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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
9
In the matter of the estate of Charles Woodmansee deceased a May 21 sale has occurred for the hearing of the petition for final settlement of the accounts of the administratrix. The town and location details are sparse, with mentions of related local notices. The item references estate proceedings and a scheduled hearing date.
The Lyceum screens Another 101 Bison in an Indian picture and The Millionaire Engineer with King Baggot. Max Asher appears in Dot's Elopement and Nestor comedy The Mix Up at Maxim's. Show runs today and tomorrow with Greek for Sc-ALWAYS-5e and Adverticth.
A tepiis tournament will start on May 15 at the court of the Ogden Tenia club on Twenty fourth street behind the Cathitts Church. Elimination rounds run through the rest of May with the finals on Decoration Day. Tele expects at least thirty two contestants and notes wide city interest and wide eligibility for entrants.
Robert Edeson and colleagues from Colorado travel to Ogden to view road improvements. Chairman George A Hodgson and Albert Wry join County Surveyor Ralph Corlew in inspecting the Harreville macadam road. They plan to stay several days to observe grading methods and examine a steel drag device for road work.
The annual state Knights of Columbus convention met at the Woodmen of the World hall with priests and delegates from Salt Lake City Ogden Park City Eureka and Park City. Leaders expressed sorrow over the death of Rt Rev Bishop Laurence Scanlan and the evening dance was canceled though the Virginia banquet remained planned.
Ogens prominent businessman O U Rasmussen married Mrs Nora H Dale in a private ceremony at the Congregational parsonage in Rock Springs last Thursday evening. Couple plans to reside at 1860 Robinson Avenue Ogden. The wedding was kept quiet until today as close friends learned of the ceremony.
Myfod B. Richardgod Jr. son of Bishop and Mrs. Richarddon, will depart for the Eastern State Mission of the Mormon church this month. A farewell dance party is being arranged for him with music and program. friends and dancing lovers are invited to attend to wish him well.
Real estate transfers filed in county records include Joe Clifford to Archibald Clifford for part of Int 6 block 4 plat A North Ogden curve with consideration 125 dollars. Tid Donal to Mary A Stephane for lots 19 and 20 part of Jet 21 block 27 Lake View addition Orden survey with consideration 1 dollar.
Death notices for Henky P. Lawsdale and Emma D Taylor list funeral plans in Tarkli and Sons chapel with Rev J B Carver presiding and graves at City cemetery. Emma D Taylor year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H Taylor of Plain City died of typhoid fever. services held in Plain City with Bishop England presiding and burial at Platt City cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a planned dinner event related to a female mathematician, with dates and venue details unclear. The readable bits suggest a social gathering organized by a federation or similar group, aiming to honor or celebrate the recipient in a local setting.
Labor leaders gathered yesterday for talks on reports and actions at the Scowcroft factory. Delegates spent hours inspecting conditions, finding the plant well run with favorable working standards and ample production of durable garments. A formal program of music and readings followed, highlighted by praise for workers and performers by union leaders.
Reports from May 11 describe aerial engagements with German airmen downed near Amiens and over Dutch Ameland island. Gallant losses on both sides cited as Zeppelins and fighters moved westward toward the English Channel. Additional dispatches note Turkish troops transport and ambiguous China-Japan concessions affecting treaty rights, with U.S. President Wilson expressing cautious stance.
Reports state German families were attacked by eninda today causing considerable damage. At other sites workers refused to Renep employment from all entities, leading some establishments to close. Directors of the Manchester Also exchange named German Austrian Turkland Wirth either naturalized or not to refrain from using the exchange.
Preston Flour promotes its bread at grocers while discussion at today's meeting centered on Dr Bernard Dernburg. Once German colonial secretary and occasional emissary for Emperor William, Dernburg’s remarks in Cleveland and New York prompted talk of possible State Department inquiry and scrutiny of his status in the United States.
Reports from Paris describe unconfirmed rumors that Germany and Austria Hungary may declare war on Italy in retaliation for actions by Italy. Another unfounded claim circulated that the Kalin government signed an agreement with Britain France and others to end the war by May 24. No confirmation supported these rumors.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Italy withdrawing opposition to war, aligning with Austria and Germany, and potential shifts in the Adriatic and Mediterranean fronts. It references judgments by French observers and suggests a broader central powers victory outlook by summer.
Ruth Stonehouse is set to perform a complete change tonight in Alhambra. This advertised segment promises a full renewal of her act with new material and stage presentation.
The article reports that on May 11 the Southern Sociological congress praised Wilson and voiced confidence in his leadership amid wartime challenges. On May 16 the Texas House adopted a resolution of confidence in President Wilson regarding the torpedoing of ships and the national unity, reflecting bipartisan support from state and regional bodies in Houston and Austin.
A garbled wartime Navy yard notice reports new department duties and leadership. Woskiiglan and Lenxto assumed chief of ages operations under Hear Admiral Bendlay A. Wiehe. Senior aide Captain Volney O. Chase and Lieut Byron Mu fandress and Lieut Wileon frown ox qguistania are named for service. Detailing covers officers under Ade aural Henkon and the naval corps, with references to Newport and Newport training.
Fragmentary article notes plans under the secretary of the navy regarding U.S. wartime strategy. It mentions poorer areas of the United States and movements within normal operations. Details are incomplete due to OCR issues.
Washington May 11 German ambassador Bernstorff delivered Berlin’s official expression of regret for American losses from the Lusitania and reiterated Germany’s claim of Britains responsibility. Secretary Bryan received the note, and Bernstorff stated no further discussion occurred. The dispatch notes difficulties in wireless communication delaying embassy messages.
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