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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
6
The Fighting Trail novelty praises Vitagraph stars and dramatic outdoor photography. Manager Steck calls it the most remarkable picture yet filmed with 95 percent outdoor scenes and real settings.
Frank W. Arave of Stooper appeared at the Weber County draft board office to learn his status in the draft. The report notes the action as the county handles deferred or eligible classifications for local registrants.
C B Johnson a local chiropractor was held to district court for trial by Municipal Judge George Barker charged with practicing medicine without a license. The ruling depended on the word diagnose as used in statutes. J H Madson testified he felt no ailment but Johnson claimed spine needing adjustment and performed the procedure. Barker ruled Johnson diagnosed despite patient’s denial of illness, a key element in related cases.
Work on the paving and grading of streets progresses rapidly in the city. Washington avenue reaches Thirty third street with concrete base and grading done while trenching along the seam is completed. If favorable weather continues, the east end of Washington avenue may open for traffic before election day. On Adams avenue between 24th and 29th streets, steam shovel work nears completion and concrete paving will follow. The stairway project is underway.
Brigham City reports heavy duck populations and crowds preparing for the duck shooting opening next Monday. Drafted men from Box Elder county head to American Lake training grounds. eight more depart. New county tax notices mailed. local educational association organized. projections of lawsuits against the railroad after a Peach day collision. City street work progresses with street end improvements and river bridge alterations.
City officials report a satisfactory compromise ending a right of way dispute between the Unions Maeifle railroad and southwest residents. The railroad planned a parallel track to handle freight, which would have closed a current road from homes to Pacific avenue, affecting access for residents south of thirtieth Street. The settlement preserves access while allowing rail improvements.
Residents and railroad officials reached a compromise over a closed road near the tracks. The company will buy a fifteen foot wide strip from each lot for two dollars per foot and reduce its right of way by five feet to create a twenty foot width parallel to the tracks. A subway under the tracks will be built to connect to Pacific Avenue, reducing the danger of crossing for pedestrians and especially children.
John Morgan was sentenced to ten days in county jail for vagrancy after pleading not guilty. Testimony showed he asked officers for the price of a tie and then struck up a two bit contribution for bik maintenance in front of the Alabama theatre. He admitted during testimony that he knew the officers were present.
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