Congress Burns Off Coos Bay in Fire at Sea
The steamship Congress burned off Coos Bay Oregon while entering Marshfield. All 253 passengers and 375 crew were landed safely by the dredge Coronel. Captain Cowen's crew fought the blaze while engine rooms and papers were destroyed. The ship carried about 1231 tons of general merchandise and company funds.
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Marshfield
Ore
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Congress
Coos
Coronel
Siehle
Grier
Hinder
Rabin
Cousine
A.M. Simpson
Walser Walser
Este
Wale
Cow Inn
Strange Harbor
Mart Jand
Higgins
Threa
Sida
Martland
Saa
San Francieca
Thalevcamer Congress
Coos Bay
Oregon
Coast Wise
Teaver
Roanoke
Port San Luis
Hunter to seek renomination as Weber County commissioner
William C. Hunter of Wilson, who has chaired the Weber County board for two years, announces plans to seek renomination for a four year term at the Republican convention next Saturday. He says he has acted for the county’s best interests and will maintain that effort if re elected. Also notes a film advertisement for “Secret of the Submarine” and a two reel comedy at Lyceum today.
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William C. Hunter
Wilson
County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Hunter
Weber
Ben Turpin
Rube Miller
the Lyceum Today
W. G. Wilson
Weber County
Pioneer Road
Bulder
Canyon
Ogden Canyon
Leiter
Oexte
Wilcoh
Te Haw
Farm Lands Bank Debate At Ball Lake Meeting
Ball Lake Utah September 15. Federal farm loan board delegates gathered with Commercial club leaders for a luncheon and discussions on locating a federal farm loan bank in Utah. Governor William R. Rory praised farming capacity while speaker Merret Quirk outlined how farm loan acts create a mutual loan association for rural credit and urged balanced development through dry farming and improved markets.
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Ball Lake
Federal Farm
Nan Lark
Commercial Club
Willam Rory
Naans Tha
Joan Tanka
Orden
Ealt Lake City
Fittle
F.C. Richmord
Commercial Clu
J. David Tar BP
Jonebson
Potely
Tidlhtee Ont
Utah
Quirk
Montana
Quick
California
Fiorita
Florida
Quirksahil
United States
Fargiers
Loan Banka
Federal farm loan act seen as boon to farmers
The article argues that twenty year loans with small principal amortization will ease farmers finances. It claims the federal farm loan act is a test of finance, offering long term credit on low risk securities to farmers nationwide. It predicts organized investor support, safety comparable to government bonds, and low interest from land loan associations abroad as precedent.
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Foana
United States
Federa
Europe
Iceuan
T Wil
Parker Faces County Surveyor Nomination At Republican Convention
Georee A. Tent Parker, longtime engineer, seeks the Republican nomination for county surveyor. He is a Weber county native, educated in Orden schools, graduated from Valparaiso University, and has eight years of concrete engineering experience. He is currently an associate engineer in the city engineering department.
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Georee A
Iese
Tityengineering
Billie Burk at the Alhambra Tonight and Tomorrow
Socialists name judicial ticket as party resolutions condemn city Republican rule and demand equal suffrage. Weber County board attends city hall meeting with Pauhen chairing and A. Sapernstein as secretary as socialist platform presses for church state separation and public vote on liquor and reform.
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Billie Burk
Alhambra
Thomas Smuégrave
J. F. Marsonn
Weber County
Jodgen
Petersa
Morgan Roonty
Hamed Gir
He Cialise
Weber
Davis
Marygen
Pauhen
A. Sapernstein
Conmittes En
Socialst
Webers County
Adinistration
Antara
Two Year Term Sought for Weber Official W. G. Wilson
Longtime Weber county figure W. G. Wilson seeks a two year county commission term, promising full dedication to office. Renowned for pioneering Weber roads and Ogden canyon development, he emphasizes road work and infrastructure, and notes plans to continue public service if nominated.
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership at Te coms Nevada
The Girm heretofore existing as J.C. Lee Son in Te coms Nevada has been dissolved by mutual consent C. P. Lee purchased the entire interest and will pay all claims Dated this 29th day of August 12 6. m Advertisement
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J.C. Lee
Son
Tecoms
Eiko
Nevada
C. P. Lee
J. C. Te
Crompton Lines Up For Sheriff Nomination
Joseph C. Crompton, a longtime law officer in Osten, seeks the sheriff nomination. He has served fifteen years as a city police officer and in district court service, earning a reputation for integrity and public service in Ogden.
