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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
5
The state closed subscription books showing oversubscription by 92.5 million and a record total, second only to New York. It was announced from Lake City on June 15 that the allotment of property bonds was oversubscribed. Subscriptions in the state totaled 3,009,000.
A daylight burglary at Dr Mills’s offices ends when burglar C. Stuart is caught after a chase down Washington Avenue. Elevator boy Mangon and Officer Richardson help subdue the suspect, who bore burglar tools, skeleton keys, and a $100 bank check. Police suspect he is a known criminal sought by Vieataie authorities. The man is about 27, 5 feet 6 inches, light complexion, 145 pounds.
The executive committee of the Women's Council of Patriotism and Conservation begins immediate organization of the Young Ladies Guard to provide patriotic service. A Weber county defense leader named C. C. Wicharda urges its formation and a prominent local women’s committee, chaired by Mrs. J. M. Cance, is tasked with organizing drilling and perfection.
The Utah Construction company tied to management and employees raised about 100000 in liberty bonds. Company offices in Ogden and Nevada ranches show 75000 in Ogden and 10000 in Elko county with 40000 subscribed by local staff. Preliminary Nevada Salt Lake and Wyoming reports add about 25000 more in subscriptions through branches and camps.
A Cache Valley dairy plant visit by state dairy and food bureau members reports very favorable conditions at the Cache Valley Condensed Milk Company. Officials include Walter M Boydlen Charles Cottrell John T Caine and George Shorten who toured Logar Hyde Park Wellsville Mechamend Sulthfield Franklin noting modern devices and safety assurances for consumer use.
The National Education Association will hold its convention in Portland from July 7 to 14, as announced by president Robert J. Aley. A large turnout is expected with many educators traveling through Ogden Canyon and Yellowstone Park for associated events. The notice suggests extensive interest and attendance at the Fort Portland gathering. Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Adrift plus The Film Spoilers and Matt and Jeff show at the Lyceum today.
In Montevideo on June 15 the Uruguayan senate spoke on whether American warships stationed at ports should be non belligerent. Uruguay had declared neutrality in the US German war and showed sympathy for US actions. Belligerent warships would be restricted to a 24 hour reveal and limited supplies.
Through Major Breass the Anesiag Reserve Militey announces a drill at the armory on Twenty fourth Street at 7 p m Monday June 18. All girls aged 16 and up are invited to attend to learn military drill, physical training and possible relief work, with democratic control by the girls.
Official death registration returns from Arizona show 36 932 registered statewide, 2118 under war department estimates. White 21740 Colored 317 News 14659 Allen Enersica 133 Indicated Tessine Eremptions 026 State s Estimated Eligibles 3514.
Washington June 15 The Senate resumes debate on a bill to empower the president to direct war priority for railroad shipments. Opposition to expanding executive control sparked a clash as lawmakers argued over the scope and urgency of railroad power in wartime logistics.
The piece traces Halifax Nova Scotia as a wartime recruiting hub, noting London ads offering land, arms, and bread to volunteers. It claims Canada supplied £40,000 of troops and recounts the Loyalist and mercenary settlers, including German immigrants, who populated the Annapolis Valley routes via the Dominion Atlantic Railway, with historic names and places linked to the era.
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