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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
7
Reports from Foxdor and London describe a large female deputation pressing for immediate women’s suffrage. Campbell Banner urged patience while promising to consider the issue, amid protests, banners, and a Trafalgar Square rally. The day closed with renewed resolve and political uncertainty.
Fragmented report covers Countess Cartellane sailing from Paris to New York and a delay in her plans, with references to Miss Heten Gould and a new York lease. It notes a high society party aboard a yacht near Wilmington and mentions a May 19 hearing where Judge Bradford quashed a war case related to John Rogers, with U S agents cited in the evidence.
The record describes a morning telegram delivered to the assembly, with votes on the text of a proclamation. It notes the Southern Presbyterian Assembly interrupting sessions and speakers including Ste Voth. A late night event is hinted at with a special match at JB2, and an unclear closing remark about a protest or meeting.
Reports from St. Peterburg indicate the promised amnesty decree for the emperor’s birthday will not be promulgated today due to absence and public discontent. Protests from Black Hundred factions surface while President Ma— present at a gala luncheon at Alexandria Palace— cannot block the throne address.
Washington May 18 Sneaker Cannon defends the clerks in the house amid a hearing about a contractor’s claim for expenses. He questions clerk conduct and names, while Speaker Cannon asserts integrity. the exchange touches on clerk loyalty and possible leaks. The scene underscores concerns over office ethics and authority within the House.
Rear Admiral Mason, chief of the bureau of ordnance, warns the navy could face disaster as more than 92 million dollars have been cut from the department estimates. He says there will be no reserve ammunition, no receive gangs, and no range finders due to funding gaps. The bureau fears serious consequences for readiness and urges action to avoid dereliction of duty. In New York area, brick yard strike ends with troops still on site and headed home after a weeks-long walkout.
Market activity in New York this week shows a tightening of speculative interest as investors anticipate interim developments. Financial analysts note cautious trading patterns amid mixed earnings and evolving economic signals.
Amid stir about anti betting measures, Kansas City Journal notes jockey club scrutiny and new systems to record wagers. Two betting books are planned: one will use telephone telegraph to register bets from Missouri and Texas locations. Participants will wear numbered badges to identify bets and bookmakers will relay wagers for regulatory oversight.
May 13 report from Chicago notes Zion's watch tower erected by John Alexander Dowie in Zion City was torn down for sidewalk repair. Dowie plans relocation to Benlac Dhul White Lake area while living apart from family at Shiloh house. A Volta attorney cross bill alleges Zion Industries cost $2 500 000. Also a Selma Alabama item reports a mild earthquake shock in Myrtlewood Marengo county earlier today without damage.
Broubenyilin joins a march through mining towns as speakers address crowds. Hungarians, Vallana and Polish groups carry the United States flag. Sheriff Weorness travels to Phin Rew amid expected trouble. Miners face eviction if tents are refused, with a state camp plan on leased ground.
Washington on May 19 reports a tense exchange among Speaker Cannon Senator Sick and Senator Hepburn regarding the Presitions call. The debate touched on the bill's passage and the pace of action, with Hepburn cited as wary of immediate conference.
Pittsburg May 19 A movement seeks to restrict window glass production in all counties except machine produced plants of the American Window Glass company on June 9. H B Hilton of the United States Glass Manufacturer Association issued a circular urging a general shutdown to maintain current prices. The circular arrived May 19 and calls for suspension of prices.
In a disputed incident on Snell Street, authorities investigate after a mother reports foul play surrounding a youth basketball game. Witnesses describe aggressive conduct by players including Green, while officials review play actions and potential penalties. Local police urge calm as investigations continue.
A powerful explosion rocked a city area early today, shattering glass and damaging several structures. One man was injured as emergency crews contained scattered debris and investigated the incident, with authorities probing possible causes and materials involved.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a $10000 amount and names like Anna and New Fae. Readers should expect a garbled notice or brief item about a financial or legal action with several unclear proper nouns and dates. The legible pieces point to a legal or financial matter in a local frame.
Two tremors were felt across central Michigan about 8 o clock this morning. The first quake lasted six seconds and was followed by a second of similar duration. Residents rushed outdoors in night clothes as doors and windows rattled. Reported damage included effects near Hollans, Grail Haven, Pennville, and Diver.
Westlake of Newark Ohio a Kenyon graduate plunges from an engine cab of a night express on the Baltimore and Ohio Southern at midnight. The engine door opened as the train neared a bridge east of Cooke station. The bridge stood on iron. The train halted in time. Westlake was killed. Berlin reports Prof Robert Fork has returned to equatorial Africa to resume tropical disease studies. He presented to the Bern Medical Society announcing his interest in the research, will not return to Germany for ten years and has resigned the presidency of the society.
Fragmented OCR text references union labor ban and various named entities but contains many garbled phrases and nonsensical segments, yielding no coherent event or factual sequence to summarize into a clear news item.
A sprawling forest fire belt from Marquette to northwest Wisconsin leaves hundreds homeless and destroys timber and many buildings. Arch and Cedarville report extensive damage as crews fight shifting flames. rail lines and poles down strand communications. weather forecasts warn of ongoing danger with possible further losses of property and life.
A report from Samar describes a planned expedition against Pulajanes with four infantry companies to be deployed. George Curry to command, troops to garrison island stations, and a general campaign to begin immediately after a conference between Acting Governor General Wend and Governor Stubborn. The circular urges restraint and support for the effort while noting public sympathy.
Fragmentary text from an old Washington area item mentions money, canals, silver, furnaces, and dates with many garbled words. It references individuals and places in a way that leaves the main event and exact details unreadable. The readable pieces hint at a fiscal or infrastructure topic but lack coherent facts.
A contorted OCR report describes the Sinplon Tunnel opening with a steam locomotive passing the twelve mile length. It notes a mid tunnel depth of 4200 feet above sea level, the king Luis and President in attendance, officials from public works, and praise for completing the mountain passage in February.
Washington May 4 9 The conference part of the anti leak and another act to curb graft discussed the policy of not releasing information by any government official that would influence the value of products in the United States The conference of Senate and House recommended penalties for violators of the act to apply to members of Congress and government agents
A Maltese crash on Fifth Avenue caused a mass of debris and a broken electric line blade, narrowly missing serious injury. A crowd gathered as a loose tangle of blades and wreckage lay across the street, with one person reported injured and treated at the scene.
A Vatican bulletin notes the Pope shows improved condition after illness but remains in bed for several days due to the attack. Medical staff report lower fever and steadier respiration though some weakness persists. Pope remains under close observation as treatments continue.
Berlin May 1 The reichstag passed a law on naval seating and electric rail tickets. The act includes civil rights provisions and a general update to transportation and paper duties. Alfanso's press noted related appointments and public ceremonies connected to royal events in Berlin and New York.
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