Ogden Mayor Fell Taxed City and Franchises Questioned
A reader questions Mayor A G Fell and J A Fldredge about tax increases and large franchises granted to Utah light and power. The letter criticizes city finances and raises concerns over water rights and investments, urging public scrutiny of the mayor's actions.
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A. G. Fell
J. A. Fldredge
Ogden Examiner
Ogden City
Fell
Ogden Valley
Joseph Barker
Mayor Fell
Artesian
Utah Light & Power Company
Ogden
Sam Browning
Grain harvest soars to record billions of bushels
Government estimates place United States wheat production above three billion bushels as harvest nears completion. The forecast signals strong national prosperity, while questions arise over who should oversee the distribution and related corporate interests. Local ordinances and city rate changes add to a climate of regulatory tension in Denver and Ogden.
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United States
Cormat
Denver and Ogden Compared Water Rate Appeal
Denver and Ogden are contrasted as courts rule the water works undervalued for tax purposes. The Colorado Supreme Court decision limits the water tax base while noting franchise value and public utility considerations. Denver, a corporate entity, faced a higher rate appeal. Ogden grants a long branch franchise to a monopoly with an appeals clause.
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Eupreme Court’ of
Colorado
Denver
Ogeen
Opden
Wasatch fault linked to Saturday quake and Winnemucca damage
Arab geologists attribute the recent strong earthquake to the Wasatch fault while Nevada reports place the focal point near Winnemucca. Travelers in the region observed flames and fire activity from the quake, with Winnemucca suffering widespread brick chimney damage and the Wiener Hall fire walls failing and the front cracking.
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Wasatch
Wasatch Range
Severci
Blanderd
Nevada
Winnemucca
Humboldt
Ficasent Valley
Wlocemucea
Wienera Hall
Earthquake Shakes Winnemucca Region Causing Widespread Damage
A strong quake severely damaged Winnemucca area with the Humboldt county bridge water main breaks and collapsed walls. Kennedy and Pleasant Valley suffered heavy destruction as ground rupture extended twenty five miles north of the ranch with roadlike fissures and sinking ground. first shock occurred at 3 40 Saturday afternoon and continued until 12 30 that night.
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Wlonemutea
Humboldt County Bridge
Diehl
Bridge Street
New Overland Hotel
Kennedy
Alzig Mille
Winnemucca
Pleasant Valley
Uniacko Ranch
Demalssioner Cooper
No Necessity Of Large Army And Mobilization Ideas
The article argues against a large standing army and advocates a compact force of 100,000 educated officers. It cites California automobile registrations to illustrate mobilization potential along the Pacific coast and discusses coastal defenses around San Francisco. The author contends volunteers could match regulars in courage and effectiveness, with the nation needing better officer quality rather than a larger army.
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San Francisco
the Chronicle
Bacramento
Ani
Callifornia
Pacific Coast
Europe
Europa
Torm Seilor
Beet sugar industry buoyed by wartime policy stance
Our beet sugar manufacturers and farmers are praised for government support to maintain war time protective duties on sugar. The piece argues the duty will stay for years and that postwar foreign trade restoration will affect revenues, warning of long term self reliance in sugar production.
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Foren
Nouren
Eupar
Beet Sugar Industry Shifts as US Consumption Grows
The article analyzes global sugar shifts during a period of readjustment. It notes the United States consumed about 620 billion pounds per capita and produced 1.94 million pounds in 1915 with beet sugar rising to 1.448 million and cane declining. It highlights imports from Porto Rico and Cuba and export growth to foreign markets as European supplies dwindle.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Porto Fleo
Cuba
Hawaii
Porta Itree
Liporta
Wigan
A Texas Steer Tonight at The Ogden
A fragment notes a Texas Steer performance and the final showing at The Ogden venue with repeated phrasing about Washington and ed bynes.
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Washington
Bynes
Ogden
Army Surgeon Breaks Down Over Returning Austrian Soldiers
New York based Dr Rathbone of Ivez explains a nervous breakdown led to his return from service. He describes the strain on a surgeon’s nerves and the difficulty of deciding whether convalescents should return to fighting or be sent home. Oliver, a former secretary of war, details the impact of the front line on soldiers and the inability to sleep while advising commanders. In Washington, the Haitian treaty ratification briefly noted by the Chamber of Deputies is mentioned.
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New York
Dr. Rathbone
Ivez
Robert G. Oliver
Alany
N.Y
Tle
Oliver
Roman
Treaty Vote Advances as Senate Clears for Upper House
A new treaty with the United States passes 75 to 4 and awaits upper house action. Rear Admiral Caperton reports plans to go to Mexico until the election ends. The item also notes an event at The Ogden and references an “A. Texas Steer” scene tonight.
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United States
Caperton
Mexico
A. Texas
Ogden
Destructive Bombay Fire Reported With $10 Million Loss
Wireless dispatch from Sayville dated October reports a September blaze in Bombay cotton warehouses causing an estimated 10 million dollars in damage. Investigations into the fire’s cause are ongoing. The Alhambra Orpheum opens tonight at 7 30 with seating 25c 300 seats 10c 700 seats 50c.
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Herlin
Sayville
Bombay
Seatom
Alhambra Orpheum
Philippines to buy Manila railway stocks in syndicate deal
Philippine government plans to purchase the stock of the Manila railway, with securities held jointly by a syndicate led by James Speyer of New York. The article notes an afternoon showing at 2 15 with admission 25 cents adults and 10 cents children on the main floor. Republican leader Howe dies in Auburn Nebraska after long illness.
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Manila
Philippine Alanda Fa
Janen Speyer
New York
Auburn
N.Y
Church Howe
Nebraska
Songral
England
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