The Story of Sixteen Years Taxes in Ogden
A critical notice alleging city commissioners raised tax levies over sixteen years. It charges Browning, Alexander Brewer, Dr Conroy, and William Glasmann with funding city needs by higher rates, claims $70,000 was moved from water works to cover running expenses, and asserts taxpayers bore the burden of increased levies from 10 to 12 or 14 mills.
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Browning
Bach
Seevae
W. Glasmann
Ovey
Glasmann
MUSE
Eas
Conroy
M. Coni
Alex Brew Aoe
Alex Brew
Jase Waters
Alex Brewer
Wee Sesreeoeaee
Ryes
Rae
Pat Coeeeeence
Ginamann
Fell
Sears
Ogden
Tax figures show 20 percent city tax rise
The Examiner published a tax payment statement for Willie Glasmann on his home and personal property to argue taxes had not risen. The reproduced figures claim $760 loss in Glasmann’s personal property and $200 in improvements, while Flasmann and other figures imply tax reductions. The Standard’s miner figures show similar personal property losses, indicating tax shifts.
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Willie Glasmann
Browning
Glamann
Chlasmann
Imann
Glasmann's City Taxes For Six Years Past
Figures drawn from the Weber county treasurer’s office show valuations and city taxes for William Olesmann. The comparison indicates that city commissioners did not raise taxes in the six years listed. Names of property owners and detailed amounts follow in the record.
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William Olesmann
Weber County
Ogden
Glasmann
Taxes 08 Cents More On Five Thousand Taxable Property
A Sunday Examiner analysis argues that Mr Glasmann’s tax burden rose from 1910 to 1915 despite lower or altered asset values. It criticizes the Examiner figures as misleading, noting Glasmann’s taxable property fell and his net tax change shows increases. The piece cites a table detailing assessed values, levies, and debt, alleging political manipulation to sway voters.
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Glaumann
Qlasmann
Hhis Petronil
Glumann
Jossea
Oltsmann
Gas franchise fuels Ogden anger over rates
A local note claims a 50 year Utah Power and Light gas franchise grants favorable rates to Ogden and nearby residents, criticizing mayor and council for alleged influence. A letter from Salt Lake dated December 1, 1913 cites Utah Gas and Coke Company rates from August 30 and June 10.
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Iris Kennemen
Halt Lake
Utah Gas & Coke Company
Das
Gas Rates Expose Ogden Franchise Flaws
A historical notice scrutinizes Ogden gas pricing versus Salt Lake, detailing tiered rates per thousand cubic feet, minimum monthly charges, and discounts. It highlights higher Ogden charges, consumer burdens, and criticizes a fifty-year franchise as favorable to the city’s gas monopoly, while noting social commentary on governance.
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Ogden
Ealt Lake Tt
Salt Lake
Ealt Lake
Ball Lake
Osden
Ogden Franchises Fight Sparks City Corruption Debate
City officials are pressed over secretly approving three fifty year power franchises and the Merchants Light & Power absorption. Critics say the moves favored the gas and power trust, harmed consumers, and hid political aims tied to Taft delegates and reforms. The piece links the events to a wider history of political corruption and interstate finance, ending with a note on tonight’s Isis showing of Trilby with Clara Kimball Young and Wilton Lackaye.
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Ogden
Olf Merchants Light & Power Mumpeny
Iaht- Trust
Oaden
Tamneberger Road
Merchanta Light & Power Company
Gaz
Gan
Ges Trust
Uough
Ogden Gaa Cocwumera
Utah iPower & Light
Jou
Clara Kimball Young and
Wilton Lackaye
Trilby
The
Isis
Bond money and corruption in big corporate schemes
A Manchester Union review accuses large corporations of reckless bond spending and asks who should bear the cost for extravagance. The piece frames a chapter of terribles and warns readers about accountability in public finance and corporate conduct.
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Manchester Union
Com Yteston
Beet Seed From Germany Affects Local Sugar Industry
Amalgamated Sugar Company officials anticipate that German beet seed imports will calm beet crop uncertainties in the region. Germany demands US guarantees that seed not be resold to Canada or Italy and, in return, seeks food products from the United States. The wartime supply previously bought from Germany or Holland was enough to support growers for about two harvest seasons.
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Germany
Amabgamated
Washington
United States
Canada
Italy
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Holland
Negro Soldier Steals Switch Engine Near Bisbee
An African American soldier from the Tenth Cavalry reportedly stole a switch engine of the El Paso and Southwestern line near Blabea, headed toward Douglas. He fled seven miles west of Bisbee after an exchange of shots with a posse and escaped into the mountains.
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Douglas
Artz
Tenth
Blabea
el Paso
Bisbee
Governor Grants Temporary Reprieve in Morrison Case
Utah Governor William Spry issues a temporary reprieve for the murder case involving J. G. Morrison. The decision affects the LW campaign and related poems, with details surrounding the defendant D. Tupstram and the ongoing inquiry into the Mor killings.
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William Spry
Utah
Hae
Doeeph Tustram
LW. Se
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Nike
J. G. Morrison
Mor
The Explorer at the Alhambra Orpheum Today
The show The Explorer is playing at the Alhambra Orpheum and features a wonderful story. The performance promises engaging entertainment and a strong reception for audiences.
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Alhambra-Orpheum
Oversubscribed Anglo French Bond Issue Debated
New York October 5 The 400 million joint Anglo French bond issue was oversubscribed beyond calculation and the underwriters closed their books at 10 p m No formal closing statement was issued syndicate managers held approximate subscription totals and expected to announce the final amount soon Estimates ranged from 25 million to 100 million with a higher figure likely assumed to be excessive.
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New York
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