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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
5
Petrograd reports from June 17 describe Turkish army corps nearly annihilated with few survivors taken prisoner. German forces claim major trench gains on the Vistula and in other sectors as heavy fighting continues. News items include artillery duels, prisoners taken, and strategic setbacks for Turkish and Russian positions.
Dr L A Bailey discusses rural life and the impact of education on agricultural communities. The speaker cites Carnell University and Varstien Frvint as examples, emphasizing practical work and modernization. He argues for rural electrification and improved stockpiling strategies to boost farm productivity and living standards.
A fragmentary report notes the birth of a child at the White House to Mrs Sayre, with Secretary Tirmulty announcing details and the president reportedly discussing the event. The document references relatives and a christening plan at the White House while detailing varied, inconsistent observations and timing.
The death of Lieutenant General Anatole Mikhailovitch Stoessel is announced in Petrograd reports. Once commander at Port Arthur, he led Japanese siege defense and later faced court martial. condemned to death, commuted to ten years, and released after a fort change and imperial order.
London reports intense combat along the Solvadhe area and sand dune sectors east of Nisutport. Franco-Telgi forces claim to have cleared several hamlets and trenches while German defenses hold or retreat in places near La Das ne and the Aisne front. artillery duels and counterattacks continue with significant casualties and reported factory activity in the Argonne region.
A garbled real estate transfer notice lists multiple parties and parcels with scattered names and locations. The fragmentary OCR references Brom and Wan Frown, Paul Clark, Andersen, and others, with unclear parcels and dates, reflecting a broken archival record rather than a clear conveyance summary.
Robin Wiggin widow of the late William Wiggin died Saturday evening at 2 o clock at her home 26 Brant avenue after two days illness. She was born September 2 in Durham England and emigrated to America in 1866 settling in Pennsylvania. Her family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and in time moved to Ogden. She married William Wiggin in March 1860 and had six biological children and many stepchildren. Surviving are her husband, many children, and several brothers. Funeral services will be held at the Third Ward meeting house with interment in the City cemetery.
Flichburg Mass January 1 1920s report cites Lt Gen Relson Ay Miles predicting polygamy in Europe postwar to support reconstruction efforts. He says a plurality of wives may be needed to rebuild moral and social order as nations move toward a federation of states. The era may mirror Germany’s thirty years war era practice amid a proposed world federation.
Local Willy authorities confirm General Garza as provisional president of Mexico. He will hold the office temporarily while a convention of generals determines the next steps.
Reports from Mexico City describe a dramatic convention upheaval selecting a new president and cabinet. General Villa concentrates forces at Aguacalientes awaiting orders to move on the capital and support the new leadership amid a shaken political scene.
In a chaotic transfer of power at a convention in Bertes City on January 1, General Garza was elected provisional president to govern until elections. General Gutierrez was ousted amid accusations of collusion with Villa forces, and martial law was proclaimed to stabilize the capital as factions form a peace council and await a new executive.
Death notices from a local paper listing multiple funerals: Hickenloper Panera acca for Ara Hickenloper held at Lind Gulét funeral chapel with Bishop Ridges presiding. interment at Nuftil Geilen cemetery. Glen Howart Long funeral at 7536 Colorado Avenue with Bishop Ridges. interment at City cemetery. AMfary Davie funeral at Lit tome of Mr and Mrs Thomas Henan. speakers Charlad Wetherspoon Moron Rheey Frack Watkins. interment at City cemetery. Lowe infant death at West Weber. funeral at West Weber meeting house with burial at West Weber cemetery.
Headquarters for American Express will move from Denver to Salt Lake City. The Rocky Mountain department will relocate after a reference with the company president and general manager and Pacitte department officials. The change necessitates about 260 workers transferring to accommodate the shift.
Mark Daniels and others discuss a new national department intendent role as channels of government shift across the continent. Officials cite Salt Lake City’s central location, with executives touring the Intermountain region to implement the changes amid a cautious western employment outlook.
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