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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
3
A runaway horse driven by Alverc J. Wade of Warren toppled a rig on Twenty‑first Street near Woden Avenue. Wade, his wife, and their four-year-old child were thrown. Wade suffered a severe cut and minor injuries, his wife minor scratches, while the child remained unhurt due to the mother’s protection. The incident occurred about 7:30 PM and the horse bolted from a nose harness snag.
Fragmentary OCR text joins names and firms including Jones Coal and Ice Co and Starry Fort company with references to Utah, Lake City, and trolley and livery interests. Details are garbled, but indicate a biographical sketch of a long career across wholesale grocery, dual or wholesale distribution, and automobile ventures with several associates.
A lively report notes Oxden band played to large audiences at Glenwood Park yesterday. Children enjoyed playground activities with the supplied equipment and apparatus. Several local events and notices follow, including theft reports, church meetings, and a charity farewell in Ogden.
Ogden Canyon transport offers a cool breeze for travelers with a hot stretch and a 25 cent round trip. Cars depart every 45 minutes, providing frequent service for visitors and locals.
Idaho state legislator Jean Titharda of Downey Kenreck County, visiting Ogden on Urirt Business, discussed Idaho legislative measures for appointing officials and securing funds for a 1919 celebration. Richards met with parents and Weber club members during a publicity bureau event aiding Ogden celebration plans.
An Eagles outing at the Hermitage is scheduled for Thursday June 21 with afternoon and evening activities. Includes a sports talk and an oldtime basket lunch at 6 p m followed by Freedancing. public invitation extended.
Report describes a Utah construction project by an unnamed company planning to asphalt and seal roadbed to improve heat conduction and reduce winter blockades. It notes expenses, estimated pieces of work, and potential monetary outcomes for advance completion.
An Ogden Canyon ad promotes a service claiming 25 degrees cooler than the Met City area. It states Cara runs every 40 minutes and costs 25 cents for the round trip, describing a transportation or shuttle offering.
Glen Stallings, son of A N Atallires of Ogden Avenue, was fatally struck by a train near Hallar California while guarding a bridge late December. Aged between 25 and 30, he joined the color early last December in California. Word reached Ogden of his death at 11 o'clock, and preparations were made to bring the body home for funeral services and interment.
A fragment notes refreshing air in Ogden Canyon with mentions of cool breezes and a cadence of minutes between actions, suggesting a short lived, routine in-office moment.
In Utah: Judge A W Agee sustains demurrer in Lynch v Ogden Standard Pub Co et al, holding an editorial and a news item in the February 16 1917 issue were not actionable as libel since the words referred to no specific person. The decision ends the case unless an appeal is filed. related filings by William J Lynch and Frederick W Chamberson noted but not ruled on.
Editorial commends open discourse and urges fair play and publicity as safeguards against misused power. It cites Newell on Slander and Libel, stresses public commentary as a right, and argues free discussion under pro bono publico principles supports robust government.
London reports British forces retreat from several advanced positions in Tetruum amid official war office statement. The main line remains near Sel, with limited gains and ongoing defensive actions.
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