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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
Ogden leaders form Greater Ogden League to promote a beautified city. Plan includes trimming trees, removing derelict structures, repainting premises, improving streets, enforcing traffic laws, and expanding green spaces. Authors urge public press support and fund raising to keep Ogden as a model of urban beauty.
Fragmented OCR text references Washington D C and Los Angeles queries with scattered personal names, dates, and places. It mentions venues like the Metshinis Center and Teahad, along with references to sales, auctions, and cultural notes. Content is garbled with no discernible single event.
An imperfect report describes Wright City defeating Hillsdale 79 to 214 in a baseball game amid a riot scare and long delay. Umpire George Wessler officiated while losses and errors marked the innings as fans watched a crowd of about 600. The piece notes sponsor Lane & Co and a $300 troubled by a related business matter.
The fragment describes a failed hold up at a corner near Twenty eighth and Grant in the early morning glare. A man named Thomas is mentioned, with a woman and a possible bystander from a nearby cart, and the killer or assailant vanishes after leaving the scene.
Disturbed Piace and two men were arrested following a rough exchange at a saloon on a late night. An officer reported a confrontation with a restaurant patron who refused to pay, leading to a jail incident at the Star Restaurant.
A reported ground location near Salt Lake was linked to a late night incident. Authorities say Giqeeh Rit Hirped from his two Weats and will travel for a lone at Park Ces today. Superintendent Odin property official notes ongoing investigation into details and possible ties to the scene.
A community says Logan will issue funds and hold a meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss a large convention. Council members planned to approve fixed rates for the railroad and related costs as part of the preparation for a big regional celebration.
Fragmentary report describes a crowd near a lake with 6000 Visors and a safety concern. Individuals dismount and converse as a lip in cold water is mentioned with minimal readable details about consequences or outcome.
Report of a gold discovery near Blue Owing in Humboldt County with crews led by Jim Lochhead and Charley Tarrow examining rock for gold sprinkles. Crowds gathered as excavations moved across a canyon rim and to Burnt Staw camp, while investigators planned a further dig the next day.
Long passage describes the Mines Development Company’s property near Juniper Monica, twelve miles from Ilan Wingepringe, thirty five miles from Laveinek, with ore values cited at $35 per ton in gold silver and copper.Claims of vast capital backing and plans for a large coal camp emerge, mentioning J T Held and others, and a deal with McDonall and associates pricing lands at $10 per acre versus $160,000 later.
The mile world record was set in Salt Lake as Floyd McFarland surged from the rear to win the five mile open and mile events. Hardy Downing held the previous mark at 4:22.4 while McFarland clocked 4:28.6 in a dramatic finals night with 3,000 spectators.
May reports from Tanter describe Dan Myrhea a local forger awaiting trial as authorities fear his escape plans. He boasts of clever prison break ideas and has admitted to crookery while a mining figure Nebo advances a coal land deal involving 1,000 acres in the United States.
In Cheyenne on May 6 a lengthy quarrel over rights of way and traffic relief between Union Pacific and Denver Yellowstone Pacific lines ends with an agreement. A four handed match in Salt Lake City ends with a brawl among the Ivar band troupe with staff in a hotel altercation. Judge Chiteeter returns from Salt Lake, and Clara Whitlock and David Norton are indentured by Clerk Magleby.
Funeral services for the late Elijah Farr were held in Ogden with many friends in attendance. The service, led by Counselor Peter Anderson, featured hymns and tributes from Bishop Robert McQuarne Apostle George A. Smith and others praising Farr as an honest and capable attorney. Interment followed at Ogden Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a location about 10 miles north of Ogden and a lease arrangement with Lessee and Mari. Details on parties, dates, and precise actions remain unreadable.
Whitney Stable's Burgomaster triumphs at 2 to 5, defeating The Quest by a length and a half in the Belmont Handicap before about 50,000 at Belmont Park. The Quest places second, Accountant third, with a final time of 2:20 for the 1 3/16 miles.
Fragmentary notice touts a Saturday excursion to Utah and other states with Neyk Agents for pyrite seeking buyers. The ad hints cheap travel, long routes, and potential rewards from the trip.
An unusual ad column lists stove repairs and a travel prospectus with Union Pacific routes. It mentions Bell phone 3648 and local repairs, then outlines sailing dates May 26 through June 31, with round trip fares to multiple cities including Omaha, Kansas City, St Louis, Minneapolis and Chicago. It also advertises through sleepers and limited trains with connections to Denver and Ogden.
At Latonia May 3 the race meet features multiple results. First race seven furlongs Mtobin Hood wins with John Angiah second. time 1 05 34. Second race four and a half furlongs La Velta triumphs. Mattie Mack second. Third race six furlongs Matador takes the win with Winahleld second. time 1 14 25. Fourth event lines up Prinsesn Oong Wan with SMellyaln second and Comuvenio third. time 1 48 3 5. Seventh race four and a half furlongs Seven Kells wins. Amee second. ty Swift third. Fifth race one mile Dulley wins. Carew second. Elorigel third. time 2 25. Latonia enters a crowded card of various underlying results and horse names.
A.C. Gilbert of Yale established a new polo ranking record by clearing 32 feet 3 inches, surpassing the Norman Tide mark. The event occurred during the Jerish-American Athletic Club games at Cattle Park, Long Island City.
In a rough day for Cincinnati, Pittsburg won the morning game 8 to 6 after a rain delay and swept the afternoon 10 to 2. Pitcher Zitkury starred for Pittsburg, while Lynch and Willis struggled for Cincinnati.
At Methodiot Church Edward B. Wurman greets guests with notable enthusiasm. He speaks nightly to his patrons, delivering instruction and shared pleasure in a perfectly centered demeanor as reported by the Louisville Courier Journal.
Indianapolis May 30 Thomas Taggart chairman of the national Democratic committee announced he would not attend the cane ence of the Wanocratic congressionl committee and certain members as to national commitize in Washington Ws mocrow. He declared this due to differences with Chairman Gyigea of the congressional committees outcomes.
Faris, president of Rowwind-White Coat Co, sailed from Cherbourg aboard the Katror Wilhelm der Grose. He declined to discuss the testimony given at the Interstate Commerce hearing in Philadelphia.
Fifteen persons perished when the excursion steamer Vira capsized near the Kiva pier after overloading. Eleven more were rescued from the decks as the vessel sank in nearby waterways, with a heavy fog hampering responses.
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