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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
7
A sweeping inquiry critiques Cook County officials led by the sheriff and court clerks. Reported abuses in criminal case handling spark calls for a complete overhaul of county services and integrity across the legal system amid scandalous disclosures and political pressure.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a court proceeding with defendants including Allen, Ballrand, and others. Mentions judges Howeyman and a plea for approval, a minor involved, and references a burg- lary case in Illinois with a May 2 sentencing and Chicago dateline.
Brief notes describe rail excursion via the Big Grande Western to Salt Lake with timelines and references to a train severance near Bale Tanke vie Rio Hrumals and a date around 92401 8 015 Wp Th. The fragmented text mentions state fears and a pet at Bale Tanke, indicating transport or travel concerns and a timetable.
Theaters present a mixed program with coverage of a San Francisco fire and a war, plus Ogden fire views. A crowd gathers for an early miners’ tale under cantalized headlines. Friday evening previews tease a strong showing for the state theater. May 3 performance highlighted.
Fragmentary notes describe May Day disturbances and disorder near the market area. Mentions vendors, a tire shop, and irregular activity around Bond Street and nearby lanes. Names appear in garbled form, with repeated references to Tecal, Teeter, Ware, and Bleree amid unclear events.
A fragmentary post fire sale notice describes a chaotic event at a San Francisco store with damaged windows and glass debris. It references a Friday sale offering embroidery goods, undergarments, and remnants at reduced prices, but the text is garbled and heavy with misspellings and broken phrases. The account hints at loot and compromised stock, including ammunition and buttermilk soap offers, amid chaotic conditions.
A damaged excerpt describes a man who avoided arrest and faced government probes. He recalls intent to warn others, mentions involvement in deals in Oregon state lands, and notes a hurried action by officials to shield him while contemplating his earlier choices.
An advertisement proclaims a remarkable remedy to curb drink cravings and nervous tension, promising full refunds if no cure occurs. It asserts high effectiveness, lists price at one dollar per box, and offers mail order from The Orrine Co in Washington DC or S W Bader, a druggist.
A Washington Chinese minister visited San Francisco Chinatown with Ms Mott of Oakland and Mayor Schmire amid brief compliments. The tour included viewing the burned and Guten ad district area and the proposed new Chinatown site while meeting with local officials and community leaders. The event highlighted Chinese quarter presence with guards and street life, reflecting ongoing attention to redevelopment and cultural heritage.
Ogden City League Work aims to make Ogden and a nearby area more attractive by encouraging residence improvements and a $1 yearly membership. The group promotes beautifying homes and lawns with community assistance and support.
The Greater Ogden Civic Improvement League invites readers to submit ideas for city beautification and improvement. A new department will publish communications weekly, urging residents to send thoughts to J J Hrummitt, 2408 Washington Ave. Oaden Blair.
Stove repairs notice informs readers that the stove damaged by a fire caused no injuries. It requests patrons to telephone the Rummerville Stove Repair House for service, with a contact line Nell phone 6ix, Ind. 343.
San Francisco on May 28 saw banks reopen after the recent calamity. Banks resumed operations with unprecedented cash on hand as money poured in from global centers, with totals exceeding 31 million dollars reported though not fully current. At the same time, political scenes in Washington featured a protest from Mr. Williams over a procedural ruling during a parliamentary session.
The clipper A. G. Ross arrives in New York Harbor from Kobe completing a perilous voyage. Captain Rivers led the voyage begun last December through typhoon and near Hong Kong. The ship faced crew hardships, high expenses, and eventual tow to New York with a sale at auction.
Washington reports the Senate commits on a resolution favoring domestic production for Panama Canal materials, deeming aid costs excessive. In St Petersburg Count Bolesky is relieved from the presidency of the empire council. In New York a Plainfield youth, J J Norton, who disappeared from a boarding school two months ago, was found, with evidence suggesting his father’s death on May 9. Norton’s journey included Dover and New York before returning toward Plainfield, his father’s fate uncertain.
Secretary Taft approves moving six companies of the Tenth Infantry to Alaska to replace the Third Infantry. The Tenth will be stationed at Fort Weir and Fort Lawton in Washington, with transfers of units from Nebraska and Texas and abandonment of several posts.
In Wichita on May 23, black men known as Bull Gibbs Lesuant King and reforter Dunn are removed from poles and placed under guard after being arrested on charges connected to the death and robbery of Willan Burton, a prominent figure. King confessed to Chief Cubbon, hinting at further danger as threats ripple through the city.
New York May 23 opening prices showed only slight moves with most issues steady at last night’s levels. Reading and a few American smelter issues among notable changes as traders weighed early returns while sugar and coffee prices held steady and grain markets moved little.
Kansas City cattle and sheep receipts show slow steady demand with steer prices around 4 to 5 dollars and heavier cattle lumped with cows and calves. Chicago Livestock Exchange reports mixed to lower tone on beef and hog supplies, with beesves near 4.10 to 4.20 and hogs selling softer, while sheep and lambs post varied gains and losses.
The fragment mentions JOHAN at 2478 Grant Ave making a bust and cloaching for an arasitent recuey. It notes a trial will convince Four sft ilfaction guaranteed and references New York stocks and markets furnished by F Sprague & Co, 241 Washington Ave, Ogden.
A garbled OCR item reports a collision with a train and injuries among bystanders. Names and details are unclear but the incident involved a machine or vehicle near a railroad, with witnesses and responders on site. The piece includes noise like want ads and stray words, making specifics uncertain.
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