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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
5
The report describes William II host to Kaiser Wilhelm II visiting Count Bentinck in Holland. The count stresses the visit is at the government's request and indicates he would prefer not to host.
Washington informs that the interior department report by Attorney General Gregory on the Hog Island shipbuilding plant is being prepared for publication. The White House states the report will be released as soon as it is ready, likely within a day or two.
New Orleans reports Jack Dempsey of Utah, claimant to the heavyweight championship, knocked out Carl Morris of Oklahoma in the first round of a scheduled twenty round bout after an early dispute.
Samuel Untermyer of New York testified before the Senate investigating committee denying any pro German sympathies before March 1916. He said he declined to serve as counsel for the German embassy and dismissed insinuations as baseless.
Paris reports the Zentral Syndicate of French Hotel Men says hotels will refuse natives of enemy countries as employers or customers for ten years. The decision will be shared with hotel associations in Allied nations.
A fierce winter storm hit Denver bringing heavy snow and disrupted communication. Telegraph services suffered outages as crews worked to restore lines and severe winds slowed recovery efforts across northern New Mexico.
San Juan reports teachers in the Jarkin school will resume work and receive full salaries through December. The board of education plans to solicit members for the Hel Cros drive and establish free lunch stations in the district. In Porto Rico, French cruisers Gloire and Desaine, under Admiral Grant, have been guests for three days of receptions.
Chicago report of Dan Skettine, an alleged draft evader, who died after a sixteen day hunger strike in prison. Prison physicians attempted forced feeding as authorities worked to secure release conditions.
Sergeant Lyles W. Larkin, once in charge of Uka morgue at Camp Kearny, has been discharged and returns to Qeden to resume work with Larkin and Sons Undertaking Parlors. He was recommended for a commission and would have joined in three days.
A yesterday report wrongly stated that C St Hortog of John Scowcroft & Co was arrested for drinking. the correction clarifies that Hortog was not arrested and there was no drinking incident.
Francis Browning son of Mrs Mitesha Browning of Ogden has been seriously wounded and gassed. He was totally blind for several days due to mustard gas but is recovering and will be sent home soon. Browning served with the Sage Brush division in heavy combat.
Deputy Sheriff Geiger reports an Overland car owned by Joseph Sowcroft swung around twice on the slippery canyon road known as The Red Fence. The vehicle was saved from disaster only by the retaining wall. He warns motorists through the canyon to drive carefully this time of year.
Sergeant Jensen announces an active police campaign against drivers ignoring a new ordinance on parking two feet from the curb. Vehicles must display a reg tag when entering the city. violators will be cited and escorted to the police station if they fail to respond to the warning.
A street car narrowly avoided a fatal crash near Sixth West Street in Salt Lake City. Motorman Harvey Staats sustained a badly crushed foot and head and belly injuries, while conductor Astair W. Fogelberg was unharmed. The car was demolished but no one else was seriously injured as it traveled inbound with no passengers. The signal action by the conductor and the rail crew likely prevented a worse outcome.
The notice highlights abundant gifts for men and urges early purchases for Christmas as part of a government request.
Billy Miske of St Paul floors Jim Flynn in the second round at Okla Dec 16 delivering a right cross and short jab that end Flynn's dream bout after one minute forty three seconds. Flynn had scored earlier but Miske's youth agility and class prevailed, dropping Flynn multiple times before the finish.
Members urge local donations to fund assistance for children who would otherwise lack support. The appeal emphasizes community involvement and charitable drive to ensure every child receives aid.
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