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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
9
Random notes from Ogden recount railroad officials blaming no fault to railroads for coal shortages amid two years of crisis. Local and national items cover recruiting, court cases, promotions, vacations, concerts, and events at Ogden and surrounding areas with numerous names, places, and figures.
Ladies of the Reorganized Church plan a social this evening at the mealing house located at Wanketon Avenue and Fifteenth Street. Mr and Mrs W W Crosman of 2653 Quincy Avenue host their guest Mrs Crosman’s mother Mrs J A Ewarts from Los Angeles. Vera Tracy and Bsa Rate Wal ter attend tea in Salt Lake City for Ila Eo- 3. Mina May Loughran has returned from Sunset Utah where she was guest of Miss Fare Tribs.
The Japan Red Cross greeted the American Red Cross mission in Tokyo on August 23. Baron Iabiguro, president of the Japanese society, spoke at luncheon expressing warmth toward the U.S. reception of the Japan Red Cross and Europe bound mission. He noted cross national cooperation and the emblem uniting people beyond borders.
Private B F Lawson, Ogden, Utah, stationed at Paris Island South Carolina describes initial training stages with US Marine Corps recruits. He notes quarantine inspection, oath, issue of arms and clothing, battalion drills, inland training, and plans to move to Quantico Virginia for trench warfare instruction. He mentions fellow Ogdenians Wallace and others, updated by his brother in Navy at Great Lakes.
A Weber county farm excursion of about 150 farmers and officials from the Weber county farm bureau and secretary J Stilwell to Idaho and northern Utah began last Monday. They are expected to return to Ogden tonight and drive home by dark. Stilwell left the trip yesterday.
Commiresioner Miller Jones faced questions about a water shutdown at 3 am to install two 12 inch valves on South Washington. Work, prompted by lack of prior valve coverage, left residents without water for hours while crews added valves at night to minimize heat and disruption.
Ror Biobinn, one of two boys arrested Monday for assaulting Officer Doyle and tied to the Tangrancy charge, was sent to his home in Anaconda, Montana, this afternoon. A letter from his mother, Mrs Christenson, ordered that he be sent home. The letter stated sufficient remorse, and he departed on the Hiotlo train at $235. The other boy will remain in custody for a few days longer, awaiting word from his guardian for transport or practice or profit. If mothers had, he will be allowed to go.
A young boy was approached by a workman in Weber county who offered to buy whiskey for 73 cents. The boy revealed a hidden cache of liquor and agreed to meet later, saying he would not disclose his name as he headed toward the circus grounds with the price in hand.
Frienin of Dr. Fred G Clark to entertain guests at a Walter clothing evening farewell. The doctor leaves tomorrow for Fort Riley to join the army medical corps and may be sent to France soon. Funeral for Mrs Harriett Steadman held yesterday. speakers included Samuel Hair Jos Clark David Jensen. interment at Ogden cemetery.
Penrose Michael Penrose funeral held at Marriott ward meeting house with Mahop Thames Powell presiding. Margaret Davenport and Margaret Blair sang, graveside service at Ogden City cemetery led by C A Linnquist. Eugene C Hivera and family reported. Child patient died at St Marks hospital en route to Salt Lake after heart condition. Anderson Mrs I H H Anderson of Cambria Idaho died after operation. body prepared by Larkin and Son and shipped to Malad.
A Utah forestry survey led by L F Kielpp and Captain FH BE Boyden outlines a military factfinding project. It details roads streams ground conditions supplies and river crossings to aid rapid troop movements if needed. Officials confer with Governor Namderrer and promise state cooperation in funding.
Marya Spiridonova, noted for the 1905 revolution, leads women against war deserters in Petrograd. She recounts torture she endured, seeks to rally support for peace and anti deserter stance. Her advocacy sparks international protest and she addresses crowds across Europe and America.
Fragmentary note references Muzzuchi Cox to America and wartime fundraising. Mentions Bascoms, hospital, and army unit nicknamed An she Army. Unclear details but implies a beloved figure aiding war efforts and wine conaul 3 ay.
Disturbances in Amsterdam and Rotterdam erupt as protests over potato shortages surge amid export disputes with Germany. Households raid boats and wagons for potatoes as authorities wrestle with supply lines and coal import pressures impacting industry and daily meals.
Text describes shipment delays and export openness to Germany and the United Kingdom. It notes the Netherlands faces a shifted supply chain with root crops opened for export while Dutch stock is off the country. It mentions poor London sentiment and a new crop outlook affecting domestic needs and export volumes.
Canadian army dispatch from France reports Manitoba troops breaking through the Fosse at the Souchez river north bank near Lens after a brief bombardment. They attacked Grarsler a pit pile and moved 20 to 400 yards, clearing a path toward the city’s heart as other lines had opened Oba on the north and west.
Paris, Aug. 23. French aviation authorities weigh dropping a weed seed over Germany to ruin crops. Vedrines suggests seeds could be carried on planes and scattered on fields of beets, potatoes, and corn. If needed, a clone could be raised to produce large quantities from a single aircraft. France expects jets from the United States and weighs broader biological destruction options including plant fungus.
Aug 23 Central News reports NU Hallearmen branches demand termination of a October 1614 truce and a wage increase of one pound weekly along with shorter hours. The truce had settled disputes without strikes. Vienna says Italians captured Web village west of Nate but failed to advance further. East of Gorizia Italian attacks halted on the Caren plateau.
Ancient newspaper account reports Mexican port Vera Cruz Aug 2 that lightouse keepers and their families on Triangle Lelanit were starving after travel delays and lack of provisions. The stranded group faced severe famine with the voyage halted and no supply boat expected.
Prince Henry Windsor England August 33 arrives with advance party of Eton College Demecers Training corps. He wears private uniform and carries a kit bag. He performs fatigue duties to prepare camp for arrival of the main force.
Chicago Aug 23 John Peterson of Randall Ian won with 99 targets at eighteen yards in the Grand American tournament preliminary handicap. J L Lumpp of Youngmen held the closest handicap while third place reached 37. Officials feared the event would not finish today due to delays.
London reports an actor who confessed to resuming nine cups of tea at breakfast, with symptoms described as glittering eyes and rapid speech. The Datty-Express notes a new trend of tea drinking leading to feverish behavior and nervous reactions, signaling rising tea drink addiction in the post-epoch era.
Norris Williams, famed national champion, shares guidance for young players to improve. He stresses consistent practice, steady tempo, and simple drills to build solid fundamentals and gradual progress toward higher levels in tennis.
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