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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
9
Fragmented report covers a night fire injuring a laundry area and property damage, police actions, a pigeons incident with local youths, sports listings, and various travel and birth notices. Names and places are unclear, with many OCR errors but references to Ogden, a hospital, fire department, and local events persist.
Delayed train service and a Western Pacific wreck near Halleck Nev cleared at 11 this morning. Injured persons were transported to California hospitals as authorities investigated the incident. In district court, a default judgment favored Sarah J Brows against Thomas Farroy for 840 dollars.
Advert says the Ogden choral photographs delayed by a wreck will arrive tonight and be shown at the Alhambra on Saturday and Sunday, per a local notice.
Ben Ternes, former Ogden police desk sergeant, now residing in Los Angeles, visits Ogden to check on property and reconnect with old friends. He expresses surprise at the changes in the city since his departure and remarks on the climate of the country. He mentions the Ogden Choir Pictures showing tomorrow and Sunday at the Al-5.
In divorce court today Mrs Ella Mitchell was granted an interlocutory decree of separation from Frederick T Mitchell with custody of a minor child. Property division was settled by stipulation between the parties. Default entered in Arline N Hirschenfield vs Lao Hirschenfield and Caroline Clifford vs Franklin Clifford.
Rh Zon of the forest service headquarters in Washington arrives in Ogden and departs for Ephraim for an experiment station investigation. The notes reflect routine inspection and departmental activity with references to Forest Service divisions and field assignments.
Chas promotes Chaplin at the Rex theater with another screening planned for next Sunday. A 5 cent admission note appears in the listing.
Mr and Mrs Richard Leek and Mrs Capitola Pinarees returned from a trip visiting Seattle Portland San Francisco and San Diego. Also Mr and Mrs RB Robins returned after taking an empire trip. they visited expositions and now are back in Ogden.
The funeral for Charles Calvert will be at his family residence, with services at a local church and burial in a nearby cemetery. The service details and times are partially unclear due to the damaged text, but the family notes a private service followed by interment. The obituary also references the death of Mrs. Woe Waedioveh with services planned at the family residence.
Chester Becraft accidentally shot himself on September 6th while cleaning a 32 calibre revolver at his Jackson Avenue home. The bullet pierced his right arm near the elbow, then penetrated a board wall and struck a second team. Dr. R E Worrall treated him and reported improving.
Candy at the Alhambra promises treats for children tomorrow with a friendly event likely hosted by local organizers. Families are encouraged to bring kids for a small festive outing at the historic venue.
Extreme weakness at the open amid Arabic outrage and heavy selling. United States Steel leads declines with 4000 shares offered near 73 to 72 while General Motors, Studebaker, Airbrake and Westinghouse slide. rail and war shares fall with broad liquidation and early rallies fade into a market wide downturn.
Plunges to death on Mount Rat inier canyon near Cobraltar rock during eastern tour party outing. B F Ordway of Boston fell from a ledge while Mrs Ordway remained with other members to be recovered and transported to Tacoma. The accident occurred late yesterday.
Open air concerts are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Alhambra theater. The report notes military movements with Austro Hungarian forces advancing near Brest Litovsk and German troops crossing the Bug. Civilian distress is described as the German retreat affects Polish towns, with mass displacement and food scarcity across Volhynia and nearby regions. Harvest efforts continue with favorable weather but winter planting is limited.
The report notes wheat prices easing with a tendency to decline as market pressures from April figures and speculator activity influence sentiment. Trade begins cautiously amid mixed signals from grain futures and shipping prospects.
Marietta Georgia watchers defend the lynching site of Leo M Frank the man accused of killing Mary Phagan. Officials announced a wall to mark the place and deter trespassers as crowds gather daily to view the scene and report heightened interest.
Fragmentary OCR describes a military withdrawal causing suffering near a fortress. Mentions German and Austro-Hungarian forces, troop movements toward Trartelitveak, and actions around Agatelig Prom Hondquavlork with references to a right wing and Field Marshal. Names and places are partially garbled.
Earl Cooper won the Great Auto Race at the Elvin track driving an American made car for 6 laps covering 801 miles in 4 hours 4 minutes 82 seconds. Barney Oldfield was third, Ralph de Palma led early but retired for an hour, and Tom Ney finished fourth amid cloudy skies and nine starters.
A fragmented London news item describes a meeting of bankers about exchange rates. An announcement notes previous proposals approved by a committee and suggests a delegation to New York led by a well known figure. The text is garbled with many errors and unclear references.
Fragmented war dispatches report several vessels sunk and crews lost near Liverpool and on a New Urbana route. Thirty five Taskoneers and crew feared dead after a trawler to port rescue, with more bodies recovered later. Houston reports thirteen deaths in a Gulf of Mexico incident.
Police from Syracuse with several officers and suspects, including Guth, Rbyayddy Leet, and others, were involved in a late afternoon crash and pursuit. Several officers face questions over actions. investigation notes uncertainty about who caused the collision. Also reported are rumors of Indian raids near Gouqua and Durango, plus a New York estate will valued at about 2,000,000 with distributions to a son Simek and other heirs.
Heavy rain inundated the Union Station subway system and surrounding Panahrough area, flooding streets and subways. Roads to Maplewood Kirkwond Webster Groves were blocked, 4000 residents stranded, city transport halted, shelters opened, and officials mobilized ambulances, police, and auto fleets for rescue. Local trains halted, signaling and power disrupted as the downpour continued.
A damaged OCR fragment references a gold shipment and financial dealings involving underwriters, securities and London connections. Names and locations are garbled, but the piece hints at a large transfer, underwriters, and possible regulatory or market scrutiny linked to New York and London. The text is largely illegible and unsalvageable.
A historical note from Morseman AILOMAINY reports Harry J. S. achieving a 16 over mile on a noted track, drawing big crowds as the first such feat in over two decades. The piece mentions the event details and growing interest in record attempts.
London announces a British submarine and crew are lost after grounding near Sound Holm in the Baltic. Reports indicate several officers and crew may have perished. official details are incomplete as authorities verify what occurred aboard the vessel.
Three men robbed the manager and clerk at the Hoyle Hetelita Suburban branch of the Homes Savings bank in Los Angeles. They escaped with a sum reported as about 00. A pursuing car chase followed, with exchanged gunfire before the suspects fled.
Director Harry Harvey’s company stages Neal or the Navy with a cast including Lorraine and Willa Courtaigh. A cave scene photo shows the camera held waist deep by three men amid heavy surf. Manet Von Buren relocates to Long Beach to appear in a Talboa show, near a bungalow facing the Pacific Ocean surf.
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