City Commissioners Face Court Over Bootlegging Controversy
A storm over bootlegging sentences leads ministers to seek quo warranto action against city commissioners. The six month term against H. T. Prouty was reduced to 200 dollars, provoking plans for a court challenge to clear city governance of illegal acts and force officials to justify their actions under judicial scrutiny. The Ministerial association plans a meeting to discuss legal steps.
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H. T. Prouty
Mate Wrathral
Uiol
Tony Onl
Aid Hey
Christian J. Garver
Poetors’ Organization
Jlo
Tio
Hug Abyar Intim
Barker Law
Hie
Diatyler Pictorney
Wintriet
City Commission
Clather Court
Arker
Prouty
Flettermant
Salt Lake City
Son Rovers
Wayward Boy Traced By Failboat Officials
A telegraphic chase across the southeast traced 26 year old Landrum from Atlanta after he ran away from home. Family efforts and railroad agents tracked him to Ogden and then to Parkerdale where he died from a paralytic stroke after being found in a rooming house. Mother later joined relatives in Parkerdale as search continues.
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Georgia
Dy & KR
J. of
Atlanta
Landi
Gome
Eldar Landrim
Becatiwe
Landmim
United States
Frank’. Fouls
Hero
Tall’ Road
Paullinan
Fandrum
Hoveland
Miber
Atd
Cassary Lund
Pareleradale
Klemathor
Bing
Ghayenne
Sime Ba
Ogden
Witla Paytall
Hekals
Officials Begin Utah Idaho Central Rail Trip for Line Inspection
Six officers of the Utah Idaho Central Railroad started a motor trip from Ogden to Mreston to inspect the Ogden to Mreston line. Attending were W. A. Witney general manager H. C. Errett chief engineer W. Shaw trainmaster W. Shaver electrical engineer J. W. Ellington traffic manager and F. H. Milfeahay treasurer. The journey aimed to inspect the line for the new year and discuss business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Idaho Centrals Railroad Company
Ogden
Mreston
W. A. Witney
H. C. Errett
W. Shaw
W. Shaver
W. Ellington
F. H. Milfeahey
Western States House and Office Cleaning Ad
A compact classified notice for 3251 requests cleaning services for both house and office. Customer seeks Borth cleaning team and reliable local janitorial work. Contact details omitted in available text.
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Borth 3251
Western States House and Office Cleaning Company
Five Thousand Auto License Plates to Arrive in Ogden
The Utah Secretary of State announces that about 5000 number plates will be sent to Ogden for owners of cars motorcycles trucks and autos. The date and place to obtain the plates will be announced. In the past year 24 508 motor cars were registered including 18 246 pleasure cars 3830 commercial cars 1385 motorcycles and 5447 chauffeurs.
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Rdvicen
Secretary of State
Salt Lake City
Tivennex
Ogden
Molin
T. Browning
Wuthuriliog
Hoensen
New Chief Engineer Named for Utah Idaho Central R R
By an order effective January 1 H G Errott is appointed chief engineer of the Utah Idaho Central railroad to succeed R W Armetcong. Errott formerly was assistant engineer to Mr Armstrong and has been with the company for years. Armstrong retires to pursue other work after serving as chief engineer during the road's construction era.
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H. GC. Errott
Utah-Idaho Central Railroad Company
R. WV. Armetcong
Errott
Armstrong
Utah-Idaho Central
Utah
Idaho
Weber county men sent questions on exemptions list
The Weber county exemption board mailed questionnaires to a long list of registered men including Orson Victor Boman George Ervin Daley Jamen Knight Parley Berrett Judkins Horace Faber and others from Ogden North Ogden Harrisville Hooper Layton Plain City Huntsville and surrounding areas Read the Classified Ad.
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Weber County
Huntsville
William Storey
North Ogden
Josaph Andavaon
Wiljon
John Einar Moline
Wilson
Bar F. Whester
Wien
Lawrence Albert
Gyean
Hef
Ogden
Alvert J Ray Charlton
Eden
William Andrew Jones
John Edward Shipley
R. F
Parl Miller
Edward Peagan
Hooper
Scott Nago- Jean Hyed
Harriaville
Jesse Edward Child
R. FD
Christlng Rouwhls
R. FO
Willard
Boys Under Age Enlist in War Service
Two men, John Wihart of Defiance and Rex A. Shurtz of Ogden, enlisted under the under and over classification at the local recruiting office. Ehart, 18, joined the counterilberst while Shurtz, 19, joined the cavalry. Recruits expect more enrollments after the holidays despite initial reluctance to join before Christmas and New Year.
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United States Army
John Wi Rhart
Defiance
Onin
Rex A. Shurtz
Nyesvenne
Ogden
Ghach
Counterlilberst
Shurtz
Ehart
National Army
Bolver Vsnils
Glen Macbeth Chosen for Officers Training in Nebraska
Glen Macbeth son of James Macbeth of 2119 Monroe Avenue has been selected with eighteen Wyoming students to attend officers training school in Nebraska. He has been at the University of Wyoming and visited his Ogden parents, leaving yesterday for Nebraska with plans to start training in January. Earl Williams presents The Great Mystery and Big V comedy at the Cozy today through Friday with orchestra music.
