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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
6
In a statement to The Associated Press, King Constantine of Greece says Greece will not loosen its sovereignty or allow events to threaten national integrity or freedom. He affirms it is his duty to shield Greece from tyranny, even at all hazards if necessary.
Ottawa report details 164000 Canadians enlisted for overseas service with 1900s style figures. It notes 146000 enrolled since war began and 3000 sent across the Atlantic. Contingent totals and casualty lists are cited, along with a campaign for 7800000 to aid families of servicemen.
Lobion Ort 14 Flight Lieutenant Land, a famed British aviator, died after a dogfight with a Zeppelin attacking Margut on September 15. Spectators saw the combat as the Zeppelin fired and the aeroplane fell in a wreckage heap at the beach, while the crowd mourned the loss. The article notes censor restrictions and mentions the film The Little Mademoiselle playing at the Take.
London dispatch reports British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey outlining avowed aims in the Balkans and noting progress on the Anglo French expedition at Saloniki. Russian forces push into Galicia while Austro German and Bulgarian advances threaten Serbia, with Italian cooperation hoped but uncertain.
Fragmentary text describes attacks in Flanders and Champagne, counterattacks against Russians, British bombardment of the Belgian coast, Baltic submarine activity, and Sweden's reaction to ore trade disruptions. It notes British and German naval activity and alleged German shamelessness.
Weber county Agricultural Agent W Freaton Thomas reports district farm bureaus forming to aid the county bureau in advancing farming projects. The reorganized groups, led by officers including Professor W Z Terry and W H Lowder, outline plans for next year focusing on irrigation drainage beet and dairying initiatives.
Jefferson City district attorney reports a attempted sabotage of the Pacific passenger train No 19 from St Louis to San Francisco four miles from town. A posse with bloodhounds hunted a suspect believed to have placed an obstruction on the tracks near the Missouri river. The engineer spotted the peril and stopped the engine just before derailment. three sleepers were knocked from the track but caused no major damage.
The Midlake Copper company filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk with a capital stock of 37500 dollars in 6 cent shares. It has taken over the stock of the Great Salt Lake Copper company valued at 24411.08 dollars. The object is general mining and milling near Ogden, with incorporators and first officers all Ogden residents. Abram Fertund is president and the others are S. P. Dobbs vice president C. A. Medfield secretary treasurer Joverh Ingham Annie White Frederick Gonnaraea and T. R Tisdale serve on the board.
Real estate transfers filed with the county recorder show Charles R. McGregor and others selling part of lot 3 block 4 Booth Ogden survey for 2330 dollars. Samuel Basford and others transfer part of ints 10 and 12 and all of lot 11 South Washington addition Ogden survey for 150 dollars.
The Attonbladet frontier correspondent describes a naval clash near Porkals in the gulf of Finland. One cruiser sunk and another ship damaged. Zeppelio raided the Finnish coast causing disruptions to the region. The dispatch hints at a battle between Russian and German forces off Tinland, northeast of Petrograd.
The petition of Hokem Olsen for a writ of habeas corpus was heard by Judge J. A Nowell and taken under advisement. Olsen was convicted in municipal court for illegal sale and possession of intoxicating liquor and sentenced to a $150 fine or 180 days in county jail. The case moved to district court, then returned to the lower court for execution. attorneys contest jurisdiction and changes of venue, with the matter headed to the supreme court for the law questions involved.
Report describes torpedoing in the Aegean where the Provincia end Galat Marguerite sank while Toonan was towed for repair. The Yunnan was torpedoed without warning. crew suffered deaths and injuries as lifeboats were launched. Submarine commander allegedly did not notify the captain before firing.
Financial and military items twist through a cluttered report. Lord Reading leads a loan contract signing as the United States faces its banker role. missing sailors from a German cruiser prompt searches. separate notes discuss engraving, stock exchange dealings, and provisional certificates amid delays.
Advertised pills claim vitality and age relief with phrases about strength and fitness. The text promotes quick results and sealed tablets, mentioning a Mr Larson and various medical and legal sounding terms.
Ottawa reports W. T. White, minister of finance, returned from New York after discussions with Land Reading and British treasury on sterling exchange. Proposals aim to ease the heavy loss in transferring funds from London for war expenditures in Canada. Financing orders for shells and munitions were also discussed. Proposals will be considered by the British treasury.
IL Toucey assistant superintendent of the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific returned to Ogden from Park City and left for Cheyenne to inspect progress. He announced that the double track between East Ogden and Gateway is rapidly nearing completion with rails laid and ballast complete to near the Gateway tunnel, aiming for service by November 15.
Philadelphia October 14 The proposed trip to the Pacific coast by the World Champion Red Sox and the Philadelphia National League pennant winners was declared off today by Robert D Metley representative of the National Baseball Commission.
Marseilles reports the liner Massoul arriving with crews from the French warships Yunnan Provincia and Saint Marguerite. The vessels were attacked and torpedoed, with crews evacuated as the action unfolds.
In Tandon on October 14 a citywide meeting urged reprisals against German air raids. Lord Willoughby de Broke and William Joyeon-Slicky led speakers urging government action to halt nightly bombings and defend the financial district.
Voters select nominees for mayor, four year committee, auditor, and municipal judge in the October 19 2015 primary election. The list outlines eligible candidates for each office and the casting of ballots.
A ragged OCR fragment discusses treating them by treaty, threatening political consequences, and ridiculing a photoplay scene as a European laughing stock. It mentions Vivian Martin and a public stance, implying media and policy tensions without coherent details.
A reader notes how to mark ballots by placing a cross in the square before each preferred candidate for respective positions. The guidance emphasizes clear, single marks to indicate chosen nominees.
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