26 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1906
Page
1
In Salt Lake and state news, a major tariff dispute emerges as railroads face lower announced theater rates and commissions. The Pacific Short Line and Oregon Short Line weigh shifts while carriers pressure for freedom from new constraints. A dramatic case notes a wife accused of elopement amid rate fights affecting passenger and freight movements nationwide.
John Bock seeks divorce from wife Lautoer Gaynee Bock in the Third District Court. He alleges elopement with Oscar Hussey, kidnapping and disappearance of two children Josie and Francia since March 16 2001, and offers a $100 reward for information on her whereabouts. He claims to have enlisted police and detectives nationwide and notes the couple wed in Brigham City in March 1696, seeking domicile of matrimony within the court's jurisdiction for service by publication.
The United Republican League completed its organization and opened a headquarters in Salt Lake City in the D. B. Walker Building. Officials include Marsa as executive chair, FO Horn as vice chair, and a scrnnary committee with George T. Macale, Judge George A. Armstrong, Wil H. Folland, Hay C. Naylor, and John Q. Critchiew. The group envisions a three thousand member early base, aims for permanent HQ, and seeks full precinct organization statewide with a declaration of principles opposing church state entanglement and insisting on equal rights and partisan reform.
In Emmett a smallpox alert is noted with a regional health physician advising vigilance. The fragment mentions local mail and possible public health messaging but lacks full details on dates or actions taken by authorities. Anemergency response context remains unclear from the available lines.
Authorities describe protective measures for families affected by a recent outbreak. Public buildings have been cleaned and disinfected, with officials noting ongoing recovery after a fever incident. Rumors of larger transport plans and limited vaccine-like treatments circulate amid the health response.
Park City November 15 local lodge No 111 Kaletta of Columbus was opened today with 69 members and others elected late tonight. The ceremonies began at 10 o'clock in the morning and lasted past mid afternoon with nearly 290 knights entertained by local members. The party attended mass at the Catholic church in a body and marched to the depot where an excursion train brought in visitors from Utah cities and out of state. The King lodge joined to aid in initiations and guests from Idaho Montana Nebraska Wyoming and Eastern cities attended. From the train the party went to the Masonic Hall for the ceremony and banquet. Officers elected included John P Welsh grand knight Hobart Conley deputy grand master Stanley Orika chancellor John Hartington treasurer Lorenza Murketh secretary James O Connor treasurer John Paulos recorder Leo Larking recorder and others. A banquet followed in the Dewey theater with three long tables and remarks by Mayor John F Welek Father Galligan and several speakers from state and neighboring regions.
The Goldfield Tribune reports a monthlong coal shortage halting deliveries to Veldheid Glairiet and curbing ore shipments from Hayes Monnette Mohawk and Frances Mnhank mines. Lessees move ore by wagon as rail traffic drops to about two cars daily while ore bins fill and dust piles grow, signaling ongoing cost and supply stress across operations.
Widespread fret at Hesebud Humboldt and Mill City as freight and passenger services struggle to meet demand. A second surveyor arrives, townsite plans progress, but cold weather and scarce supplies slow work. Builders line up, markets widen, and lenders eye the bustling boomtown.
Members of the Vocal Lodge No. 35 Bill the Belg attend a memorial event at the Lake Theater on Sunday evening. About sixteen members of the lodge are set to participate in the memorial, with a ritual service, a bazaar, and reception arranged by the committee led by Chairman Geater B Freed and John Hy.
The article notes the death of a local resident after a sudden illness. He had suffered a severe condition with pneumonia and complications from an earlier stroke. The remains were sent to his home and a private service was held with mourners in attendance.
A cryptic dispatch from Goldfield reports shock at the sudden loss of Frank W. Hunt, once a prominent figure in state politics. Authorities say the cause remains unclear as rumors ripple through Nev ada. Local officials urge calm while investigators review leads and timelines.
Mumbled, garbled report notes the death of a judge named Ominiand in Kanwar City Nor. The fragment mentions a party and a fan, with unclear ages and affiliations, and references Pustio and Corner al Takerier in a disjointed, unreadable context.
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