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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1916
Page
7
A nationwide rail strike begins at 7 am Monday September 4 as the Train Brotherhoods act after Washington and the President failed to avert a clash. The railroads propose an eight hour workday with overtime pay, overseen by the Interstate Commerce Commission, while warning of vast costs and risks to national commerce and public welfare.
Two major preparations for the city Harvest Festival and Fashion Show begin with a Continental Congress rehearsal at the Alhambra theatre and finishing touches to the decorations. The Mountain Echo band of Southern Utah girls will provide music for Jitney Dances on Hudson avenue and for parades, races, and the barbecue. The event runs September 7 to 9 with a big imperial parade, baby show, and grand firework display.
The Ogden public schools will open tomorrow except the kindergarten department likely to open later this week. The teachers' committee released assignments: Primary Supervisor Miss Mathda Peterson. High School principal J E Beeson and many teachers listed by department, including D V Adams, Florence Bohn, J W Jones, Mrs Irene Keane, Zetta Parker, Florence Crompton, Nellie Cline, Laura Randall, Josephine Seaman, and H C Poulger among others.
An unidentified man found wandering near North Godes by Deputies Hobson and Wad Jock could not provide a clear account of himself. Officials believe he may be a visitor or immigrant and note possible temporary derangement due to loneliness in mountain valleys. He was taken to the county jail for further assessment.
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