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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
2
Dr Henry Rowland argues the best labor for canal construction may be Jamaicans despite fears of yellow fever and fatigue. He contends climate is not the sole hurdle and discusses worker endurance, project pace, and the interplay of health, productivity, and discipline amid a fraught public discourse.
The Salt Lake Herald reports Ogden suffered a major blaze that damaged key streets and structures. Citizens rally to rebuild and restore prosperity while authorities urge unity, safety, and renewed effort across business districts. The piece notes navy treaty talks and regional concerns amid the disaster, with calls for continued resilience and public spirit driving recovery.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Clark's Stores footwear and related items. The copy highlights Marlowe style shoes with feathered deigns, leather insoles, and comfortable fit. It touts Try a We bottle trade offers and mentions various shoe types and materials.
A fragmentary, satirical piece from a New York page mocks graft and political manipulation. It features snippets about Treachery, political figures, and humorous vignettes from a bustling urban scene, reflecting a caustic, period voice.
Rowdy play by Des Moines players marked Tolay's yawns as Umpire Keefe ejected Doyle from the grounds. Omaha and Lincoln reports note strained actions and a number of pitchers and hitters involved across cities including Denver and Sioux City, with mixed outcomes and a notable release of Plecher Warnion by Weeks.
New York May 22 Sutton of Pasadena California sails for England to defend her English national lawn tennis title at Wimbledon. She won in singles against Mrs Wallach 64 60 and will play mixed doubles with Prentice and Wittelli. Sutton says she is in peak condition for the defense and expects to join the American team in international matches.
The body of painter Jol Mulvaney found in New Brooklyn reveals letters referencing Custer’s Last Stand and a shocked Yvette Guilbert. Mulvaney, last seen May 15 in Brooklyn, is identified by his sister Mrs. Alice Muldoon. Also in Kentucky, Douglass Park Jockey Club faces a federal challenge to obstruct its racing program at Churchill Downs and Ellis Park, arguing racing should continue as longstanding public institutions.
A Pendleton Oregon report notes that 1,000,000 pounds of the 1906 wool clip were purchased today by Boston San Francisco and Portland firms at prices ranging from 19 58 to 22 12 cents per pound. A small loss priced at 13 18 cents per 1 12. The report links the price activity to the regional wool market and buyer interest.
Gatoum May 23 Three Turks were arrested today at Medzilankl on suspicion of planning the murder of W. H. Stuart the American vice consul. The men are unidentified locally but are thought to have been brought from another village to carry out the attack.
An array of European royals renounce titles and pursue religious life. Archduchess Maria Immaculee and Archduke Leopoldine Veatrice Anne Josephe Haph aelle Michelle Sta nistawa are named among those entering priesthood. Prince Max of Saxony abandons a military career to serve as priest and later professor of theology in Freiburg. The London Graphic notes shifts in royal status and calls him royal highness no longer, reflecting a broader trend of noble renunciations. The piece also briefly mentions sugar tariff changes and Alaska news, including Fairbanks fire alarm.
King Kwara hosted a levee in the throng room of St James Palace with the Prince of Wales absent but other royals and many distinguished guests present. Ambassadors Whitelaw Reid and Grant Smith led the American contingent along with Arthur Tarmen from New York and other embassy figures attended.
May 22 Naples reports the Mont Yesmug eruption failed to move people as floods drive the royal observatory staff from their post. Director Matucci and carbineers under him have been compelled to abandon the observatory and retreat to Naples.
Ogden City Utah undertakes a plan to improve Twenty fourth Street from Mooren Avenue to Jackson Avenue with concrete curbs and gutters, paving and grading. The district boundaries follow the street lines 60 feet from the outer boundary, affecting parcels along the street. Estimated cost listed as $1060 and assessments to be collected annually starting with 61st year. City Council will hear objections June 5, 1996, in the City Hall Council Chamber. Adopted May 7, 1996 by Mayor.
Notice of sealed bids by the Ogden City Board of Education for plumbing and heating work at the Lewis Benoa Building and addition. Bids due May 2, 1906, at 12 noon in the Clerk’s office Eccles Building. Architects Smith & Hodgson plans available. bid requires a 5 percent bid bond. board may reject all bids.
Notice is given of a church stake meeting at Weber Bible Academy Garden Shak on Saturday June 20 1805 at 6 PM for electing a Board of Directors for a four year term and authorizing transfer of property to the Corporation. Names include Lewin W Shull president and officers I W SHURTLIFF president and John V Bluth secretary with dates May 35 1906.
State engineer announces water right application by Spencer for 40 cubic feet per second of water from Sun Fork Branch of Ogden River in Weber County Utah. The diversion point lies near the section corner, with headgate specified and measurement through December. The action proceeds under Chapter 108 laws of Utah 1903.
OCR text describes an applicant seeking to appropriate water for electric power generation at Kuntsville in Weber County Utah. It references a diversion dam, a proposed intake near section 34 in a townslip area, and a plan to divert about one hundred or so feet of water with storage during a period when power is produced.
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