Contains garbled names and partial phrases, no coherent event, date, or location to summarize into a full news item.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Milwauheer and dates but lacks coherent event details. It reads as a garbled report with scattered names and phrases, no clear outcome or action. The readable fragments hint at a forest area, a court or team reference, and a July date, but are too incomplete to determine a definite news item.
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