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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
3
A meeting at Bat Lake County outlines fears of a heavy fruit crop. Leaders warn growers to spray trees to prevent blight and overproduction. The society endorses Hortentsral Luspector Sorensen’s spraying formula and urges enforcement of removal rules for improper thinning and fruit set.
A. D. Puter, sought by Oregon authorities on land fraud charges, has been captured in Alameda. Miller at Mukden reports Henry B. Milley and others involved have fled to Stukden as the case unfolds.
Fragmented notices report the final Monday night dance at Toller's Academy, with a crowd of attendees including couples and extras. scattered items reference local events, postwar social notes, and upcoming performances and notices in Ogden.
Charles Fl. Thompson seeks a divorce from Meda Mihlene Thompson alleging intermarriage and recent improper conduct. The complaint accuses Thompson of adultery with Golden C. Brown at a market inn in Salt Lake City. The couple reportedly intermarried on March 4, 1993.
County Commission approves a franchise for the Shoshone Power Company to build and operate an electric road along a county pollway, with work to start immediately. The board refers the matter to the county attorney and approves up to 360 for Roy district road improvements while resigning County Clerk George Ritchie. The county will provide 62 U.S. standard voting machines to be purchased and used for reference. Commissioner Stanford authorized to spend up to 360 for road work.
A peace meeting organized by the National Council of Women will be held at the Tabernacle on Saturday at 1 pm. Speakers confirmed include Mayor B J Bonray Father G Padahas Rev Mr and Mrs Sarah Talmage and President F Middleton with two more speakers to be chosen. Professor Baliayine will lead the musical program. Miss Nulti Nexay leads the movement.
Summary of warranty deeds filed noting transfers from Mary Johnson to Francis McDonald for 1000 dollars covering block 1 plat Huntaville and from Christine Johnson to Francis C McDonald for 1000 dollars of the southwest quarter of section Goo 17. Also lists Nolda F Patten and James R Crs deed to Emily McFadden for 225 dollars of lot G and A Harbison to H H Dickerson for 2500 dollars of the front end quarter of section 10.
May 21 report from Wonton notes across Petersburg that base parliamentary seats are numbered and that a splitting of the court party could dissolve parliament. A Times declaration from constitutional democrats protests misreporting, urges moderation, and cites grievances on liberty and equality amid calls for new elections.
An open carriage procession greets Emperor Francis Toren in Budapest for a public ceremony. Officials including Francis Kommoth attend a political meeting, while crowds cheer along the route from the railway terminus to Bana candy.
In Vienna, Hungary presses for autonomy amid Emperor Franz Joseph I’s refusal to approve the cabinet’s demand. Premier Wekerle has traveled to Vienna twice seeking audience while Austrian officials resist concessions, shaping a tense political standoff over Hungarian autonomy.
A large organ contract aims to match Salt Lake Tabernacle’s instrument. Labor details, October completion, and a concert before the quarterly conference are planned with Prof. Meeloan. The organ features a crescendo chair service, motorized air supply, and enhanced tone range for superior performance.
A complaint sworn by O J Sthwall led to a warrant for T W Jara on charges of willful injury to shade trees on J D Wine estate. The driver, connected with a gravel wagon operation, allegedly caused damage after contact with tree bark, amid tensions between wagon operators and landscapers during municipal development. The case marks a rare municipal court proceeding of its kind in the city as concerns over beautification rise.
The district court under Judge Howell disposed of several probate matters. Petitions to appoint guardians for minors in the Margaret Snefic estate were granted, with allowances for guardians and bonds. A guardian for the estate of Dorothy Afe- Naw and others was appointed, bond set at 8.20, and a guardian for the Ralph Ketlew minors was also approved with a fixed bond of 8.20.
Reports from Paris and Pavia note May 20 voting for deputies and party ballots amid heavy rain. Elected figures include Labesl and Bletry while defeated include Neroulède and Murehand. mentions troop withdrawals and civil unrest tied to a strike along the river, with guards at saloons and troops at roads.
Ogden prepares for a grand event tied to the U G T Convention with a $750 prize for the winner. Salt Lake machines expected to enter, handicapped by horsepower to level the field, and decorations including colored lights and banners to illuminate the nights. The race is set for June, drawing traveling men and locals for three days of festivities with large crowds anticipated.
Work began on July 4 to extend the Harriman round house and add a fifteen foot extension for nine stalls. A new eighty foot turntable is planned, replacing the sixty five foot one. Concrete culverts are under way on Sand Ridge and a special train will run to the city.
The United States Supreme Court reviewed a rail line collision claim involving Wide Mating and Rainstide companies. The court awarded a monetary sum for damages to the plaintiff, while the defendant appealed the ruling citing procedural concerns.
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