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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
9
The Wish Pioneers resumed their march down the Green river right bank on July 6 1847. They climbed bluffs crossed a sandy plain and descended toward Bieck's Fork in their westward trek.
Random references list names and places including Gootwatchan price and marriage notices for Vander toot and Hartzell. Notices cover births, building permits, marriage licenses, travel departures, and professionals such as osteopaths and jewelers, with many Ol D. addresses and local contacts.
The diligent efforts of Ogden residents are highlighted as they engage in public discourse across various parts of the United States, sharing views and urging civic participation. The note emphasizes community involvement and the value of steady public engagement.
Tourism growth in Ogden draws daily travelers en route to California with many passing through the canyon. George Van Buren, San Diego hotel guest, praised Ogden’s canyon and Utah building, noting San Diego expositions draw larger crowds. He lauded local hotel service and compared Ogden’s development to San Diego’s, having stayed at the Reed Hotel for two days.
Classified notice mix offers civil service exam preparation and data entry courses. Also features a funeral deal and lawn care items. Ogden Wholesale Florist lists contact 3275-W and a nearby address north of 17th Street with miscellaneous low prices.
About 6600 people from Orden and surrounding Utah cities traveled by the Ogden Logan Idaho railway system for the Fourth of July. Six cars operated hourly in the late afternoon and evening, with doubleheaders on Cache Valley trains. No accidents were reported as traffic reached a record level and crowds dispersed safely to picnic spots and resorts.
Eighteen scarlet fever casts were quarantined last month amid alarming conditions. Names and addresses of affected households include Lindel Stalth 2187 Adame Avenue, Stanley Spreecher 3153 Adama Avenue, Ada Sailor 1031 Capital Avenue, and Maize Blade 1030 Capital Avenue. The sanitaire division logged 460 miscellaneous notices, 27 deaths (14 male, 12 female), and 77 births (38 males, 39 females). The city graveyard reports 48 borages, 2 cone, 21 sleep, and 2 boge records destroyed.
Pintsch Gas company contracts with Western Foundry for enlarging local gas plant. Four tanks planned to convert waste oils and tar into dyestuff and high explosives precursors. Machinery is en route and will be installed rapidly.
The funeral for Clayton Cootldze will be held at the Masonic temple at 7 p.m. Thursday July 6. Brethren are asked to attend by 1 30 p m sharp. By order of the WW. Signed FL EL NICHOLS, Eocretars, Advertissement.
Children playing with Meoerarkers started a fire on the third floor storeroom at the Colonial morning house on Twenty fourth street. Volunteers controlled the blaze before regular firemen arrived. Earlier, a fire at 262 Twenty eighth attract involved rubbage. Firefighters responded to 223 Trenlyefith street but were not needed. A rocket caused a large window break during revelry.
A county committee including John Watson James Douglas A T Wright and Arthur Kuhn asked for funding at the regular meeting to aid Orden's Pioneer celebration. Commissioner Childrovd approved a 260 appropriation to cover moat exhibits and related costs to promote Weber County interests. The motion passed unanimously and the auditor was instructed to issue a warrant. Minor matters included adjustments to county poor allowances.
Tremonton saw Gatland down Ogden Utamades 4 to 3 as Pruitt faced a disputed shift with Garland. In Hinxham City Drigham City edged Utah Power & Light in a tight 6 to 5 affair, with late runs shaping the verdict.
B H Andridge was charged in district court with issuing and passing a worthless check with intent to defraud. The $115.50 check, drawn on an Idaho bank, led to a fine of 249 dollars and a 999 day sentence. he claimed no intent to defraud and cited travel from Malad Idaho to Kemmerer Wyoming.
On Fourth of July evening a group on Inner Palinrsun Avenue prepared fireworks. A torpedo ignited when a 11 year old dropped a match into powder, burning the face of 14 year old Heber Land and injuring 11 year old Willan Wong. The Lyceum tomorrow features "Grab" and "Peg O the Ring."
The excerpt references two acts, Graft and Peg O the Ring, as part of a final episode lineup. It notes the closing listings and performer names likely tied to a theater or variety program. No further context or dates are provided in readable text.
