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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
6
A divorce suit cites claims of the wife hugging and kissing the husband amid allegations of misconduct. The defendant asserts she has kept property and faced countercharges, with November dates referenced and references to productions “The Perils of Pauline” and “The Master Key” at the Lyceum.
Students from all classes presented varied takes on Prohibition in a morning assembly at Weber Academy. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors offered lectures and essays including Prohibition laws, successes, and local opinion. Judges included Bishop O. AM. Sanderson and Mrs. Earl Parine, with votes split between classes.
Fragmented notices describe arrests by city patrolmen for alleged grocery thefts and traffic infractions, court actions including divorce modification and forgery charges, plus licenses and marriages in a busy, chaotic garble of early 20th century police and civic items.
Illers teams depart amid feverish conditions as they travel to Tacoma and China missions. Mr. Dedwol connected with the joint Balvaston Army post recently retired in She previa. A Gerneral arrest report from Ogden cites Sergeant Layne detaining a suspect in a hotel robbery and a $75 theft at a Utah resort.
The plaintiff in the Robison case moved for voluntary dismissal after testimony and a judge's advisement. The court granted the motion and ordered dismissal. The suit alleged damages from a railroad surgery fault resulting in loss of voice, with testimony about a vocal cord injury and speech impairment. A travel option to Denver was noted in the filing.
Pre game notes indicate Ogden High school and Boxelder high school will meet in the season opening basketball game at the local high school arena. Weber academy students are expected to attend in numbers, with relations from O H S and Boxelder families likely to be present. Referee Madea Watson from Weber Academy is listed as the official for the contest at about 8:15.
James Manning and Prabk Hopkins pled not guilty to grand larceny with trials set for tomorrow. Tom Murphy, jailed for liquor related charges, receives five year sentence. J B Hughes arrested for larceny but case details incomplete. Claudte tonls and others face pending actions before Judge Reeder. Rapid Transit mention appears in an unrelated transcript fragment.
A quake in Rome on January 1 1890 left historic sites damaged and streets strewn with debris. The bell tower fell, statues toppled, and the center of the city suffered, with reports noting the French embassy building and ancient landmarks affected. Observers logged seismic times from 2:28 to 2:48 and 8:13 to 8:22, detailing the tremors across the city.
The Agricultural club of Weber Academy held its first meeting this morning to elect officers for the term year. Wm HH Manning directed the session. Trl Wixel was chosen president, John Willis vice president, Victor Criteblaw secretary and treasurer, and Edvin Wilkinest publishing agent. After the vote a brief speech followed.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a recurring film and variety program featuring "Tig PIL pra" and "Heapsta Weekly" with new war aid. mentions comedy, best pictures, and aims for near perfection, though text is garbled and names unclear.
Market notes show minor changes with consumer butter quoted low at 2 cents per pound and ranch butter at 25 cents. Veal and lard prices stay largely unchanged from the prior week while various cuts and dairy items are listed in a fragmented price medley.
The Weber stake conference will feature Apostle Heber J. Grant and Ether I. Roberts as principal speakers in the morning session at Scronties quorum. Two sessions are planned with one at 1 a.m. and the other at 2 p.m with readings during the day.
Prominent Layton farmers and business figures discuss a potential sugar factory near Layton. Canadian plant backers promise 3000 acres of sugar beets but farmers worry about cost and commitment. Local investors Flint and Hartis weigh pros and cons, while officials argue Layton could complement the Green factory without harming existing beet cultivation in Davis County.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Ada, an onAnd Aipply, and a merchant named Onder. The text hints at commercial activity but is garbled and offers no verifiable events, dates, or clear entities to describe a concrete news item or outcome.
Robart El Miller, early Jackson leader and promoter, is named for a state job as head planter of Jackson with flyers. The article notes Jackson’s growth relies on industry, stock, and water power, including plans for a planing mill, new waterworks, and a water and timber economy. The town considers waterworks, boilers, and power improvements as it expands toward feeding nearby regions.
Two women named Walter Tuck and Clerles Bindu were charged with extortion linked to police informants. A confidential tip led to their arrest by Detectives Chambers and Walker after the alleged plan to trap a woman with a $20 envelope bribe failed. the victim was released on bail. The case proceeded in Lon municipal court as details emerged from testimony.
Society members plan a Thursday tea in Massaic Fimple parlors with Eastern Star guests invited. Maids and matrons club hosts a Friday afternoon event with Miss Minnie Kine presiding. Mrs Bigelow travels to the coast. Mrs Wagelow departs for Tascon then Los Angeles and San Francisco. Pardon pupils recital set for Friday evening at 8 oclock featuring T Wart Pardon Maltane Tabuse pupils in performance.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a rail release, a task by Charles Swenshoh and others near Peg Wo Iy Hemet, with a plan to give a fire back and a note about Mr Fnedge's shed. The text is garbled but implies railway maintenance activity and involved individuals.
The Commercial National Bank held its annual meeting. directors were elected and officers appointed. A dividend of 90 percent for the year was declared. At the Utah National Bank the officers listed included Ralph L. Fitz, president, and W. J. Parker, vice president, with directors named. a dividend of 1 percent was declared last month. Market notes described wheat and oats movements, with shifts in prices and nearby trading activity, and reported general financial conditions and bond quotes in New York and Chicago markets.
A fragmented world markets update notes shifting prices across commodities, with copper, wheat, and grain futures showing varying moves. Chicago and South Omaha reports detail cattle, sheep, and hogs prices, with receipts improving and buyers seeking steadier prices amid inflation fears.
Chicago grain markets opened with cautious gains as traders weighed cold snaps and uneven forecasts. Wheat futures moved modestly up amid weak current conditions in Argentina and expectations of planting delays, while prices in Liverpool showed tentative strength on renewed buying interest.
Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions Nia Claire and Playgoers with references to fickle loyalties and memory gaps. The readable bits imply a public event or theater note with garbled names and lines, leaving unclear specifics about time place or participants.
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