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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
9
Ogden reports detail a London gas explosion of sorts? no, a summary of local incidents and travel. Fire officials, train transfers, and marriage licenses appear as scattered notes. Notable names include Oliver G. Forgan and Kibell Loreland with Ardental couples in Ogden and Rexburg.
The first episode of The Broken Cat screens at Rex Theater today and runs again tomorrow. Local critics praise its quirky humor and sharp pacing. Star cast includes noted performer Sc-Always-5e.
Denver and Rio Grande through trains were marooned at Buens Vint Colorado Aug 1891 after several cars derailed on soft tracks. Trains detoured over Colorado Midland while Rio Grande lines were blocked by washouts. The incident disrupted travel as weather affected the line.
The social police department was notified last night to stop a lockout for Franklin Adame, a Winnemucca, Nevada boy, aged 16, about 6 feet tall, 140 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. He ran away from home Tuesday wearing overalls, a white blue shirt, and a soft hat.
Tames Cassin reported that 3.3 Delscoll died August 16 in Des Moines Iowa. A former Ogden resident, he was one of the old-time Central Pacific engineers who left Ogden in 1384 and prospered at his home thereafter.
Elihu Root of New York was unanimously elected president of the American Bar Association at Salt Lake City Utah on August 19. Coming tomorrow Pauline Fredricks in Sold Dont miss it continuing Saturday the Choir at Frisco added at the Alhambra.
Dr and Mrs and a large party including Mrs Gad dis Dire Barbera mother and Hulse Barber of McPherson Kansas depart Saturday for California. Dr Barber attends the Panama Pacific Dental congress and the group visits San Francisco and San Diego exhibitions. Hulse Barber age five travels alone with Ogden relatives. Mrs Ros Berkhad and children with Miss Maude Mtévengen visit relatives in Omaha and Chicago for several weeks. Nias Tul Lb Clerdman and mother depart for California to tour San Francisco and San Diego expositions. Birthday party August 14 honors Kay Hartman with Japanese lanterns and flowers, guests include Jane Williams and Hazel For. Eccles Romney marriage unites Mike Luna Morris’s daughter Read Meyeynantiiod Ada with Read the Clumnified Ada.
Two groups of eastern sightseers, the Raymond Whitcomb party of 41 and the Columbia University group of 25, spent the afternoon in Ogden canyon. They arrived on the Renond section of Southern Pacific train 20 and planned to join the Yellowstone special this evening. Yellowstone-bound traffic will be augmented tonight by a Gallis party of 125 travelers in seven cars and Mrs Hillock's party of 185 in nine cars.
The First Ward bazaar began this morning at the Uta Light and Power Co office on Washington Avenue. Indicated events include homemade meat pies at the merchants lunch and a baby show tomorrow with several prizes. Mothers must enter babies by 2:30 PM for judging.
Community event flyer highlights Tric County Day at Lagoon with travel details. Mentions round trips from Ogden Valley and special accessibility notes for riders, plus a period advertisement style exhortation for residents to attend.
Two property transfers recorded with details of parcels in Salt Lake meridian areas. Goodsell transfers to J F Darke for a portion of section seven in township six north range three west for $10. John B Trimble and wife to Jana K Dpleré for part of section 25 in township eight north range two west for $8200.
Notices of multiple deaths and funerals including Mrs Exmxa M. Connell grandmother of George Lt. Bennett of Ogden, and Amy Wardleigh of Brigham City. services held at Second Whe t Meeting House and local churches with interments in City cemetery. survivors listed and details of times and locations.
Oak Cel APE TA De Payid B Jobin was elected president of the National Education association by a landslide vote of 7346 to 184, defeating Mrs Grace C Stmechan. Also noted is a feature tennis match at Newport Casino with Phil Adelphi national champion RK Norrin Willans vs Willi Johnaian of San Francisco and a second match between Mauricn EB Be Laughtin and Wale Johnson of Philadelphia.
Irregular price changes marked today's New York dealings with gains and losses nearly balanced. Bethlehem Steel dropped a full point while Canadian Pickle and Tax Company slumped amid unfavorable news. Some tech war stocks led advances, including New York Air Drake and American Btaal Voundries, with others like Crucible Steel moving up before broad advances cooled. United States Brea opened steady on Africa sales.
Chicago grain markets slide as arid early harvest conditions curb wheat prospects across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Opening prices ranged lower with September near 1.06, December around 1.04, then eased further as the day progressed. Improved weather later pulled prices back slightly while restocking demand tempered losses. Hog and grain weakness pressured provisions. In Chicago market, hog prices fell due to ample supplies and receipts, with cattle buyers showing limited demand early.
A group led by Dr. D W Johnson of Columbia University and 24 geography professors and students were hosted by Supt Hinckley of the Industrial school with Mayor act ing as assistant. The party planned an auto tour to Willard and Willard region, to study geology and view the valley, then proceed to Hurtsville and surrounding walls.
In this note an irrigation project for Weber Onty land is proposed with a survey by engineer Mr. Miller of the United States and a committee. It outlines costs, potential value increase, and planned examinations to assess drainage feasibility, surface distance, and water depth at various points.
Rose Coghlan stars in The Sporting Duchess with an all star company at the Ogden Theater. The show travels a lively stage satire drawing crowds for a limited engagement.
Reports from Texas describe the Galveston disaster and surrounding region after a deadly storm. The death toll is estimated near 400 with Galveston fearing higher numbers as rescuers search wrecked streets and seawalls. Thousands are homeless while property losses may reach ten million dollars with extensive fire damage and collapsed buildings.
Extensive damage from the storm leaves Galveston with flooded streets, collapsed causeways, and wrecked buildings. Water shortages persist as stockpiles of groceries vanish and transport links, including Texas City rail, are severed for weeks while relief efforts move supplies by barge and river channels reopen.
Fragmentary report notes elevated iron rates affecting Utah shipments and broader trade dynamics. Mentions counties, districts, and unspecified officials weighing impacts on processing, pricing, and distribution. Details are unclear due to garbled text but reference to rail or transit routes and quality considerations.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph’s birthday celebrated in Vienna and Berlin with telegrams of loyal greetings from Emperor William and German princes. William ordered Austrian flag raised in German cities as a sign of goodwill amid wartime fortunes.
A Malta era-style bulletin reports Stromboli erupting with lava flow forming a lake of fire between craters and the sea. The eruption is described with loud detonations and smoky, clovidy conditions as observers note the lava emission.
Fondon August reports Constantine yesterday received St Til Thott, British envoy to Greece, and expressed interest in sending the new great air M. Venizelos. Vernizelos conveyed that the Entente ministers had a lengthy talk with each envoy, signaling ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
Chicago reports Tom L McNamara a Roglan professional leads the early rounds of the Galf Championship. He carded 153 for the first round to hold a two stroke edge over Jack Holmes of Mississippi who shot 156 in the third. McNamara had been a favorite entering the event and played strong on Saturday.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe public reaction in Berlin to an unexpected event. Mixed translations and garbled names suggest crowds, local officials, and ongoing discussions about what happened and who is involved.
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