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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
4
Ogden and area news recounts military movements with Fort McDowell California as a destination for two county contingents and various personnel transfers. Other items include railroad and railway updates, local business moves, officers training camps, and community notices ranging from garden projects to naval assignments and public procurement.
The State Road Commission of Utah invites sealed proposals by May 6 1913 for grading and pavement on the Og Box Elder State Road from Ogden City to North. Plans and specifications are on file at the State Road Engineer's office. Bid forms may be obtained with a $5 deposit. right to reject any and all bids is reserved. By order of the Utah State Road Commission April 12 1913.
The Weber county fruit outlook remains fairly good this year despite several sharp fronts. Orchardists report cherry yields possibly up to 28 percent of normal, while other fruits are in decent shape, though frost harmed strawberries and blossoms in some vines. Center Junior High program honors veterans with patriotic readings and a flag ceremony, as students from the Four Minky Mets committees present tunes and recitations. Final remarks note appreciation with enthusiastic applause.
Professor S M H Clark of the University of Chicano declines a lecture at Weber and Four Minute clubs. The telegram says the fires appearances he was scheduled to give would tax his powers too much, so he cannot take on another engagement. The notice was received today by the Weber club.
First Lieutenant Fugenn Pratt and his wife left via the Southern Pacific last Friday for San Francisco. The lieutenant, son of Judge Pratt of the Second District Court, will remain with the Sixty third Presto unit as the men await orders sending them toward the front. Margery Wilson in The Law of the Great Northwest and the latest Pathe Weekly at the Cozy today.
In a municipal court proceeding Judge George S. Barker fined E. Pariina fifty dollars with options of seasoning the charge after Pariina admitted to consuming a small amount of apple cider the night of the incident. Police dispute the cider defense as a routine excuse for drunkenness and the judge criticized the questionable memory of the accused while noting the lack of a clear cider purchase location on Twenty-fifth Street.
Pearl White appears in The House of Hate and Ruth Roland stars in The Sin of Innocence. Broncho Billy features in The Rustler's Child, with a big V comedy at the Cozy today only.
Joe Brown and Tom Tunt were arrested Saturday night by Officer R D Pincock and charged with intoxication. They pleaded not guilty as the case moved to municipal court where proceedings were delayed. No liquor was found except two bottles of paregoric in Brown s pocket. the contents measured high alcohol and morphine, with witnesses describing them as intoxicated and causing concern on the street. The judge ordered the men held at county jail pending further action.
Byron Whittemore of Ogden and Mrs A Whittemore travel to the city for a two week furlough from Mare Island training. Whittemore has served over a year in the service and recently completed electrical work at the Mare Island training school. He notes the course was thorough and valuable for electricians. He left Ogden from the power house Babington avenue and worked for a power company at the time.
Maggie Jones and Sadie Jones, both from Kansas City, were brought before Judge George Larter after being arrested for wearing overalls. They testified they wish to work and support themselves, claiming to have done scrap-iron sorting work and seeking real jobs. The court warned of a possible ten-day suspension if they did not cooperate, and noted their clothes would arrive later.
A special train will carry twelve Ogden and three Weber county men to Fort McDowell California on May 11 for army duty. They meet at 1 p m to entrain on a Southern Pacific train toward Yuma. City planners will announce the selected men later as more names appear on the skilled workers register.
The document outlines a government inquiry into Doan with references to race and delinquency, noting sixteen individuals described by race and a broader call for examination. It mentions qualifications for degrees and a demand for support, signaling tensions over status and accountability in the case.
Plans show canners would fill all tomato orders locally if embargo fears linger. A. J. Hall of Utah Packing says no cut in contracts despite reports of East Indies disruption. Dutch embargo proven false and ample supply on hand to meet needs.
Amended complaint filed against the Tr 16 Railroad by guardian Lamise ATeCoy for Mitton Nephi McCoy alleges an iron plate fell on the boy’s left foot in Brig ham City on March 70 1917. The plate allegedly toppled due to negligence and the boy was confined for seven weeks and left permanently injured.
A report from Wilson district committeeman Frank Stratfoni to Secretary O. J. Stilwell notes 126 families in Wilson district and pond purchases. The district was asked to raise $2,000 but has raised $5,000, an oversubscription of 150 percent, said to be one of the county’s best records.
The Orpheum screened Redemption featuring Hrelyn Neshl Tha and her son Ruscell Thor in a dramatic life tragedy about a selfless woman. Packed attendance and appreciative crowds left viewers with a heightened respect for the dedicate mother.
The Four Minute Men, recently selected for Ris, will appear at the Arabellm Alhambra Ogden theaters starting Wednesday May 1. Speakers listed include Joseph Chez, AE Carver, Arthur Wooley, Rav J Carver, James DeVine and others, with appearances in Ogden and nearby towns through Thursday and Friday.
Judge Joby Murphy, 41, will sit in municipal court to hear a case against an unnamed defendant for alleged violation of the prohibition law last fall. Attorneys for the defense and prosecution indicated they had stipulated for Judge Murphy to preside in this matter before Judge Barker.
Robert W. Merriman was arrested in Ogden after traveling from Sparks Nevada. He allegedly spread antiwar propaganda and anti government remarks. He confessed to being driven from Sparks by a citizens committee and was escorted to the town. He kissed the American flag and claimed to be under indictment. Federal authorities will examine him. the sheriff suspects wide loyalty campaign.
The cage case advances to trial following Attorney Jensen's decision not to act. Proceedings are set for an early date, with the defendant in custody awaiting court action and further updates expected as the schedule firm up.
Weber County undertakes extensive road repairs with multiple gangs. Crews on Ogden Valley and Cache Valley routes grade, lay gravel beds, and patch tar via holes. Riverdale and Plain City roads see tar coats and gravel work. labor reported plentiful as plowing ends and beets are planted.
A Saturday night party in Kancesville honored Herman O. Schultz who left Sunday for Camp Lewis with the army days ahead. Speeches songs and a program marked the event as 6000 dollars in gifts and memories were noted. Schultz family ties include two sons in the service, one at Camp Kearny and the other in France.
In Washington April 9 administration forces held control as the Senate began voting on amendments to the Overman bill. A Gallinger amendment to exempt government printing from presidential authority failed 44 to 28, and Harding urged changes to limit executive power. The stock market notes from Ogden report cattle receipts and a steady market at Union Stock Yards with various prices.
In Washington on April 29 the senate heatedly debated the aircraft program delay while reviewing a report to President Wilson by sculptor Borglum. Senator Brandegee accused officials of suppressing details and called for investigation by the military committee. Questions rose about Borglum’s credibility and ties to an aeronautical group. The debate touched on aircraft funding, production, and public disclosure, with senators demanding clarity on how funds were spent and what actual output exists.
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