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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1915
Page
8
Washington Oct 11 President Wilson ruled out a trip to the San Diego exposition on his wedding journey stating there is no possibility of visiting the Pacific coast at present. He and Mrs Norman Galt began planning their wedding but details are not yet settled with family and friends. A wedding trip is being considered with location undisclosed.
The Ogden Republicans and citizens in convention denounce the 50 year gas and electric franchises granted by city commissioners as unjust, arguing a prior 35 year contract protected residents with rate reductions and a possible tax, and that surrendering the franchise to the light trust harms Ogden for fifty years. They urge recall of officials, oppose salary hikes during terms, demand public input on franchises, and call for an economical administration to boost Ogden’s growth.
A busy morning saw the president cancel a shopping trip and buy a traveling case while receiving congratulations from around the world. A cable from President Cabrera of Guatemala arrived as he answered messages personally. Rumors of a near wedding persist, with informed sources still saying plans point to an early December ceremony at Mrs Galt’s home. Kipling sent a message noting his son John Kipling, wounded and missing with the Irish Guards, after a path of health issues and parental reluctance over enlistment.
Christiania Norway meets today for the first time in Norwegian general elections with 176000 new electors taking part. Forecasts say women’s vote boosts Socialists to the strongest single party, while government aims for a coalition. The platform opposes militarism and opposes alcohol restrictions. suffrage expansion had previously enlarged the electorate by about 300000.
London report says Rudyard Kipling searches for his son believed wounded and missing in the north, a tense note from the author as families await news. The message indicates hope remains despite scant details.
John D. Rockefeller Jr arrived in Chicago from Denver on October 11. He left by car for New York after a brief stop, smiling at reporters and photographers and carrying a large bouquet of flowers. He commented jokingly about breakfast and miners.
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