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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1919
Page
2
The Onden Standard article notes that reporting is credited to the Associated Press or to staff writers as listed in the newspaper. It outlines that all news is published under the paper’s seal and is exclusive to the publication.
Logan voters hear advocates for a municipal electric light plant with bids to extend city power. Thatcher and Dunbar back a permanent city facility and higher electrical capacity, while Ogden editor presses a city lighting system with distribution poles and city ownership of power.
The text notes a waterworks profit of 119 475 79 last year including services to fire hydrants streets and sewers and a city cemetery. It argues a city electric distributing system could be far more profitable and mentions a six year franchise granted to Utah Power and Light Company. Legal advice suggests Orden can recover its rights.
Tomorrow is the final day to register with registration offices nearby, urging citizens to enroll to vote on November 4. The piece notes the burden of weather yet encourages walking or riding to register, citing city division changes that place offices within a few blocks for most residents and stressing timely registration.
Memorial services for Fred Schmalz were held at the Uintah ward meeting house yesterday afternoon. Scores of friends attended as President Samuel G. Dye, Bishop G A Fernolina, Edmund G. Jenkinson and Joseph Wirlo spoke. Music accompanied the service and several vocal selections were rendered. Weather hindered the unveiling of the monu ment, a wreath of flowers was presented to Mrs. F Schmalz by the Winter Mormon church.
Mrs George Walvermon spotted a young man burglarizing the Halverson residence at 2612 Jefferson Avenue shortly after 8 PM. He escaped through the rear after stealing a $50 watch. police pursued him for blocks with no arrest. Described as about 24 years old, 140 pounds, dark suit, mandy complexion.
The Napoleon at Comedies announces a seat sale for Tailor Made Man starring James Hath and stars, promising a witty, lighthearted farce blending humor with mild melodrama. The play has enjoyed public favor in New York, and the sale notes a Broadway run. The notice invites all to attend the Orpheum Wednesday night and a carnival dance at the W. O. W. hall on October 30 with pumpkin pies and apple cider.
Washington October 27 World Labor leaders arrive for the International Federation of Labor precursors to the International Labor Conference to be held in Amsterdam. Key figures include W A Appleton, Cornelia Mertens, Leon Jounhary, and Samuel Gompers as high officials travel to participate. The session opens with expectations of testing demands, while Daniel Tobin stays in reserve.
In Amsterdam a proposal seeks to curb government delegates at the international conference, boosting labor influence by reducing government representation. The plan adds that labor delegates from affiliated unions should be exempted from the federation’s rules. Also notes a carnival dance at W. O. W. hall on Thursday Oct 30 with pumpkin pies and faces. all welcome.
Snow continues to fall and is praised by farmers as beneficial for the upcoming harvest. Crop inspector C. E. Tettignew reports the early snow will assist fall plowing and winter crop growth, with the sole downside being some effect on sugar beet harvest. An unrelated ad urges Liberty bond buyers and bonds for sale through J. J. Brummitt at 2417 Hudson Avenue.
Campaign officials report pledges toward the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Fund. The Utah allotment amounts to $25,000 for a memorial deemed a tribute to a great American and a warm friend of the west. Local committees, chaired by Nephi Morris, set plans and targets with county organizers coordinating outreach and fundraising efforts across the state.
On a Saturday eve Ernest Kanmeyer and Tesogh Ben Kors rode a damaged motorcycle from Hot Springs when it struck a flock on Ogden road near North Ogden. Several sheep died from injuries and the herder sought owners by brand 101. Police investigated but owners remained unconfirmed amid conflicting accounts.
A fragmented item from The Tark Aye News hints at seasonal changes and a loud squawk by Mr Charles Simking. It also notes a man in a green necktie dropping two snuarters on a Saturday pavement, suggesting a light, quirky local humor page.
Paris dispatch reports ISPAIN'S QUEEN GOES TO ENGLANI with Queen Victoria aboard a train east of Paris en route to Boulogne. The journey, announced on October 27, shows no meals taken by the party as rail changes occur.
Dr. Connor formerly of Johns Hopkins Hospital recommends Nicatol to stop tobacco craving. He claims Nicatol is harmless, relieves nicotine poisoning, and improves vitality. An inserted note touts a money-back guarantee and druggist sales in the city.
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