Indictments in Salt Lake Merchants Bank case revealed
Grand jury indicted John Pingree president George Yard secretary director and L J Rays cashier of the Merchants Bank on numerous counts including embezzlement false entries and unlawful dividends. Several joint indictments charged with accepting deposits in an insolvent bank and misstating cash holdings. Court orders arrest warrants. bank officials censured for gross negligence and mismanagement as report details severe failures under Clark and subsequent administrations.
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Merchants Bank
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
John Pingree
George Eyard
L. J. Rays
Grant
Hays
H. J. Clark
Utah
A. Glaxtor
Eigree
Farithe
Pingree
Ford
Messal Mel Pingree
Mr. Ford
Enpara
Mid Wagrey
Jord
Hin
Rord
Nile
Merchants’ Bank
Bagham State Bank
Hays Innis
Pingrect
Ts Cooke
Venice Consolisatnd
Defaud
Fordaysere
Hingham Mate Bank
Hingham State Bank
Pingroo
Dl Wmicking
Watel Corporation
Utah Packing
Provision Company
George BE
Yori
W. BE. Evans
A. F.pelton
Clark
Ag Prest
Von
Miretor
Mernhanta Bank
John Tingree
Geniga J. Ford
We Merchants Bank
Louis
Pingres
Mervhinly Bank
Mexsrs
Dingree
Kord
Bow
Walse
Hie Merchants Bank
Iya
George Ot. Pard
Menara
Dpineven
Casualty List and Bank Probe Both Highlight 1918 Records
The report includes American Expeditionary casualties with KIA, Died of Wounds, Died of Accident, and Missing in Action entries across units in Idaho Utah Wyoming Nevada and others, naming Privates and Sergeants. A separate section critiques Merchants Bank directors including Pingree and Ford, noting negligence and insufficient grounds for indictments while detailing the bank's one man leadership and deceptive reports.
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Prieate
Alsense
Wan
Colin
Ikdaho Walls
Idaho
Erry T. Stevens
Burley
Daha
Anetlean Expeditionary Forces
Long Range Guns And Air Raids On Paris Reported
Paris reports public statistics on long range cannon use in 1916 and 1917. Data show bombs dropped totals by year, casualty counts, and shellings with hundreds wounded or killed, including a single incident injuring many at a public event.
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Paris
Heim
CG Nam
Jase Gadd
Illustrious Potentate Elect At Mystic Shrine Session
A. McIntyre of Ogden was elected to the office of illustrious potentate at the annual Shriners meeting in Salt Lake City. Officers elected and installed included high priest and prophet A. C. Wherry and others. joint sessions with Royal Arch Masons followed for installation.
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Oriental Guide
Christian H. Rischer
J. M. Marcinit
3. S.lippman
Trivier
Ter
T. W. Charlton
F.C. Schramm
Ef. Harding
M. &. Lipsman
Salt Lake
Utah
Royal Arch Mansons
TF. JB. Sherwood
Lynch
Balmore Instannier
Hoye
A. Bber, Jr
Bred D. Keeler
John H. Berry
Frank P. Sherwood
Walley Daniels
Felary
Moye J. Genriques
Tra IL. Lewis
Irgius Gondret
William EH
Wil
Frank Eay
Royal Arch
1. M
Jobin C
Albert Li. Headberg
Louis J. Predericksen
Sentinel
Frank N
Fines W
Tor
George W. Malin
Tor Fuet Veit
Charles 1. Shiells
Rose High Collar Fashion Sparks New Style Trend
A fragmentary fashion note describes a shift toward high collars in late era style. It contrasts rose’s dignity with a trend of modest necklines and mentions new models in white or hanesile fabric with a pleated cascade in three tiers and ribbon accents.
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Achten
Rose
UTM BOSS IN THE CASUALTY LIST
Whitaker of Willard Utah, 24, is listed as killed in action November 4 after earlier serving in the Argonne and rejoining his company. He belonged to the 145th Infantry. James Gilbert Vardtes of Beaver Utah died in France October 28 from pneumonia. born December 17, 1889, he attended local schools and Murdock Academy, later serving a mission in the southern states.
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Frame Whitaker
Willard, Jah
Jake
Acd Mea
James Vardtey
War Department
Beaver
Murdock Academy
Soldier Yardley Dies in France War Service Tribute
A local obituary notes James Yardley of Garfield County who served since the Battle of the Marne and sailed with a unit in December 1917. He was in many engagements, survived shellfire, and wrote letters showing courage. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs James Yardley and many siblings including sister Mrs Otin Kessler, recently honored at the anniversary.
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Yardley
Mussin
Russia
Garfield Coun
Co Iantry
Enstand
The
Marne
Solgsona
Mita
Ami
James Yardley
Otin Kessler
al Intiverza
Sink All Captured Warships To Avoid Trouble
The American delegation at the peace congress resolves to advocate sinking the surrendered enemy warships and oppose distributing them by naval losses. The plan, touched by close contact with U S representatives, aims to prevent contention and reserve materials in line with President Wilson's war aims.
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Peace Congress
Ateh
Wilson
Finerart
Russia Thanks Allies for Past and Future Aid
Formal thanks from the Russian government to the Allied nations for their role in forcing Germany to withdraw from Russian territory is conveyed in a cable received at the Russian embassy. The acting minister expresses regret Russia could not continue the war, and pledges gratitude for future assistance from the allies.
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Washington
Mec
Ornix
Germany
Taffaira
Omsk
Russia
Lawmaker outlines plan for three day recess in December
Democratic Leader Kitchin told House members a program for a three day recess and adjournment would be delayed until next Monday. He said the three day recess would begin Tuesday with little formal business. The move ends with no schedule until December 39, underscoring caution over disagreements.
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Kitchin
Spaston
Shrigimias
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