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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
4
The California federation and state topographers work with labor groups to secure a seat for high schools in California. The effort involves the standard session of the state legislature and aims to advance education and labor alignment.
Walter Thurston was arrested by James Ne after a reported Monday robbery at a Lake hotel room on Twenty-fifth Street. Victim George Water of Turner Idaho alleged $60 stolen. witness Frank Martin of Neigham City testified Thurston rifled Water’s pockets. Police described the case as a felony arrest with imminent trial.
Ethelbert Rodelec a laborer from Balmon City admitted to a judge he was too drunk to recall events after a severe intoxication. He said he arrived with about 22 dollars and bought liquor, later denied knowing anything about the alleged drugging while acknowledging his own drink addiction. Frank Cavanaugh, under bond, challenged Rodefer in court as further proceedings loom.
The Martha Society donated a decorated Christmas tree to the Day Nursery for its young charges. Between 11 and 50 children will enjoy the 1916 Christmas, a happy event for the nursery. Mr and Mrs Joseph A West returned to Ogden from Baker Oregon. he served as chief engineer of the Sumpter Valley Railroad company and will stay home for the holidays.
The funeral for Ars. Margarer Ann Osborne will be held tomorrow at [time] in Larkin and Fon's chapel with interment in the city cemetery. The body may be viewed at the chapel this afternoon and evening and tomorrow until the funeral hour.
Three men were arrested in the pollen investigation of Srihur B. Lim, a wealthy oil man from Wichita, Kansas, found dead under the Intercity Viaduct. Fafa Muller, Harry Fitzpatrick, and Joseph Macoluso were taken into custody. no charges have been filed yet.
Deeds recorded Saturday and today show Rena N. Downe transferring to Joseph Culetti a parcel described as 11400 north lot 9% block 10 with portion of lot 7 to 10, and Ray W. Reowning and wife conveyance to John Woodhast with specified inters ext by part of tote 7 to 10 inclusive.
Minneapo lie, Minn Dec 20 Announcement by Union Pacific dispatches says Minneapolis freight will not be accepted at Ontaria Nebraska after December 6 due to car shortages. Millers declare all local freight to talks will compel shutdown unless conditions improve. Freight to Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Des Moines and Omaha may be accepted today with embargoes. The UP embargo remains in effect until January 7 with no plan to clear terminals.
Mealin Dec. 20. Maudelio Urbe, Villa follower, plus 17 band members, were executed by home guards and Villa troops after a southwest Chihuahua City clash. Reports say Tejatochico ranchers formed a posse to protect property. Five Villa men killed during an attempted raid on Teolocachico led to a punitive expedition. Jolla Acosta’s command was defeated, and seventeen captured Villa followers were executed.
President Wilson traveled to Senator Williams's Mississippi home to discuss Mississippi affairs. Williams, ill earlier, recovered enough to visit his office, and the president then drove him there. Williams praised the president as a kind, big-hearted neighbor who braved the weather to see him.
Vi era Dana stars in The Gates of Eden a Metro-Columbia feature to be shown at the Utah theatre tomorrow and Friday. The drama presents strong love elements and showcases Dana in dual roles as Evelyn and Eye with a supporting cast including Phillips Walker Earle Stevens Jones and Linsen. John Collins directs praising the pastoral drama as one of the finest shown this season. Meanwhile Ogden Ice Co prepares natural ice on Ogden river ponds with three inches already formed and growth expected as conditions improve.
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