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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1906
Page
7
A garbled OCR entry reports on local business activity and court proceedings. It mentions manufacturing firms, a district court case continued to Monday morning, and a public funeral service scheduled for Sunday at the Becon ward meeting house. Also notes about area jobs and want ads yielding big results.
A major society event filled the Ard Herm rink with Ogden residents noting a public reception with Weber Club members. Guests included Mr and Mrs C J Smorbwelte Mr and Mrs J Browoice and many others listed as attendees with dancing and decor setting a festive mood at night.
The city faces a coal shortage with rail freight delays and rationing. Mines reportedly increase output to meet the urgent demand, but deliveries are constrained, risking cold for households and factories. Utilities and sugar factories report dwindling stocks as carriers struggle to load and ship coal.
A letter disputes the Salvation Army's claim about a new boarding house opened by Mrs. Wilcox at Twentythird Street. It states the only such facility run by the Army is the Workingmen's Alliance shelter at 137 Twentyfifth Street offering cheap beds, a free reading room, and Christian influence for unemployed men seeking work, while denying ties to the other housing.
Frances Mohawk pays interest on the Fraser Mohawk mine operated by Mohawk Mining and Jaga Company of Goldseld. Payments due November 1 and January 1 reflect the effects of the mill and store arrangements. The company has secured content at Fortiynd and Pinet, south of Mohawk, on the same line.
In York on November 2 reports describe erratic price shifts and dealer behavior in the Fulton market. The observation notes mixed roasts and mince markets with unclear supplier details and odd pricing patterns amid a bustling, early war era setting.
During a Gat Lake theatre performance Mina Keating fainted on stage just before the final curtain while the cast and crew handled the incident. Her co star Mr. Jouner learned of Mina Krellag’s father's death and news was relayed after the show. Keating received medical attention at the Kenyon hotel and was revived by a doctor.
Joseph West accuses editor Biancitch of aiding a political attack on Lorenzo M Richards and public officials. He defends Richards’ integrity, questions the editor’s fairness, and urges proper investigated reporting amid county concerns and election tensions.
The letter commends honest Weber county officials elected by full and fair vote and condemns graft. It denounces a supposed offense of affiliation with the Democratic party and urges an end to graft practices, warning of public treasury impact and calling for reforms. Supreme Court upholds judgment in Tomer roast case, awarding $476.32 after wine development costs.
The Birmingham and Midland Counties Grocers Association urges members to raise prices on imported foods including American dace and dried goods due to drought, transport costs, and reduced harvest. Increased production and export pressures from Austria and Germany are cited as contributing factors.
A letter from Stenedh AV. Wy Kimball ta outlines approval delays for a Kingkh Organ order. He cites scarce raw materials and adverse conditions, noting shipments from Chicago planned for November 15th and apologizing for customer delays due to contemporary disruptions.
The obituary notes the death of George E. Peck, a local merchant, who died at his home in the city today from apoplexy, aged 3 years. Local authorities report brief funeral arrangements and indicate services will be held at the family residence.
New York stock prices edged higher on light volume with gains in Brooklyn Bridge and Amalgamated Copper. Reading was the sole setback as investors realizing profits after yesterday’s rise. Clearing house balances rose while bank reserves and deposits fluctuated, signaling mixed financial sentiment as major names, including Canadian Pacific and New York targets, moved in narrow ranges.
Ledger excerpts show Trendan $20, various cattle and hog prices, and receipts. Entries list entities like Harvey-Carsuaz and Kepeas City with November dates, plus totals such as $1,000 and multiple per head prices. Market activity notes steady trends and mixed bids across beef and dairy categories.
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