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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
4
Several newspapers react to German note urging caution before war. Des Moines Iowa urges severing relations if needed, while East Lake Telegram calls for extraordinary measures yet rejects hasty jingoism. Other papers warn of naval and merchant ship status and imperial overreach.
An old advertisement urges readers to mail in their name and address to Foley & Co for a trial package. The offer touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial issues and grippe symptoms, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and general cleansing.
Washington on February 1 reports President Wilson weighing options as Germany’s latest note escalates the crisis, with officials including Colonel House in close consultation. The White House holds late discussions on potential moves, while public sentiment leans toward prompt action to defend American rights and avert war.
Joseph Wise and John McDonald conspired to obtain several hundred dollars by urging Wise to fetch a gun. Police traced the pair to a nearby street, but their alleged plan dissolved into drunkenness. Both were fined five days for drunkenness. Fred Brooks and Harry Nurs were convicted of petit larceny, receiving ten and twenty five day jail terms or fines, for thefts including a coat from a lower Twentieth Street store and another minor theft.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen social committee plans a post meeting entertainment for members and families on Friday February 3 at 8:30 PM in the IOOF Hall. Lodge business will start promptly at 7:20 PM. W L Moore, President, invites attendance. Also notices about Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne calendars and a theatre ad appear.
A Japanese man known as Jim Kawail, once a Potter cafe cook’s helper, allegedly forged a check for 65 dollars to purchase a diamond ring from Samuel Arosman at 170 Twenty North Street. Deputy Chas Pincock led a chase with Sheriff Veterron, aiding identification and potential detention while authorities weigh deportation.
Substantial evidence indicates George F Maher, awaiting examination for vanity or other charges, contemplated self harm or a confrontation with police. He allegedly defied an officer for several hours at a residence and was taken into custody by his father Henry Fisher.
United States braces for a broad patriotic revival led by Tilly Sundey with a January 25 convention in Workington. The Congress of Constructive Patrialism aims to inventory national needs beyond the army and navy, involving industry labor transportation and agriculture to propel American progress.
An old ad copy describes Wrights A GOODESAGE TO TRADE and listing combinations and prices for Witchery Crepe fabrics. It notes new fabrics, hand embroidery, and iron free crepe with bloomers gowns and combinations. An extra large garments department offers Dove Deand styles with prices about 82 to 243.
A gun was found in the house after Geoffrey Fisher was taken into custody by Henry Fisher. The weapon was in the bed occupied by his son and included a note claiming the gun and case belonged to TL Short of Farr West and directing money be taken from a pocketbook. The note ends with Good-bye to you all and a sign off from G F Fisher. The gun case was cracked and the weapon appeared ready for business.
Health departments and the state board of health plan antituberculosis clinics and case care. Collaboration with the clean town contest includes sale of Red Cross Christmas stamps, yielding about 1500 dollars with ten percent allocated for Miss Utah. Frank Textere announced forthcoming Health Association meetings and a tentative program. Exhibits for towns and schools, demonstrations, lectures, and health talks are planned. A statewide tuberculosis survey and rural school surveys are proposed, plus public health campaigns and teacher involvement with women’s groups.
All children admitted free tonight at Ogden's Altandra theater for the show Fockle of the Navy. Children must be accompanied. after 7 there may be a charge for snacks. A faded ad hints at misprinted lines and a personalized message to Teean'h.
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