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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
7
A government panel recommended by the governor orders within three months a reorganization reducing the force by 10 900 men with 200 Americans and the rest Filipinos to serve as policemen in Maelia. No American officers face dismissal. The move follows reports of diseased forces and sparking controversy.
Independent notice shows two ring phone signals in editorial rooms. Business office ball phone rings as part of a desk communication cue.
The town reports a meeting of war veterans at Chu Tinh to discuss reorganization. A piano concert is announced by Blind Tom for Thursday through Saturday at Chanteberlain-Thoman Music Co. Many local businesses are mentioned, including Parker Coal Co and Landau Assurance, plus regular notices on shopping, a hotel vault claim, a county health inquiry, and plans for convention lighting. A marriage license is granted to James T. Bishop and Effie Peasley, and a coroner’s inquest into a death is noted.
Walter L. Vevner of Madigon is under arrest as investigators from the State Insurance Cor. probe a draft decision related to a company and insurance matter. The challenged draft and its handling are being examined by the inquiry commission.
The text notes a large upcoming celebration with many planned amusements from morning till after midnight. Police chief Browning assigns four special officers to ensure order, with six more to be added as needed, though four extra men are likely sufficient.
A local notice states the regular drill for the K of P event has been postponed. Details and new date not provided in the readable fragment.
Logan City prepares for a large delegation to Ogden for a U.S. Q. T. chain gathering. The Commercial Club reports a strong local turnout expected as Logan, Cache County, and nearby areas rally for a lively excursion. Train plans, early departures, and coordinated travel from Salt Lake City are outlined to maximize attendance.
Wording advertises discount prices at a clothing and general goods shop during a convention. It highlights 30 to 36 percent savings on ladies garments and wash goods, lace curtains, gal gowns, and domestic fabrics. Special postal cards and window displays feature Ogden scenes and U C T colors.
Continuous thunderstorms and heavy rain flood Butler Pennsylvania halting the city pumping station and suspending factory work. Rail traffic disrupted as tracks wash out and water reaches Butler. A proposed large hotel project in Manila shifts from government land to private purchase, with estimates of a ten million dollar cost.
A chaotic OCR fragment notes grocers and butchers meeting at a county venue with a convention hinted. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable beyond a June timeframe and Friday noon reference.
A damage suit from Ogden City and others over injuries alleged to have occurred when a man was struck by a falling object near Recton building. Defense argues joint liability requires actual negligence by each party, cites doctrines of implied liability and corporate policy. Trial consumed much of yesterday with complex arguments as Kiesel Co. defense counters summarized by attorneys.
A garbled report describes Lewis and the Feruna High Balle group arriving in Salt Lake City for a convention. It mentions Ogden, John Scowerall & Sonk Co, and a mascot child, with references to weather and various local figures like Samoke-house and Fred J. Klesel & Company. The piece hints at preparations, coaches arriving, and community figures involved in the event.
Fragmentary OCR notice mentions dates in June and a sum of 801 dollars. Names appear as J. J. Luttner and DP. A. BEd Lake. Contains no coherent event, location, or clear action beyond payment or notice phrasing.
Amid scarce skilled labor due to bad weather, several large building contracts in Ogden advance slowly. New brick residences and the twenty four street terrace at Twenty fourth Street and Maison Avenue are planned, with R Freeman as contractor and George H Greenwell close to finishing prior projects.
Marplia January 7. The gunboats Alba Stindsr2d and Manileno, recaptured by Admiral Dewey when he destroyed the Spanien Neel, have been sold as junk for 0.04 at Olongapo. The boats participated in the Battle of Manila Bay.
Paterson police chief Simson read a London telegraph: Infurocation alleged in Paterson linking anarchists to a plot to assassinate European crowned heads including the King of Italy. The claim is said to be untrue and not connected to our recent crime ring. officials note parents in Paterson were not involved. Also reports a collision between steamships City of Bangor and City of Rockland off Portland with damages but no serious injuries.
A complaint to the police describes hundreds of horses loose on Washington Avenue between Twenty third and Twenty sixth streets. Debris from ruined shops is hurled into the street while horses and drivers struggle to control them. Several carriages, autos, and wagons are damaged as crowds attempt to clear the route and authorities move to restore order.
Reports from Tovins show sudden flooding after a surge from rising waters. The Chestnut Bridge was swept away, stranding travelers at hotels and forcing evacuations along Regjraley. Authorities fear further damage as campgrounds on nearby hills endure high water and potential landslides.
John Mitchell president of the Collect Ming Workers of America arrived this morning from Indianapolis to meet with local operatives and members in ML 1 Seyster blk. The Steel group entered the area seeking to discuss matters related to the Fal ter.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a political meeting or convention item mentioning republicans and a reunion. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to garbled text. No clear events, outcomes, or affiliations can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
National factions debate temporary Polish care as arrangements for a relief house are planned. Funds include a donor-supported $20 to $40 aid pool while officials coordinate with local committees and agencies to establish housing and support services.
A chaotic market summary references multiple regions including New York and Lake Erie with notes on railroads, gas lines, sugar prices, and bagged goods. It lists prices, tonnage, and various commodities, mentioning ships, yards, and storage while mixing fragmented details and numbers.
Market notes indicate Marchete Furs signed by F. Gy Sprague and Co at 2447 Washington Ave Ogden. Trade activity shows early gains driven by fur sector interests and brokerage movements in New York stocks.
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