Col I A Benton Dies in Salt Lake City
Colonel I A Benton, a prominent Utah figure and former United States marshal, died early Sunday in Salt Lake City. He long served as general passenger agent of the Denver Rio Grande and lived in Ogden since 1880, with Ogden Canyon a favored summer retreat for him and his wife. His passing marks another loss among notable Alsans in the past year.
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1. A. Benton
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United States Marahil
Territory of
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Rio Grande
Ogden
Genton
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Hopton
U boats moving south near Virginia coast
Reports indicate German submarines are sinking ships off Virginia and may be basing in the Gulf or near Mexico. The undersea craft are shifting toward the Gulf of Mexico, suggesting a possible supply point near American shores or long-range operation from a nearby base.
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Uta
Atlantic
Virginia
Gulf
Mexico
Germany
Gulf of Mexico
American
Real Art of Self-Defense Training For Boys
A historical piece outlines athletic drills for boxing and wrestling in military training. It details stances, holds, escapes, and defensive techniques such as clinches, knee and head strikes, wrist locks, leg breaks, and counter maneuvers. An anecdote compares German and American training emphasizing aggressive man-to-man encounters.
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Berlin
Utah
Americans Worry Germans After Captured U S Soldiers
North of Chateau Thierry three American soldiers were captured by German officers who questioned them about landing in France and training locations. The event underscores German concern over American combat readiness and the influence of Allied training on victory.
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Chateau Thierry
France
Tronel
Berlin
Pere’ Ening
Paris
Hoch
Mountfay
American Soldier Shows Feat Against Prussian Forces
In six months, a U S factory and county unit faced the Frussian and whipped him, demonstrating initiative and adaptability in war. The soldier proved skilled in training and fighting, distinguishing themselves in penecfol pursuits amid industrial conditions in Ala country.
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Iife
Ala
Jaime Oun
Tran
Bas
Ant Whippad
Ba Bao
Disaster over the world war risks warn Americans
A Salt Lake address by Mr. Wood argues the nation must be aroused about looming dangers if Germany wins the war. He outlines potential naval and colonial upheavals, the balance of sea power, and the peril to the United States, Britain, and allies without full mobilization and strong defense.
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Ind Ipher
Jeney Aowire Wood
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Wout
Tila
Pat
Japan
Germany
Austra
France
Italy
Turkey
Rungia
Great Britain
United States
Janes
Austria
Russia
Jaly
Ibuslt
Myavolon
Coringen
Rey
Jaese
Brazil
Chile
Brvrenntina
Vallipoli
Passare
Mayer
Kaneral
Trane
Miss Marion Davies Becomes Early Female FTC Examiner
Miss Marion L Davies a University of Wisconsin graduate is among the first women named as a painted examiner under the Federal Trades Commission. She conducts research in the Congressional Library on manufacturing facts, has two years as a secretary with the commission, and earlier worked as a reporter.
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Misa Marion J. Davies
Agraduate
University of Wisconsil
Federal Trades Commission
Congressiona Library
Come Mission
Truth and War Messaging Echoes in Public Discourse
A fragmented excerpt argues that citizens must hear the full truth to act decisively. It claims fighting requires recognizing a clear need and sacrifice, insisting America is not at war unless the entire truth is presented. The piece emphasizes honesty as a mobilizing force.
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America
Split
Amily
Mauban Sinks Off Italian Coast Amid War Losses
News from June 10 reports the sinking of the American steamer Mauban off the Italian coast in May. Twenty six Mauban crewmen arrived in New York aboard a freighter, detailing loss of life and other wartime sinkings nearby including the City of Pensacola and the Cly of Wilmington. Also aboard the Mauban were twelve crew of the auxiliary schooner City of Pensacola and thirty of the Cly of Wilmington crew. The Mauban, 1263 tons gross, last reported bound for European waters after leaving an American port with cotton. Captain J L Manckenzie and sixteen survivors of the Pinar del Rio, sunk by a German submarine off Maryland June 8, reached port aboard a Norwegian ship after rescue.
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New York
Italy
Iast
Manila
City of Pensacola
Genoa
Ateamehip
Cly
Swilmington
Sia
Wilmington
Glaly
Americaty
JL Manckenzie
Pinar del Rio
Maryland
Q S Mintl Life Dent
New Joraey
Real Estate Transfers Amid Fragmentary Record
Partial listing shows transfers including Lot A and part of lots 38 A9 and Mock I in Valley View addition, with $500 warranty deed. parties listed include Dean W John G Mixon and Anna M Woodbury to Milo Woodbury, East Lynne addition. incomplete names and terms.
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Dean
John G. Mixon
Valley View
Anna M. Wondberry
Milo
Woodbury
East Lynne
W. Murdack
Champion Clown Seeks New Baseball Star After Cleveland Fit
Local sports item notes Herman Schaeter, once billed as baseball’s champion clown, seeks a fresh Seanater to replace a long-standing fit with Cleveland. Details are fragmentary but indicate a market for a new promoter in the sport.
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Herman Schaeter
Cleveland
Army Casualty List Growing Amid War Toll
Washington June 10 The army casualty list contains seventy four names, with a breakdown of killed in action, died of wounds, died of disease, and wounded categories. It lists lieutenants, corporals, privates, and prisoners previously reported missing, naming towns and states for each service member.
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Washington
Tollawa
Quit claim deeds and land descriptions in early town records
Fragmentary notice records quit claim deeds and land descriptions in sections of township and range, naming Tiomas TN Wheelwright and Harves Woorfock as grantors with consideration cited as $1, and various lot and quarter sections described. The text includes references to county clerks and multiple survey points, reflecting a rough compilation of 19th or early 20th century property transfers.
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Tiomas
Teabella Forbes
Binck
Sanford
Clalin Weert
Prejudicial Rates To Be Removed Across States
Report outlines proposed removal of prejudicial rates in Oklahoma and Texas, with mentions of Tremere presidl and grain product pricing. Notes fixing pounds and interstate shipments, plus roads and intrastate calculations. References to Minot and Mississippi Valley with unclear figures and legal notes.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Jonalac
MissisSiupy
Tercifocs
Milis
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