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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
9
The Ogden Standard asserts it tops Northern Utah newspapers in paid circulation with a bold statement. The ad copy invites subscriptions and advertising inquiries, listing a phone contact for the department and promising competitive rates.
Numerous items fill the page, including business visits by railroad agents J. WL Lowrie and J. M. Davis in Ogden, society rounds for the Galt Lake lodge initiation, marriage license checks, and shipping mentions. The Barti’s annual ball at the Royal headlines social events. damages awarded in a Mary Matleon vs W. C. Kern case. Canadian Party travelers with the private car Dauphin. a search for NK Lambert in Layton. and OSTEOPATHY notes for Dr John Finley Morton. Also listed are theft reports, bicycle thefts, and notices from local firms like Rural Coal and Rawney Bros.
The itemized column reports births for Daly Baker and Herman Marti families, a convalescence update for Helen Green post operation, and notes on Daniel Rogerson’s assault case being dismissed. It includes an administrator petition for Nancy Tastor’s estate, a message from Eagles leader Geiger, and a basketball visit of Weber Academy by Noelder High School students.
A fragmented notice notes a vaudeville lineup at the Paramount News Content venue in Salt Lake City. It mentions Hondine, the Handcuff King, and Cuil Wizard performing with bold stunts including a mid air rope and soap gag in a high quality act.
Telegram from Salt Lake reports Joseph Geoghegan died last night after a brief pneumonia illness in Angeles. A prominent Utah business figure, he led sales for Amalgamated Sugar and held a similar post with Utah Idaho Sugar in Ogden. A matinee for children tomorrow offers 5c for kids and 1c for adults.
In a Lake View mining case David S. Tracy and Charles H. Gosling allege they bought 1600 Mock shares from the late Lorensy Farr for nominal consideration and seek adjustments. Administrator Charles I. Parr says Farr acted while intoxicated and not responsible for his acts, asking the court to deem the transactions unconscionable.
Society column notes the Seventh ward concert and dancing party tonight were postponed because of a strong storm warning and travel concerns for attendees and performers.
Fierce gale and heavy snow shut down the Electric Line North with trains halted between Dewey and Wellerslie while four feet of snow piled at Ogden canyon power dam. Regular trips continued from Wellsville to Prenton, but Harriavite to Vesey service faced major delays. Crews worked to clear tracks as conditions worsened and city street cleaning crews operated anew.
Heavy winds and snow plague Ogden steam railroads as Oregon Short Line Southern Pacific and Salt Lake Route suffer major delays. Blockades span Deweyville to Hearlake with 25 degree below zero winds at 49 to 50 mph. About 200 men shovel tracks while trains 11 and 10 face continued delays andSaw reported arrivals from Pocatello are curtailed.
An advertisement invites families to attend a matinee at the Al Hambra on Saturday promising a refined program for children. It lists a 2.5 hour show with adults paying 10 cents and children 5 cents, emphasizing safety.
In a court session before Judge TM J Harris the Utawna Drug Co case was on the pasting calendar and a separate matter was set for trial today. Hearing was abandoned and postponed to a future date due to a scheduling conflict and pending dispositions.
Alhambra patrons who enjoy the Orpheum vaudevilles will find another week of first class acts at the Alhambra Hippodrome. The program promises a most pleasing show with every act delivering high quality entertainment.
The funeral of Stt Helen Vilato Wilson was held in Eden ward with Bishop Georg Fuller presiding. Interment at Huntaville Cemetery followed the service. Luella Wood aged 21 died at Dee Hospital after two months ill. She is survived by husband L J Wood and mother Mrs J Tasratt. Kirkendall's awaiting arrangements.
The British war office reports that since October 1 1915 Allied forces have lost 63 aircraft on the western front. Seven Allied planes were shot down in aerial battles and eight are missing. The German side lost 41 planes in the same period with 11 shot down, 11 forced to land, and 19 unspecified losses, totaling 63.
