Ogden Power Play Claims Ten Year Obsolescence
A narrator testifies about Ogden City electricity policy, accusing City Commissioners A. G. Fell and T. Sam Browning of deception to justify franchise gifts. He cites a signed statement and repeated claims that equipment becomes obsolete every ten years, alleging public manipulation and urging scrutiny before elections.
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Twelfth Street
T. Bani
T. Sam Browning
Chris Flygare
Ogden
A. G
Ogden City
Indy and
Moe
Aoa
Honor Bright
A. G. Fell
City lights, power, and the commissioners’ claim
Citizens debate the city’s apparent gain in street lamps from 223 to 466 while accusing commissioners of backing the light company. Critics question whether city leaders serve the public or the electric trust as supporters complain about long franchise ties and revenue aims.
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Th. H. Mi. Rowe
Weber Club
Light Trust
Electric Light
Light Company
Campaign Song Attacks Franchise and Water Plans in Ogden
A satirical verse criticizes a fifty year franchise and monthly rates in Ogden Utah. It mocks corporate explanations and questions the city water project while naming Emma Lrey Gates and Mayor Fell. The lyric, credited to Campaign Song Writer, mocks why the franchise was given and costs per kilowatt.
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Messrs. Browning & Fellair
Emma Lrey Gates
Utah
Ogden
Campaign Poet Declares Doom for Browning
A fragmented verse piece targets Browning for neglecting city service. It scorns his supposed laurels and fame while mocking unreadable stories and a cold storage pit reference. The text hints at a public dispute and calls for accountability.
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Ferin
City approves sewer contract and printing bids
The city board awarded the sewer construction contract to J P O Neill Construction Co for 5740 dollars, the lowest bidder, covering multiple streets including Quincy Avenue and Jackson Avenue. The printing contract for ordinances went to J O Woody Company at 4.60 dollars per page, with binding options priced separately.
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City Board of Commissioners
J.P. O'Neil Constricton Company
Quincy Avenue
Twenty-Ninth
Twenty-eighth Street
Quincy
Jackson
Thompson Avenue
Twenty-ninth Street
Jackson Avenues
Jackson Avamua
Two Men Convicted of Grand Larceny Sentenced
In Judge Howell’s division of the district court George Johnson and Frank Tinski were convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to an indeterminate term in the state penitentiary. The judge recommended a short term to the state board of pardons, with a minimum of one year and a maximum of several.
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C. T. Lockhart
Howell
George Johnson
Frank Tinski
State
State Board of Pardons
City Board Names Investigating Committee
At an adjourned city board meeting Mayor A G Fell urged J Nye former city commissioner W J Critetlaw former county recorder and W C Nowell brother of Judge Howell to form a committee to probe alleged burning of police records. The 1941 vote adopted the mayor's plan to investigate missing 1911 records and establish the panel to report facts.
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City Board of Commissioners
Police Department
Tahtio
J. G. Nye
W. J. Critehion
W. C. Morwell
Lawyer Making Great Fight in Anthrax Case
New York Oct 16 George F Stackpole a Thyrarold lawyer who has endured an anthrax infection over days shows steady improvement but remains at risk due to weakened heart action and reliance on stimulants. Doctors report recovery from the infection may hinge on continued antiseptic treatment and careful medical care.
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O'Neal
Carl F. Meyer
University of California
W. R. O'Neal
Helper
Benton City
Iowa
John C. Helper
New York
George F.staeckpole
Stackpole
San Francisco
George FY. Blarkpola
W. Ry O'Neal
Swiss appeal for Armenian aid organized in Geneva
A Geneva committee of influential persons including government officials and business leaders formed to appeal to neutral powers for Armenian relief and to collect funds for Armenians. The group acts on behalf of the Armenian people and plans outreach via Paris.
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Geneve
Bwitzerland
Vis
Paris
Geneva
British press cites American naval articles in quiet war coverage
Correspondents in London note British papers republish American and neutral reports on German submarines, Zeppelins, and reprisals, yet the admiralty offers no figures. The piece highlights gaps between American journalistic focus on British military issues and subdued British commentary on European events. It also mentions U S press references and a Yokohama consul general report amid broader European tensions.
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London
Associated Press
Teaders
Walters
jDo
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Wildtsee Glasmann
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated
Frese
Oaden City
Nex
Mayor Fell
T. Sabi Browning
the Light Company
Corporation
Skeet
Fell and
Browning
Mr. Browning
Dinning D
George F. Stackpole
American News
United States
Japan
m—Theling
Baroo Ishi
Mio
France
Uymoy Bia
Torelen
Mii
Merias
Yokohama
Hoey
Pan
Oater
Carranca
Gopper
Copperay
Bella
THE
Ogden Theater
Martin and
Beaver
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