Heber Scowcroft Jr Seeks Frontline Service Training
Heber Scowcroft Jr asks to join the draft front lines and enter training at Fort Douglas. The local draft board weighed his request after prior rejection over height weight, with officials signaling potential rapid placement. Fifteen other cases were considered, all exemption claims denied, as the board works through jurisdictional appeals and pending district-level reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdenesty
Heber Scowcrott Jr
Plana
Soowcrott
Heywood
Geanerott
Scowcraft
Casa
Beant
Fort Douglas
Scowcroft
Brancroft
United States
UtUe
Morolig
BICGLE STOLEN AND SUSPECTED WHEEL THEFT IN SALT LAKE CITY
Robert Quinn aged 18 was arrested after attempting to sell a wheel to a pawn shop in Salt Lake City. Sergeant Blackburn recovered the wheel and Quinn confessed to stealing it in Salt Lake the day before riding toward Orden and aiming for St. Joseph. A second man, described as Ralph Williams, is allegedly involved but not yet caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Quinn
T. N. Blackbur
Quinn
Lis
Blackburn
Balt Lake
Opden
Pats
Orden
St. Joseph, No
Hi Ts
Caudit
Hla
Arraigned on forgery charge in police court
Bert A. Taylor faced a forgery accusation after issuing a check to Cohen with insufficient funds. He pleaded not guilty, asked for a continuance, then changed to guilty and paid a $25 fine. Pelling whiskey allegation also noted. P. Terry pleaded not guilty in the same proceeding. case set for trial tomorrow at 10 a.m. Ball bond set at $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert A. Taylor
Mia
Barleg
Cohen
Ft. Saturnas
Pulty
Tor
P. Terry
Darker
Eto
Ball
College Boys in the Army Service
Utah Agricultural college announces graduates and former students commissioned in national defense. Officers’ reserve corps aviation corps and training programs offered. Names listed include Major Mark Crockall and Second Lieut Lynn Andris among others from Idaho California Nevada and Utah, with commissions and postings at Presidio San Francisco Logan and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Agricultural Enttega
Officers’ Revenue Corps
Tro Othr Wera
Aviation Corps
Eoc
Thoan
Cottrge
Arm
Ollown
Majer Mark
Crozall
Joe
Nateh
Logan
Jobocoa
Thos
War Savings Plan On British Style
Details of the war savings certificate plan, altered from the British model, are before Secretary McAdoo for consideration. Early indications suggest American issue in five dollar denominations, with stamps sold through post offices and government agencies. A book would be issued to holders to paste the stamps as they are purchased, and the scheme would follow the British method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Fed
Eading
Ceed Aratis
Achotoa
Post
Largest War Bond Bill Advances in House Committee
Washington August 27 a massive war finance plan comprising 7.538 billion dollars in bonds and 2 billion in war savings certificates moved forward in the House Ways and Means Committee. The measure, drafted by Secretary McAdoo, would fund Allied loans and other obligations with bonds bearing interest and subject to war taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House Wayn and Rorens
McAdoo
Jaid
Joana
Governor Ferguson Refunds Money to Texas Treasury
In Austin on August 27 James E Ferguson, suspended Texas governor, refunded 72,402 dollars from the executive mansion appropriation after courts ruled payment invalid. Acting Governor Hobby directed transfer of 3,116 dollars to the state treasurer. Funds credited to the tonal guard account with no further action expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
James E Ferpusin
Texas
Treasury
W. LP
Hobby
Nin
Str
Ferguson
British War Savings Plan Indicated Yet Slow In Adoption
Fragmentary text notes a British plan to form war savings associations and issue certificates up to 47 billion pounds, with pending legislation expected to govern the program. The adoption in the country appears uncertain and limited pending formal steps.
Houston ends martial law and reopens saloons
Houston resumes normal order after General Bell lifts martial law. Saloons and businesses reopen, patrols removed, guards dispersed, and preparations begin for training Columbus Hillnots? guards at Camp Logan. Protests erupt against integrating the Eighth Regiment of Black infantry into Illinois troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
George Bell, Jr
Camp Logan
Washington
Explorer McMillan Returns From Arctic Mission
Donald McMillan, back after four years in the Arctic, says he has 150 miles of coast to explore and will soon check findings. With Jonathan Swall and Zealing steamer Neptune crew, he reports to Captain Hubert Dartiett and plans to sail to Freeport Maine then New York for a full expedition report. The voyage confirms Crockerland was not real, fooled by a mirage similar to Peary’s prior claims.