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Josert G. Crompton
Osten
Meguhilean Ucket
Crampton
Mori Ag
Eheritf and
Saltre
Cour
Bing
Sheriff
Civil Service Prep Courses Advertised
Readable text notes home study for civil service positions with practice courses and study aids. The fragment references offerings and advertised material but lacks full details on specific positions or providers. The item suggests preparation resources and guidance for applicants.
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Ogden
Bids for fire hose in Ogden city notice
Ogden City invites bids on two thousand feet of standant fire hose in fifty foot lengths with rotten jacket rubber. Bids must be guaranteed and samples submitted before 12 noon September 20, 1918 at the Mayor's office City Hall Ogden Utah. G A Graves Chief Fire Department Advertisement.
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Ogden
Ogden Cir
Utah
G. A. Graves
Peach Day Celebration Draws Crowds in Brigham City
Brigham City hosted the Menth day festive events drawing a large turnout yesterday and last night. J Wy Filing reports the Boreller metropolis marked the annual celebration with active participation and local enthusiasm.
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Brigham City
Boreller Metropolis
J. Wy Filing
Peach day celebration opens in Brigham City with speeches
Traffic clear after a large turnout for the Peach Day events. Ellingson reports no accidents on the Ogden to Creston electric line as 250 attendees plus many from outside rushed in by car. Officials welcomed visitors at the courthouse ceremony as Mayor Erdmann received the keys to the city.
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Ellingson Asta
Brigham
Ogden
Creston
Salt Lake
Add
Darberger
Omri
Nrnghare Officinix
J. Francis Merrell
Commercial Club
Tirham City
John F. Erdmann
Erdmann
Nephi L. Morris
Friesham City
Roxelder County
Merrell
Simon Namberger
Hamla P. Fabian
Utah
Marold J. Weaton
Braham City
Candidate for Weber County surveyor office
A statement filed by W. Craven announcing candidacy for Weber County surveyor. He states he has never held the office, came to Ogden in 1905, owns a home, has been closely involved with the county since then, and is currently employed in the covering department of the Volon Vacule Railroad company.
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Kereby
Weber County
HU. J. Craven
Ogden
Volon Vacule Railroad Company
Cmaven
Mathews Seeks Republican Nomination for County Armment
Thomas E Mathews declares candidacy for county office at the Republican convention to be held at the county courthouse next Saturday. He has served as county assessor, is familiar with duties, knowledgeable about property values in Odgen and Weber counties, and is currently assistant to the city measurer.
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Thomas E. Mathews
Amgentor
County Court House
Mathews
Agveasor
Ofden
Wehert County
Flo
Lorimer vows long political run after GOP primary win
Chicago reports Former Senator Lorimer won the Republican nomination in the sixth district after a hard fought primary. He declared he will remain active, saying the Lord willing he plans at least 30 more years in politics and will continue to campaign vigorously.
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Chicago
Willam Lorimer
William Lorimer
Lorimer
Nepublcan
Congress
Fils
Counsellor Sunk in European War report
Seattle dispatch confirms the mariner Counsellor sunk in a London despatch. It left Seattle mid month with lumber and barley for the United Kingdom under Captain Sandiford. The sixth Harrison liner lost since the war began, this follows the May sinking of the Harrison Inez Candidate off the Irish coast.
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Seattle
Waeh
Marrisonner Counsellor
London
Toget Sound
San Francisco
United Kingdom
Sandiford
Abandon Hope of Settlement Looms in New York Rail Strike
In New York on September 15 officials feared an imminent sympathetic strike by 70,000 union workers against street railway employers. Central Federated, Brooklyn Labor unions and others debated a walkout to pressure a settlement as city transit faces escalating unrest and brick attacks amid stalled talks with Mayor Mitchel and the Public Service Commission.
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New York
Mitchel
Public Service Commissing
Wiiking Street Railway
Inen
Central Federated Union of Manhattan
Aglo
Tha Hrookiya Central Labor Union
Jone
Tiana
James T. Holland
State Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union of
Tepoklyn
New York Central Federated Union
Public Service Commission
Brotherhoo of Railways
Imterborough Rapid Transit Company
Omien
Midnleht
Sifth
Ninth Avenue
Lnes
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Beat Parker
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Joseph C. Crompton
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Star of Chite
Cristal Hay
Marka
Anslers
Star of Chile
Detroit
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