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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
9
De Weese, accused of killing his wife in a Salt Lake City rooming house on September 21, was formally charged with first degree murder and bound over to the district court for trial. He waived preliminary examination and a March trial is anticipated.
London dispatch reports intense debate over Germany’s peace offer in the House of Commons. Bonar Law and Lloyd George defend government stance against yielding to German terms, arguing that the war’s blood and treasure would be spent in vain if peace proposals were seen as favorable to Germany. The discussion centers on ensuring security and preventing future aggression, with emphasis on accountability for Belgium Armenia and related wartime conduct. The exchange highlights the stakes of a potential settlement and the risks of a renewed conflict.
A Paris dispatch quotes a Barr de lue as correspondent noting moral certainty in continuing the fight and readiness to make sacrifices at home. It mentions ships in port at Paris reported to have armed to defend against submarines after loading fuel and munition supplies.
Advertises low excursion rates for students and a senient service. Trains cover two hours between dates including December 16 14 20 21 72 24 and January 1 3. Encourages use of The Electric Way for travel.
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Carson, head of the admiralty, told MPs that merchant ships and armed defensively ships share the same rights. He said captains may defend their vessels but may not attack an enemy, a function reserved to warships, a view echoed by neutral powers. The admiralty remains attentive to the issue.
London and Dec 21 reports that King George conferred honors on leading figures recommended by the retiring prime minister. Trade viscounts were given to Lord Candhurat South Marcourt and others, while Joseph Albert Peace and Arthur Dewar received high appointments. A number of misar hanoze!, also conferred, and Mr Harcourt stated in a letter that the old family peerage will be revived.
Funeral services for Mrs. large Watkins were held in the Fourth Ward meeting house this afternoon with speakers including Washo Jane H Jenkins and Bishop A J Booth. A quartet presented by Mrs. Rak fam Rey and Mrs. Albert Jones accompanied by Mr. Maniecy and Mrs. Roberts performed. Purble Cel nations bought a Tabor temple for $45002.
Census bureau estimates show the United States population climbing but with regional and state disparities from 1900 to 1915. Florida records the biggest increase while Wyoming and South Dakota decline. Iowa sees modest gains, and New Jersey New York and Rhode Island show slight decreases. City counts reflect rapid urban concentration, with New York and Chicago leading population among major locales.
An advertisement notes low excursion fares between air points on The Electric Way for December 16 13 20 2 22 23 and January 1 with return January 3. Tickets go on sale and trains run every two hours per the rail line’s schedule.
In Salt Lake on December 22 the Utah Educational Association convention elected D. Jensen as president, defeating Miss Alice E. None of Salt Lake High School. C. Jr. Skidmore and other candidates split votes. Matti ta Peterson and Ry Lar gon won as winners for two other offices. The result surprised Salt Lake Ogden factions, with country votes counting strongly. The convention's second day focused on regional meetings and committee discussions.
Delegates gathered at East High School for numerous sessions from morning to night. A central assembly hall gathering followed by departmental meetings, with evening sessions at the tabernacle and Farratt hall. The convention closes tomorrow with two general sessions, morning and afternoon.
An old age relief testimonial spreads across an ad page praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief, with several individuals sharing that nighttime symptoms diminished after use. A separate local notice reports officials seeking to reopen an Indian school near Washakie, Utah, after closure due to lack of pupils, noting white residents in the district and a push to reestablish classes later in the year.
A regional highway department plans to press for a higher appropriation, doubling a previous sum and seeking 1.5 million dollars for road projects. The effort aims to expand funding for Pocatello area and nearby routes amid rising costs and needs.
The article outlines proposed funding changes for highways including federal appropriations and the creation of a state highway maintenance fund and a state highway construction fund to replace the current state highway fund. It notes recommendations will be sent to the legislature in the biennial report, with an $11.5 million appropriation boosting total state expenditure recommendations to $4 million.
A man described as German and well dressed, about five years old, was found dead after being struck by a freight train east of Price. No ID was found. investigators believe the man fell between the cars while boarding or crossing.
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