Navy letter from Vivian Piexell and local notices
Random references from Ogden news recall a sailor Vivian Piexell stationed at Goatland naval training station and a transfer of Irving Guibler to San Diego. A fire at a local chapel caused insurance-covered loss of caskets and equipment. Yellow Stone tourism rises with excursions from Ogden. A memorial ritual is planned for Patrolman Charles Layne. Doctor Gordon slowly improves after a California crash. A Wasatch tunnel accident injures John Leahey and four others flee. Rentals advertised for furnished homes and tents. Apple crop endangered by worms. spray advised.
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W. T. Sie
Opden
Te Aali
Navy
Young Gaan
Liat Bo
Goatdaland
Irving Guibler
Ban Diego
Social notes and local notices from Ogden area
A collage of social items, arrivals, entertainments, and local notices. Listings include Mrs Scarborough and Mr Bluchman motor trips, a June 34 birth, upcoming tea and entertainment by local groups, police reports on a watch and bad-check case, a stolen cash register, a building permit, and sightseeing trips of visitors from Chicago and Butte.
Trains Resume After Fire Disrupts Rails Near Local Yard
Fire damage halted rail service for eighteen hours destroying about 400 feet of abeds and forcing repairs to re lay rails. Trains are back on time with crews at the Hermit art area and officials report normal schedules by the afternoon. A woman named Nettie Tout was injured when a mower struck her at her home Saturday morning around five o clock. She received medical attention from Dr. Conroy.
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Lidies
Lisssts
Sra. Giltmore
Aant
Harrison Agenus
Staten
Adolph Bird
Colonel Hodson
Southern Pacific
Rales
Atle
Nettie Tout
Adaros Avecur
M. Conroy
Ogden Milling and Elevator to Expand Plant Capacity
Ogden Milling and Elevator Co plans improvements at its 1510 Otend plant within weeks to boost capacity. The upgrades, tied to Holley Milling's work at the Fhoentz mill, aim to position Ogden as a leading milling center in the intermountain region and lift output rankings among western refiners.
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Ogden Milling and Elevator CO
Otend
Ogden Milling and Elevator Company
Fhoentz
Holley Milling Company
Wyoming
Utah
Holley
Ogden
Ita
Citter
Ogden Young Men Reported In Navy Training Event
Parents and friends in Ogden learned of a disastrous explosion at Mare Island Navy training station this morning. The list of dead grew as details emerged, with Ogden sailors Vivian Pickett Robert Campbell Calon William Barrett Ervin Mather Bard Taylor James Watson Ketosth Allison among those named.
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Ogden
Navy
Marelaland
Atx Perronsa
Standard
Vivian Pickett
Robert Campbell
Calon Wiliam Barrett
Ervin Mather
Bard Taslor
James Watson
Ketosth Allson
Exemption Day Notes From Washington Draft Process
An unofficial report from Washington indicates 687 000 men may be selected for the first national draft from the June 5 registrations. The exact number of names to be drawn is yet to be determined, with a preliminary estimate suggesting a high percentage as disqualifications are considered. The tentative date for the drawing remains under discussion, with a final announcement expected by the Provost Marshal General’s office.
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Washington
Ratimatad
Pipe Burst Flood Wrecks Ogden Canyon Rail Line
A burst pipe of Utah Power and Light at the mouth of Ogden Canyon caused a flood at about 9:20 AM, washing away 200 feet of pipe and undermining tracks on the O and I railway. Traffic halted. crews, aided by relief teams, work to repair as power plant shut down not expected to darken Ogden.
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Utah Power and Light Company
Ogden Canyon
Joors
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Offenders in Police Court Fined by Judge Barker
Enoch Richards arraigned on a bad check charge was fined 1 25 by Judge Barker this morning. He claimed no funds to meet the bank, with his father paying the deficit previously. William Upbelkens and Ea Colvin faced petty larceny charges for copper wire theft from Utah Power and Light. They were sentenced to twenty-five days in jail or 25 fine, caught cutting wire by Deputy Pincock. About eighty to ninety pounds were seized. more wire was reportedly hidden. Upbelkens had prior wire theft for Glenwood Park he attempted to dispose of.
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Utah Power and Light Company
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Procock
Ava Yrara
Glenwood Park
Captain Alvarez Drama At Utah Theatre Thrills Audiences
Just before remodeling ends, the Utah Theatre presents the thrilling drama Captain Alvarez. Popular plays and players headline the show with phone contact 3060 for tickets.
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Alvarez
Utah
Captain Alvarez
Utah Theatre
Taken to Outskirts of City Robbery Experience
A traveler, TI. C. Sullivan, was fleeced of 285 after meeting a stranger at a depot in Ogden. They walked toward Nevada City, stopping near a candy factory before further misadventure and loss occurred.
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TI. C. Sullivan
Adian
Ogten
Oklahoma
Virginis City
Nevada
Nevada City
Williama
Rio
Enat
Twelfth Street Closed After Washout From Utah Power Pipe
Flood damage near Ogden canyon washed out Twelfth street and closed the route to Ogden. Commissioner Catia Flygere ordered immediate road closure and a work crew to repair the damage and reopen the area. Also note Jimmy Dale, alias The Gray So, performing at the Lyceum today.
