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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
4
Reports from May 1 describe severe storms in southern Germany, damaging vineyards in Franconia and across the regions near Württemberg and Bern, with losses to crops and property. In northern areas, hail and high winds caused further destruction. authorities assess insurance and commerce implications while officials debate relief measures.
Pass question movement in Washington faces final committee debate as lawmakers near end of session. The measure, tied to a key provision, risks a clash over voting and potential delays before adjournment tomorrow.
The Forestry Service compiled statistics on timber production from 11 649 reports, noting a national total cut of about 2.91 billion board feet with major shares from yellow pine and other species. The report compares regional stocks and species by percent, including Douglas fir and spruce, highlighting industrial usage and regional distributions.
A long hand written fragment discusses the value of civil service reform and the president's remarks. It emphasizes merit over political influence and calls for competitive examinations to reduce corruption and patronage in government appointments. It notes arguments for consistency across agencies and cautions against rewarding incompetence.
A historical note argues that true civil service cannot be achieved by force or coercion but by principled conduct. It emphasizes the value of earning trust, preserving integrity, and serving the public with honor rather than pursuing expediency or political advantage.
A deranged man armed with a firearm caused a deadly spree in a small town 40 miles north of Athol. He killed one man and wounded several others, set fires, and fired at residents before shooting himself. Police and deputies pursued him through Nash and Cheek stores, a Dunwoody route, and the railroad track.
A widow Mrs Andrea Nollsar and her nine children survived a disastrous blaze in San Francisco and now seek $250,000 in aid. Her husband, a Tanner, died in 1898 leaving the family destitute. They fled to the south side and faced hardship while appealing to her wealthy Swedish father. The note mentions a broad refugee plight and a later London update on a high election in Dublin division.
Fragmentary text asserts best shirt for LOO or Love with references to patterns and fit but lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities. No clear event, date, or organization is present.
The snippet notes Toggery Jord Harris resignation and Bonar Law winning by an increased majority of 1,279 over Wiltons Liberal. It mentions remedies for earache teeth ache hoarseness and muscle pain with Dr Thomas Electric Oil claimed to work in minutes, voice of period advertisement tone.
In St Petersburg on May 15 the lower house opened debate on the imperial address after lengthy preliminary remarks. Radical and conservative factions clashed over constitutional demands and free speech as a peasant group signaled support for the government. A rule change on delaying filibusters and a peasant deputation’s move to postpone the debate dominated proceedings.
We declare Beerine as the original, accusing rivals of releasing imitations. The message asserts superiority of our brand and distinct facade, challenging competitors and branding Western Rotteing Co. as followers or imitators.
Vice President Pattivenks spoke at a banquet honoring the National Piano Dealers association in Washington on May 11. He noted representation from every state and territory at the convention and voiced confidence in California’s progress, closing with a blessing for the state.
A Senate hearing on Interstate Commerce Commission personnel spattered into a dispute over ex Senator Chandler remarks. Mr Tillman read Chandler memorandum statements and a brief exchange with the president followed by admissions and a pause in the gallery. The vice president called for order as the incident ended with a motion to table an amendment. Also a small classified note lists job seekers age 16 to 20 seeking work with a Gorffen address at 256% Bath St.
The House voted to vest all schooling authority in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, transferring supervision from the National Commissioners Board. An amendment allowed for two consulting architects for the Great Lakes naval training site project, capping plans and supervision costs at 3.2 percent of the plant’s total, set at two million dollars. The chamber adjourned until noon.
A three story complex housing Jacob Doll and Sons piano factory, John Carl’s ash and door works, and Del company plating mills burned tonight in York. The blaze caused about 250000 in losses. nearby tenements, many occupied by immigrants, were evacuated as flames spread to rear walls. Many residents fled their homes amid the panic and disruption.
An attorney named in Hamilton County faces indictment on charges of embezzlement and forgery tied to alleged fraud at the Charins Gathan estate. The case involves tampering claims and related proceedings, while another figure, Webley, appears as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Third District.
City of Orden Utah announces planned public improvements including roadway drainage and sidewall work. Documentation lists intended actions to create new civic infrastructure features and related construction milestones.
The city outlines a district plan along Fowler Avenue from 23rd Street to 21st Street to install concrete curbs gutters and driveways with grading. Estimated cost is 3280 dollars. Tax and assessment payments will be in ten installments starting the first year, with dates and boundaries defined. Public notices invite written objections by residents.
Notice to water user in Weber County Utah. Norton applies to appropriate forty feet of water from a recanal of water supply in Ogden area. Post office address Ogden Wish Vas. Application filed under Chapter 18 Geadon Dawn of Crab 1905. Water diverted by means of a dam and three pipes in the area.
A public notice details a water appropriation near Huntville Weber County Utah to divert 1900 feet west of the south quarter corner of Section 3 Township 1 North Range for electric lighting and machinery, with a 100 acre-foot storage to be released when power would be generated. It notes planned construction of a diverting dam and seeks objections within 30 days after publication. The State Engineer’s office processes the application No 415( AM) and requires protest by interested parties.
Public notice for disincorporation of a company in Weber County. Court hearing scheduled for dissolution proceedings with details including the corporate name, filing date, and official actions required by interested parties. The document names John B. Ragies as attorney and is dated May 1906.
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