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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1906
Page
3
A Utah utility crew found a damaged crossbar and bare wires on a transmission pole, causing a power outage near Salt Lake City. Crews will replace the pole and insulate wires once the toppers and conductors are secured, with repairs aimed to restore service at the earliest possible time.
In Warsaw on May 4 a terrorist attack killed Captain Caneiani and injured several soldiers and civilians. A young man threw a hand grenade among the group, sparking chaos as additional injuries and deaths followed amid retaliatory gunfire. The attackers perpetrated a brutal assault as soldiers and bystanders faced chaos and panic. The incident is linked to ongoing anti insurgent actions in the city.
Judge Murnhy lectures saloon proprietors and workers over liquor sales to underage youths, fining $50 each amid testimony about two underage boys given beer at a Vander Viles saloon. Several defendants, including Charles Taylor and Nelson, face mixed outcomes as witnesses recount events and authorities press for further inquiry.
The Supreme Court upheld that a damage suit constitutes a special asset of an estate. The case involves a 920,000 damage claim against Union Pacific and related parties. Franklin Eccles and William Murray are named in related filings, with proceedings tied to Wyoming law.
The report claims documents and vouchers presented to the city council could not be corrected and show changes on their face. It alleges Harris and Medlingsworth did not present or approve certain items, while the finance committee and mayor expressed approval, with the papers later handed to Crichtlow for recording.
Rail officials announce strict instructions banning free rides for tramps and hobos. Conductor and engineer misconduct will lead to dismissal, with employees required to verify any free transport and show proper authorization. The crackdown targets ride-along practice amid current labor and passenger traffic updates and mentions related travel and company movements.
The Weber River project prompes a proposed canal system in Weber, Morgan, and Davis counties. Promoters discuss tunneling the mountains and a high line canal to irrigate large tracts, but the bill faces financing hurdles and potential abandonment. Local organizers allied with New York interests inspect proposed dam and irrigation routes while evaluating feasibility and cost.
Officers ambushed a gambling house raid aiming to capture proprietors Browning Peader Brown. At the landing two men stood uncertain before three officers. A Chinaman observed the scene then disappeared as officers closed in and the proprietor came down from the upstairs rooms.
A damaged article mixes a case alleging negligence in a freight wreck near Agen Wyoming causing Comstock death and a separate report on National Guard encampment plans and funding. It notes operator absence, substitution of a nonemployee, and a fatal wreck miscommunication. Also: Mrs Botkin’s transfer to San Quentin after sensational trials and a murder case involving poisoning.
Two ex consular officers at Washington on May 1 respond to charges by asking for an opportunity to defend themselves. Oscar F. Williams, formerly counsel at Alngepore district Kichned and Greenar, and Robert Mt. McWade, named in a confidential report, have taken exceptions and will be allowed to make further representations at the State Department.
The session adjourned after a day dominated by amendments to the railroad rate bill. Several proposals sought to fix volumes and costs, while others aimed to stabilize conditions for companies hiring labor. The proceedings emphasized indecisiveness and procedural moves as amendments were laid on the table.
The record shows evasive positions on a birth related bill with nine terms, a proposal for a nine termbar panel, and a call for patience as senators weigh changes. Senator Halley is noted for pushing a more magisterial approach while others seek compromise and clarity.
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