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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
9
Fragmented OCR items show naval recruiting chatter and various local notices. Burglary complaint filed by Bates against Campbell over stolen items. water rights dispute involving Aderson and Combe. Ogden High physical examination and parade noted. civil service and lecture announcements appear among assorted ads for shoes, ice cream, and building supplies.
Ernest A. Smith named superintendent of schools is elected vice president of the Education Association along with A T Nusbaum and Bell H Ryan as officers. The convention also reports minor arrests and mine project notes amid a stream of local education and civic items from Cleveland.
Nominations of prospective queens for the legatialia event at Ogden High School were held this afternoon. Each class selected its most beautiful member to represent, with the election to decide which queen will win the seat on the commission. The event was postponed from May to March 1 due to conflicting dates with the American Legion show in Salt Lake.
Mill Lot basketball team defeated the Dee School quintet last night on Weber College gymnasium floor. The game featured key plays by Gilley and Hadles with strong defense and clutch scoring sealing the win for Mill Lot. Dee School struggled to contain Mill Lot’s offense as the final score favored Mill Lot.
San Francisco reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his manager Jack Kearns have been indicted by a federal grand jury. Indictments to be filed in court today charge constructing a hoax and evading the draft through falsified records. Warrant actions and $1000 bonds set for each, with officials confirming the expected arrival of attorneys from Los Angeles.
The Weber Normal College debating team was defeated this afternoon by Brigham Young College. Weber members William Kasius and Florence Browning argued against compulsory arbitration in welfare cases. Wright and Surman of Brigham Young argued yes. Judges were Arthur Woolley John Davis Rev John Larver. The contest was close and Woolley will judge again later this evening at Teagan.
Real estate transfers list several conveyances with buyers and sellers. Transactions include Trubanty Mortgage conny to So ron Moller for lots 25 and 26, Sty Nob Wit Annex, $700. Anna Gilby and wife to Laine Boni portion of SE quadrant, township 6 north, EA Re i Weal, 34900. H Raw Tots 12 18 1h 16 block B Taynis East Lynne addition $9000. M Gale lots 10 21 13 Black 2 Lak view addition $10.
The Woodmen of the World Neighbors announce a Saturday afternoon gathering to honor a neighbor and discuss shared services. Details are unclear due to garbled text but attendance is encouraged by local organizers to support the community member.
A district wide community sing program was organized in every city school under Miss Valencone Tresten music supervisor. Pupils performed patriotic songs and folk pieces in a coordinated program across schools. Additional performances included dance and songs by several grade groups and teachers, highlighting “America the Beautiful” and other traditional tunes.
High school students will be granted a half day holiday to assist in the city to arrange a track and improve the park. Superintendent W Kavlopkina must approve on return. Principal J Teegan said faculty welcomed city assistance for Weber Normals college and athletics readiness.
The message thanks all who aided after the death of a beloved band and father. It especially praises monks, singers, speakers, and those who offered cars and moral support. The note asks that their kindness be repaid with lasting friendship and mentions the families Win Drysdale and Do Culver.
William J Bryan withdrew his petition to place his name on the North Dakota Democratic presidential ballot for the March 1 primary. The move follows a telegram to Democrat leader Jon H. Asam of Devil's Lake stating he would not enter as a presidential candidate. Only Hiram Johnson remained on a presidential petition.
In the Second ward at the town hall a dancing party is planned inviting all ward members and their friends. The University of Boston has influenza concerns and notes contact with the Steneard vet icw. A telegram to Lodato Mlatoy company from John Accardo reports the death of a sister in Cheyenne Wyoming, and Lodato seeks to contact Mr. Accardo at Union Mercantile.
J H Shepherd arrived from Salt Lake with Traveling Auditor W Miltendorf to assume the Denver and Interurban railroad general agent post in Darden. J N Went, the previous agent, left for St Louis to serve as general agent for the same railroad.
The Navy rejected bids from Yale and Harvard for two steamers once used in the English Channel truna wartime service. The vessels had been bought at about 2 million dollars and current appraisals rise to roughly 2.76 million with the highest bid around 1.68 million, and a Los Angeles company was among bidders. A new bid call will be issued.
DAYTON O Feb 37 Major Ta delph Schroeder broke the one man altitude record for his Le Verre plane rising to 37 300 feet estimated over Dayton. His oxygen tank failed and the craft fell before righting itself. The tank burst trailing fuel, the temperature at height was 40 degrees below zero. He fell within 27 000 feet of the ground before regaining consciousness. He was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries and temporary blindness.
London Feb 21 Allied supreme council today ordered 16 investigations into rising prices and exchange issues prompting a split into two bodies for decisions. Premiers with advisers will handle financial questions as Italy and Serbia influence further talks.
Abbot R Heywood files suit against Ives Rent Eulate Co C D Ives and Edwar Ryan to compel delivery of lots 3 4 and 5 block 21 plus an adjoining parcel. The complaint states a February agreement to sell property for 4300 with 100 paid and 4406 remaining upon deed delivery.
Montana Chief Justice John M. Wilaan presided as ten defendants stand trial for murder linked to the Centralia Armaments day shooting. The judge rejected defenses motion to recall troops stationed nearby, indicating no dismissal of the case. Washington reports note the State Department’s stance on a Soviet peace proposal.
Readable notes describe a lively Pantages show at the Orpheum with the International Nine aerial acts and multiple performers including the Gibson sisters and Hart y and Nancy Chivana. The piece mentions an elephant feeding event and a new act from Eddy Pay and Emily, plus an amended Ogden City ordinance related to city salaries and appointing the new board.
MANGUHESTER, N. IL Feb 27 James W Gerard former ambassador to Germany left here for North Pakute to campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination and debate with other candidates who wish. He told a Democrat meeting last night he is the only candidate so far to run his own campaign and seek support.
Fragmented classified notice seeks employment at Sink Studio in Ogden Utah. Mentions permanent qualified position and address 2487 Washington Ave. Inquiries directed to C.F. Stad tard Geran House No 4. Additional garbled lines reference canal rents and dates.
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