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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1915
Page
2
The Blanchard offers a $500 reward to the first person who provides proof that the claim comparing six years of taxes under Mayor Glasmann with four years under Fel and Browning is not substantially true and correct. Signed William Glasmann.
A historical note argues that city taxes rose under Fell Browning versus Glasmann. It compares highest and lowest levies, averages over six years, and cites figures like 12 to 14 mills and up to 20 percent annual increases, questioning fairness and urging challenge to the presented data.
A neutral civic effort to inform voters about qualifications process and nonpartisan governance. It avoids advocating for candidates or parties and focuses on public records, civil duties, and how to evaluate officials.
A letter to readers accuses holders of majority Ogden Bearler stock of pursuing corporate profits. It claims a plan to hand out three million dollar franchises and siphon water funds, naming George J. Kelly Willam Browning and Willam Glasmann as targets. The piece denounces Examiner defenses and urges citizens to resist endorsing candidates.
An OCR fragment outlines petitions and legal matters with mentions of authorities, values, and dates. It references activists or petitioners, settlements, and possible court or regulatory actions, though the text is garbled and many names and places are unreadable.
A terse report notes Propla did not back the corporate franchise move. Welly and Glaumann are cited as offended by the corporation, with a warning not to be misled. No further context or details are provided.
The corporation sheet shows tension around the chairman of the people's committee, Captain ET Ha Jentekt. Not delegable to sway George Kelly, the corporation pitches Hotanisk and Gerry, while Glandard refuses to take the blame. Officials cannot defend Huaiente if he runs for office. Fell and Browning must explain the $70,000 from the waterworks fund and its significance.
A fragmented voice argues that a corporation controls candidate selection, claiming a few men can think for the people of Ogden Vee and choose officials without listening to public input. The text reflects concerns over perceived elitism and lack of direct voter influence.
A damaged clipping denounces missing $70,000 from the city water fund, accusing commissioners of shifting funds to cover run costs. It urges taxpayers to study city finances and hold A. G. Fei and T. San Brownice to account, questioning where the money went.
The Standard urges Ogden property owners to organize against the current city administration. It calls for forming a committee to protest tax increases and to inform candidates that officials responsible for high taxes must be voted out. The piece insists no excuse will be accepted as fall decisions loom.
The property owners of Ogden demand fairer treatment amid rising rates. Hundreds of homeowners paying 20 to 60 dollars yearly urge their voices be heard in this campaign and call for lower taxes in future elections as conflict over taxation grows.
A report from a city meeting details expenditures charged to the city treasury for a political campaign display. Items include payments to Clawson, Gartt, Slight, Purdy, and Beott totaling about 4,500 dollars for banners, painting, and signage to promote the mayor and commissioners. Critics accuse two public men of raiding public funds to fund campaign ads and parade tactics.
Submarined are being sunk headlines mix with church notices across Leespahn area. Listings include Evangelical Jefferson Avenue church German and English classes at 10 pm Harvest Home German at 7 30 pm Ladies Aid Wednesday Church Council First Church of Ghefat Scientist edifice corner Treatytourih Street Monroe Avenue morning service 9 30 subject Beauty Reorganized Church of L D Corner 16th Street Washington Ave pastor Sunday school morning service 9 am preaching 7 30 pm subject Men in the Beginning Lutheran Sw Ev Lutheran corner 234 Jefferson Ave Sunday school 10 am gospel services 11 am Christian Reformed Holland at La 5 subject The Mother of God Church of the Good Shepherd rector Holy Communion and sermon by rector 1 pm evening service sermon by Walter E Newtey secretary Actor's Church Alliance 310 pm First Congregational Adams near 27th minister Frank G Dratnard etc. Morning sermon The Immanence of God with music program and special pieces by choir and soloists. War ship attendees invited. First relabia report references naval warfare context.
The United British government reports suggest that about 70 submarines have been caught or sunk. Detection relies on sonar and hydroplanes, with observers on surface ships and armed patrol boats ready to seize or destroy subs. Hydroplanes can spot 100 feet below the surface from 109 feet high, guiding efforts to curb Germany’s undersea menace to British shipping.
October 5 12 and 26 are registration days for the October 18 city primary and November 2 regular election. Voters must have name on district list where they reside to vote. Registration offices open all day on designated registering days. Transfers between districts allowed any day before election days.
An October registration day is noted with a long list of names and addresses including residents such as Mary Wizzt, Elizabeth Fife, Callie Cave, Martha Cooley, Lana Howman, Joseph Wallace, Florence Pietron, and Barah Gallantyne. The scattered OCR presents lines like 339 38th BL 26 Poplar and 2122 Adams Ave. The fragmentary text references district offices and various street addresses, implying a voter or civic registration roster.
Paine and Hurst report strong activity in their suit department and urge customers to visit and boost attendance. The note invites readers to join the crowds and take part in ongoing sales.
A Busy Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 10 am, morning worship at 10 am, and evening programs at 8 pm with themes including The Breaking Down of the World's Glory and An Assured Victory. Also notes a Went Brae Baptiston event, choir performances, and sermons on Power of Faith and Love the Purifier, plus a 7:20 pm prayer meeting and organ recitals.
An advertisement announces an excursion trip to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo with a special round trip fare of 22.60 available via Union Pacific. Tickets go on sale October 2 and are valid for ten days with a final return by October 15. City Ticket Office at 2514 Washington Ave. The Alhambra box office opens reservations for the next week. Orpheum Vaudeville featuring Mrs. Leslie Carter at 11 am Monday, seating may sell out.
Westinghouse moved into prominence as war shares dominated trading. United States Steel and other industrials showed mixed moves while railroads were largely sidelined. The market centered on war contract issues with Westinghouse leading activity and gains in Whitlock and General Motors.
The Bethlehem Steel stock climbs to a new Bligh price of 376 as London trading notes a subdued market amid Balkan tensions. American rail shares stay quiet while copper weakens after an early rally, and Chicago hogs show firm prices with mixed lots. Sugar futures ease on scattered liquidation with December through July contracts quoted lower.
Chicago grain prices showed a rise in wheat as unsettled weather lifted bids and reports of supply needs, with December and May futures lifting while corn steadied. Prices closed with wheat up about 1 1/8 to 12 cents, December around 96 58 to 96 79, May near 96 numerator. Corn closed steady with a slight decline, and cash sales listed for No 7 red and other futures.
Fragmentary OCR shows assorted food prices and items: Oale No 3 white Rye No 2 Timothy Clayer York Lani Ribs and various price figures including 4¢ 3catant lard 38 530 507 50 313.30 3.27 G13 Lani.
Orsha Livestock Market at Omana Nebraska on October 2 reports cattle receipts totaling 2700 with market higher. Heavy cattle 7,007.35 dollars, light 7,408.00, veal and bulk receipts around 5007.80, native steers 6.75 to 7.0, cows and heifers 5.50 to 7.10, wranglers 6.00 to 6.80, Texas cattle 5.20 to 7.20, calves 7.00, sheep receipts 800 with steady tone. yearlings 6.76 to 6.70, tamers 5.00 to 6.00.
A short note announces the film program at the Rex theater showing a three reel dream titled Wife for Wife scheduled for tomorrow. The item highlights the venue and date for local moviegoers.
Horace Worley sues Ella V Worley in district court alleging desertion. He claims the alleged separation began August 20 1916 after a 1904 marriage and a December 1914 move to Colorado Utah where his wife refused to join and has remained at home. There are 200 results.
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