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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
5
A dusty classroom scene shows an inspector interrupting bored students led by a teacher. Tommy Strom explains the equator as an imaginary line around the world, while the inspector presses for true understanding with a comic exchange.
Hatfield of the Hatfield and Allen gang is shot and killed twelve miles north of Green River Utah in a duel with William Tomlinson and James Warner. Witnesses report Hatfield drew and fired first, trapping bystanders in the exchange. After a coroner’s inquest, the two assailants surrendered to Sheriff Riley and will be tried locally. The body was sent to the city for burial.
An ad touts a 45 cent box of "TIA" foot remedy claiming to end sore burning and tired feet. It promises instant relief, painless walking, and a one year comfort guarantee with money back.
Real estate transfer notes list Joneste Cranerers and Mary Fitzgerald with property described as part of the southeast quarter of section 21 in a township range, for a consideration of 1100, transferring to B. Sandereon and Walla My Brown for lots 39 and 40 in Tale View addition.
William Preitley and wife transfer to Laura McConnell a lot in block ed and plate Ogden wurvey. consideration 1026 dollars. Roy B. Robinson and wife to John B. Robinson part of the northwest quarter section 1 township north range 2 west Salt Lake Meridian. consideration 1100 dollars. Hlophene to Philip Garner lots 44 and 49 Lake View addition Ogden survey. consideration 101 dollars. Hymn A Shape and wife to Philip Garner lots 34 to 38 block 48 Lake View addition Ogden survey. consideration 104 dollars. Robert G. Ages and wife to William Jack and wife part of Lot 28 block 7 Ogden Five Acre plat A Ogden survey. consideration 3900 dollars.
A late nineteenth century style advert promotes Sargol as a fat building tonic for thin nervous individuals. It claims the digestive system must assimilate fats, promising quick weight gain and fuller cheeks. The ad cites A. A. McIntyre Drug Co and various druggists offering refunds if not satisfied.
Reports from San Diego describe the patrol clash eight miles off shore between Ensenada and San Diego. Naw Ancona arrived with hull holes. Captain Joseph Escolantus said eighteen shots were fired. A Mexican customs officer aboard the patrol boat was reportedly shot and died.
An advertisement promotes a treatment said to fortify nerves and improve health for those physically impaired or anxious. It targets office workers and those overindulging in alcohol, claiming cures for tremors, dizziness, heart palpitations, and low spirits. Available through pharmacies with prescribed delicately prepared tablets and powders, with full directions and no doctor visit required.
An editorial urges a coalition change as essential to wartime effort. It lauds Lord Kitchener's leadership yet stresses the need to separate material from personnel in munitions. Lloyd George is spotlighted as the sole figure capable of directing rapid industrial output and national mobilization.
In Salt Lake on May 20 a five year old daughter of James O Salin of 56 East Fourth South suffered a fracture of the right leg when struck by a Regal Cleaning Co car driven by Walter Bowdie of 823 Moorevelt Avenue. The child stepped into Fourth South traffic. she was taken to the police emergency hospital and then moved to St Mark's Hospital for treatment with no reported complications.
Reports describe new non explosive projectiles designed to sink ships through high impact and force. Tests at Fort An drew aim to demonstrate the effectiveness of these mortars and their range extending up to eight and a half miles. The effort, dubbed the world prime example, plans a large New York event and a summer show at Hipprodrome with the Flindros organization coordinating the demonstrations.
Rome reports Minister Gonnino told the council that Austria has submitted offers of additional territorial concessions. The government aims for parliament to approve a harmony driven spectacle tomorrow as it prepares for a historic setting with cautious measures to ensure order. The forthcoming debate will feature a single article detailing all war prosecution requirements.
A promotional piece warns against sun on damp hair and skin tanning, urging thorough drying after shampooing. It suggests using a wood-based cleansing preparation, recommends Canthrax for shampooing, and claims rapid drying, even color, and dandruff removal with a healthier scalp and hair appearance.
In Seattle on May 19 Governor Spry of Titab was re elected president of the Western Governors conference as plans for the Water Power Congress in Portland September 21 22 and 23 were outlined. The meeting debated federal vs state control of water power with Governors Carlson Hawley Boyle and Weal voicing opponents and supporters arguing for federal regulation to curb private interests. The conference voted to continue the current policy.
Report from Petrograd via London dated May 20 describes heavy combat along the San River with Russian forces holding banks at Jarosin and counterattacks near Przemysl. Official general staff communications note bombardment activity and claims of repulsed Allied German assaults as the Diester front remains contested.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a reward, medical or legal terms, and a chaotic mix of names and phrases. Readable elements mention CHENRT & CO Toledo and a general sense of a punitive or investigation context, but details are garbled and no coherent news event emerges.
Between Jar osiau and Lezayalon the Austro German attack in Galicia involves thirty to thirty five army corps with at least ten Imperial William troops forming an almost unbroken front along a 200 mile line. The hottest sector is the middle San river but no decisive blow is yet certain. A Hungarian officer reports the Austrian army views this push as their final effort to break Tunisia’s power and force peace, while Austrian Poles say they were driven into battle by German officers. Soldiers feel strained and prefer fighting with Russians, yet officers crack down on dissent. The piece also notes near breaking point for Austria Hungary’s resources and includes garbled disjointed quotes from unrelated sources.
London dispatch reports Bulgarian officers ordered to report for a month’s warning. Turks are gathering maps, vision and munitions from Tule Bur ene and Keaham to the Gallipoli front. The article notes changes removing symbol and modern apolog content.
The text advertises mortgage terms under Continental Mortgage Company with rates on approved real estate. Petty & Company of 1819 Denham Building Denver facilitates secure loans and prompts clients to specify their wants and preferred terms.
Report from Ramegate England dated May 19 recounts a jury verdict of murder against Emperor William II in the case of John Smith who died after a shonk forewing injury tied to the Zeppelin raid of Mondey. The item notes two names Keshaa and Magara amid fortified positions and references a com mer's jury.
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