Newark Ohio Jan 28 A New York bound train hit an automobile at a crossing near Pataskala about midnight. The engine three mail cars and two Pullmans derailed and rolled over. Carmick of Arma Ohio driving the car was killed. James Mastera a mail clerk was seriously injured. Other passengers escaped with minor injuries and no robbery injuries reported.
The State of Wahye proceeds with a preliminary hearing for the case against Prank Phil. idrwok, accused of murdering Wat ele: owe this snoring. Judge G. Barker adjourned to January 6, citing defense needs to handle Salt Lake and Ogden affairs. Court session at city hall yielded five offenders with mixed sentences.
Commercial agent M D Shortz and City cicket agent R Oren arranged travel for Ogden area residents heading to San Francisco and Los Angeles on Southern Pacific midwinter excursion trains. Names of many travelers were listed among those ready to depart, with additional brisk action noted for the Batt Lake Route to Los Angeles and San Diego as city officials anticipate a carload of Ogden passengers boarding the special trains.
On March 1 the Utah Cereal company’s Ogden plant will start manufacture of cereal products under J. A. Nay. Ray Thiemolcg said a major publicity campaign by Maleat McAlister Advertising would be launched, the largest outlay yet by any Utah company, to explain the merits of the local industry and the high quality of the goods.
In Ogden the estate of James Mack valued near 75060 to 160000 is subject to probate. Petition filed in district court to probate a will dated January 20 1894 naming executors Mary E Mack Thatcher and Charles W Mack among others. widow five sons and four daughters heirs. Executors listed include John Mack Flatburn and Moacs Thatcher. Str Mack died December 27 1915. petition notes no will attached and seeks appointment of executors.
In district court Judge M. So Harrie held a hearing on the estate of Brot Paterson deceased and granted the petition for final settlement distribution and administration. An order to purchase a tombstone at a cost of 50 dollars was issued from the estate of Mearyn Matison. Hearing on the petition for settlement and distribution in the estate of John Walker proceeded.
Walter Jarret has petitioned the district court for letters of administration in the estate of Andrew I. Jarret who died intestate on January 21, 1916. The probable estate value is stated as 3900.
A lively performance by the Siddies features Matt and Jeff in the Manikins at the Alhambra, continuing today and tomorrow with festive shows.
London January 28 three partners of Bowne Brothers and Sonpany slave manufacturers were committed for trial in criminal court on charges of obtaining goods from Germany through New York branches and trading in contravention of the trading with the enemy act. Defendants named William Gari Inler Rigden senior partner William Fownes Rigden who ran the American arm and Stanley Fownes Wixden who sometimes led the German firm known as A Tawca at times.
Washington January 28 The House Judiciary committee was informed today that Milas Eva Ward of the American Association for Labor Legislation will seek a maximum compensation under the federal employers' compensation act of only 600 dollars in each case for families of men killed or injured in the recent explosion aboard the submarine FE. All the injured were young men with families of small children and all will be permanently disabled. Charles P. Nell, former labor commissioner, called the proposed award pitifully and disgracefully small.
Boston Mass July 28. The Supreme Court today virtually ordered the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad to pay minority stockholders $102,000. The suit alleges overpayment to associated directors and seeks recovery from the road. Judge Prades allowed amendments and gave the respondents 20 days to demur or plead.
Principal American dye manufacturers over long working hours reach agreement with Britain. The deal allows exporting a reasonable amount of products to Canada under the new terms.
A terse report notes the British port embargo tune on exports and the West Indies adapt to supply chains. It observes no further difficulty in obtaining raw materials as American industries seek substitutes and adjust to the embargo era realities.
Warden Ral of the North Carolina penitentiary died of apoplexy today after supervising the electric chair execution of two Black prisoners. He appeared agitated while handling the bodies before his collapse.
J J Culbertson of the Interstate Cotton Reed Crushers association urged changes to the tariff act at a national foreign trade convention in New Orleans. He warned current law inadequately guards U S trade after the war and argued that retaliation or targeted duties are needed to curb discrimination by foreign countries on imports such as cotton goods and wheat products.
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