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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
2
An item outlines subscription terms for Ske Standard with notes on deliverability and reader preferences. It mentions widespread desire to avoid service interruption and describes options for subscribers to cancel or continue, including carrier delivery decisions and public notices.
The Ogden Examiner defends its editorial stance while promising ongoing comparisons of city administrations. It asserts the paper will present facts and figures on graft and franchise actions to inform voters about taxpayers' interests, challenging the opposing party to reveal personal motives and conduct.
A chaotic scene reports a conference of city officials amid public anger over gas and light franchises. Commissioners propose fixes while one suggests ignoring reform and throwing dust in the air as a symbolic act. A dust cloud then signals new trouble as the city presses for change.
In Chicago yesterday Utah peaches were dumped into the lake to prevent market glut. A request urged lawmakers to ban waste, proposing purchase by authorities at 15 or 25 cents per bushel for distribution to the poor. Frustrated fruit raisers earlier invited public aid as preserved fruit aids winter health.
Ogden Trades & Labor Assembly adopts resolutions condemning the mayor and city commissioners for granting long term gas and electric franchises. The document denounces a fifty year Utah Power and Light monopoly while another thirty year term remains, and calls for public vote and accountability from city officials.
A 19th century Ogden dispute shows city commissioners defended against political attacks over street railway franchises. Labor unions from multiple parties vow to press for good government, arguing opposition aims at political ploys rather than motives. The piece compares scrutiny faced by Ogden figures to protests in San Francisco, urging public involvement and policy focus.
An Ogden area report notes seventeen hunters counted in Drittog east Khroveh Ogden canyon this week. From the moment a gunman was met on the gorge’s western end no birds were seen in any direction, prompting fears wildlife will vanish as sportsmen shoot at any object they misidentify.
A Salt Lake City style report states Fred Tout 15 was found not guilty by the AAU after a trial connected to alleged sale of intoxicating liquor on Sunday April 18, 1915. Key witness D W McDonald testified purchasing twelve beer bottles and a whiskey bottle for the city action. Tout testified no drinks were sold. McDonald allegedly delivered a suitcase contents to Officer Poleson. Jury proceedings and judge assignments are noted. verdict reached not guilty.
A district ward scouts and hive girls group rehearses the play Pals for tonight’s show at the ward amusements hall. Cast includes Tal, Mappy Thomas, Witllar Tandes, Anderson Fat, John Goodrich One, Drackbors Wilmer, and Bett Landes. Curtain at 15 o'clock. actual service in ranks discussed for military service eligibility.
A special prize of five dollars is offered by B F Redman of East Lake City for the reddest headed baby entered in the Fashion Show next week. Judge A G Horn, Director General, Department of Babies, writes pledging five dollars for the reddest baby and more for twins or triplets, urging authentic redheads only. Mothers urged to enroll hopefuls promptly to avoid delays. parade plans include electrical and industrial parades, with Salt Lake high school cadets transported to Ogden. Queen contest votes show Myra Moon leading, with several other entrants named and tallied.
A telegram recalls the death of Tolan Hutaniaki elder brother of Tudge Hutaniaki at Richmond California caused by heat failure and old age. The note indicates the passing occurred yesterday.
The regular semi annual civil service examinations for the district will be held next Monday in the Federal building. William Johnson, clerk of the local commission, announced the plan this morning. A considerable number of applications have been received and Monday is expected to see a large turnout.
Paris reports Premier Pachlich stating Serbia has fulfilled its ally duties by beating the Austrians in the Meld and pressing conditions to bring Bulgaria into the Balkan Entente. Uncertainties linger about Bulgaria joining, while enemy concentration north of Serbia is noted and Danube watch is ongoing.
A fragmented OCR passage blends military talk about French aviators and a Serblax reorganization with casual lines about navigation and a boy asking about port and starboard. It includes garbled dialogue and stray quotations mentioning 450,000 troops and social banter, obscuring coherent article sense.
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