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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
2
A dense OCR page fragment describes political power, press influence, and public figures across nations, mentioning names such as Rockefeller and H. Adams alongside debates on Standard Oil, media manipulation, and government actions. The text weaves in references to parties, speeches, and investigations, with scattered mentions of figures like Knut and Taft era terms, reflecting a chaotic historical newspaper page.
A fragmentary item by Lydia T. Finknam discusses vegetable remedies and a plan of mains for women. The readable portion notes attention to women and a proposed outline, with unclear specifics.
A mangled OCR fragment presents scattered names, numbers, and phrases. It mentions mental illness, a figure named Mabini Nath, and references to a “total werk” with coins and ages, but most specifics are unreadable. The readable bits imply a courtroom or evaluative discourse amid messy dialogue.
A congressional committee reviews an appropriation request for damaged buildings. The proposal outlines costs including 10,000 for the building, 18 for minor items, and 237.00 for related expenses. Secretary recommends appropriation of 9,000. Photographs of the buildings accompany the request.
A westbound freight derailed in tunnel No 4 near Bakersfield causing extensive damage to rails and cars. Crews from Metines and Heastington worked at the scene while authorities expected recovery and clearance to proceed.
New York May report states the strike committee representing Eastern Pennsylvania workers and operators agreed to extend the strike commission award for three years or until March 31, 1908. Discrimination claims and potential wage questions were discussed as delegates debated a two year extension, with the panel ultimately holding to a three year plan pending convention approval.
May 7 report from San Francisco details committees formulating a response to earthquake and fire disasters. Officials emphasize municipal and citizen committees directing temporary construction, relief work, and low cost meals as the city rebuilds.
A child suffers a grasping skin condition described as a mass of sores covering the face and body. Three doctors could not cure it and the child grew worse as ears and features appeared distorted. The report notes the affected appearance and the ongoing struggle for treatment.
A reader reports a remarkable skin cure achieved in two weeks after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She describes severe prior suffering, failed doctors, and cheaper medicines, then credits Cuticura with healing her sores, ears, and overall condition. She warns others not to endure long delays.
Shin Francheca and Dr Davine authorized to plan city relief eateries supplying meals at 18 cents each as part of a broader plan to distribute food and end free provisions. General Greely announced orders to fund food purchases, with committee reviews and a public tally of subscriptions and expenditures totaling about 469 thousand dollars.
The senate debated a substitute proposal aimed at prohibiting rebates and discriminatory rates for railroad passengers. The substitute, urged by Mr. Furgher, would bar free or special tickets and require penalties for carriers violating the rule. Mr. Macon and other southern senators protested, while several amendments were tabled or rejected. New York dispatch notes the opening of the National Woman's Great Congress session.
Readable reports describe a highly sensational assault in which a Kurdish chieftain named Ati Shamul Pasta, former military governor of Tripoli Vilayet, is accused of attacking a victim in Constantinople. The incident allegedly involved the attacker biting the victim on the throat and forcing a man to hold him, with prosecutors pursuing charges amid ongoing examinations.
Fragmentary report describes alleged violations of GHID Law by STANDARD and mentions the Sinatra OW company, a U.S. court context in New York, and a Brooklyn Bridge parallel project with a proposed price and congressional actions. The text is garbled but points to regulatory scrutiny, proposed bids, and potential court involvement in a large transportation undertaking.
In the Punchy tourneys Mrs CP Frey of Newark and Mrs Frank W ddan of Chicago led the championship set while Winn Y Lurgess of Garden City and Mrs Winthroy Parker of New York drew rounds in the general event. The Red crab tourney tied at two games each for Mrs Taylor and Mrs Murge ss as the second round looms for both contests.
A Utah medical meeting opens its twelfth annual session at Lake Rate with two days of papers. Notable talks include J F Crit Holm Salt Lake on the active principle therapy and J H Smith Smithville on digestive and gastric diseases. D C Bant Omaha and W R Tyndale Sellake present research on neurones and gastric ulcers. A drowning incident in the East River involves a man who claimed to own houses in San Francisco before his death.
In Omaha May court appointed W B Wergnena receiver for the Standard Beet Sugar Plant at Leavitt Dodge Neb Leavitt plant described as one of the wests largest with capacity to process about 1000 tons of beets daily and produce over 370000 pounds of sugar monthly The note mentions prior crop issues and financial troubles causing the appointment of a receiver for the beet sugar operation
Pitrebiym edged Pittsbore in a tight contest as both players earned line moves and a home triple was wiped back by a Dal throw to third. Brooklyn and New York split a doubleheader with Crooklyn pitching well for New York as the Yankees struggle.
Philadelphia edged Boston 3 to 2 in an eighth inning showdown with Roz het Pieter MW Noon delivering the winning run. Ginsinnati’s offense sparked by Lavty and Chicimiati aided by runners, while Mulag and Kelby contributed key moments as the late rally fell short for Boston.
Fragmented OCR yields scattered game notes across teams and players. Mentions Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago Washington Detroit Cleveland and others with partial scores and highlights, including late leads, steals, and key plays, but details are incomplete and unclear.
In a rough Coast League game, Portianil leads at 7 3 before a decisive burst. Galant and Me cianord spark a four goal run as Portianil misplays two Vent ee errors. Poeland LLL appears for scoring bursts as the home team closes in.
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