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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
6
Paris reports great artillery activity around Maisons de Champagne and Tahure. German attempts to approach our lines near Forges and Avocourt were checked by our fire. Two German aircraft were shot down Sunday, with other enemy machines falling in German lines.
A First Presbyterian Church basement project enhances facilities with a new dining room and kitchen. The 48 by 26 foot room features a brick fireplace, new windows, a central hallway, and space for Sunday School Kindergarten use. Turkey supper Thursday night and Friday noon, with a sale of linens, aprons, bags, linens, crochet work, gowns, jelly, candy, and other homemade articles.
Veyhogr an reports the general staff that refused Bolshevik recognition has surrendered. General Dukhanin takes over as Russian commander in chief after Premier Karsky’s disappearance, while the Solsha Vikt government deposes Dukhanin but he does not recognize it. Petrograd dispatch says Bolshevik loyal troops moved toward the main headquarters.
City commissioners meeting permitted a $25,000 claim from First National Bank to cover general fund election costs. An issued city note for $25,000 was approved, with Bills totaling $212.25 allowed. Treasurers and officers received pay, including $5,198.10 for public safety and $4,578.48 for parks. Municipal court fines and fees totaled $489.66 for November.
Police chief U. If Mohrman Js ex pecting advice from Pittsburg Pennsylvania tonight or tomorrow on Carl Becker arrest. Hecker remains in city jail as a suspect. A 23 year old prisoner is said to be wanted in Pittsburg for a serious offense. Letters found on him suggest guilt in a violent crime and a telegram from Pittsburg asks if he is wanted. A report is expected soon for disposition.
Eight men were electrocuted and three suffered severe shocks when a wire broke and fell on a Union Electric cable in St Louis. The incident occurred as workers handled the cable, with the Anphouser-Duach Brawing association referenced in the report.
New York December 4. Eastern railroad export traffic in unmanufactured forms of iron and Kroil, except government designated grades, was transferred to a newly appointed commission of rail operators. Atlantic ports from Boston to Norfolk are represented by the nine- member body.
Residents near Fillmore and Polk streets report reservoir leakage flooding streets and cellars. Commissioner Flygare, joined by Marlin and Jones, vows rapid remedy after noon inspection. The overflow has made the area impassable and disruptive to everyday life. A separate notice promotes Harold Lockwood in Haunted Pajamas at the New Utah.
In North Ogden Sunday evening a car driven by Salt Lake City financier Ford collided with a buggy carrying Thelma Pickford and three children. The 10 year old girl died from extensive injuries. County Attorney and Sheriff planned full investigation and expected findings within 24 hours. No criminal intent suspected. investigation to determine if negligence occurred.
Petrograd reports General Dukhonin, who became commander in chief after Kornilov’s overthrow, was thrown from a train and killed following Ensign Krylenka’s capture of Monilev. The Russian War Office made the official announcement today.
The Chicago Textile Shaft company was summoned today by the Federal Trade Commission to answer a complaint of restraint of trade alleging it sold goods on condition that buyers stop using Tire Products of a rival. Hearing set for January 25.
Washington December 4 Chairman Fleed of the foreign affairs committee announced he would introduce a war resolution tomorrow morning The foreign affairs committee is expected to consider it tomorrow afternoon and the measure is predicted to pass the House by Friday night in a bid to authorize wartime action.
War Emergency Council of the Baking Industry recommends immediate price cuts at retailers nationwide. Bakers to operate under government license December 10 with a standard cost formula set by the administration. A telegram from Fleury Stite of Mouston, Texas, relays the call to bakers and cites the U S food administration report urging lower prices and reduced operating costs.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment with oil of mustard for external use to ease headaches colds sore throat bronchitis stiff neck and many pains. It claims no stomach or heart side effects unlike internal medicines and markets hospital size jars priced at $2.30.
G R Stevens, an oil industry veteran from Pennsylvania, visited Utah and praised the potential of the Old Capitol Petroleum holdings near Salt Lake City. He noted rich undeveloped resources, observed a disciplined local team, and expressed intent to assist and possibly invest while cautioning readers about overoptimism.
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