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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
3
A report on county officers candidates selected in Republican primaries last night. Delegates were chosen at random and without clear faction representation. Observers warn trades may be required at the convention to secure nominations, as no candidate relinquished claims in their districts.
A string of six burglaries was reported across North Ogden and nearby areas, starting at the Fallert residence on Seventeenth Street and ending at C. E. Werk’s home on Twenty seventh Street. A man is suspected in sneaking into the Fuller home, Dr. J. Bundy’s to reach his own, with $25 stolen from Mrs. Read and $317 from the Werk office. An auto-escort of officers pursued the burglars, but a later report noted continued activity and community responses, including primary delegate selections and party organization updates. Local election proceedings and delegate lists dominated civic coverage alongside the burglaries. Over 125 voters attended the primary in the North Ogden area, with various district delegates named and committee positions filled.
The Hallett Stanhope Players stage a stock production at the Alhambra with seating tiers priced at 10c for 400 seats 20c for 500 seats and 30c for 1200 seats offering a broad range for patrons.
Mayor A. I. Weywood condemned anonymous open letters sent to the city commission. He stressed that only signed public protests or critiques would be considered, warning that secret darts from the dark waste the time of officials.
The primary department of the Sun day rehont of the First Presbyterian church hosts a flower festival tonight in the church. The program, by Utility folks, features songs choruses drills and a pantomime with children in costume. There are flower and candy booths by the school children and refreshments for all.
Charlen Miller and Stes Catiin reported being held up at night on Pacific Avenue by two white men in a car. The victims said the robbers demanded cash, took about $29, and fled toward Thirte third street and Pacific.
Utah industries executives denounce Salt Lake City business leaders plan to donate 90 000 to Cudahy Packing to take over the Inter Mountain plant. They argue funds should support Utah firms and warn such gifts harm local industry and deprive Utah of growth. Signed by Archie McFarland Son McMillan Sons Miland Knight Ogden Packing and others.
The case, investigated by Patrolmen I C Canfield and William Davies, reports three suspects arrested, a white man among them, held at the city jail pending a further investigation after a theft of six dollars noted in the highwaymen incident.
Judge N. J. Mactis and Judge James A. Howell will deliver lecture sermons this Sunday near the Third Ward chapel. Mactis speaks at 10:30 a.m. on "Governments" and Howell preaches at evening on "Man and Its First."
Sun set Heights business scene reports Green House company at Sunset plans to expand greenhouses to meet next spring tomato plant demand. Canal company stockholders gain perpetual water rights in a doubled water allocation as a large storage facility nears completion, with optimistic sales claims from Dasie Weber Sand Co. officials about early ripening and superior value for suburban buyers and farmers.
The article invites all interested to partake in a hot platitude on opening day. A special electric train will run over the Bamberger for the public free of charge. A sanitary individual basket lunch will be served the day. Many reservations already made and tickets must be secured at the company offices before opening day.
Two of the precincts that failed to report primaries to Weber County chairman Charles Hollingaworth telephoned the elected delegates this morning. Delegates named include Marriott and Unta, Albert Powell and John Peterson from one precinct, J O Nybeo and RB Rybre from the other. Several districts lack reports and will withhold delegate names until credentials committees install them. Birch Creek primary status is doubtful per Secretary John Muth.
San Antonio dispatch reports General Pershing informed General Funston that no new traces of Francisco Villa have been discovered by patrols or Carrancista forces. The message notes information sharing between American and Carrancista troops, hinting at joint efforts against the bandit.
A brief notice highlights coats designed for motor use and for street use. It notes functional differences, materials, and practical styling aimed at drivers and urban wearers. Key brands or makers are named, with emphasis on durability and weather protection.
New Orleans dispatch reports near complete Democratic primary returns showing former Governor Jared Y. Sanders ahead of Representative Lewia Morgan in the fifth district by about 1000 votes. In the seventh district, Lazara leads a three way race over T A Edwards and A M Bartle by a small plurality, with a second primary likely.
Two informations were filed in district court today. One charges Nick Papreakle with a felony for escaping from the state convict camp at Riverdale on June 30, 1916. The other charges Nordecal Williams with a misdemeanor for failing to provide proper support for his wife on July 74. He is now in the county jail.
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