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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
5
Mrs Guy Johnson presented a $100 check to Weber County Red Cross officers for general purchase funds. Though homebound by ill health this spring she has kept active in sewing and knitting, supporting the chapter through material needs for gauze and sewing rooms.
Reports from London on July 2 quote editors calling the sinking of a hospital ship by a German submarine a deliberate, atrocious act. The Daily Chronicle and Daily News condemn the atrocity, noting the repeated harassment of survivors and the wanton destruction at sea.
Paris reports President Wilson to receive the degree of doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, a move authorized by government actions. In Crest and Vendôme celebrations, Wilson’s name will be linked with Fourth of July events, while Rochambeau’s birthplace Rochambeau’s commemoration shifts to American Independence themes. Attendee reviews are planned in Elampes and surrounding towns with potential American troop participation noted.
Red Cross appeal from Mrs Rowells of Cloyin New Mexico asks aid to locate her daughter Hee Naughter who ran away to marry Ralph Rox. The couple reportedly moved through Santa Fe and Ogden and have not been heard from. Hee Naughter is a cornet player with petite build, dark skin, blue eyes, brown hair, about twenty two. Row is believed to be using an assumed name.
Wallington July 2 The Shipping Board, American Steamship Association and Marine Engineers Beneficial Association announce a wartime rule barring strikes and delaying grievances. Union members failing to submit issues to the board face discipline. Rule 14 governs reporting to the ship’s master on adjournment and limits overtime pay during the war.
Fragmented copy describes political unrest and labor issues in London Ottawa with references to a member of parliament and tensions over farming, industry, and military manpower. Mention of a potential September action and calls for government action, with garbled names and unclear factions.
Local recruiting drive sends Elmer W. Baker Toye Rice and Ray Bosley of Corinne Utah to Fort Logan Colorado to begin training in the quartermaster corps Wernce N Richardson of Logan Utah joins the 816th field battalion Four others sign with Sergeant Melland to depart for service on July Edwin R Dewey Dewey Utah in fold artillery Elwyn M Witton Ogden Utah in signal corps Hugh St Johnson Ogden Utah in signal corps Rey L P Weat Salt Lake City Utah in signal corps
The article describes Bill Hart appearing at the Cozy Wealre as a typical early California gambler in a 1910s setting. Hart wears a beaver hat, old-fashioned stock, frilled shirt, waistcoat, broadcloth coat, and polished boots, presenting a striking period look. His performance aims to offer a muted, character-driven piece with Dewy villharibration and deviations from standard parts.
William Sproule was announced today as federal district manager of railroads covering regions west of Ogden and Salt Lake City, south of Ashland Oregon, and including Albuquerque and El Paso. The appointment becomes effective yesterday. Hale Salden, regional director, said an additional announcement would follow. Br. Sproule will be based in San Francisco. Also today and tomorrow at the Cozy theater Big Bill Hart stars in The Cold Deck with a Big V Comedy.
Camp Lewis in Tacoma Washington trains soldiers with improvised rock grenades using hand sized rocks. Men practice throwing on parade grounds under officers supervision, aiming to improve accuracy and form much like athletic throwing. The drills blend discipline with a sense of play as recruits learn to hit targets with rocks.
The Husler mill at Salt Lake City operated by Colorado Milling & Water Co. was shut after a National Food Administrator order. The company owes 1096 to the Red Cross for profiteering penalties, as W. W. Armstrong upheld the judgment and suspended operations for a week. J. J. Neville, the local mill manager, was served notice but no action beyond closure had occurred.
The casualty list includes named Western boys among the killed and wounded from Utah Construction Company Caing Heng Nev Edward Al Melaughlin Ark City Utah Ralph Robinson Rawlins Wyo Joseph Schlechter Rock Springs Wyo and LA Vern Whipple Annyride New York Provo July 1 Mrs Eliza M Hills widow of Robert Hills died Saturday at 76 born in Pennsylvania she came to Utah with her parents in Call of 18 84 for early settlers at Provo
Robert W Service July Fourth tale A Metro version of The Cremed poem stars Edmund Breese. Dan McGrew incites jealousy driving Lou to elope to Alaska. Maxwell wanders for gold amid a Yukon dance hall tragedy. Nell grows up, fate reunites them, and Maxwell and Dan confront in a Muskeet saloon.
In Ogden the United States Food Administration office opens at Colonel Hudson building with Inspector Irving Emmett in charge. All business connected with the department will be transmitted from these headquarters. Office number 24. Establishment aims to situate work in Ogden’s business district.
Phvo woreged slackers were taken to Fort Douglas today to be inducted into the army. They are Thomas Patton, Macius Anderson, Antamon EL, Lazar ua, Gust Hudros and Morris Wiener. Deputy Dick Wantton accompanied the transport as the five, found delinquent after investigation, faced conscription.
Chas M Schwab and party including Gharica M Schwab director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation travel in two cars to Ogden for a brief stop en route to the Pacific coast. The visit precedes plans to launch a large fleet of ships for Independence Day with stops at Atlantic shipyards and a stay in San Francisco.
Emergency First officials confirm May tonnage of 262000 and note increases since. They praise Western shipyards for speed and quality, predicting abundant ships for troops and supplies to Europe this year. A Provo auto crash kills a 7 year old. Mrs Child loses control while swatting an insect, child dies en route to Springville.
Errors by Cabb and Yelle lead to a rough game as Cunningham Itoth Evang Slevnn contribute with two-base and three-base hits. Wambsganes and Harper add productive plays while double plays turn in Evana Johnston. Both teams stranded five runners and each side left one on in the first.
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