Figures From the County Record Show Higher Ogden Taxes
The county records detail seven years of tax levies under Mayors Fell and Browning versus William Glasmann. They claim Fell and Browning taxed Ogden City $67,635.64 more over four years than Glasmann did in six, with higher salaries and annual value increases highlighted for taxpayer scrutiny.
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Mayor Fell
T. Sam Browning
Ogden
William Glosmann
William Glasmann
Mr. Glasmann
Glasmann
Fell
T. S. Browning
A. G. Fell
Browning
Ogden City
Examiner Defends Fell and Drowning Over Franchise Storm
The City Commissioners face opposition to three gas and electric franchise grants as The Standard accuses The Examiner of political theater. Abe Ruef and Meyer Schmidt figures in San Francisco scandal are cited, with calls for Ogden residents to resist what is labeled an improper franchise grab and to demand the officials’ removal.
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Ught
Orden
Ogden
Standard
Abe Ruef
Meyer Schmidt
San Francisco
Abe Nuef
Bechmidt
Gupervisora
California
Colonal Roosevelt Asaya
Ordeen
Abe
Fell
T. Sam Browning
Atriece
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Chriz Figgare
Gtandard
Laterance
Cty Commission
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Muef
Schmidt
Ruef
Eebtaldt
Browning
Flysere
T. Bam Brownloe
Noel Jana Bechmidt
Pell
Brownlog
George “J. “Kelly
Ogden Examiner
Sft
Democrats
Societjata
Kelly
The Dull and The Designing Plan For Town
A reader reflects on reputation and influence, contrasting being seen as a cautious planner with being labeled an imprudent trickster. The writer argues that appealing to public indifference undermines trust and invites misperception of motives.
Ogden Franchises Rush Through Despite Public Scrutiny
A historical note questions why the Ogden commissioners fast tracked three fifty year franchises amid citizen inquiry. It cites the haste to pass agreements before thorough public examination and asks why officials resisted open scrutiny.
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United States
Ogdem Commlastonery
Opden Franchises Convert To Debt Trap
A garbled local editorial warns that a fifty year franchise will become a heavy debt burden for residents five years ahead. It claims rising electric rates and monopoly charges threaten consumer finances and study official disclosures set to reveal costs.
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Opden
C Onsumera
Electric
Gan
Bie
Dollara
Europe faces slow recovery after war says state papers
A wary forecast argues Europe will take years to regain normal industrial activity. Employment will be scarce as rebuilding costs drain finances, with reduced credit and capital across the continent. Fewer jobs and prolonged hardship are seen before recovery, even as peace arrives.
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Pepirs
Europe
United States
Jowobb
Tourope
Tess
Aftermath Expectations Warn of Postwar Hardship
The text notes fewer consumers and greatly reduced consumption before the war, predicting tougher times. It contrasts victorious nations recovering faster due to indemnity and confidence, while the defeated face extended easing after the conflict. Southern states lagged 20 years past Lee’s surrender, with recovery hampered by limited natural resources.
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Léo
Excursions North Offer Low Round Trip Rates
Advertisement promotes very low round trip rates to northern Utah and Idaho via the Oregon Short Line Union Pacific System. Rates and details available at City Ticket Office Orpheum Block or by phone 2660.
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Oregon
Union Pacific
Utah
Idaho Paints
Orpheum Block
Drainage proposal for Plain City lands discussed
A Sept meeting of Plain City landowners considered draining waterlogged lands near Plain City. The area, once productive, is now mud impregnated and prone to decay. Committees will gather data, inform interested owners, and report back for further drainage property consideration.
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Plain City
Elkall
City Franchises Fight Sparks Over 50 Year Plan
The article details a heated public clash as Salt Lake area officials and party committees debate a proposed 50 year franchise for the city. It notes Socialist and Republican opposition, protests filed by city commissioners, and arranged hearings with calls for public input and transparency amid broader rival committee actions.
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Boyear
Neuen
Ancien
Figgare
Ct Fornia
Mayor Fell
Drownles
Dreaert
Fell
Missioner
Chamber of Commerce
Real Ep Neate Association
J. Kelly
Smith
J. J. Braultts
Chamber of Comment
O. A. Parmley
Hyrum Betsy
Drommitt
St. Ambler
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