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Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1917

Page

5

Elk Basin United Proves Royalty Territory Venture

The Elk Dash United Oil Company, capitalized at 250000, claims proven lands in Utah Wyoming. Officers linked to oil circles foresee productive wells on Elk Basin near the Montana Wyoming border and Rawhide anticline with Merritt Humphreys drilling on a Coal Creek dome. The firm plans to join Wyoming’s top producers, asserting certainty from its proven territory approach.

Hualgeas Elk Dash United Utah Wyoming MtLs Casper Salt Creek Big Muddy Feld Elk Davin United Merritt-Humphreys Gow

The Masked Model at Orpheum Theatre

A lavish musical comedy led by Harold Offob virtuoso Max Fixe man and supported by Irene Audrea Joseph Lertora Lew Keare Hazel Kirke and a 40 member chorus. The show features song and dance numbers including Caravan Land and When Fortune Smiles with a polished stage presentation and standout performances by Miss Audrea and Mr. Lertora.

Harold Offob John Cort Orpheum Theatre Irene Kelly Audrey Joseph Sors Lew Hearnight Winter Garden Copermmuste Max Fixeman Mr. Orlob Nise Audreya Utah Galt Lake City Balt Lake Tabernacle Shelea Audcer Gloria Gray Ler ‘Tora Joseph Lertora Lertora Count Nurriant Jand Hla Yole Lew Keare Bia Orn Mies Hazel Kirke Farric Arthur G Mills W Mons Desmond Debresllixy Misa Dollle Best Slanders Millsa Hater Hearo S. Misa Cebre Allog Ital Playhouse Joan Sawyer Honore America Orlob Gene Havana Isa

Cold spell ends as warm days arrive in spring outlook

Washington reports the cold spring is over with a shift to a summer type pressure pattern and warmer weather expected. The Weather Bureau notes no likely return to unusually low temperatures soon. In Congress, Newlands leads work on a bill to empower the president to compel railroads to give preferential shipment to food, aiming to aid food administration.

Washington Weather Bureau J Newlands

Exchanges To Remain Closed Amid Price Fixing Effort

Leading millers and merchants meet in Chicago and urge exchanges to continue maximum price limits with restricted buying to close existing contracts until further notice. Delegates from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, New York, Chicago and others say the action stabilizes prices and counters market hysteria. The Chicago Board of Trade enacts the recommendation. others expected to follow.

Chicago Ely Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Loula Merchants’ Exchange Kansas City Boant Omaha Grain Exchange New York Produce Exchange Duluth Toledo Produce Exchange Winnipeg

Transmission Line Camp Near Brigham City

May 15 near Brigham City Utah Power & Light contracts Phoenix Construction to build a new transmission line from Idaho Immita Grace plant to Salt Lake City. Extensive camp east of city to support about 100 megawatts, with two poles and cross-arm structure. Daughters of the Moneers seek rename to Moneer Park and park tables and seats before picnic season. Warehouse progress by Jensen Brothers Milling & Elevator at Oregon Short Line depot with $8000 cost. First National Bank installs fountain at bank corner. fountain moved from park to bank corner after trophy win in town cleanup.

Brigham City Whoenix Construction Company Whee Utah Power & Tight Immita Grace Idaho Salt Lake Uno Daughters of the Mmoneers Jensen Brothers Milling & Elevator Company Epur First National Bank

Italian Bank Increases Liberty Loan Subscription

New York May 15 The New York agency of the Banen di Napali Italy subscribed 500000 to the Liberty loan. This marks the first subscription by a foreign institution to the loan, signaling international support and a notable financial commitment amid wartime funding efforts.

Liberty Loan New York Banen di Napali Italy

Hungary Seeks Peace Congress Through Journalist Union

Budapest dispatch via London reports the Hungarian Society of Journalists has decided to ask the International Union of Journalists to convene a congress of members in a neutral capital to discuss peace.

Hungary Amsterdam London Budapest Hungarian Society of Journalists International Union of Journalists

Penns Contest For Championship Of The State Tennis

Local high school claims state tennis crown with past champions Wendall Fitzgerald and Walter Rolapp. Weber College gave tough battles. Ogden Tennis Club offers private courts to stage a repeat match. date to be posted. Tate Fingres won a recent high school tournament with Leon Kreines as runner up. they will defend the High School’s cup. Weber College undercard players not yet chosen.

Wendall Fitzgerald Walter Rolapp Weber College Ogden Tennis Club Anu Tate Fingres Leon Kreines

Mayor Abbot in Bright Lights Observes Photoplay Boom

The mayor visits Orden Pictures nightly shoot, praises the advertising potential and offers to act. He notes citizens waiting for their turn, reflects on public life as theater, and admires collective sacrifice and goodwill driving the new enterprise.

Abbot FL Mepwood Khem Faget Cllsen-Eupen Orden Pictures Corporation Orden New Corporation Iieltor Walt Ons Ife

First Coast Fight Notes Barrieau Ortega Raise Altitude Trouble

Al Young reports the Barrieau Ortega bout on the coast was influenced by low altitude causing fatigue and near KO in rounds three and four. Barrieau recovered after the corner’s help. Young plans a rematch, possibly with Morrissey. Also notes Danny Shay defense fund and Kilbane vs Webb featherweight context.

ALL Young Barrieau Ortega al Young Frank Barrieau Arsiort Ortega Beserm Standard Franke Burns Harrient Dricra Barbieau Frank Big Morrissey

Goldink Pursues Yanks Amid Yankee Jinx

The Yankees face injuries and misfortune as key players like Baker and Gilkenley suffer strains and collarbone breaks. Manager Donovan struggles to keep the pennant chase alive while Wild Dill Donovan faces ongoing setbacks and pressure to deliver a remarkable turnaround.

Goldink Ole Col. Jinx New York Yankees

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