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Sydney
Donald McMillan
Arctic
MacMillan
Jonathan
Swall
Neptune
Hubert Dartiett
Freeport
Maine
New York
Museut of Natural History
Peary
Mr. MacMillan
Japanese Join Hawaii Guards Forming First Japanese Unit
Honolulu officials report the Hawaii National Guard will form a Japanese company, likely the first of its kind in the United States. Captain William G. Aller will command the unit as Japanese volunteers rush to enroll following Provost Marshal General Crowder's order allowing aliens not eligible for naturalization to join. Plans circulate for a full regiment of Japanese to serve at the front in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. M
Nations Guard of Hawaiia
Samwel
Johoeon
National Guard
Iret Japanzee
Mag
Ti Wan
Europe
Filipinos Adopt U S Advertising in Hawaii
In Honolulu Aug 15 a Filipino worker on a Maui plantation near Maalaea has become Americanized in advertising. He asked to place a want ad in a local paper describing a wife, a 35-year-old married stout woman, left Houston ten weeks ago, with a curious note about black bats and the name Clephaas Maronál. He asks to notify Mr P M Esqueras at the Hawaiian bean telephone OL for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. My
Armalh
Stout
Mouston
Clephaas Mara
PM. Esqueras
Training Camp For Officers On Lekhua Plains
United States Army to open an officer training camp August 27 on the Lekhua plains near Hovotstu, with 101 applicants and Brigadier Samuel J. Johnson heading a reserve guard. The plan mirrors ancient practices seen in Mawalians who trained in Yaa Jitsu on that terrain. An army garrison will occupy part of the Seilehua plane for this new patronal army.
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Hosolulu
Te WL
Ny Mall
Trawallan
Ace
United States Army
Plains of
Lekhua
Hovotstu
United States
Schofield Barracks
United Statew Wae
America
Miss Langtry Weds a Lance Corporal
London Aug 27 The marriage of Miss Gertrude Langtry adopted daughter of Frederick W Vanderbilt of New York and Lance Corporal Lorquell of the Canadian army son of a professor at Oporto university is announced in the Daily Mirror. The wedding at Seaford was extremely quiet with few witnesses and the bride used Vanderbilt as her name though parents had not heard of the marriage.
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London
Gertrude Langtry
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
New York
Lorquell
Oporto University
Daily Mirror
Seaford
Vanderbilt
Ninety Year Old Veterans Meet in New York Encampment
The Eighteenth annual encampment of the Veterans of Indian Wars opens in New York with two veterans of the Mexican War over 90 years old in attendance. About 3,000 veterans are expected to attend as Albert J. Rabin, commander in chief, notes they continue to enlist despite age. Fifteen percent have already joined for the current war, while eighteen members from Fort Sam Houston are serving in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Albert J. Rabin
Sociery
Habla
Fort Sam Houston
France
French Gain Ground at Verdun In Meuse Offensive
PATUS Apr 37 reports a French breakthrough along the Meuse right bank with a two mile advance of about two thirds of four miles, capturing Fossen and Beaumont woods and nearing Neaumont outskirts. Official war dispatch notes heavy artillery fighting around HI] No. 304 on the left bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patus
Meuse
Verduc
Fossen
Beaumont Woods
Yillece
Neaumont
Negro Infantry Arrives in Columbus Amid Riot Aftermath
The Twenty-fourth Infantry battalion landed in Columbus New Mexico from Houston Texas to report to Major Nimafort Jr. of the Nineteenth infantry and under guard of two companies of the Nineteenth. The men involved in Houston riots were placed in a stockade while others were disarmed and assigned to quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columibus
N. M
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Houston
Tex
J. J. Nimafort Jr
Nineteenth Infantry
Muste
Velney Belnap Farewell Before Army Induction
On Batunday afternoon relatives gathered at 916 Twenty-Orat street to bid Velney D. Belnap farewell before his August 25 mobilization with Idaho’s Preston unit for Boise. Born 22, Velney is son of Nyrum Telnap and works in the family lumber business. About seventy five attendees heard a greeting speech by Hyrum Gelnap with remarks by Walter Stephens and Maud Delnap Kimball. The party featured games, ice cream, cake, and flags and lanterns. Four Belnap brothers are drafted. four Belnap men from Orden are already in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batunday
Velney D. Melo
Twenty-Orat Street
Velney
Nyrum Telnap
Preston
Idaho
Boise
Hyrum Gelnap
Sporn
Walter Stephens
Maud Delnap Kimball
Dezno
Volney Belnap
I'Zestua
Hymm Belnap
Belnap
Orden
Americans Loot London as Troops Parade the City
Apr 27 London musk for Americans with soldiers and sailors flooding Piccadilly and surrounding areas. Women handed flowers and rose pins while crowds mingled with Australians Canadians and British service members. Market figures and commodity notes follow in dense, era-style financial reportage.
German Food Shortage Alarms Atlantic Port Report
At an Atlantic port on August 27, William Bartholomew of an American oil firm in Hamburg warned of severe German food shortages. He noted fewer men drilling for war and questioned broader manpower for defense while U boats remained viewed as a national concern. Secretary Daniels and Attorney General Gregory discussed the Mare Island explosion case but offered no comment on the investigation’s progress or potential arrests.
