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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
9
Daily Ogden column covers local events from fires and road work to birth announcements and servicemen overseas. Highlights include street improvements on Wilson Lane, waterworks updates, cattlemen visits, railway clerk examinations, births, visitors from Idaho, and soldiers joining the army with notes on en route arrivals and overseas assignments.
Fragmented 1973 classified text lists a missing item, contact details, and miscellaneous lines. Appears to mix a missing person hint with unrelated ads and garbled names and addresses. Many entries are unreadable but indicate a local notice or classifieds page with sporadic contact numbers.
County Commissioners HM Brown and improvement chair K Barnes announce a joint effort to start the Hooper road project by September 1. Federal state and county authorities will fund and construct the Ogden city to Hooper spur, with Weber County contributing 10000, the state 10000, and the federal government 26000. State Engineer Trowning secured federal approval and orders to proceed, as a San Francisco trip settled details and a spur to Ogden canyon uses 5 to as a curfacings.
In Ogden a service member arrived in France, credited to G W Suveent. The record notes a September 19 entry into Nucurny with arrival details and official acknowledgment of the Ogden station.
New York July 29 Southern Pacific company and subsidiaries posted 1917 gross income of 199,972,490, an 18.49 percent rise over prior records. Net revenue from railway operations grew 21.40 percent to 76,369,867, with total operating income up 25.13 percent to 65,078,611. Net income reached 49,128,847, up 8.70 percent, while assets climbed to 1,855,075,109.
July 25 Washington notes brief discussion of changes to the selective service act at a five minute session. The Senate and House leaders sent a resolution to the president repealing the National German American Alliance funeral charter amid pro-German activity charges. A Sterling resolution asks if rejected volunteers due to disability may be transferred to volunteer groups. Senators debate extending draft ages and barring voluntary enlistment.
New York July 23 A July 19 press dispatch allegedly quoting the Paris high command and American forces was investigated in Paris and found to be false. The Resimisted Press reported no statement from the command and the dispatch appeared altered to insert unuttered remarks.
Officials describe the July 20 battle near Monthieres and Peret wood as a demonstration of American audacity. French troops aided a breakthrough advancing to Etrepilly, capturing cannon, a large minenwerfer, machine guns, and about 200 prisoners despite heavy fire. Japan and Italy sent congratulatory messages through ambassadors, praising American valor and the broader alliance with France.
Reports say Brent Day Allinson, a Chicago slacker, was sentenced to fifteen years after a Camp Grant court martial found him guilty of deserting military duty under the eighty fifth article of war. The sentence compared to a life term by President Wilson’s actions is noted. Other items reference an American saved by Sergeant London, and marine skirmishes in Santo Domingo with modest casualties.
Judge A W Agee prepares to marry Miss C Hon of Mouston in Ondon. A large circle of friends and associates are invited to witness the ceremony to be held at 270 in rixun avenue. The wedding party is set for tomorrow evening with locals awaiting further details.
A motorist named Alex Peteroon was injured when a derrick operated nearby toppled onto him. He was taken to a hospital with multiple broken ribs and other injuries. The incident occurred near a fence along a route to Ogden as responders assisted at the scene.
Ogden secured its bugler today for the special call announced earlier. The recruit is Robert Grant Booth who attempted to register and claim exemption but will be sent to Camp Perfect, Lyule, Ga, for training as part of the state’s mobilization.
A 60 day window during which British and Canadian subjects aged 20 to 44 may enlist in their home forces while exempt from U S draft. Arrangements allow enlistment at British and Canadian depots, with details on rates and eligibility to be obtained from the recruiting depots in the district.
The Ogden Council of Defense, after investigation, authorized local merchants to extend hours beyond the 6 p.m. closing time. Director Hi M. Conroy directed the move, noting Salt Lake’s leniency and urging orderly operation. Some merchants welcomed the change while others warned of delivery route impacts and security concerns.
An alleged draft deserter, George W. Woolweber, was arrested and held by the local police after being identified at Twenty-Alds street. He claimed a false name and stated he sought work, while authorities connected him to a San Francisco draft board inquiry and described him as having German sympathies. He remains in custody awaiting induction details from San Francisco.
