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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
10
Stated here are scattered notes from a chaotic page: burglars entered the Western Elevator building on random Sunday night and stole shirtwaists and canvas sacks valued at unknown. Mentally troubled individuals and war news mix with local notices, business clears, and theater listings.
Two young men, Arle and Jan de Graaff, were discharged from the Easton Depot Railway company for alleged disloyalty. Officials say they sought to evade service by claiming foreign or royal ties. The men faced accusations of attempting to evade duty and hiding U S allegiance, with one claiming Victoria Wilhelmina as a shield. The case touches on citizenship and draft issues amid wartime tensions.
The Ogden area issues a broad order requiring all un naturalized Germans to register, appear for processing, provide fingerprints and four small photos, and submit to a triplicate form signed across the image. The registrar explains the process, deadlines, and penalties, with a sample of the required documentation.
Neal Hart stars in The Man From Montana showing at the Rex Theater today and tomorrow. Western adventure features Hart in a rugged frontier tale with action and suspense.
Citizens of Ogden testify before the Utah Utilities Commission about freight rate impacts on city growth. Salt Lake and Ogden, plus private interests, urge a 30 cent reduction per ton while Ogden opposes any cut. Salt Lake rail interests seek 15 cent per ton increase. The dispute centers on freight costs and local development.
There will be no meeting on Wednesday January 23 due to a change in plans. Members are urged to attend the next Woodmen gathering as outlined by officer W. I. Johnson. Tickets for the degree team were noted among the available items.
Nlaw Ara diynsaker of Honayville will wed Morace S. Ensign of Salt Lake tomorrow in the Salt Lake temple. Migs Hunsaker, daughter of a Hobeyvilla farmer and businessman, to be married in Utah. Sunday French Kirkham, state vocational education head, and Supt. J. P. Creay visited Brigham City to meet with local officials about introducing vocational education and a new county department. Kirkham praised Box Elder high schools but stressed a countywide program requires school board action. A bishopric change in the Willard ward was announced last Sunday by President Norman Lee.
Reports claim hard cider sold in Ogden contains about 2.93 percent alcohol and can intoxicate drinkers. Officials say cider with that content falls under contraband and prompt calls for bans and investigations amid local prohibition discussions.
Arben, a Wig proprietor, was arraigned yesterday after an incident on a train platform led to charges of nasal battery. Emmett Mangal from Chicago testified about a confrontation over a shirt purchase that escalated into a serious offence. The case proceeds as the accused awaits further action.
The city sues Paul Lamar on a New Year liquor charge. The municipal court trial began yesterday morning and is slated for jury deliberation this afternoon. Three marked dollars were found on Lamar after his arrest near a Twenty Fourth Street restaurant.
A garbled report outlines a police court matter involving Weayd bogey and Chuppell amid a city quarrel over whiskey purchases. The text shifts to weather and commodity shortages, then to a Dutch note about resignations in the German cabinet and a German-Italian understanding.
Fragmentary quarrel scene shows a doctor, lawyer, and clergyman in tense exchanges. The dialogue hints at hidden motives and a claim of no emotional feeling. A reference to a recent weeks event suggests mounting tension and possible coercion or accusation within the group.
A fragmentary line from the Gorton Transcript mentions Mrs Kawlor and Mrs Winderby with odd phrasing about youth, a whistle, and an apple hidden midener about a train of thought. The text is garbled and lacks a coherent news event.
Chicago fans expect a powerful rotation as Tyler Vaughn and Alezanides join three premier NL hurlers on the Cubs payroll. The new trio, especially Tyler, a left hander and noted star, seems poised to deliver deep and frequent outings, strengthening the rotation for years.
ABE MAJORS PAROLED AFTER SERVING EIGHTEEN YEARS FOR KILLING CAPT. BROWN OF OGDEN. Majors, convicted May 1899 for the killing of Captain Brown during the Brigham City gang pursuit, was granted parole by the state board after impressive conduct and claims of rehabilitation. His mother appealed for clemency, and Majors expressed readiness to live a lawful life and work, planning to obtain employment upon release. The case drew debate over justice and prison terms amid ongoing discussions in Ogden and state authorities.
Plaintiff Martha A. Wearton sues Gorge By Worton with a Utah address. The summons requires appearance within twenty days of service or thirty days after publication. If defendant fails, judgment may be entered for the plaintiff. Attorney Qeoq A Dean acts for the plaintiff. Publication date January 10, 1…
In Weber County Utah the sheriff announces a public sale of real property located in Ogden City. The parcel lies in the northeast quarter of section 17 township 6 north range 2 west and includes a 12 foot wide right of way along Washington Avenue. The sale is set for February 10, 1918 at noon at the court house steps. The notice is dated January 19, 1938 and signed by L C Peterson Weber County Sheriff.
Lieut Benjamin B. Walcott, son of the Smithsonian secretary, is reported to have fallen in his first battle with Bocha alraien. He went from Princeton graduation to a French training school and joined the Lafayette Escadrille.
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