Hot Sunday Drives Crowds Away From Streets To Resorts
Ogden sizzled with heat as Washington avenue emptied by mid afternoon. Crowds sought relief at Hot Springs Lagoon and Glenwood Park while the municipal band played at parks. A Salt Lake City note reports William F Perschon praising America’s stance in the war and pledging duty against Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Washington Avenue
Canyon
Lagoon
Orden
Balt Lake
Glenwood Park
America
Salt Lake
United States
William F. Perschon
Fourth Ward
Uncle Sam
British ministry plans extra recruits by July end
The British ministry of munitions arranges for a substantial addition to the 500000 army recruits before July. The American Hotel Association will organize a corps of cooks to train other cooks at American army camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Munitions
American Hotel Association
McClintock’s bid for commission stalled by Congress
A Kentucky man, McClintock, enlisted with the 87th Canadian Infantry in New York seeking a commission under his own flag. Senators and Representatives investigated why Congress had not acted, uncovering claims about his battlefield knowledge and training but noting no approval yet. The piece details MacClintock’s experiences, injuries, and the mismatch between valor and congressional action, urging Congress to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott LeClerc Seard
The
Vigilantes
Mr. Beard
Profes
New York
Ln Husky
87Th Canadian Infantry
James and Beckban
Sailth
Arizona
Hours of Representatives
Eresa
Meclintock
Aldershot
England
Ammy
France
United States
Frits
Fritz
Nothlng
Nothlux
Con- Breas
Capecia
Congress
No-Man’s Land
Frita
McClintock
Mr. McClintock
Aurea
Wilson
NeCantock
Iva
Will Jose
Bic
Bam
U S Army Horse Sales Ship 300 Head to Wisconsin
Horses for cavalry and artillery were shipped from Ogden to Sparta Wisconsin for training. Captain George Ti Rodney, purchasing agent, oversees the three hundred head with three veterinary surgeons. Ogden Halen company contracted to supply three thousand head by month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teelye
United States Army
Ogden
Sparta
Wis
George Ti. Rodney
Cald- Feil
Idaho
Bie
Oden Halen Company
Union Services Held on Sunday at First Presbyterian
A Sunday program at the First Presbyterian church featured a mixed service with solos and readings. Selections included The Call of Duty by Miss Loulas Pierce and The Flag of Nation by the pastor, with Scripture readings and prayers led by Rev. J. B. Korhnay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Eeversses Beethoven
Loulas Pierce
Howard
Ruth Williamson
Eeveneereneses
Dendel
Louise Perce
J. B. Korhnay
Te Carver Paalter Solo
Paalter
Boney
Hermon
J. BE Carver Hole
Mies Ruth Willamson
John Foy Chidester A Noted Judge Dies at Richfield
John Foy Chidester, a prominent judge and longtime figure in local and state politics, died early at Richfield after a long illness. Born February 2, 1853 in Spanish Fork, he served as constable, pursued a legal career, and faced hardship including a stabbing incident during a horse tribe pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Chidester
Richfield Baturtay
Judge Chidester
Lfe
John Foy Chidester
John Peek Chidester
Susan Foy
Spanish Fork
St. George
Mary Neal
American Fork
Chidester
Panguitch
St George
Beaver
Longtime Judge Chidester Dies After Illness at Home
The obituary notes Judge Chidester who served twelve years on the district bench after succeeding Judge W. J. McCarty and running twice elected. He married Alm na Worthen in 1885 and leaves a widow and nine children. He held roles including state attorney general candidate in 1916 and state land board member. His later years were spent in private practice leading to a fatal illness following grippe, with friends and family gathering for a farewell party and reflections on his public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pangulich
Almna Worthen
Ibn Stata
Ther Jcrat
Sloth Juedicial
Sit Grare
W. 3. McCarty
Republices Statent Vention
State Land Board
Chidester
Wright
Hinsville Family Sents Four Sons to War
Kaysville July 8 Four of Mayor and Mrs J G M Bernen’s sons offer their services in belligerent activities. Arnold M joined Dr J B Spraxe ambulance corps and awaits front departure. Keith completed engineering at the University of Utah and joined Utah National Guard. Shirley M appointed a naval cadet and to ship out early August to Antapo. The family’s patriotism spans generations with ancestors serving in Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War and Civil War. The four youths seek duty despite parental worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaysville
Mra
J. G. M. Bernen
Rons
Inenesao
Herbert J
Arnold M
J. B. Spraxue
Keith
University of Utah
Utah National
Iba
Bhirley MM
Waa
Maral
Antapo
Brigham City Soldier Boys Entertained at Perfection
Mr and Mrs T Pautea hosted soldiers bound for the officers training camp at Jordan Narrows on a Wednesday evening at the Perfection venue. The group dined in a rose-decorated love table setting with national colors and strawberry shortcake as dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham City
Jura
T. Pautea
Jordan Narrows
Great Events to Occur in Germany
Berlin reports anticipate a momentous parliamentary upheaval in the German empire within days. Developments suggest a potential realignment of factions toward sweeping electoral and parliamentary reforms. The main and constitutional committees have operated with executive leanings, yet press commentary notes vital policy discussions often reached a boiling point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Tammann- Hollweg
Berlin
London
Antesa
German Empire
Pershing to Visit Haig Amid France Camp Plans
Major General John J Pershing, commander of American forces in France, conferred on training camp plans and American participation in France with British leadership. A complete expeditionary force moves toward the front. Pershing may meet Field Marshal Haig this week at British headquarters. Australia reports 93783 pensioners as of June 30, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duartess
Tilasia
Permbirg
Will Vislt
Sarphal Hale
New York City
Australia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ogden Furniture & Carpet Co
Aeich
Utah Power & Light CO
Eccles Buthiing
Arn
John
Richfield
Pst Tlic
Remsen
Calumet Baking Powder CO
Chicago, Ill
Jack Wright
Clarice Wright
Crystal Jeppson
Rule Eskelson
Dest Olsen
Hir
Paulow
Joseph W. Sobel
Rule
Eaketaon
J. C. Millywhite
John C. Wrirbl
Hurtes C. Pierce
Horace & Ensign
Jarvis Ko
Ford
John C. Burt
E. E. Johaanes
Orlando Vetersson
Homer Holmaren
Waynes O. Jeppson
Welter H. Finch
Erwin Blanding
Garland Crompton
Hinsvile Family
Germany
Gen. Pershing
Gen Haig
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!