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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1906
Page
2
Publication details for The Evening Standard in Ogden Utah with subscription rates daily by carrier and by mail. Includes multiple cities and news agents, sale points on trains and rail lines, and a notice about reporting missing papers.
Fragmentary OCR text describes miners at Binghantar Week in Preston metal mining camps using wave lamps and candles in underground workings. It mentions candle safety, candle use as lighting, and possible weapons but many words are garbled. Context implies historical mining conditions and lighting practices.
A sweeping piece profiles power, reform, and mass movements in a late era. It links the rise of powerful figures to societal strain, urban unrest, and the moral urgency of addressing poverty, inequality, and political manipulation. It cites critics and advocates, including discussions of leaders, public policy, and national discourse.
San Francisco May 13 A drunk policeman, W F Cooney, fired at a citizen during a quarrel after the earthquake disrupted water and gas services. He was stripped of his star and arrested as Chief Pina vowed to make an example. Water supply resumed in many districts as engineers assessed damage. Church services and temporary structures marked a quiet Sabbath.
May 13 report of a scuffle at Zion City as followers clashed with Dowie opponents during a meeting. Police defended order as a Zion guard restrained a disruptive attendee while Dowie urged calm. The riot led to a second session with adherents on one side and opponents on the other as tension rose around Dowie and Voliva factions.
Union reports a major development in the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York where the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company proposed to take over the policyholders interests. The deal would involve payment of the amount and immediate surrender upon transfer, with medical examinations waived and additional premiums paid.
D C Haldeman, former London manager for the Mutual Fire, presented proposals from the North British and Mercantile Company to the committees of shareholders. The board, led by Lord Strawberry, unanimously resolved to support them as part of a plan to negotiate for new mortgage terms and policy settlements. Mr Houseman will report the company’s role.
Decoration Day flowers offered by leading florists with baskets and arrangements. Small price list includes Sweet Peas 25 cents a dozen, Marguerite 25 cents, Carnations and Lilies in bouquets. Fresh flowers arriving in good condition. order early for delivery and seasonal vases and greenery.
Morles City May 18 The United States denies reports that Mexican officials have struck deals with Americans to shelter Yaqui Indians. Government says Yaquis will be prevented from entering US territories and from purchasing land or forming settlements to plan depredations.
Western will set tickets to casters palms at one rate per round trip. Tickets on sale May 28, June 4 and 16 with stopovers allowed in both directions. Choice of routes. For information address Gilson, Ga Henry, Ticket Agent.
A garbled May report from St. Petersburg describes a conference among desired constitutional derigerars and labor leaders about language restrictions and class privileges. It notes efforts to avoid raising the Jewish question while debating broader rights and equality in the context of a draft proposal.
Advertises a teachers excursion with rolling dates from May 26 to October 31 and multiple city connections including Bern, Colorado Springs, Omaha, Chicago, Memphis, and Denver. Notes low round trip rates, stopovers, and tourist sleeper service to Chicago with a contact: A B Mosley, Travel Agent, Ogden Utah.
A 19th century social note warns that brushing clothes may spread disease from microbes in dust. Experts urge hygienic care, damp cloths, and restricted brushing areas to prevent illness in homes, reflecting fears of unseen transmission and public health reforms.
Mr. O Shaughnessy asserts Bechtel offered no 75000 or any sum to suppress a report. He claims the prosecutor refused to permit him as a witness at Bechtel’s trial, alleging Bechtel used ravings to imply blame for the investigation that led to Bechtel’s resignation as president of the company.
Ogden City Council proposes concrete sidewalks on both sides of Twenty sixth Street from Washington Avenue to Wall Avenue and from Lincoln Avenue to Wall Avenue. Estimated cost about 4400.90 dollars, to be funded by special taxes and installments. Public hearing set for June 1, 1908, in City Council Chamber.
City Center Utah issues a notice of intention to create improvements along Washington Avenue from Twenty-ninth Street to Thirty-third Street. The plan includes concrete sidewalks and curb repairs with estimated costs around 59,000 dollars and proposes financing by special taxes assessed over installments beginning the first year.
On Monday the ath day of dune 190, at Sa elock p.m., the City Council will hold a meeting at the City Connect Chamber in Ogden Utah to hear protests from any person owning or interested in certain property improvements. Adopted by the City Council May 14, 1900. Last publication June 4, 1906.
The City Council of Ogden plans to improve Twenty fourth Street from Monny Avenue to Jackson Avenue with concrete curbs and drainage, creating driveways and grading. Tax assessments will fund the project in four payments over two years, with a public hearing set for June 4 4906. The notice lists involved streets blocks and the responsible offices.
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