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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
6
Milford, a storm caused a severe lightning strike that injured I H Rimmel, who was near a window with his wife west of Lund. The bolt hit a stovepipe and tore through a concrete wall, burning and lacerating his leg. He was taken to Milford for medical care.
The women of the W C TU began White Ribbon week with prayers for the work. A mothers meeting is set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm at Park Church. Bethel union meets at Mrs Flewelling’s home. Fourth ward gathers at the Methodist church. A tree of provisional new members is planned for Thursday at 2 pm. A special service follows Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
The report cites a June event where a U S agent spoke at a church address denouncing a spy network. Clergy throughout the city urged congregations to remain vigilant and ready to perform duties if needed, while officials offered no details on the money trail or broader investigations.
Tremonton Utah May 30 editor urges rejecting the draft while turning protest into a plea for democratic methods in wartime. The letter argues for personal responsibility, universal suffrage, and a system balancing peace with effective government, warning against Prussian state overreach and endorsing citizen engagement.
A large Bingham family reunion honoring Erastus Digsham, founder of the Utah line, is planned for June 12 at Lagoon resort. Committee members from Riverdale to Wilton outline a day of picnicking morning events, a 3 PM family meeting with music and readings, and a concluding dance, expecting over 2000 attendees from Utah and beyond.
A county wide industrial census for Weber County starts this week under the Committee on Preparation and Safety. It covers all residents over 15, with district superintendents and captains to organize enumerators. Instructions urge clear writing, full cooperation, and prompt completion by June 9 with返 card returns to the Utah National Bank building.
More than 200 men of Greek descent naturalized Americans in Ingham took part in a public demonstration last night in Bingham. Led by the Carr Fork band the marchers paraded and cheered for America as banners proclaimed patriotic ardor. They passed a banner reading Bo Patriotic and Muy Liberty Bonds We Have. Local Greeks reportedly raised several thousand dollars in war bond subscriptions.
June 4 Salt Lake. TH Wright 23 of Payson Utah rode a speeding motorcycle in the opposite lane and crashed into an oncoming car between Payson and Saratoga Springs. Wright suffered a broken thigh and severe injuries while Grace Tew of Santaquin, riding with him, sustained a broken collar bone and other injuries. Both vehicles were wrecked.
Parliament adopts a 30 percent tax on war profits. Deputies warn of unrest if price rises persist. Government authorized to issue a large kronen loan abroad to fund efforts.
Sugar market shows moderate futures activity with most trades in evening sessions. Prices largely eased with one point declines. several blends and exporters reported quiet, fragmented transactions amid a thin trading day.
A report from New York states two German submarines torpedoed the American steamship Kroopland as it left port, firing four torpedoes. Two hits glanced off the vessel without exploding, according to an American who recently learned of the attack from an officer aboard the Kroopland.
A garbled notice describes Plaza Apartments with unclear terms and pricing. The fragment mentions apartments, months, and a phone contact but contains many nonsensical words, making details unreliable for precise summary.
John M Browning reports a water cooled machine gun firing 20 000 rounds in 50 minutes and a total double that with two pauses during official tests. A second air cooled model also set a record though behind the new water jacket drum. Tests occurred before U S Army and Navy boards. Browning will stay until tests end and adoption decisions are made.
Chief of Police Thomas EF Browsing directs juvenile court supporters to post warning cards urging merchants not to sell tobacco in any form to minors and to enforce the law as written, with penalties up to six months in jail or fines.
Ogden Jacking & Provision team travels to Salt Lake City to face the fast Stabb & Dean aggregation in a contest. Utah Power & Light defeated Salt Lakers last fall in a two of three state championship series. Manager George Wesster lists Stone Mumford Greenwell Ahipley Cole Seardon Minnoch Butterfield Mexituart Hiatt Risgiesworth and Wessler for the 11:30 Bamberger train.
A woman identified as Mrs M Lous known as Mrs Minnie Greenery of 112 First South attempted suicide at 4 a m by drinking chloroform liniment. She was rushed to the emergency hospital where the poison began to take effect but was counteracted. She has a three year old child and stated at the hospital the child would be better off without her. A note to her mother in Pocatello Idaho and another to telegraph company were found. Her parents reside in Sao Taus Obtepa Cal.
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