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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
4
Mrs. Chasios Swinger and her daughter Darbara returned yesterday after a month touring the Pacific coast. They visited San Francisco Portland and Takor City Oregon, spending most time in those cities.
A district court petition for involuntary dissolution was filed against W. C. Kay Elevator Co by J. K. Mullen, alleging failure of the business to meet its stated incorporation terms. Meanwhile, Glen A. Chandler and Ruth G. Meeker wed at the county clerk’s office. Chandler works for Scoville Paper. James Varney Jr filed for bankruptcy citing over half of his debt, about $600, due to his ex-wife’s shopping debts for clothes and other items. he had been divorced recently with custody changes. The record notes Varney’s path to potential California residence and mentions a military trains policy aimed at railroad efficiency and troop mobility.
Ogden reports include E W Brownting and Ball Lake farmers visiting Ogden bay for parthem Utah exchange under E J Web from the Weber county farm bureau. W P Thomas showed them the city. Also noted are a new elevator position, Dr H L Wilson's appointment in the medical reserve corps, a Fort Wey arrival, birth of a son to Desk Sergeant Joe Paine, liquor arrests by Detective Hanson, employment aid from the city bureau, a peculiar spring potato, Young Ladies Band concert plans, General Agent C Culton’s Ogden visit, a women’s patriotic food committee meeting, and travel notices to Denver and Colorado Springs.
The Vauity Board examined Mrs. Alford and Marta Higgle at the county infirmary. Mrs. Alford was committed to the state mental hospital for advanced dementia. Marta Higgle’s case appeared mild and she was to remain at the infirmary for care. Anmn appears prone to wandering and was found by infirmary searchers after an escape attempt.
Mr and Mrs Timothy P Terry announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby to Frank Hickenisor The wedding is set for September 5 Also notes of travel and visits by Mrs Maude Eckhardt and Maude Flls in Morgan Idaho and plans by Frank Dodge and Taft Dodge on a Yellowstone trip toward Dig Springs Idaho and Big Springs on the Snake River headed to a national park trip then back to Ogden
A wintery Harrisville gathering honored Miss Grace Wilbur, a September bride. Twelve friends showered gifts, with a pink tea style luncheon and a floral table setting featuring asters and pelargoniums. Dancing followed the social hour as a light, rustic air pervaded the event, hosted by Mrs. A Hall.
The judging panel for school garden work chaired by Sire. Tt. 2, Porter, R. E. Wilson and EM. Rela is familiar with the plots planted by city children. Winners will be announced after the school opens with prize distribution and an exhibition of produce from the various gardens.
A fragmented notice discusses a proposed fund for a military road project and includes garbled phrases about marmalade origins and Portugal influence. The text mentions Washington and a budget figure near $100,000, with unclear context on road construction or defense aid. The readable portion centers on funding a transcontinental route described as military runway or road in a colonial setting.
Death notices show Wilda Wallace to have a service Thursday at 2 5 p m at the Berenthnant meeting house in Ulahop with Arthur Thode officiating. Public viewing at 38 Aistrenth Street from noon to 9 p m tomorrow and Thursday. Interment planned at Ogden City cemetery. Ruby Latica Saunders, infant of Heber C and Tubin Ohio Saunders, died last evening at 7 o clock at the family home 435 Twenty Heth Street. Private funeral for Wallace to be held tomorrow at 2 p m at the home in Titebon FLA. Interment in city cemetery.
A Salt Lake City letter suggests the deceased may be Harry Lockard, nephew of Mrs Griffin, tying a missing youth case to a fatal train accident near the Weber River bridge. Police received the note with a photo and say the resemblance to the missing boy is strong though not conclusive. Relatives in Salt Lake and Fort Street address sources are being contacted for verification.
Bethlehem Steel chairman Charles M. Schwab cites abnormal wartime conditions requiring substantial additional capital to sustain the construction program and meet increased business. He notes tax payments and war costs will absorb earnings, while government orders boost capital needs and labor and material costs drive up working capital. The company faces an order rise to over 200 million dollars from 193.5 million at year start.
Oxden's young fallante must ensure their shoes are shined every Sunday before 1 o'clock in the afternoon starting now. Mayor Hoywood's office issues the order directing public safety to enforce closures. Police will ensure all booths remain closed on Sundays from three until the next morning.
Washington reports say threats by the Industrial Workers of the World have subsided after government action on August 21. Field investigators note disaffection within the IW W and possible internal strife, with many metabolers expressing desire to leave the organization as disturbances ease across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana.
Washington sets a unified wage and hour standard to be adopted by all parties with the national commission’s decision binding. Local commissions may follow pending outcomes. War and shipping officials join the effort, coordinating with the council of national defense. American reply to the pope’s peace proposal is released and shared with Entente diplomats.
Aug 28 New York The National Security League forwarded a letter from S B Mason of Salina Kan criticizing government camp construction and the use of percentage contracts in war work. Mason argues these contracts invite graft and waste, noting contractors reportedly spend far more than necessary and some workers face reduced hours.
Washington reports copper for war use to be allotted by the War Industries Board within a week or ten days with liberal prices to boost production. Prices may range 20 to 22 1/2 cents per pound. Eugene Meyer Jr of New York named special assistant to the War Industries Board on copper purchases.
Oklahoma officials pursue Alexando Nearer, 21, for evading the draft as other alleged evaders are tracked. A board cites industrial conscription and price issues, arguing workers like carpenters and plumbers should be drafted at home earnings, while debates over fair wages and wartime labor shortages continue amid ongoing calls for universal conscription.
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