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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
6
Three Filipino sailors arrive in Ogden and announce they are discharged and heading home They claim they visited Franco twice and joined the Red Cross for a dollar The men proudly express loyalty to the United States and greet locals with smiles and handshakes
A Berlin telegram reports that Adolph Joffe, the Russian envoy to Germany, has not moved to Berlin and remains at the German capital staff. The dispatch notes he left briefly by request and is now back at the embassy staff in Berlin.
A January grazing meeting for western district herdsmen will be held in Ogden from January 7 to 10, 1919. Associate Forester A F Potter of Washington calls the conference to discuss grazing questions and future plans. Representatives from Denver Albuquerque San Francisco Portland and Missoula Montana will attend, making it a notably important gathering for grazers in the district.
Washington March warning from the American government stated the decision to dismiss the German minister Eckhardt at Mexico City. Officials said Berlin received the warning recently as Germany shifted its stance and pledged regard for the United States amid protests over Eckhardt's alleged propaganda.
Harold Lockwood stars in Pass First a drama that blends pathos and suspense. The plot follows a man who assumes another’s identity only to discover it is his own life. A decision to marry the impersonated man’s sweetheart tests loyalties and friendships in a heart troubling tale.
States and repeated appeals for food supplies. Evidences of Eckhardt's influence in Mexico were seen today in an El Pueblo report. Quadt published denial of the minister's recall. The State Department has been advised of the recall, though no official announcement exists at Mexico City. Ambassador Metcher said newspapers beyond El Pueblo claimed the mission had ended, while the minister had not decided on leaving the country.
Announcement posted on the door of the county treasurer office states it is closed until January. The note mentions smallpox and that the office will reopen with David W. Beans as the new county treasurer in charge.
Berlin faces a grim Christmas as military defeat shadows politics and economy. Street life shows strain with beggars, invalid soldiers, and shortages. Travel slows as trains run poorly and the city clings to makeshift festive displays amid scarce goods.
August Carlson was arrested yesterday at the interurban on a charge of liquor possession. He received a straight thirty day sentence from Judge D. Roberts of the city court. The arresting officer testified Carlson had a suit containing 18 pints of whiskey, claiming he was taking it to Salt Lake to celebrate the holiday.
In a case heard by Judge Ro Roberts Am was found guilty of drunkenness after testimony that he had taken medicine that made him unsteady on Tower Teen Street. The defendant claimed the medicine had affected him and hindered his walk. Bond market notes follow with final prices on Liberty bonds and conversions.
The Eagles club officers organize an athletic association to benefit the order members and workers. It will offer an arcade club with swimming pool bowling and billiards, financed by a semi annual fee to cover maintenance and incidental expenses. Heating for the pool wing has been enlarged and the facility will reopen next May with women’s day reserved each week.
An extension project at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph exchange, supervised by James Milroy and assistant Joseph Quinn, begins mid August and should finish by June 1. The upgrade adds toll and local switchboards to serve 500 new subscribers, following recently reduced toll rates, with broader stock-list context included.
Washington December 23 Archangel school children and surrounding districts in North Russia express gratitude to President Wilson via the American Red Cross. They credit the fund with providing hot lunches and strengthening education for Russian children. The message, signed by Archangel public instruction superintendent, notes Red Cross support and toys from American donors aided local relief.
Chicago, Dec 23 details emerged of failed efforts by Socialist party leaders to regain mailing privileges for the American Socialist after the June 30 1917 ban following the Liberty edition printing 250000 copies. Editor Engdahl testified that visits to Chicago post officials yielded no clarity on objections while he sought guidance from Congress on possible espionage violations.
In Ogden on March 3 Judge A W Agee granted a divorce to Leon Méittyitieas from Georap Méittyitieas on desertion grounds. The plaintiff testified they were separated after he deserted her in September following mistreatment and reports of extreme cruelty.
Fragmentary report from Washington dated December 23 mentions opposition to sinking battleships and references President Wilson. The text is garbled and references surrender terms, without clear events, dates, or named entities beyond Wilson and Washington.
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