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Glen Macbeth
James Matsveth
Monroe Avenue
University of Wyoming At
Waramie
Officers Training Panel
Nebraska
Mr. Macbeth
Rodoo
Universiy of Wyoming
Ogden
Layamle
Nebroska
Earle Williams
Orchestra Music
Shoplifting During Holidays Sparks Police Interest
Merchants report increased shoplifting during holiday season with several offenders reportedly apprehended. Police note a rising trend across commerce districts as storeowners unite with authorities to curb losses.
Railroads face government control and route consolidations
J H Dodds of the Ogden Union and Thomas F Rowlands of Salt Lake Division met in Salt Lake City with Oregon Short Line president J Pratt under a new government control plan. The Cedar City rumor notes reduced daytime service on the Union Pacific Great Northern and Northern Pacific routes between Burlington and Seattle, with tickets honored across lines. Missouri Pacific cuts Salt Lake City fare. other roads show broad staff reductions as anti-competitive moves loom.
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J.H. Dodds
Ogden Union Railway & Ogpat Company
Thomas F. Rowlands
Salt Lake
Southern Paulie
Salt Lake City
J. ¥. Pratt
Oregon Short Cine
Ita
Ann el Sparks
Wee
Cedar Inday
Barlland
Sealtie
Union Lacide
Great
Ibrea
Wunhowte
Mides
Mides and Other Tatans
Atea
Naw
Lhrea
Missoury Pacific
Faron
Kavanaugh
Greney
Calleoada
Galt Lake City
High Prices Burden Iceland Trade Talks
Dec 2 Seattle port trade discussion notes Icelandic prices for coal and sulfur 128 a ton and 40 per ton. R Slateig argues high prices drive crime citing eight years with no arrests in Iceland, urging measures to establish relations between Iceland and Seattle.
Tomato Growing Tests Planned by Weber County Farm Bureau
Weber County Farm Bureau aims to boost 1916 agriculture with tomato tests and broader project work including drainage weed control soil fortification and manure fertilization. Directors meet January 13 to discuss results and strategies for earlier harvest and crop diversification across the county with emphasis on tomato culture and variety evaluation.
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Farm Bureau
Weber County Farm Bureau
VV. Thomas
Poch
Weber County
Bereau
Legal Papers Filed in County Clerk Office Growth of Business
County Clerk Charles M. Ramey reports legal papers filed in the county clerk office for 1017 over 1916. In 1916 there were renapere filed. in 1917 there were 1,370. Tremey notes the Uline record shows steady growth over several years, with 1917 marking a surge in business transactions reflected by the papers filed.
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DRS
Charles M. Ramey
Ogden
Tremey
Vengeance and the Woman in Grass Valley Harboring a Lone Forty Niner
James C. Conway, retired lumberman and former Grass Valley mayor, led the Forty-Niners gathering at Main and Mil Street to honor those who reached California by 1845. Now 86, Conway had previously endured a prolonged courtship before resuming the reunion, recounting news of the gold rush in California and his voyage from New York via the Isthmus of Panama. An incident on the voyage involved a shipmate’s flags snagging on drying rigging, nearly causing a perilous setback.
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James C. Conway
Grass” Valley
Conway
New York
Califorla
San Francisco
Tata
Panama
Tecama
Erossion
Isthmus
Gonnar
Supreme Court Postpones Big Antitrust Arguments
Washington January 2 Attorney General Gregory asked the Supreme Court to defer argument on seven large antitrust suits including International Harvester United Shoe Machinery and United States Steel until the next term. Government seeks cooperation from business interests to avoid large private financing and ensure timing aligns with Treasury constraints.
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Gregory
Supreme Court
Washington
All Préme Court
International Harvester
United Shoe Machinery
Chia Steal Corporation
Navle
Aken
Bualnaas
Thasulin
United States Machinery Company
International Harvester Company
United States Steel Corporation
Emnman Kodak Company
American Can Company
Quaker Oats Company
Car Producta Réeoning Company
Atrens
Drict Aled
Iris Jaane
Treasury Department
Home Guards Enlistment Open in Ogden Division
Information from Sergeant George D. McLeod states applicants aged 31 to 40 who are physically fit may join the Home Guards, a new government division for home defense. The unit offers pay from $30 to $50 per month plus rations and clothing, with promotions likely. veterans of the Civil War are excluded. The Guards will protect strategic industrial points, bridges and other vital sites.
