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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1919
Page
3
Atha Pols it Rees, formerly Wirses At the Deo hospiial superintendent, is appointed health supervisor for Ane North Summit district. The list of local notices includes household furniture for sale, taxi company details, and a vacancy for an elevator gin.
Ogden bulletin reports Lieutenant H W Sheridan arrives in Salt Lake in a transcontinental flight from Omaha amid storms and blizzards. He lands at the field after a hazardous trek in his large Haviland airplane No 40. He is met by his mother in a dramatic moment as other aircraft parts of a planned race to San Francisco are delayed by weather. Nearby towns and officials note the event as a notable aviation milestone and a boost to local interest in air travel.
In a campaign note for mayoral candidate Frank Francie, the waterworks expansion is touted as cutting city taxes by enabling an electric light system. Last year revenue rose, with total cost projections around $130,000 including interest and salaries, suggesting a large public works impact on Ogden’s finances.
Two accidents occurred on slick streets this morning. On Twenty-fifth Street a car skidded on ice and hit a parked vehicle, damaging windows. On Wall Avenue near Twenty-fourth Street another car slid into a rut, causing minor injuries and further damage to storefronts and vehicles.
The district court has heard two days of testimony in the case of Joseph Pickfra against George FE ord. Judge Alte presided as the likely jury verdict is expected late this afternoon. The action seeks damages from an automobile collision involving the Pickford family and Por with a vehicle, in a dispute over fault and responsibility.
Promoters announce fifteen cattle cars promised for the Salt Lake show to bolster the Utah cattle exhibit. A publicity committee meeting is planned, as plans for distribution of prem- era hats and promotional stickers move forward.
The Utah Federation of Women’s Clubs opened its twenty-sixth annual convention in Salt Lake City with Mrs. J. C. Winters of Minneapolis as keynote speaker. A banquet at the Hotel Utah and afternoon reports highlighted programs, including credentials, resolutions, and health education.
Citizens of Ogden urged to watch for paid workers soliciting votes amid rumors of campaign money. warns it's a crime under Utah law to hire poll watchers and to disrupt elections. The piece stresses lawful conduct, urges vigilance, and clarifies no individuals are targeted, only broad vigilance against violations.
Ogden plans a major cattle show aiming to boost city prominence and merchant benefits through advertising and cooperation. Rail and grain officials discuss emergency wheat handling as elevators fill, with Texas storage limits and Galveston cargo increases to move 25 million bushels more wheat.
Railroads prepare to transport coal and grain as the General Mines issues orders. Emphasis lies on supplying equipment for tonnage needs and transporting 11,000,000 tons of bituminous coal. The plan was set to meet costly requirements with gradual action starting September.
Willam Parsons waived his preliminary hearing in city court and was bound over to district court. He is accused of forging a broker’s check for 190 on Tocahank with a fixed bond set at $1,000.
A Columbus Day celebration is scheduled in Ogden with a full parade and strong community turnout. The lead organizer group promises a festive program in Salt Lake last night, highlighting the main ceremony and notable attendees.
The article notes the Italian order's band performance in the parade, praise from speakers and committees, and early 1920 celebration plans by Allan colony members. It mentions inviting Italian representatives from the state and a broader movement for members, with completion of related organizational steps and a large turnout expectation. It also references a nearby Gyden plant resuming operation and labor reports, plus beet processing and supply stations nearby Ogden and Silsbanr factories.
Ogden officials say the Twelfth Well Fargo Old company reports near Casper Wyoming show field gas output of 169 million cubic feet. Ben Wensaker, head of the company, notes revenue potential at ten cents per 1004 feet once the pipeline is built.
The Ogden sugar factory is operating at full capacity while the Tutt plant is set to begin today and the Hris ham Cuy plant schedules to start, signaling strong production estimates for the Amal gamated Sugar company this season.
Alfred Careswell year old son of Alfred Careswell is reported to be at Salt Lake and connected to a local bank merchant. The body will arrive in Ogden at 1 1 o clock Wednesday and proceed to Larkin chapel for a 2 o'clock funeral at the Ogden City cemetery. Mrs. Stary Elizabeth Brown’s funeral is set for 2 o'clock tomorrow at the Tenth Ward chapel with Bishop T P Tray presiding and interment at Ogden City cemetery. The body may be viewed this evening and tomorrow morning at Ashone 1633 Washington Avenue.
A garbled OCR note reports a disturbance involving high powered cartridges and a stove at a Greek storekeeper on Twenty four street and Jeffers avenue. A complaint sworn in a piuvenue court this morning references the event and a woman unable to hold her own.
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