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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
11
A fragmented wartime diary describes travel through a besieged city, hospital assignment, and censored personal views. The writer notes harsh weather, rough camps, and gratitude toward American troops and French allies, with reflections on censorship and morale amidst hardship.
Gordon Smith son of Dr. D. I. Smith of Calders, Ogden, writes from Royal France Nov 24 about his journey to the front. He describes the sea voyage, Liverpool reception by cheering crowds, a march through Knotty Ash, and early experiences in Cherbourg with vivid, if rough, impressions of the American arrival and the war’s early hardships.
Inspector Shorten reports an uptick in influenza cases citywide. He urges residents to take precautions, quarantine questionable patients, and report illnesses to the board of health. No deaths noted since May, Standard notes press timing.
Jack Paine writes from a seven day furlough home following his service in Army operations near Siberia. He notes that prior to the armistice his regiment prepared for Siberian deployment but orders were countermanded and new plans were set to hasten troop demobilization. Navy aid dispatched to aid the transport Tenadores stranded off the Isle of You near the Bay of Biscay. No troops were aboard.
A man identified as Bert Grines, 20, alias list including C Conway and A D Gaines, was arrested after leaving Denver on train No 214. Police say he is wanted for grand larceny and has been known by several names across the country. The Denver police were notified of his transfer and requisition papers for extradition are pending.
Jesus Lopez, arrested by Deputies Brown and Turk, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing liquor. Lopez, unable to speak clearly, agreed to pay a $500 fine after assistance from a translator. He claimed ignorance of Utah liquor laws as a resident of the state.
Davidson's. 1060 back 10 ig wife and children. A. Wils mar ning yest Janes Davidson testified as to why his wife and two minor children have suffered for three months. He was arrested a week ago by Deputy Sheriff Wooton found with a young woman at the National hotel and charged with vagrancy. Judge Agee reprimanded him but gave leniency, ordering six months under sheriff surveillance, a weekly $10 support, and promising he will work to fulfill duties toward his wife and children.
Crowded Orpheum audience last night enjoyed a strong program led by Mitchel Lewis. The one-reel feature centers on a boy abducted by bandits, with a standout woodsman performance and superb photography. The program also included a German fleet sequence with royal figures and runs again midweek.
Henry Kuramote and Miss West, both charged with vagrancy, were fined £60 or 40 days by Municipal Judge Tayid Rotors after arrest at the Angelis hotel. George Warner and Jackson Great arraigned for removing a Kodak from Otto Card’s room. Warner fined $20, co-defendant $46 or 16 days, and Warner to discharge as a former colleague. arrests by Officer Chambers.
The Red Cross shop on Washington Avenue invites donations and lists items for sale including second hand clothing and footwear at low prices. Mrs Nebeker and staff prepared a dining room serving a noon meal with pie and hot ham and vegetables. Volunteers are urged to help with operations and kitchen tasks. if unpaid help isn’t available, paid staff may be hired.
Judge Joshua Lomer comments on juvenile court report urging Ogden to build a gymnasium for soldiers youth protection. He envisions a charged center like a youth education and recreation facility to channel energies, with support from prominent Ogden citizens and local groups to improve juvenile behavior and stability.
An erratic letter recounts Crichlow Jr detailing diverse figures from many places and eras. He recalls students and explorers including an instructor from Dakar, a Harvard like expedition, and a California sergeant, noting varied backgrounds yet shared moral trials.
Senator Hitchcock declares Postmaster General not vindicated by ruling amid tensions over cables. He says Burleson’s order to take over cable control was near breaking faith with Congress, with reinstatements and discharges at Union Depot noted.
War Saving Stamp booths were rented this morning in banks and at the Union depot. Weber County is behind in its quota as the drive ends tomorrow. Every effort is being made to put Weber County over the top with prizes and tags awarded for participation.
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