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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text includes births and social notices, political references, local events, and advertisements. Names, dates, and places are scattered with inconsistent spelling, making coherent reporting difficult. the page mixes births, a banquet notice, Sunday school concert, and school events with extensive errors.
A fragmented Kansan notice outlines a society event scheduled for Monday. The readable segments mention a public gathering, possible speeches, and community participation, with references to local figures and a ceremonial tone.
In Ogden and Weber County, young fellows face implications in alleged immoral circles. Clayton Forant Webb Alkioron and others plead guilty or face fines as court reviews a related minor statutory offense. A fraudulent check valued at 25 dollars drawn on Fleet National Bank was discovered by a deputy after being cashed.
Renowned actor Edmund Breese appears in The Spell of the Yukon at Utah today and tomorrow. See him in The Shooting of Dan McGrew era performance style. Phone for show times.
Scarlet fever outbreak in North Ogden causes several deaths and quarantines. Families, including the Barrett and Kumot Berrett households, face confinement as the epidemic spreads across the community. The funeral of Mule Laurel was postponed due to illness and funerals proceed with disease restrictions.
Fragmented OCR text describes a caled jury panel, potential delays and references to a trek in Webi county. It mentions Niphaudadity, a city, and a scheduled hearing in June with potential witnesses and timing changes. The piece lacks clear, coherent details due to garbled source text.
Ogden faces a fuel famine as fifty cars of coal must be delivered. Local dealers and city officials push mines and mine operators to ship limp coal, with Mayor Abbott and others pressing for immediate relief. The interrelated supply lines show delays, shipments, and blame amid a regional coal shortage and weather disruptions.
Weeon, who died before this of trial, for alterent violation of the liquor sr alliance. Practically all of the zeman an indiciments resulted in convict luw.
Eleven students of American citizenship are noted as pursuing naturalization with examinations to be conducted separately under the government’s special attorney. The March class includes individuals from the Netherlands Ireland Germany Norway Russia and England with addresses listed. wartime conditions have caused a sharp drop in applications from Ireland and Germany by about 99 percent over the past two years.
The silent social event at Weber Academy features a costume or talent show with planned performances by students and guests. Attendees were to enjoy dancing, music, and various talents amid a formal hall setting with decorative acts and refreshments.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Jim Douglas involved with Ogden and a company in Ton, with scattered phrases about recruitment, a buyer, and a staged event. No clear dates, events, or outcomes are readable to establish a coherent news item.
The piece recalls Wy Mayte & Son and A. McLaren Boyle as notable buyers in Grand Rapids furniture circles during a decade. Ogden, a railroad center, enjoys prosperity and is praised as a rest stop for Pacific coast travelers. Jimmy Darlas extols the nearby canyon's beauty and invites readers to contact Jimmie at Eden for details.
The Weber Academy sophomores decide to ban style dress and wear sack aprons as punishment for rule violations. Boys join the reform, pledging simple attire. Professor Oscar Kiverell and Mrs Farhy Frank addressed students as colorful aprons were shown, and the movement received strong support.
Reporter notes at a farm convention in which Representative Donald McKay faced questions about Governor Simon Hartner and alleged changes to prohibition policies. The discussion touched on petitions and signatures while media coverage and editorials influenced public perception.
Speech highlights clash between governor and legislators over a prohibition bill and the impending public utilities and revenue measures. Acknowledges opposition claims the fight is to strengthen lobby influence and warns of broader battles as bills advance. Officials urge transparency and public action if results disappoint.
A Utah newspaper item announces an evening program inviting all Ogden women to attend lectures at the Tabernacle square. Miss Alice Ravenhill of Boston lectures on home economics, with previous talks at the University of Utah. Governor Simon Bamberger is slated to speak after a Weber club banquet. Agricultural agents from multiple counties attend a conference at the courthouse, with plans to report on organization work and farm bureau efforts.
The business men of Ely Nevada will be invited this evening to visit Ogden on February 17 and 18 for a celebratory event jointly arranged by the Weber Ely and Elks clubs. Delegates from Ely are to be initiated into the local lodge on the same dates, with plans to invite prominent local men to attend.
The fifth annual barber social in West Weath is set for Berthana Hall on Tuesday night February 6. Invitations have been sent to members and friends by the organizing committee. A splendid program is planned with dancing from seven till midnight and refreshments. The barbers’ annual dance has historically set high social standards, and this year’s event is anticipated to be exceptionally enjoyable.
The funeral of Mrs Yary Selvnch was held yesterday afternoon in the Cindqulet chapel with Hes W Weeipetwexkd officiating. The service drew a small attendance and plans for the interment were mentioned but not completed in the fragment.
Multiple obituaries in Ogden indicate services for Anna Smith Judith Washburn Margaret Phillips and other residents. The notices list survivors, birthplaces, and burial plans at Larkin chapel and Eden City cemetery with interment in Ogden. Funeral and memorial services followed by procession and in state at homes.
Nay Ktaney, a local vagrant, was sentenced to six months in jail for vagrancy. Greek James Vappas received fifteen days for nonpayment after a prior arrest by Patrolmen Stackburn and Richardson. Mrs Frances Collins faced thirty days, bail forfeiture, and a separate charge of vagrancy involving Mira Collins. A jailer noted no pulmonary issues. trial set for tomorrow morning. Jennifer Farley pleaded guilty to a vagrancy charge and was fined two dollars. Daughter of Margaret Vannay and related to the case of pandering, the situation involves the We Crane family.
An OCR damaged report from a British test area on January 26 describes a health incident and a dark air wash affecting a tent. It notes two atar shells fired to test identification, several shells exploding with minimal damage, and a brief blackout before the event ended.
Washington urgent discourse on rational national preparedness measures excludes universal service while stressing constructive path and economic well being. Edward A Steiner of Grinnell College, naturalized American, warns against Chinafied or Prussianized nation and urges rational military training within public events to temper pessimism and strengthen virtues.
President Wilzon extends congratulations to Mrs. Catt and the National American Woman Suffrage Association after North Dakota's legislature passes a bill granting women the right to vote for presidential electors and municipal officers. The letter commends progress and notes support for federal suffrage while Catt's group opposes militant tactics of the Congressional Union.
A wartime update shows 14 000 clerks employed on United Kingdom railways, with total deaths and injuries for 1916 in Pennsylvania reaching 231 498. In Ireland, Westford committee plans to open a lureat in the town and asks local employers to provide work.
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