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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
9
Prof Holden warns cost of weeds drains farm income, cutting yields and land values. Government estimates claim weeds waste over 200 million dollars nationwide through reduced grain, dockage, and lower profitability. He urges crop rotation, frequent tillage, and aggressive weed control to restore productivity and prevent farm failure.
The joint appropriation committee discussed Senate Bill 13 by Wootton funding 8000 for Utah law compilation and House Bill 32 proposing 35000 for Indian War veterans, both tabled. The education committee organized to review the Codification of education laws and recommended abolishing the state superintendent in favor of a state commissioner of education.
Snowbound Overland Limited near Hapna with General Manager William Jeffers aboard as Union Pacific service hinders traffic between Hanna and Rock River Wyoming. An army of section laborers clears eight to ten feet deep snow in the cut while Electric Lines Opened and tracks remain congested. Passengers are accommodated at stations with hotels, meals billed to the company, and diners on trains. Crews struggle to resume service as wind, debris, and cyclonic conditions plague the line.
The House considered a joint memorial on nationwide prohibition and discussed bills on Columbian Day as a legal holiday, school property taxes, grazing tax on nonresident sheep, cemetery care, and stock transfer disclosures. Several measures were amended or referred, with architectural practice bills withdrawn and capital punishment bills reported unfavorably.
One hundred forty two students will be privileged to enter the city secondary schools at the opening of the second semester, per the graduation list of three junior high schools. Central Junior High accounts for 59 graduates, Lenix and Dee junior highs for 45 and 38 respectively. Names include Wilford Bile, Yor cus Truth, Arvid Rotstad, Joseph Nrewer, and others.
Washington reports the Senate voted to fund inauguration expenses at the capitol but debate centered on hotel rates and the propriety of pomp. Senator Works condemned the cost while Senator Thomas urged restraint and cited democratic principles, with others likening extravagance to piracy.
The readable text shows a Republican Senator Sherman urging wide publicity to aid constituents who may face travel costs. The quote mentions not having to borrow to travel, implying a call for assistance or coverage of expenses. The fragment references Insa turations and a penpin visiting, but details are unclear.
North Head Washington January 26 reports radio SOS from the freighter Prince John passenger steamer ashore on Wrangell Island off Alaska. Messages said the vessel was taking on water after the wreck while traveling southbound between Vancouver and southeastern Alaska. Rescue parties picked up the distressed crew after the call for immediate assistance.
A court verdict places Arthur Walton on death row for the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols at Slog Slog prison during the week of March. The case traces to events in September 1915, with authorities noting the solemn mood among witnesses and participants.
Washington reports Bishop Samuel Fallows, Civil War Iron Brigade chaplain, urging universal military training. He argues the nation must be ready for any war conditions, noting Civil War mobilization and Grant era leadership as lessons. He says universal training is a civic duty for national defense.
Washington Jan 26 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee today completed a new railroad bill adding criminal penalties for railroad workers trespassing to disrupt service. It also authorizes the president to take over and operate parts of railroads and their equipment during war, threatened war, or insurrection. Missouri unions push a third attempt to defeat the law as commissions are appointed to investigate the question. Canada will employ 5,000 gitle at the Lindsay atrenal.
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