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Atlantic
Germany
Wiliam Bartholomew
Hambure
Aday
Bartholomew Eaid
Wallington
Etima
Timate Stetory
Teibeent
Uell
Navy Department Board
Daniels
Navy Department
Pthe
Officers Forbidden In Training Camp Forbidden Items Ban
A War Department order prohibits automobiles, horses and valets from entering the training camp vicinity. The ban applies to candidates and others not allowed in the camp or kept nearby as directed by the Secretary of War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattspung
Aus
Faker
World Markets Chicago Quotations Open Mixed
Early trading showed abundant offers but weak demand as prices slipped from inner levels. December futures hovered around 107 to 108 and May near 110, with traders noting cold conditions in the northwest and continued selling pressure amid scattered buying interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Biny
Utah Stocks on Salt Lake Exchange Mixed Gains Lead
Active opening day on the Salt Lake stock and mining exchange with most securities advancing. Big Four jumped from 2 cents to 9 cents, Cottonwood King traded heavy with 16 900 shares at 1 cent, Michigan Utah moved 7 500 shares between 25 and 86 percent. Columbus Metals held steady, close down 2 percent. Total 3 300 shares changed hands with broad gains and improving sales across numerous issues including Albion, American Consolidated Copper, Empire Mines, Emma Consolidated Copper, Tower, Copper King, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange
Big Four
Cottonwood King
Michigan-Utah
Ihis
Amer
Columbus
Albion
American Consolidated Copper
Alia
Turnort
Stic
Dig Hii
Cattanwoml
Bier
Hay State
Columbus Resa
Croft
Orohonga
Rannack
Farewell for Willam Manning in Ogden
A farewell party honors Willam Manning professor and singer who leaves Ogden to become superintendent of the North Summit area. The event, arranged by the Treich ward, includes a program with songs, solos, and remarks by Bishop Wheelwright and others, before Manning and family move to their new home on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam
Mra
Manning
Ory
Trelch Wan
Wheelwright
W. Hf. Petty
ML Burroughs
Annie M. Harrop
Harry Hales
John Winop
Ficer
Alfred Brevens
Earl Tay
M. F. Poulter
Myra Ghreeves
George Manrice
T. J. Wheelwright
Golo
Ethel Downs
Uncle San
W. H. Manning
Tinafore Opera
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Heber Scowcroft, JR
Odiclala
Leroy Jackson
George Farler
Arthur West
Fife Andarna
Jacob’ H. Kap
Earl Filo Munton
Thomas James Tackhaw
Slater
Erick Justinus
Raknop
Harold Leroy Clayton
Charley Walker
Wil
J Hara Dimopoulos
Louis Menre Beeratt Jr
Elven
Decratt
Dee Hospital
Domenico Happan
Superior
Wyo
Nicholas Biderakis
Ann Arbor
Sien
John Pullman Mazey
Dates County
Bicgle
Fort Lylee
Noses F. Cowley
O. S. C. Salt Lake City
Willis Smith
TL. C
Willan Yeates
C. C
Salt Lake City
James C. White
A. Taylor
GOV. Ferguson
State of Texas
Explorer
U.S
Joseph M. Big
Marines
Joseph M. Dingham
Ogden
Mare Island
M. Biogas
Joseph Bingham
Scowcroft Finn
Miss Langtry
Verdun
Negro Infantry
Olney
Belmap
U. S
Aiteeta
Rosea
Maby
Young Men's Christian Association
Carm
Marrow Amite
Frovisiona
Sendite
Upen
Hib. Low
Close
Mutter
California
Boldems
Wotesby
Texas Eirers
Dows
Helfers
Ata
Navy Bureau
Mare Island Navy Yard
Utah
WM Manning
C. J. Jonsen
Beleetet
George Manalog
William Kenley
Eldy Mancing
John’ Wilson
Silver King Consolidated
Ton of Sioux Consolidated
South Hecla
Tiotic Central
Tintle Standard
Zuma
Commercial National
Deseret National
Deseret Savings
First National
Brigham
McCornick & Co
Ogden State
Security
Lake Security and Trust
Utah State National
Utah Savings and Trust
Walker Brothers
Zion's Savings and Trust
Amalgamated Sugar
Cement
Consolidated Wagon
Consolidated Ue
Noiel Utah Operating Co
Independent Coal
Hountain Giates Telephone
Ogden Packing & Provision
Utah Fire Clay
Utah-Idaho
Utah Gas & Coke
Utah Power & Light Fist
Ogden Pictures Corporation
J. A. Hogle & CO
M. Bath, Jr
Erudeon Ave
Chicago Board of Trath Galt Laka Stock and Mining Exchange
Logan & Bryan
Electric Service Co
24Th St
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