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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
3
12 year old Mariella Kyla of Alleia Kyla confesses to causing a Pennsylvania wreck near Elka with overturned passenger coaches. She wedged a belt between rails to derail cars but claims it was a childish prank. Officials say no arrest for the event, waiver granted. A marriage license was issued to Jessie Dame and Mrs Ja.
A jumbled early 20th century notice page describes Marilu Callen's brief outing and a Berry festival at the ward institute building with a literacy program, plus funeral services for Lewisy Van Weerkain at the Third Ward meeting house. Additional items include a Runaway Hoy article, sewing machine ads, a river creamer, and a bank board meeting, all reflecting a busy community notice page with dates and locals.
Local column covers insurance firms, equipment suppliers, and business activity in Ogden. Mentions J. Critchlow overseeing ground work, steady storm impact on lakeside area, teachers Anna Chrievenses and Stilwell departing for deployments, and upcoming fire inspection and railroad expansion plans affecting residents and schools.
A blaze around 4 80 damaged the Salt Lake Tribune and Evening Telegram offices on the third floor injuring eight linotype machines and causing about 40000 in losses. The electric water system started the fire. a portion of the second floor press rooms also suffered damage while the machinery on the first floor remained usable. Both papers will publish on schedule.
Salt Lake figures Savage and Jenson address Ogden residents about a June 26 excursion for the old folks of Southern Utah. In the tabernacle they plan reception, discuss a large reunion with Weber county elders, and promise open hospitality with equal treatment for all groups.
In a Redmen gathering last night officers were elected and announced. Sachem M. de clared, A. Wright Senior Sagamore, F. G. Herry Junior Sagamore, H. L. Gant Prophet, W. D. Blosser Collector of Wamnum, J. I. Beaumister Keener of Wampum, C. Mortis Trustee, and Dr. H. J. Forbes Medicine Man. Also noting mining news near Salt Lake and Blackhorse district with ore values and development updates.
London reports the United States suffered a defeat in the doubles match of an international contest, with British players taking three of the ten minutes in play. The result ends any chance for the Americans to trophy in 1905. Also noted is the death of Mr. Caliwell, a millionaire physician, found dead at Adel.
Fragmented court report shows Joseph and others arraigned on charges with brief mentions of bonds, dates, and defendants. Names include Charles Sheolseon and Henry Camphery among others. details are unclear due to damaged text.
Construction on a new two story building in Belton on Huston avenue for the Burgi plemient company proceeds with Jones and Wright as contractors. Work includes axe savatus foundation tasks, with completion targeted within the eiaty daya despite earlier delays.
Reports say Robert A. Mayes of the Ogden Line bank weighs appointing Irving Harmett as assistant treasurer. Mayes notes he cannot confirm a nomination now while proposing to establish a citizen convenience office in the city tall building with staff and sale oversight.
The IH District Court in Howell disposed of probate matters, granting letters of administration for Martha C. Stone and Jew Nelson, approving a settlement for Mary Listy, and allowing Alfred S. Burt’s attorney fees. James J. Porter’s estate received family allowance and account approval. Various cases were continued or delayed, including Charles A. Janes v Ogden City and others, with limited new trial motions pending.
House leaders reached a conclusion this afternoon to pass the inspection bill the pure food bill and the immigration bill next. The measures move in order named as action continues in the assembly.
The Wumbaten announce lights will be turned on at 2 o'clock this evening on Washington Avenue and Twenty‑third Street. Power and fixtures are provided for tonight only by the City Light and Railway Company and Sleckries Fixture and Supply Company.
President L W Shuttiff and wife report son Luman A serving at the Nottingham conference on the Dritton mission. He writes of tracting, visiting branch members, street meetings, and amusing incidents. He notes elder experiences with other faiths and freighted rumors of Ogden fire, expressing cheerful resolve to fulfill his mission with honor.
Philadelphia reform leader Homer Castle, famed for dismantling political rings, will pass Ogden on Monday June 25 en route to Hartland Oregon. He is billed as a premier orator and will speak at the First Presbyterian Church on the topic Good Citizenship as part of a travel tour.
Wenzel Kabat, convicted of shooting and killing Michael McCarthy, a wealthy farmer, was today sentenced to life imprisonment. The ruling came amid a tense case in Appleton Wisconsin on June 16.
A whimsical jumble portrays several historical figures and fictionalized quirks. Keate favors red pepper on toast as a warmth cure while Disraeli dons corsets to project style. Names, odd habits, and stray references swirl, hinting at satire of fashion, fame, and perception.
A garbled OCR note describes the King of Spain’s daily meals at the Papal Palace with a palace cook on duty from 4 am. It lists breakfast items tea bread eggs and milk tea, soup, two entrees and vegetables at midmorning, tea or Spanish wine with cakes and sandwiches in the afternoon, and a late tea with wines and crackers.
A court proceeding in June involves a discharge servant accused of blackmailing Prince Van Weede by threatening exposure of a silver habit scandal. A letter from a Glaser to the prince mentions 12506 dollars but does not demand that amount. The case links to a broader publicity scheme involving Berlin managers and a public figure.
A garbled OCR entry references Philadelphia and June or January dates, mentions Lewis, Joe, and a public event at a national auditorium. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm names or outcomes but indicates a city event involving several persons and an audience setting.
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