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George D. McLeod
Nh Barga
Ir. Ogden
Bolgeon
Home Guards
Montok
Ndegvics
Homa
Real Estate Transfers Amid Widespread Warranty Deeds
Real estate records show multiple transfers by warranty deeds with varied consideration. Transfers include parcels in Dock 3 Ovarhard Grove addition and parts of sections in townships 7N 6N with values ranging from 1 to 6600 dollars, noting parties such as Stivell, Washing don Junikinn, Joveph Ay-Full, Robart Widdlaon, John A. Taylor, Moront Chugg, and Rachel Browning among others.
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Stivell
Jaly
Ovarhard Grove
Joveph
Robart
Widdlaon
Hooper Survey
Joan G. Hutchinn
John A. Taylor
Joseph Chige
Wits
Moront Chugg
Georg H. Child
John H. Motbon
Rachel T. Browning
Chomae J.' Steed
Reed
Miley J. Innes
Chvie Giristensen
Hogs and cattle markets mixed at Chicago and Kansas City
The January hog market saw liberal offerings ease prices with mixed bids as demand remained uneven. Cattle receipts and prices held steady in several regional yards while feeders and bulls showed modest gains or declines amid shifting wholesale demand.
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Chicago
Cuftico
Sonny
Market开 New Year Opens With Gains in Commodities and GM To Texan
New York Jan 2 The stock market opened the year with a general sense of confidence as early quotations rose moderately then widened on strong demand for ships coal and copper leading to gains in many shares. General Motors jumped eleven points and Texas Company rose about 74 cents as the market advanced early. Bond prices were steady while rail issues lagged, and profit taking later pared some gains with GM and Texas slipping about a point. Liberty 4s traded around 107.20 to 107.16 and 2 1/4s at 6.60 to 99.60.
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Januery Habb
Kossip
Ulla
Sama Oh
Wasan Ina
New Quimney
Michigen-Uioh
Tota Mer
BCOO
Te Inttur
Prings Consolidated
Albion
Caul Mon
Consolidated
Hatchers
Gouth Ifeela
Reacon
Yarg
New York
Fohluren
General Motors
Poinia
Texan Rampany
Ralln
Texas Company
Liberty
Chicago Market Notes Stirred by Weather Movements
Chicago prices showed oats and corn reacting to warmer weather with renewed activity. The market edged lower at first but recovered as traders anticipated more receipts and improved demand, amid a fluctuating spread between futures and cash.
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Chicago
Sx Bauday's Union
Utah Stocks Rise on New Year Trading Boost
The Salt Lake Store & Mining Exchange opened the year with one of its strongest days in months as prices firmed. Gains were led by Albion, with 33300 shares traded and prices moving from 3 to 4 1/8. Rexall also traded about 900 shares, lifting price levels, while Moscow and others showed limited activity.
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Ealt Lake Store & Mining Exchange
Governionsl
Albion
Neavlral Lmder
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Failboal
Oratar
Kahl
Chie
UTADA
ENTAL
ORAET
Sno
Novaral
Iceland
Forty-Niners
Vengeance
Kanbab City
Kansas City
Wouter Allegra
Cown
Holtara
Wtockera
Fendara
Calven
Omaha
Omama
Nob
Jan
Ateady
Wothers
Union Stock Yard
Qqden
Cattla
Noreipin Ze
Markat Alasdy
Cholan
Goon
Cholea
Cannard
Neceipta
Owen
Car & Fury
Baldwin
Baltimore & Ont
Dethlehem
Alice
Central Leather Chenoneake & Oh Co. M
Ching Copper Colorado Pu
Ertla
Weeveveees
Great Northern
Ora City
Ineolration Copper
Mer
Marine, Ptd
Kenncentt Copper
Lontaville & Nunhvilla
Maxwell Motor Co
Mexhan Petroleum
Miami Copper
Midvate Steel
Missouri Pacific Nevada Copper
a + Aly Amey, Tel
Tel
Hinosh Central Cece Ese Vereeee
BSNS
Amer
Zine, Lead & Smolhijisse
Dutta & Superior Sisseeeieeees
Jala, Petroleum - Afontana Power Airattack Arizonia
General Electrie
Weel
Toledo
Walker
Zima
Salon
Antelope
Gia
Columbus
Epgtaiilans
New Quincy
Origital Bannock
Ohio Topper
Prince Conanlidated
Sells
Tie
Vic
Wat Me
Daneel National
Coraure & Bslockgrowers
Firat National
McCormick & Co
Natl
Republic
National City
Natonal Copper
Ogden State
Security
Salt Lake Sea
Trant
Utah Bay & Trust
Walker Broz
Asker
Joduatelal Stochn
Amalgamated Sugar
Nckad
Cement Heeurlites
Goh
Home Fire Inc
Aqkad
Independent Coal
Sie Aoked
Lion Goal
Sedan Pek
Frav
Standard Coal
Utah Fire Sing
IFAS
the Power& Light
Trat
Sked
MAT
Pavlova
The
Russian Ballet In
Portics
Eas
Childeen
Orpheum Tonight
McBride Drug Co
the House of Quality
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