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Twelfth Street
Oden, Gree
Utah Power and Light Company
Ogden Canyon
Catia Flygere
Jimmy Dale
the Gray So
Lyceum
Allways
Death of Mrs Sarat Ann Roberts at home
Mrs Sarat Ann Roberts died this morning at 11 20 at her home 719 Twenty Alth Street after a brief illness. Survived by husband Daniel Roberts and children Katherine Aras Mia William Hight Mrs Mexon Farr and Daniel Hi Roberts. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Pennsylvania
Airty
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Katherine
Aros
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Mexon Farr
Daniel Hi. Hoberts
Great Farewell to Jap Mission in Tokyo
An enthusiastic farewell dinner was hosted by the American Japan society for Viscount Ishii Kikujiro, head of the mission bound for the United States. Dialogue stressed warmer ties despite past friction, noting military exchange aims and the shift after Germany’s defeat. Viscount Kaneko presided and reflected on Japan and America moving toward unity.
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United States
Tokio
American Japan Society
Kikujiro Tshii
Japan
Init
Jahua Tlasion
Atmericane
Ishii
Germany
Cadoe
Viacount
Kebiaro Kaneko
House of Peera
Badipacr
Viscount Ishii Mission and U S Relations Discussed
The remarks emphasize liberty and civilization as core aims while urging a clear understanding with the United States for present and future. Former Minister Hick notes that Japan Us questions will seek settlement, as Ishii’s mission faces vast and complex issues but promises plain dealing and mutual respect.
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United States
Ahil'n Missiiog
Hick
Japan
Viscount Ishii
America
Lawson Case Dropped in Colorado Mine Strike Fallout
In Animas County district court, all indictments tied to the southern Colorado miners’ strike of 1912 were dismissed on Attorney General Hubbard’s request. The key dismissal was John R. Lawson charged with murder in four counts associated with the Ludlow battle. Lawson had been convicted previously, but the state supreme court freed him on appeal, ruling the trial court erred.
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Trinidad
Coln
Supreme Court
Lawson
Ludlow
Tower Court
Daniels Urges Big Naval Air Arm Plan
Secretary Daniels asked Congress to appropriate 45 million dollars for naval aeronautics in addition to the military air program to build a fleet of scouts for coast and overseas use. Brigadier General Squier and army experts testified for immediate action on war department aviation, noting a fleet of 21 625 aircraft, engines costing 363 million and 276 million for manpower and supplies.
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Congress
Daniels
Deferes Council
Tavgle
United States
Squier
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Errar
Bquler
Gerard Retires From Public Life Announcement
Japan denies interference in China policy announced by Premier Terauchi. Former ambassador James W. Gerard resigns from the diplomatic service and returns to private life amid commentary on his career and a rumored marriage.
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Gerard
Japan
Torio
Premisz Terauchi
China
Belgians Deepen Ties in Seattle Amid War Reassurances
Belgian delegation led by Baron Moncheur and Gen Leebreg continued talks in Seattle during their U S visit. They praised American receptions and noted strong friendliness, while detailing German deportations and harsher wartime realities. The group planned onward travel to Portland tonight.
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Wash
Warriison
United States
Samus Hill
Puget
Albert
Belgium
Crown Place
Yukon
Baron Montheur
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Ita
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Delglac
Baron Moncheur
Portland
Political Upset In Reichstag Sparks Peace Push
A Berlin dispatch to Fremdenblatt reports the clerical party in the Reichstag joined a move to back a land settlement led by Matthias Erzberger. The shift, aimed at peace without annexations, signals a major political overture as Chancellor von Hertm and allies seek government support amid looming war risks.
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Berlin
Fremdenblatt
Hamburg
Reichalag
Mathias Ersberger
Monat Opee
2D‘miralty
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Alcationn
Greatest corn crop in history foreseen in US reports
Washington announces a forecast of a record corn crop for the year 3,124,000,000 bushels with 15 million more acres planted than last year. Wheat prospects improve with an anticipated 78,000,000 bushels more, and barley yields rise to 453,190,000 bushels, surpassing prior records.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
SEN PENROSE TO MAKE TROUBLE
Senator Penrose introduces a resolution to obtain Rear Admiral Gleaves report on submarine attacks on the American expedition to France. He seeks information on the bureau of public information rules and regulations and the causes for frequent changes in cable messages.
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Washington
Penrose
Secretary of the Navy
Gleaves
France
Bureau of Public Information
Bureau of Public Reformaton
Dentes
Adstral Gleaves
Conflicting Scenarios After Willacy Conference Warns Scandinavians
Washington reports detail a conference between Emperor Willacy and neutral ambassadors outlining possible peace terms and threats of drastic action if Scandinavian nations yield to the United States by halting food and material supplies to Germany. The general view is the emperor will deem such shipments a breach of neutrality and a hostile act toward Germany.
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Washington
Willacy
T Ae
United States
Mermeny
Germany
Golconda Mine Reports Closures Amid Disturbances in Arizona
A Kingman dispatch reports that Golconda mine near Golconda Arizona faced intensified unrest with clashes or disruptions. The incident involves unspecified factions described as I and We Wy Two hundred nusera, with around two hundred workers said to be out of work. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
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Golconda
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