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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
6
Washington reports a planned national draft waiting list system for the new army with numbered lots drawn from a box to determine order. Exemptions include bronze buttons marking status, while July 21 is cited for deferment of a large candidate group amid registration. Local notes mention Arizona and New Mexico events tied to the broader draft process.
Walla Walla July 13. National guard troops assisted Sheriff Comstock of Franklin County to arrest all men found in box cars at the Pasco railroad yards. Twenty five were taken into custody on vagrancy charges and will be tried in police court. Also a Washington letter notes President Wilson’s views on food control legislation advocating action on the original house bill and opposing Senator Gore’s substitute, urging prompt congressional action.
War Department announces troop assignments to Linda Vista Palo Alto Deming Fort Sill Fort Worth and Waco with divisions named for states. Also plans for a new potato flour mill in Salt Lake City with $200,000 capitalization and first plant in the region seeking contracts.
President Wilson seeks to steer food control legislation in the Senate by opposing Gore's substitute and urging a stronger bill. Hoover and Senator Chamberlain clash over terms as talks aim to shape the measure before the July 21 vote. The revised bill is expected to remove certain products and focus on essential goods to grant government control.
News accounts describe about 1196 alleged I W W workers and sympathizers deported from Bisbee Arizona to Hermanas New Mexico then shuttled toward El Paso Texas. Rail officials report unloading attempts blocked as officials decide next steps while El Paso prepares to aid or arrest marchers.
In the District Court of Weber County Utah AV C Hinds plaintiff versus Almas Hinds defendant you are summoned to appear within twenty days after service if within the county or thirty days after service elsewhere and defend the above action Judgment will be rendered against you as demanded in the complaint filed with the court clerk This action is to recover a divorce or damages arising from bonds between the parties
The State of Utah summons defendant to appear within twenty days after service and defend in a action to dissolve bonds of matrimony between Juan Walls and Catizlo Walls. First publication January 30, 1917. Last publication August 4, 1917.
Notices announce the estate of G. A. Wells with Mary Wells petitioning for appointment of H. I. Shurult as administrator. Hearing set before Judge A. W. Ayre on July 22, 1917 at 10:00 a.m. in Ogden City Court. Other items include bids for pavement in Waving District No. 127 and various local business notices.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a Sewing Machines site and awning company product line. Details are unclear but indicate a store dealing with tents awnings and related items. No full names or dates readable.
Panis July 13 Observance by American troops in France marked by a general Bershinr proclamation praising unity with French soldiers and citizens. The document states the day honors liberty equality and fraternity and notes Americans fight to defend these ideals alongside France. The notice also mentions St Johns and related payment details.
The Weber County Board of Education invites bids for healing plant installations at Wilson Wert Weber and Hooper schools and for remodeling Roy and Uintah buildings. Plans are at the board office 305 First National Bank building. Sealed bids due July 21 1917 at noon with a certified check. board may reject any bid.
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