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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
2
A fragmentary page reviews a local newspaper notice about subscription terms and discontinuation procedures, then pivots to mid late war era military updates. It cites naval weapons tests for submarines, gas carriage on the M-1 submarine, and global war cost estimates including Asquith’s three month forecast.
The piece projects Ogden doubling its population within five years as industrial expansion and new buildings spur prosperity. It notes strong national trade and naval matters, including Germany’s submarine power, plus war-driven shifts in U.S. production and chemical dye supplies.
A large crowd gathered on Line coln avenue near the Forest Service last evening after an accident left a well dressed young man severely injured. A stretcher and crushed debris marked the scene as mournful onlookers watched authorities attend to the victim who remained conscious and urged medics to help, while deep sorrow spread through the community.
Construction work advances on a new double track, Union variant road project from East Oxford to Weber. Blane Miles oversees the effort, with engineers reporting progress and anticipated completion dates. Local officials note improved transport and economic impact for East Oxford and Weber communities.
Contractors drive a tunnel at Sheep Rock west of Devils Gateway to remove the Harrian road from traffic congestion. When finished and rails laid, the line will handle eastbound traffic better and end the double-line constraint on the Ogden to Omaha stretch. Double tracking will extend from Ogden to Evanston to enable expanded capacity.
A reader letter argues against Sunday observance, insisting the Bible commands the Sabbath on Saturday. Cites passages from Mark and Luke to claim the apostles rested on the Sabbath and that the first day of the week is only mentioned by a few, asserting the fourth commandment is the true sabbath.
A discussion on Sabbath observance contrasts the New Testament record with seventy nine mentions of the Sabbath as a sacred day. The program questions if a command to remember the first day exists and urges obedience to the Bible. The Ogden presents Graustark as the final show tonight.
Fred Suter, an alleged pickpocket, was captured by Patrolman James Tharn after a swift chase near Twenty-fourth Street and Wadsaw Avenue. Officer Layne and Sullivat aided, recovering Larson’s watch from Suter’s clenched fist. Larson, a Brigham City resident, reports a similar theft near the Vienna gate on Twenty-fifth Street. The police suspect Suter’s involvement in other thefts.
Official recommendation calls the people of Clan to attend and honor the simo harry bell on ite paapage theonah the slate wan in awed by Governor William Speyger today He urges the people along the route.
A Philadelphia city committee plans a Utah arrival for the Liberty Bell via Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line routes. It will enter Utah from the east July 21 1918, stop at Ogden, then Salt Lake City before continuing to Pocatello Idaho. Citizens urged to display flags and organize viewings for children along the route.
Paria Tily reports at 6:05 a.m. that a prohibition on gold exports has been published by the Bank of France following a directive from Prime Minister Ribot. The move aims to curb dangerous traffic and ensure gold is reserved for national security and monetary needs. The Bank of Paris notes a weekly rise of 2.7 million in gold reserves as the government appeals to exchange gold for bank notes.
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