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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
9
In a Utah court Mrs Margaret Geddes denies writing a set of letters said to be from the late David Beeks to David Eccles. The afternoon session focused on identifying letters Geddes claimed not to have authored.
Court heard a series of letters purportedly written by Mrs Geddes dating from 1909 to 1914. Witnesses described signatures varying as IG or Margaret Geddes and others only Muggle. Defense said eighty or more such letters are held and will be produced. unidentified letters would be impounded.
Modern Specialists representative Meyers of Los Angeles was granted permission by County Attorney Ivans to move on instead of facing charges under state medical laws for selling salves and powders on a downtown street car route. Inspector Browning said Meyers overstepped permits and dispensed advice, displaying an Army discharge to gain sympathy. He left the city with his wife after the county refused transportation.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Public Ledger page shows a brief exchange about a new hat. The dialogue, featuring Frincess Hassan and an unnamed man, hints at social commentary but provides no clear event or outcome.
Official itinerary announces the Liberty Bell’s journey to San Francisco for a exposition with a detailed schedule. The bell passes Ogden three times, shows for one hour in each city, and travels via Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line routes. The Philadelphia committee sets departure July 5 and return July 25 with multiple stopovers including Salt Lake City and Pocatello.
Wartime price rise forces coupon redemption by September 1. After the date, all coupons on this studio will be void. Reduced prices on all work for the balance of coupons at Amund gen Studio, over Paine & Hurst Dry goods Store. Advertisement.
A grass fire near Thirty-second Street and Washington Avenue endangered buildings before the city fire department extinguished it last night. Another blaze east of the city burned out without damage. Firemen expect more grass fires this summer due to heavy June grass and weeds. Chief A B Canfield urges the public to take care to prevent fires.
An advertisement notes the Alhambra's cooling ventilating system with a huge fan circulating water cooled air, claiming the auditorium is the coolest spot in town. It invites locals to spend evenings there during hot nights.
W Williams, a former foreman now doing expert mechanical work, has invented a wheel slipping preventer for air brake equipment. Tested on Ogden, Logan and Idaho railway car No 43, the device uses an electrical governor and reducing valve to prevent wheel flattening by timed brake application. A second trial is planned with railroad officials observing, demonstrating potential benefits for steam and electric railroads.
Mr Williams runs a shop at 220 Wall Avenue and has perfected eleven inventions, all patented across five different countries.
In Judge Harris division probate matters included revocation of letters and release of buidemen. A. & Condom war appointed guardian for Joseph Decker. bond set at 150. Estate of James D. Martin granted. Paul Lofgreen named administrator with bond 140. William Allen named administrator for Harriet Allen with bond 100. Lily Gale named administrator for James Gate estate with bond 5800. Hearing on final accounts continued. Demurrer in Sherman divorce overruled. answer date set.
Dr Bernhard Dernburg traveled from the United States to Germany aboard the Bergenfjord, which arrived in Bergen after being detained at Kirkwall, Scotland by British authorities. He had presented Germany’s war measures to the United States, and sailed from New York on June 2 seeking safe conduct from the censor.
San Francisco June 25 The election of officers today marked the closing of the joint convention of the American Nurses Association National League of Nursing Education and the National Organization for Intervening Wealth Nuralog with a nationwide push to end commercial hiring of nurses. The plan aims to place physicians and central organizations in charge and to ensure nurses are employed through affiliated groups.
A full blooded Iitekapoo Indian nurse, Misa DButul, describes inadequate medical and nursing facilities on government reservations in Ohso. She notes prevailing trachomm and tuberculosia among Indians, urges government funding for treatment and nursing, and links to the National League of Nursing Taverntion advocating national woman suffrage.
Washington Time reports the 1914 U S sulphur output reached 327 634 long tons the highest on record valued at 6 924 280 dollars. The Geological Survey notes a rise over 1913 of 1 044 tons and a trade balance favoring the United States by 1 320 397 dollars amid export growth and import gaps under adverse conditions.
Paris dispatch reports Portugal pledged sympathy for Allied nations and aligned with their cause in a ministerial declaration read in the chamber. The document emphasizes Portugal’s resolve to preserve the alliance against aggression and to seek retribution for damages. The message names Alexandre Ragaa as Democrats leader.
Antonio Almeida, head of the revolucioniste, promised government support of his party and said he would delete the new movement while seeking justice for Pimente Castro, the former premier. His statement sparked a large demonstration in the public galleries as the chamber’s senate adjourned and he left the room followed by friends.
Bourges Fronen Jane 26 0505 a WL Tha weheel opened here for the re-advcation of maimed soldiers, is operating with great success. Ten pupils enrolled, most unable to work at former trades. Eminent physicians supervise, preparing them for new livelihoods. Former grocers, plasterers, barbers design lace patterns while farm hands and teacher boys take electricity and architecture courses.
Rio Fangirs reports public figures indicating a continued rise in customs receipts for February and March, with February up over January and March up over February. First four months of 1915 show higher rail receipts than the budget, though details are garbled.
A brief theater listing notes a showing titled A Concrete Romance at the Alhambra. The entry is terse, with limited readable details beyond the title and venue.
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