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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
6
A mixed set of brief items notes a cable arrival of a baker’s brother, a Rotter dam arrival, court terms at Farmington, a Chinese naval party passing through San Francisco, and various birth and estate notices. Also mentions a Denver man losing $30 to a door-to-door scam and local criminal court movements.
Subcribers in Canyon will have their payments sent to listed Ogden Canyon addresses including Walsh Newry Stand Idlewild Jes Cream Stand Hermitage Core Mr George Keopp Leyla Camp Taylor's Store Wildwood Camp The Standard departs Ogden after 430 pm and will be addressed to the care of the above named recipients.
Classified notice notes recognition of an American citizen receiving the French Cross. Details describe honors awarded for service, with mentions of the recipient and the issuing authorities. The card emphasizes the ceremonial recognition within the community.
A Friday to Sunday showing at the Alhambra Theater features the Eastland Chicago horror title. Local patrons note the chilling scenes and production style drawing interest from film fans across the city.
Ontario era lumber and wildlife notes cover Oregon and Washington forestry. Reports show vast timber cuts led by Douglas fir and yellow pine, with state populations relying on lumber. Observations include drought effects, range conditions, cattle and sheep trends, and local forest services improvements. Copper drama and Black Box finale at Oracle Theater cap the page.
Thomas Cook & Sons organize a 127-member Yellowstone special may pass Ogden tonight en route to Yellowstone. The Obw Tideer party accompanies 25 members spending the night tomorrow. The notice also mentions the Eastland sinking film showing at the Alhambra over the weekend with 5c and 10c admissions.
The party led by J W Mishner and W H Hashmer traveled from Salt Lake City to California, preferring the northern route past the lake over the Overland Trail. They praised the northern road for proximity to railheads and ranches, but harsh desert dust and rough sections along the Lincoln Highway were noted. Mishner questioned the Lincoln route, while Hashmer recalled engine trouble and a long tow.
Actual pictures of a Chicago horror at the Alhambra show Saturday and Sunday performances with no advance in prices. Authorities urge calm as details of the incident circulate. organizers reassure tickets remain available at current rates.
Three informations filed by Attorney John C. Davis accuse five persons of crimes including embezzlement burglary and felony. Edna Butloc Ix is charged with embezzling 221 dollars on June 28 1915 from Pickett and Sons Grocery and is bonded at 600. W Blanchfield and W Fitzgerald are charged with burglarizing Dr A S Condon’s home on July 16 and are jailed. William Smith and Joseph Poster allegedly feloniously took about 3000 feet of wire from Oregon Short Line poles on July 11 and are held awaiting court action.
Grace Cunnard and Francis Ford star in a Western romance and a light comedy. Edna Maison features in a billed program combining Their Island of Happiness and Billie’s Baby.
The day included four fire calls with minimal damage. A brush fire near a viaduct was quickly controlled with water and chemicals. A pole fire near a corner prompted response from a nearby factory line. Crews also tackled a park area fire with a water line and chemicals, preventing further spread.
The city’s Alhambra theatre presents a Chinese Underworld feature with Tinelack and Pivs raaia of the Chinese in China City, described by Captain Lewin as a two year guide. Shown for one day only Friday July 30 with advance ads. the piece travels from Porcola theatre and comes to the United States.
Ferocious gang led by Moran operated a horse racing swindle in Salt Lake and Ogden. Moran acted as cashier cashing drafts and distributing proceeds. Authorities say two attorneys pressed to release him, while state and city detectives plan continued investigations into the gang's ties and possible further arrests.
The article notes a city payment to Portland Went Wipe company for materials used in laying wells and other improvements. The estimated total cost was 4676.04 with interest totaling 1120.12, as reported by the junior official. The document records the allowance of the claim and an order to pay.
The funeral of Sunes Taylor was held at the meeting house, with Bishop Myroudy presiding. Speakers included Behonsichardaan and Brown, Pred Taylor, Judge N, and others. a mixed quartet performed and the choir sang pieces such as Ok oC Agen and Benntifel dete ergy Wale. Interment followed at the Ogden cemetery as Bishop Richardganetiratlhe led the service.
Weber County commissioners reply to inquiry by George O G Brophy stating no plan to take responsibility for helpless indigent people. They fault unfair dumping by other counties and Ogden City, urge state law to place care burden on county where found, with expenses billed to Weber if treated locally or transported elsewhere.
Weather and beet crop prospects influence factory operations. Farmers report variable yields, potential weather damage, and optimism that the beet harvest will sustain processing later this year despite challenges.
Canneries handle apples a lot of fruit for canning with cherries apricots and beans also in heavy demand. Pears are next to be canned and staged for pelting watering ahead of the August 27 tambatays. Poachers to draw attention as the season grows. A separate note records Commander H J Cone reassignment aboard the Tender Five and orders from Panama.
A July 27 report from Bowlin via wireless cites Prof. Eduard Heilfron critiquing the American note on Lusitania and submarine warfare. The piece argues neutral travel rights, neutrality limits, and President Wilson's call to abandon U boats, noting dangers of British passenger travel and the need to deter German aggression.
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