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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
2
A number of verbatim gaffes and mis-spelled phrases recount a city commission encounter with Hon. George J. Kelly. He reportedly prepared an exhaustive document with postage stamps flying and even enlisted an attorney for legal framing. The scene ends with claims of political colors and a promised rebuttal speech by ex-senator Glamatn.
The passage questions Ogden City officials granting new franchised rights to the Power and Light Company while old Merchants Light & Power deals linger. It outlines 1912 franchise terms, including city control of rates and taxes, and notes changes such as removal of rate tie clauses and varying occupation taxes. The piece highlights disputes over franchise value and municipal ownership options.
Citizens argue the council rushed new power franchise ordinances. They urge a recall of the recent approvals and say the old franchise should remain until the council rechecks terms before the power company accepts them.
The piece notes British papers highlighting insect powder in the war era and a Tommy Atkins letter thanking his mother for sending powder. It reflects on how the Civil War and Sherman’s March to the Sea are recalled with detail, comparing wartime routines, morale, and clothing renovation. It hints at how younger readers may miss nuances while emphasizing enduring wartime recollections.
A disclosed correspondence describes wartime facial reconstruction. A severely mutilated soldier had his cheek, lip, nose, and chin rebuilt using skin from his back, stomach, and rib and forehead. He regains a new appearance, though moustache regrowth remains uncertain.
A northern Utah regional event is planned to entertain visitors from Idaho and Wyoming this autumn. Organizers aim to showcase Ogden’s style with a distinctive show, avoiding the usual outdoor parade format and highlighting local fashion, cars, and entertainment.
Letter from Hyrum Belnap criticizes city commissioners for delegating rate setting to an arbitration board in electric and gas franchise provisions. He cites Utah statutes on lighting contracts and warns Ogden City faced costly legal risk if the city loses control of rate setting. Belnap urges commissioners to retain birthright powers and block long term charges.
The Bank is praised as Chaplin’s cleanest and greatest comedy in the Chaplin Comedies series. Critics laud its humor, pacing, and skillful use of silent film artistry.
Four men Fred Griffiths Oscar Pocola Ernest Pellowx and Hank Steinmann were fined 20 each yesterday for disturbing the peace after attempting to board a Southern Pacific passenger train under Myrons influence. Depot Master John Shtelda had them escorted away and the group continued to the police station. A local man Alex Tangon received a separate one day fence penalty for public intoxication, while other individuals were cited for drunkenness and disorder.
L. Becraft installs acetylene welding and cutting at Grant and Twenty Fourth, enabling fast, stronger repairs on autos and machinery. The system cuts costs by up to 60 percent versus replacement or eastern rework, with examples including a broken steel shaft repaired for 7 dollars and a hot water tank fixed for 3 dollars, boosting efficiency for local industry.
The Hermilnen area saw a clash as Mayor A G Koll and County Commissioners W 0 Hutter and M Skven toured the site. Excavation on an artesian well pipe line stalled after new orders from the supervising foreman. contractor Qroon was warned to stop work on city property. Officials urged adherence to trenching and fill standards, with road crews and inspectors reporting delays and plan revisions.
A spirited Merris team from Becker Brewing & Maltby collided with a wagon belonging to W Orwell Jecksot company near the Twenty-Arth street entrance. A horse bolted, striking a wagon, injuring a bystander and causing a crash that sent debris against a wall before J R Bradley of the city fire department intervened to control the runaway animals.
Twin babies a boy and a girl were born to Mr and Mrs A F Filed. Five births and five deaths were reported during the week. The measles case led to quarantine. Temperature for the week was recorded by observer R E Shorten.
New York markets show moderate dealings in war bonds and copper stocks led by General Motors and Baldwin Locomotive with American Car and Allis-Chalmers. Other notable moves include United Distilleries up to $4 and United States Steel at 75, with limited railway activity and mixed livestock futures across Chicago, Omaha, and Cleveland regions.
Chicago grain trading opened with scattered gains as shorts covered ahead of the weekend. Wheat futures moved higher on mixed demand while corn and oats fluctuated, with December wheat edging up and nearby months showing slight strength before midday. trading remained volatile amid unsettled weather across the Northwest and limited long-term interest.
Clearing House banks show mixed conditions with wheat and grain futures soft at the start. Provisions stay narrowly ranged while meats attract attention as prices ease. financial data reflects increases in loans, reserves, and deposits across major banks in New York and Chicago.
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