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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1906
Page
3
Four people were killed in a jealousy motivated attack in Miereway. Suspect Jontan White, a 41 year old laborer, is in custody. Details remain unclear as investigators piece together motive and sequence of events leading to the tragedy.
Amid local notices and sports chatter a quiet marriage of Mike Yorkek and Maud Baker is reported. The piece blends casual wedding news with scattered references to wrestling events, gear, and personalities, reflecting a bustling community page vibe with names and places like West Denver and Ogden heat.
A long, garbled report details rain disrupted events, a chartered excursion to Pantin Venom, and a crowd at a party in Fort Worth. It notes weather interference, a district court decision, campaign items, and local social notices alongside scattered railroad and stock market references.
Fragmentary news item outlines a murder trial involving a defendant named Crawford and a victim named Lockhart. The report notes courtroom arguments, attorney exchanges, newspaper excerpts read in court, and objections over admissibility of clippings. The proceedings reference a July date and judge, with defense and prosecution contending over gun possession and motives.
The readable passages sketch a discussion on discipline, energy, and progress, mentioning gentlemen, country, and influence. It references a science expert's experiments and the impact of energy and discipline on industry, with late 19th or early 20th century diction and a focus on moral progress.
The court heard multiple attorneys present as Judge Mattaple presided over the Crawford case. Larkin and reporters questioned the prisoner’s recollection while witnesses testified on the stand. Proceedings adjourned for recess at 11:30, with resumed sessions slated after lunch around 1:50.
Probate mailers show petitions for sale of personal property, letters of administration, and guardianship actions for multiple deceased and ailing individuals. Bonds set at 2500 dollars accompany filings. hearings continued or granted as estates and guardianships proceed.
County teachers held two meetings in the Ulan School auditorium and the commission room at the court house. Mrs Stevens of the University of Utah addressed high school teachers on the relation of history and active citizenship with an illustrated lecture. Grammar grade teachers conducted an instructive meeting to discuss important matters and the county federation held a brief session in Secretary Dye's office. Public school attendance and a pending report on the Tlalo City school were noted.
A Friday night theft at the Hehehoal Senior gathering in the Hite Schonl auditorium disrupted events. Jadlore Badseer and Idan Culrene were involved in entering the room with stored items, and a search recovered some stolen ware. A banquet later prompted rioting and multiple arrests. General Arte, the exainister aif war, was assaulted during the disturbance.
A mangled Western-language note outlines discussions in China about moving toward a form of constitutional government. The text references a ruling body and the potential for a new system after an extended period, noting public reaction and timing for possible declarations.
An actress married the eldest son of Lord Aberdare and Castille Clifford in a discreet ceremony conducted by a registrar on October 1. Details of the marriage remain private with no public record of a formal notice or date given.
In Missoula a violent street confrontation occurred when a group attacked Patrick and others near Hawant streets. Police arrived as the fracas drew bystanders and onlookers, with one victim sustained serious injuries and taken to the hospital.
The Methodists are making extensive changes at the church property including a large modern repair, new furnaces, and reorganized heating to improve efficiency. The organ in the tabernacle is being tuned and repaired, with a recital planned. Rev Blair’s appointment is welcomed by Blair’s followers, and several church spaces receive refinishing and carpeting as part of the upgrades.
A windy early storm pushed the mercury down to a chilly point as it swept the city and left a deep frost in places. At Deer River Pass, Carrie Jane Ron measured fall depth at four inches, and witnesses noted the season’s abrupt cold arrival.
In Goldfield Nevada on October 20, bandits struck the Mohask Mining property at Tayer Monnette Tease. They looted about 5000 in ore, forced two engineers to reveal numbers, and loaded high grade ore into a wagon before an alarm drew attention and the robbers fled.
Witnesses describe a chaotic bargain sale where shoppers were injured as crammed aisles and smashed displays caused a panic. Police reported women and children separated from the crowd as doors closed and bystanders scrambled to safety amid alarms and injuries.
The funeral for Jefferson Davis was held in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Civil War veterans, Confederate groups, and local officials accompanied the hearse from the Elita station to St Pauls Episcopal Church and then to Hollywood Cemetery. Military honors included artillery and infantry escort, with President Hoover noted among attendees.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mrs. Davis and a reference to Marine Corps radio of the Richmond Howlers. It notes a similar service for President Davies and Major Wilke Warts, with unclear details and garbled names.
Clinton Wray and Lances Olson, former teller and bookkeeper at Union Trust of Pittsburg, pleaded guilty to embezzling about 125000. Judge Young sentenced them to eight years in the state penitentiary for the crime.
Robert McFimper, secretary of the Mexthound fregi communiliee, again refuses to produce books and records at the hearing of the government's custer aul geatnat dhe Ter relngl Railway aeroclaition.
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