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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
4
President Gompers of the American Federation testifies before the joint committee at noon concerning a final report on the Maine harbor sale and antitrust matters. A resolution authorizes expert analysis for the judiciary committee.
Witnesses describe the gunfight with the alleged Black Hand member Howards in a roadside ambush near Ogden. Detective Edwards details injuries, shot distribution, and battlefield confusion while testifying about his Pinkerton work and travel from Ogden to Salt Lake. Another witness, Joseph Francis, identifies Martin by face and describes a night visit to a barn and a morning search for the man.
Frank B. Wickerasham supreme tregent of the Royal Arcanum will be guest of honor at a lodge night at Wagles hall on Muiloon Avenue Rocky Mount in Counel 637 plans the program for 7 30 p m Mr Wickersham was a guest at Witkin Howell and Fred Meivaner of the aracounell at a Weber club luncheon today Following the luncheon he was taken on an automobile tour through the city and surrounding polwla of inveraat
Mrs. Georgy I Green of 128 Twenty fifth Street reported a black purse lost yesterday in a Woolworth store on Tiernan Street. It contained 42.80 dollars and a commission in the purse, which she valued highly. No trace has been found, and efforts for recovery proceed.
Ogden terminal adds fourteen clerks to handle holiday mail and extends shifts to twenty four hours. Thirty workers will man the yard, with crews starting an hour apart to cover every hour. Paper mail from Ogden distributes to Omaha and eastern terminals, while 32 000 packages were handled last week. An extra clerk will work the Mail on the line Ogden to Brigham City, with five more on northern routes. An additional clerk starts at the parcel post office at Unión Depot tomorrow.
Noggle named intermountain representative for Universal Film Company of New York. He and the Alhambra Theatre Company of Ogden purchased the moving picture machine intended by Ogden publicity party. He will film events of local interest and may travel to Dowler Utah to shoot clips of cliff dwellings and ruins.
Marriage licenses issued include David W Kanoncik and Amanda Olden of West Weber Edward Harper of Mion Idaho and Olive Gray of St Seorge Lawton Hell and Dorothy Tl Wood of Orden Frank Bubly and Martha Stughes of Ogden Ralph Anderson of Teton and Ruby N Shope of Ogden New schedule at Union Pub lic headquarters retirement with 23 years service William T Canada secret service department Clinton FL Patterson of Denver succeeds him Gone to Coast Chief Clerk Bungus Ror Railway Mail Service in San Francisco Assistant Manager W Noel and Assistant General Manager Union Pacific at Omaha in Ogden.
A garbled OCR item mentions California in relation to a vote on a short day plan. The readable fragments reference voting on a time limit and include stray names and letters, but no clear dates, entities, or outcomes are extractable. The piece reads as an unfinished public notice or editorial snippet with unknown context.
A fragmented session in Congress sees key figures Wosirongiint and Curie Geiate tied as debate continues. Mer at Way and Vobatn roxtined mi carpenny till remain unclear, with procedural delays delaying a potential resolution.
Washington December 16 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor told the house judiciary committee that unemployment may be normal due to transition not despair and urged the Bartlett bill. He argued for exemption from prosecution for concerted actions by leaders indicted for violation of the Sherman law and for labor organizing.
Springfield Mo Dec 16 Members of the Collins family of Horton county brace for armed conflict after feud enemies attacked last Sunday. Paralee Collins and Mary Dirk Collins, both women, were lashed and ordered from the state, then returned with weapons to Old Horton vowing to “fight it out.” Isolated villagers report heightened tension and a possible second raid leading to a pitched battle.
Washington officials report officers of the Orden of Carabao assured administration leaders no hostility to Wilson Philippine policy after a banquet. Rear Admiral Howard, honorary president, denied advance press stories about the gathering. Generals Aleshire McInzie and Admiral Howard conferred with Secretary Garrison about the event.
Fragmented OCR reads record realty deal completion with unclear names and places. The text is garbled but hints at a property transaction, parties involved, dates, and notes of a convention vote and hotel activity. No clear dates or complete entities could be confirmed from the legible segments.
In district court today John Firk began divorce proceedings against Maria Kirk on grounds of cruelty claiming they wed March 1 1908. He alleges nagging quarrels and that she accuses him of infidelity and habitually flirts with another man at late hours, seeking separation.
The Weber club is moving from old rooms to the Colonel Hudson building with the dining room set to open Thursday. The secretary and stenographer are settled in the new offices and furniture installation is underway while regular business continues. J H Manderfield, East Lake route official, visited and toured the new quarters, praising the setup.
Mary Pickford stars in Caprice at the Glebe for today and Wednesday in one of the best productions from the famous players. Spiece orchestra accompanies the show.
Weber Academy second team defeated Ogden High juniors yesterday after noon on the Academy floor. Final score 40 to 8 with Weberlies leading throughout and a large student crowd in attendance. Upcoming scheduled game against Seventh Ward and holiday tuneups to sharpen for the State High School League season.
A dancing party hosted by the With Ward Mutual Improvement Association will feature fine music and refreshments at the Ward amusement hall. Attendees include members of Stewart Van Patten wedding party and local residents. The event aims to entertain in a sociable frame with promised agreeable entertainment.
The Ladies of the Christian Link Circle will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with Mrs AT Taylor at her home 1211 Tatey ith street. Attendees include Mrs Christina Celling Mrs Jean Burton Mrs Agnes Mores Mrs Jane L Warner and others.
Real estate transfers placed on record in the county recorder's office include Henry C Wardleigh to Elizabeth Wardleigh a portion of block 40 plat C and other parcels in Oxlen survey with first purchase price of 1. First National Bank and Ogden Savings Bank to John H Maitla et al a portion of lots 6 and 7 block 20 plat Ay Ogden survey for 660. George W Dawson and wife to George Dawson lots 1 to 8 block J Franklin Place division Ogden survey for 10. Anne Critchlow to J Edwin Taylor lot 61 and parts of lots G2 and G3 Missock subdivision Ogden survey for 640. Joseph Skeen and wife to Mary Ann Etherington a part of section 39 township 7 north range 2 west Salt Lake Meridian for 3. Waller Field to Ruby Reid lot 19 block 12 Nob Hin addition Os Hen survey for 1. G Is Becker and wife to Quiten Canran Resort Company lots 4 and 5 block 7% Tilewild plat for 1.
Campbell J Frandy Campbell eight months old son of Mr and Mrs J T Campbell died at the family home 85 Twenty fifth street this morning of pneumonia Private funeral services will be held at Kendall funeral chapel Wednesday morning after which the body will be shipped to Anloroado Springs for burial No flowers Parker Mrs George B Parker formerly of Roy Utah Heast and fit her home
Edward Peterson, former Ogden resident, died yesterday in Logan after a three week illness. Born in Norway, 56 years old, he came to Utah with his family in 1886. Survived by his father Peter Peterson of Wine Idaho and brothers Ephram Peterson Plano Idaho Hyrum Peterson Berkeley Cal Peter Peterson Ogden, sisters Mrs James Harro and Mrs W G Yerger of Ogden. Funeral at 1 p.m. Thursday in Logan.
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