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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
2
The piece argues Ogden should elect a mayor with business acumen and public duty, praising A. T. R. Heywood for his independence, character, and ability to lead. It compares mayoral duties to running a successful business and urges voters to choose a capable, dignified leader for the city.
The passage urges staying clear of past conflicts and keeping moving forward. It notes Utah’s counties like Salt Lake and Ogden avoiding old hatreds, praising wisdom and leaders who advocate forgetting past disputes and uniting for the future.
The People’s Convention, called by the City Republican Central Committee of Ogden, endorses candidates who advocate lower taxes and strict economy. They pledge enforcement of all laws including liquor restrictions and no pets in the gallon. The Standard endorses the whole ticket.
The Examiner criticizes the Standard for opposing big trusts while praising several Ogden area firms. It argues private corporations can serve the people if fair and competitive, cites the Ogden Interurban railway and utility franchises as examples, and urges readers to see the difference between fair firms and monopolies.
A Salt Lake area reader recounts a tale from Ogden about rival factions within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and local politics. The story credits A. T. Heywood with restoring church property and political rights, urging support for A. R. Feywood as mayor to end decades of division and achieve peace.
In a jumble of old notices a Rex cinema ad highlights Officer 666 at the Rex and Blue Grass at the Isis, with lighthearted classroom humor and racial insensitivity in a series of quick snippets. The piece also mentions a five reel comedy and a punchline about a fire and a cafe scene with Dinny and Jack, plus a sensational ad for An Alien at the Alhambra Orpheum.
Readings from European and North American labor scenes show strikes and wage demands. German workers push for eight hour days amid union activity. in Canada and the United States, unions push for better pay, safety, and conditions. Reports mention leadership, anticipated negotiations, and potential industry-wide actions across multiple sectors.
Theda Para headlines a Fox production at the Orpheum with Luisu and Rosa in a tale of love betrayal, crime and tragedy. Metro Camorra figures in New York, America and Italy plotlines as jewels and religious jewels trigger a dramatic downfall.
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