Ogden Crime Watch Calls for Charles Wheatley
Ogden police warn to arrest Charles C Wheatley who eloped June 31 with 14 year old Martha Leena Stewart from Carqleton Ohio. Girl to be returned home when found and Wheatley sought for.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
9
Ogden police warn to arrest Charles C Wheatley who eloped June 31 with 14 year old Martha Leena Stewart from Carqleton Ohio. Girl to be returned home when found and Wheatley sought for.
Prepare at home for civil service positions with courses and positions furnished on request. Dox 179 Ogden.
On June 19, 1847 the Utah Pioneers left The Ferry and traveled along the north bank of the Piatta river approaching the continental divide. They glimpsed the Green River mountains in central Wyoming and noted the Sweetwater River was about ten miles away.
The annual memorial service of Ogden lodge Brotherhood of American Yeomen was held at the local cemetery and Woodmen of the World hall. Members decorated graves, a eulogy by BM Rol stressed fraternal spirit, and Yeomen, including 138 Yeomen Ladies' quartet, contributed prayers and songs.
The county clerk issued several marriage licenses to couples from Loweton Grousa Creek Box Elder Oakley Deigham Ogden Salt Lake City and others. Names include Theron N Ramesa Laote HM Hopkins Stephen Henry Paskett Thorta Hunter Jamon W Yeo Carrie A Christman Daniel W Kimple Mary Ross Ralph Dowe and Florence SL Fleming. The scene at the county clerk’s office showed a couple noticing a reporter as they left, but the clerk said there was no change in the world.
Elders Jack and David Eccles addressed the Tabernacle audience yesterday afternoon. The pair recently completed missions for the Mormon church with assignments in Germany England and various regions including the Southern and Eastern States.
Freely issued building permits list several new homes in progress. James Scowcreft plans a one story vet house on Twenty-seventh Street between Quincy and Jackson avenues at least 1500 dollars. L M Fegan to build a brick and stucco cottage on Mela foeh avenue between Filrsora and Pierce for 700 dollars. J C Rasmussen to erect a brick cottage on Harrison avenue between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets at 1500 dollars. Israel Drysdale to build a two story mansion on Capital avenue between Harrison and Jatsiee avenues at 1600 dollars.
Joakim Ameson, traveler and lecturer, gave a half hour talk in the Third Ward detailing lands from Norway to the United States with geographical and historical perspectives. North Weber stake President James Wothespoan endorsed educational motion pictures for churches and traveling descriptive reels. A violin solo by Derrah Van Dyke capped the program.
Patrolman Walter Moore with Jamen Hearn and Arunt Ryphers captured Frank Jrokina on Hudson Avenue after a nightlong pursuit. He faces grand larceny charges for stealing a car load of cloth, gloves, and vegetables from multiple vehicles in Tremonton and Roy. Rawlins reported his suitcase missing at 10 40 p m as officers recovered items at the scene.
A Mexican embassy report describes a clash between a U S Navy boat crew from the Annapolis and Carranza forces at Mazatlan. The warship warned off the port, armed crew returned after permission was denied, a shot from a drunken Japanese national sparked exchange of fire, two Mexican officers were arrested, and both sides later explained the incident. No American casualties are noted. two Mexican golfers and one civilian were wounded.
A 1920s Triangle release The Good Bad Man showcases improved photoplats using new camera fences and bird’s eye aerial views. Director Alisa Dwan places flag markers atop a high vantage to reveal hundreds of outlaws converging from all directions toward the Wolf’s cabin, creating dramatic perspective and tension.
Eighty sisters from the Vathoite omer Statera of Chartly reached Or den this afternoon and continued to Halt Lake City. They joined Union Pacific train No. 10 for the trip to Leaven worth Kansas for their annual convention, traveling in two special tourist cars.
An assault scene disrupted a local fair on Saturday afternoon. Victims Joseph Edgeman and Thomas Davis were attacked with a knife or sharp instrument, Edgeman sustaining facial wounds from cheek to jaw and requiring nineteen stitches. The assailants were Ford and Markett, with Chartea and Arkett involved. The incident left a suede scratch on a leg and several injuries. exact motives and fuller details remain unclear.
Report notes Alex Ja, his wife, H J Wheaten and Edgeman were taken to a hospital after a life threatening wound was treated by Dr E M J Conroy. No charges filed yet as investigations continue. Also mentions Marguerite Clarke in Silks and Satins with The Fireman at Alhambra tonight. patrons urged to come early.
General Superintendent W A Whitney of the Oregon Abort Line arrived in Orden from San Francisco on Southern Pacific train 35 and left for Pocatello on O B I train 43 to resume office duties. He was met by T A Peres, Utah Montana division superintendent, and visited Cache Junction, noting full recovery from illness and readiness for work.
Ogden manufacturers and jobbers plan a Wednesday visit for northern Utah and southern Idaho merchants. A noon luncheon at Orden Packing & Provision Co and a 4 pm toast at Decker Brewing & Malting Co follow a day of plant receptions. An evening banquet at The Hermitage in Ogden canyon caps the event with a trolley ride through Usguen canyon.
The Netleth anniversary of the organization of the Uintah ward Sunday service was celebrated yesterday at a conference. Many residents attended, with W. Af. Wattla, president of the Webat club, among those honored. Wattla is part of the original pattiera of Uintah. A strong program of music and addresses was presented at the conference.
The Often locals of R. T. and O. RC held annual memorial exercises in their hall in the Fraternity block. A principal feature was an address by KR. Mclntyre, vice president of the Weston division of the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen. The two orders then visited the City cemetery to decorate the graves of departed members.
Chicago June 9 Major General Marry in charge of the central department announced mustering measures for the national guard. The War Department order adds to state governor promulgations, governing enlistments and coordination with coast artillery and infantry units. Relates to deaths and memorials of Field Marshal Moltke and General von der Goltz, with telegram reports from Berlin.
Washington reports a surge of mobilization as 169000 National Guardsmen are ordered into federal service for Mexican duty. Warships prepare to sail from Atlantic ports to the Pacific and Caribbean to protect American interests and border patrols.
The War Department directs muster for service without prior medical exam for some personnel, followed by compulsory medical checks and immediate discharge for any found unfit. Non essential officers and staff are hinted for discharge after mobilization duties, while railroads brace to move troops and assemble equipment, with orders to expedite transportation and filing of mobilization orders.
Sixteen pieces of field artillery and more than 60 Mexican soldiers arrived at the Carranza garrison opposite Laredo at Nuevo Laredo. The force is under Manuel Viejo, former editor of El Progreso, with reports placing Carranza troops extending toward Nuevo Laredo and Tampico within about 20 miles. United States military authorities imposed control on troop movements.
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