A border report says Japanese labor agents in Ogden and Salt Lake City have been hired by Mexican authorities to speed Japanese immigration in large numbers. Government officers are conducting investigations at the border and in Salt Lake City and nearby.
Cited events at North Ogden include harsh drought impact on hay and fruit crops after May frost, a new school heating project nearing completion, and local summer activities. Notables attend University summer studies, while community efforts rebuild the grandstand. Independence Day program features speakers, music, and a park race day concluding with a grand ball.
In Chihuahua City area, forces clashed at Corral Ranch about 15 miles northwest of Dummer. General Igon Elo Ramos was killed. both sides reported heavy losses as the battle raged all day yesterday between de facto forces and Piian Moth regiments.
German admiralty released details of a June 29 30 night clash with Russian forces near Haefring Whent, noting torpedo boats sinking a Novik type destroyer and pursuing two cruisers likely of the Makarov and Oleg classes. The engagement involved torpedo artillery, heavy initial shelling, and rising fog that obscured ships.
The Spanish War Veterans in Los Angeles will be entertained by Mr Kell on Ninth Street Thursday afternoon at 7 p.m. The Tables Auxiliary to the order will host members and friends at the Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow at 7 p.m. Mrs Jewel and Mrs Jewelson entertain the Ladies Auxiliary of the Tootl at Lincoln Avenue with a string of local social events noted in the snippet.
Lanton July 6. The German press notes a persistent Allied push, with hopes the heavy reserves will strain German defenders. Britons may exploit the new offensive lessons from Taos, while German morale faces strain. The week’s news suggests major Allied movement and strategic impact in the front. In separate dispatches, the Jacos Takentuch vessel was sunk after a collision off Daret, two crew rescued. ship formerly from San Francisco, 832 feet long, 2,732 tons, sailing from Sipcorn to Perth, Scotland.
Refugees crowded onto ships as Mexico City faced economic standstill and food shortages. Germans and French linger in the capital, delaying business and prompting exodus while ships like the Luckenbach evacuated many.
Tense war updates report Russian forces withdrawing toward Kosarevabad and Mabidecht while fierce battles rage across the Caucasus and Galician fronts. Wounded officers Brigadier General Karott and Colonel Prescott noted, artillery exchanges and stubborn defense mark ongoing operations near Parano riehl and Kalkbur, with enemy positions underheavy pressure in the Carpathians region.
A telegram from Major General Albert L. Mills, cited by Adjutant General Charles I. Cola, outlines uncertain provisions affecting the national guard. It states that officers and men of organized militia may be mustered without the new federal oath, while men under 18 or lacking war warrants face discharge. The governor can muster organized militia without federal oath and may fill officer vacancies as allowed by law.
Refugees crowded trains after a steamer from New York with 229 passengers reached Cotay Trost Vera Crug and Hayora amid fear that conditions would worsen. Officials limited trains to ten and many passengers urged to leave for Veraraising in panic that service to the city would falter. The scene showed fear and displacement as authorities struggled to manage overflow.
Terrific storm scourged the southern coast with high winds and heavy rain. Reports say Pensacola was cut off early, docks at Fort Morgan were destroyed, and Mobile shipping suffered as an frigate-like gale swept through the area while New Orleans felt strong winds but limited damage.
London reports indicate influential figures including former prime minister and former war minister favor intervention with Germany on the Entente side. A central dispatch cites leadership within the conservative bloc as split but leaning toward active participation in the war.
Chicago reports twelve deaths and 373 injuries across the United States during Fourth of July celebrations, a higher toll than 1915. The Chicago Tribune lists incidents in cities including Chicago and Worcester along with several states, noting multiple fatalities and scattered injuries.
Fragmentary dispatches report Chinese factions pressing to depose Governor Lang CN Kuang of Kwang Tung. Skirmishes near Canton and Ying Task are noted with movements by Leh Chun’s forces toward Samshal, while unrelated notices mention mining engineer Kenner near Olympia.
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