Amstendam May 23 The German government decrees compulsory collection of at least one garment per person for war workers and the army. Failure risks imprisonment up to one year and a fine up to 70 000 marks. A decree also threatens confiscation of certain textiles and paper material at wartime prices.
London July 21 Sir Erle Gea des cites closer Anglo American naval ties praising comradeship and re operation. He notes about 2549 American warships are based on the Allied side and forecasts faster growth in the future, as American ally ships increase.
Yesterday in Ogden a double wedding took place at the Church of the Good Skeptic where Miss Irma Nobie wed Jesse Nye in a ceremony conducted by the bride’s mother and C B Derksler. The couple will reside in Ogden with many friends attending. Engagement announced in Ogden between Anna Noble and Alfred Cuulay. Mr Taylors announce.
Miss Nellie Mendricks, longtime primary teacher in Agden and Weber counties, resigns to take a critic teacher post at Brigham Young University Provo. She will serve in the normal department and instruct other teachers in primary work, after earning local notice for her work among children and parents.
The Miriam Chapter Red Cross Auxiliary No 14 O F will meet Wednesday at 9 am in Devon High School to sew for patients. Members are asked to bring sewing scissors and thimbles. Luncheon will be served by the chapter’s ladies committee. Full attendance requested.
Youthful cornutist Orb Nichola invited to attend a general picnic at AL PICNIC. Tinlway Moll association holds annual event at Cheawel Park Lucssey at 4 o'clock with cups on spoons. Mrs Cave entertaining R C. Mrs George Caye hosted last Friday at home 31 Twenty third places Congine. Plays enjoyed by Atlee Ahipley Atra Vaue wmainter and Mrs Weapler. Married in Farmington Monica Knowles and Leonard Vaugho wed. couple returned home. Mrs Waller Lord and two children spent weekend in Ogden with Elizabeth Franelu.
Sunday's open air chapel at Aarvicen was moved to Sunny ol the state ladhetrial school due to warm weather. Rev. Jol dyslop of the Episcopal church led yesterday’s service, delivering a sermon on God’s Command to Moses.
In police court this morning a jury was impaneled for six Greeks charged with violating the city gaming ordinance. Attorney Lutvergen examined deputy Hobson who made the arrest and the case will be carried over to tomorrow morning. Fred Stagks appeared on a charge of stealing farmer supplies from the Parker ranch at Riverdale. The warrant was sworn by Deputy Sheriff Bork. Groups slated for trial July 30.
Obituaries detail William V. Gregory died after surgery in Alma Wyoming with funeral plans, Marriland funeral set for 8 p m today at family home with pastor officiating and interment in Ogden City Cemetery, John Cottle longtime Mooper blacksmith dies of cancer in Hagper with long Utah ties. lists survivors and birthplace, and Friscus Whitaker two year old dies at Salt Lake hospital from complications of illness. funeral arrangements to be announced.
Reports from the front describe heavy fighting as French and American forces press German defenses. Allied troops reportedly halted a German counterattack, inflicting heavy losses while advancing on key positions near Grand Frozoy and Solsona. The French claimed control of high ground along the Gurca river bank and captured a large number of German prisoners near Ruzaney, signaling continued pressure on retreating German forces.
London July 25 The convoy system shows strong efficiency with 69 percent of ships reaching their destination. Only about one in three ships failed to arrive among nearly 200 convoys reported.
Two County men, Allen from Huntsville and Thomas J. Rackham from Ogden, were committed to the state mental hospital by an Ancestry board. Allen arrived in Ogden this morning and is described as partially violent and out of control after concerns about wife and possible dementia. Rackham, recently at Camp Lewis, is said to be unbalanced by draft worries and wartime stress. The examiners were A. W. Agee and Doctors Blen and Robinson.
The AX attack by Jian on Marie Walcamp during production of the new serial The fion's Chows leaves Walcamp with a scar. The White Indy reveals a new stap in the director while the sear adds to the plot. The first episode debuts at the Lycrum tomorrow and Wednesday.
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