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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
2
The Standard announces print terms and subscribers rights with notices about renewals and payments. It warns that continued subscription requires prompt payment and explains procedures for changing addresses and ensuring delivery in Ogden City and nearby areas.
The German reply to the American note discusses a conciliatory stance over the Lusitania crisis. It questions whether the ship carried munitions and why passengers were allowed aboard, hinting that England sought American passengers to safeguard transatlantic arms shipments. The German Foreign Office signals willingness to answer further questions from Secretary of State Bryan in a few days.
The piece portrays Governor Alexander of Idaho as a progressive reformer. It notes he challenged legislative resistance, advocates for savings measures, and signs progressive laws. It highlights a new nepotism ban preventing state officers from employing relatives within three degrees.
A survey of Idaho's 2nd session reveals laws favoring farmers, market directors, and public employment reforms. Critics lament rising state spending while Utah observers predict a strong Republican but progressive-spirited shift, urging similar reforms there as tax burdens grow.
A Memorial Day observance honors the fallen and survivors, recalling James Garfield’s Arlington National Cemetery speech. The piece links past battles from Agincourt to Dunker Hill with patriotism, duty, and national unity, emphasizing the sacrifices that shape American identity and values.
A solemn gathering recalls citizens who gave their lives in the great struggle, underscoring the enduring value of a government built on human liberty and the ideals of the republic. Speakers emphasize duty, sacrifice, and the nation's founding principles.
Ogden hews to Memorial Day with Dix Logan Post G A R and auxiliary ceremonies. Veterans gathered at Eagles Hall and parade to Ogden City and Mountain View cemeteries to honor fallen comrades. Reverend Cushahan spoke on unity and duty, praising soldiers who fought for freedom and noting one flag for the North and South.
The Goddess tomorrow reports that the Alhambra Copper Company has filed articles of incorporation with a capital stock of 550,000. The object is general infra business in California with headquarters in Ogden. Initial officers named: Nor e Mex Pity as president, Willem Fisher as vice president, David Jangen as treasurer, along with Thomas Cunningham Chris Punk Theodore Gorle and 1. 1. Walking and Canin O'Rourke forming a trustee group.
An advertisement fragment notes a Paramount masterpiece and a lively performance at the Alhambra Theater. It mentions patrons and an appealing actress, with the program continuing today as the theater advertises ongoing showings and attractions.
Large crowds flock to Ogden Canyon resorts for openning events and visitor attractions. Attendance includes travelers from nearby regions with coordinated programs to manage crowds and local officials sending data to organizers while guests also attend functions at Flat Springs and Lagoa Route.
An advertisement proclaims a forthcoming feature titled The Goddess with high praise and hints at a grand debut. It mentions a large audience, specific showtimes, and a promise of unprecedented entertainment value in a early cinema listing style.
The Goddess continues at the Alhambra theater with a steady schedule from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily, offering patrons a long matinee and evening showing window. The extended run keeps the production accessible through late afternoons and night.
Carbondale and nearby towns report a series of local notes: the Eagles beat the Federales 1 to 0 in a Saturday baseball game. a memorial program was held at the Alhambra Theater for Memorial Day with an address by Fudge W. feeder. the Federated W C T U of Ogden plans a 2:30 meeting at Mrs. Bjewalling's home. a burglar broke into the American Linen Supply laundry on Twenty-fourth Street. pickpocket steals $30 from George Olmratend near Lagoon resort after a night out.
Officers say Austin's identity is verified and he will be brought to the course soon. Beck is known to officers and said to have a sister in Balt Lake. Both are described as victims of the drug habit.
The Campbell Shane arrived in the city late yesterday after a long journey from San Francisco. It unloaded and was moved by the lot at Grant and 17th Street. The big vacant area has been transferred as if by magic. Tonight begins 50 engagements that will extend through the week.
The county board of education finally agreed on a site for a new school house at Marclatt after months of consideration. The ground lies east of the Mormon church property. Estimated site cost is about $1000 and the school building may cost around $10,000. The board will advertise for bids and aims to complete the project for opening next fall.
A Sunday police dragnet nabbed many drunken suspects in the lower 25th Street business district. Charges of drunkenness are expected tomorrow for listed individuals including Richards, Brown, Tall Gus Erickson, Snarks, Barry, Milhearn and Cablishaw. Several others were released after sobering up amid jail crowding. Additional vagrants named include Frank Jones and Dan McElroy among others.
Sheriff T A DeVine will file charges of forgery against Jack Beck and Thomas Austin involved in writing and cashing counterfeit checks from the Washington Meat Market on Washington Avenue. Beck was arrested Saturday. Austin fled but later captured near Twenty Fifth Street and Grant Avenue as deputies thwarted their attempt to escape in a county car. The pair allegedly forged checks totaling about 19.50 to 21 dollars and cashed three, targeting the Falstaff, Senate saloon, and an attic saloon, with A M Miller and John J Malfitt named in the scheme.
Salt Like May 81 Edward Clark indicted by the latest federal grand jury on a charge of embezzling funds while postmaster in Manila Utah. He was brought to Salt Lake yesterday by States marshal Lucian Smyth. Clark had been postmaster at the Utah frontier town for TVG years and was removed early in January this year. Evidence reportedly shows a shortage of several hundred dollars. Anita Stewart, "The Goddess," tomorrow.
The 1915 Classmen souvenir edition of Ogden High School is distributed to subscribers. At over ninety pages with an art cover, it features steel engravings of the Class of 1914 1915 and various clubs, plus strong writing, cartooning, and student staff including editor-in-chief Glenn Rich and editors Anna Watson and John Thaman.
The Alhambra runs continuous today until 11 p.m. A sales note mentions items at $7.50 to $7.60. The fragment lists Hogs ThMerpin and BROIL as quick and steady with price references. The text is garbled but signals theater hours and miscellaneous sale prices.
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