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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
3
All arrangements completed for the annual Allfiritien society gathering at Lagoon on August 2. A special program of sports and entertainment has been devised. The resort promises to be a highlight of the year with diverse activities and refreshments outlined.
In Ogden and surrounding areas a July vote defeated a proposed special pond tax levy for better highways. The town saw notices of home repairs, building permits, and marriages while residents heard about local firesmen meetings and a dramatic ice cream bucket rescue involving a four year old. Other items include residents traveling to Idaho and Paris, a pending desertion case, and several births and estate matters.
Mrs. W. A. Diddle of 143 Thirtieth street has gone to Pocatello Idaho to be with her daughter Mrs. Leland E. Williams during the infancy of her baby son. Mrs. Diddle left Ogden last Friday. Joseph's semi-society has discontinued the Reg Crowe meetings on September.
Firemen from all parts of the state meet tomorrow for the annual convention of their association. The event runs three days with a reunion of volunteer firemen and the Interstate firemen's assembly. Chief Graven and Oxden Ore- Ten plan to entertain guests as active and retired members attend. A tournament and parade cap the proceedings.
Dr W B Whalen, Ogden city physician, resigned this morning to join the United States Army Medical Corps. He will report for duty at Fort Riley on August 5 after city council action anticipated tonight. Whalen has long served the city and been a member of the board of health, overseeing municipal health duties.
Fifteen minutes sufficed to sentence offenders before Judge Barker in police court. James Dryan and Fat Conroy faced fines after prior appearances. Firgan received eight days and Patrick a double fine. The Monday docket showed better activity with Tay Brown fined forty five for driving without a tag and with a fault.
Fragmentary ad style text lists locations and prices for a booth at Damberger Depot and Damberger tel. It mentions tenants, offices and small sums like 32 and 2 dollars, plus a vague job line for ADORENS and a contact at Utah Cerca Food.
Reports describe mysterious aeroplanes hovering above Ogden and other Utah towns. Officials investigate as multiple witnesses including Dr John Finlay Dior and Ernest T Richardson report sightings over the past week. Foresters and civil authorities note a rising pattern with possible bases in the region and talk of a potential plot against regional elites.
A case noted as top on Saturday was taken under advisement of todas. The remark suggests the matter awaits further consideration by authorities.
George Wingfield renowned banker and mining magnate files for divorce in Nevada district court. He seeks custody of two minor children and cites his prominent holdings including Goldfield Consolidated Mining and multiple Manhattan district mines. The case surfaces amid local notes on labor, road projects, and forestry programs across district No. 4 with 55 men enlisting and 300 acres being planted as reforestation proceeds.
District Forester L. F. Kneipp warned that district No 4 forests face serious danger after a prolonged drought. Trees are withered and a single spark could trigger a major fire, raising fears of a spreading blaze across the region.
A large automobile caught fire near the Commercial National Bank on 24th Street at about 2 30pm. The Oldsmobile owned by W A Wallis burned intensely, presumably from an electrical short circuit, as bystanders watched the blazing vehicle threaten the nearby bank and public safety.
A street blaze drew a crowd of hundreds as streetcar traffic stalled along the block. Firemen arrived quickly, extinguished the flames, and assessed the scene while damage and vessel conditions remained uncertain.
A German squadron bombarded Harwich England on Sunday with 15 to 25 planes. British authorities reported eleven killed and twenty six injured with no major property damage. A Royal Flying Corps patrol engaged the enemy and brought one plane down at sea near the coast.
Three Ogden Pictures Corporation staff members are drafted including Jack Mower L H Cattra and Tractstog. Mower and Cattra registered in Ogden and were drawn early while Tractstog received notice from Los Angeles. Mower returns for examination. Betty Mack now with All Christie Comedy in Los Angeles. New York to view Last of the Ares official showing will decide distribution. Treasident Scowcroft Park and Miss Walker plan Ogden return. next Ogden production to begin with scenery work ongoing.
World markets opened with gains in shipping and specialities while rail and war stocks lagged. Money rates eased with bank loans renewing at 3 percent as early session activity offered scattered recoveries and some bonds traded near prior levels.
In CINCAG on July 13, corn and oats show pressure from scarce reserve stocks and strong steraams for supplies. Opening prices ranged near prior day levels, with July corn at 328.6 and September at 2.29, amid a retback and later modest upturn. Bullish crop outlooks in North Dakota and Canada supported the oats market, while rain interference and talks of large substitutions to corn influenced prices.
Exemption boards in Ogden City and Weber County are organized and ready to draft exemption decisions under the liberty army draft law. Ogden City office is led by May A. F. Heywood as chairman with City Recorder Richey as secretary and Dr. Henry Nelson as examining surgeon. Weber County board, chaired by W. H. Lower with secretary Almn Feterson and A. C. Call, plans for a dedicated telephone line and will issue notices to drafted men about chart days and exemption filing. Board members note many cases involve protected dependents and anticipate challenges meeting quotas while upholding justice and strict compliance with law.
United States field forces in France will be equipped with British made shrapnel proof body armor and the belt shown in accompanying illustration. Each man will wear a helmet at all times except when far in the rear. The helmet weighs about two pounds and uses tough material.
Receipts 6200 hogs steady to 10c higher with heavy at 16.60 to 16.90, mixed 15.00 to 15.10, sows and boars 9.00 to 11.50. Cattle steady with natives at 9.00 to 11.50, cows and heifers 6.00 to 9.50, stockers 6.50 to 9.50. Sheep strong with yearlings 14.60, wethers 9.00 to 11.00, lambs 14.50 to 16.00. total receipts and values shown.
Raw sugar prices steady in New York with centrifugal at .54¢ per pound and molassed options around 510c with various forms quoted. Futures opened steady on coverings with limited movement from Friday’s close and several grades listed including powdered and crystal sugar with minor differentials.
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