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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
9
Random references describe a fire that destroyed a frame barn at Judge N J Harris 1064 Twenty second Street, with Harris family away. neighbors called fire department, insurance covering the loss. Other items note county deputies appointments, highway projects, a Smithsonian College picnic, OgdenHigh summer study plans and local ads.
A truck toppled the trolley line car damaging windows while passengers escaped injury. Telegrams report Fred Taylor improving after malaria fever and a trip to New Orleans. A rental ad and a district court suit by Hoyle Furniture appear amid a morning accident at Twenty fourth Street and Washington Avenue involving Scowcroft’s auto truck and a Ford.
About three hundred boys from Ogden and nearby Weber county farms are employed in thinning beets under supervisor Robert F Wilton. aged 14 to 18, they work eight hours daily with organized recreation and military drill through a Junior Home Guard program, providing steady labor and pocket money while aiding food mobilization efforts.
The American-Oregon Lumber company, capitalized at three and one half million dollars, plans immediate work in Oregon to supply lumber for United States government use including shipbuilding barracks and commercial needs. David C. Bedento is president with Hoya Eerles Ja secretary and director and M. S. Tinowa- ing treasurer. Directors include Joseph Seawcraft and L. R. Eccles, all residents. The firm will operate from Ogden with a large capital base and substantial stock subscriptions already in place.
Judge A E Pratt hears the case of Denny Smyth owner of a saloon awaiting ruling on a demurrer to an amended indictment. Smyth argues the Utah statutes do not authorize conviction on the charges and cites insufficient cause by the grand jury. He faces a charge of selling liquor to a minor at his basement saloon on Twenty Fourth Street.
Washington June 26 Four hundred bituminous and anthracite coal operators gathered to hear Secretary Lane urge patriotic action to lower prices for government needs. Commissioner Fort warned the government would seize mines if prices did not adjust. Justice official Lewis warned of drastic steps if operators failed to respond. Daniels stated the war may require commandeering oil or coal if the war proceeds.
Flood washes out a 25 mile segment near Colton and Brice river area. Officials estimate 15 days to restore the line, with Denver and Rio Grande dispatchers alert. Union Pacific to carry transcontinental travelers. freight and perishable goods limited. Cantlerate depot washed away. Helper residents affected as river banks are patrolled.
Washington June 26 The federal trade commission reports current retail prices on canned vegetables nearly double the prices wholesalers pay for this season's output. Wholesalers pay about 7 cents a can for corn and 9½ cents for tomatoes while retailers sell corn at 37 cents, peas at 18 cents, and tomatoes at 20 cents. The commission says much of the goods sold is last year’s pack and will expose extortion if prices stay high. Reports come from about 2,000 canning factories as the agency probes speculation and profits in canned foods.
A belated witness holds up the trial of Ernest Wilson charged with burglary on Shorten Avenue and theft of an olive oil bottle, a dress, and a mirror. Jurors stroll the courthouse as Henderson, a man of color, is linked to the missing items, with Tettha Anderson also named in the unfolding delay.
Funeral notices for Florence May James A Vernon Hodge Tinby Wheat Louis Phillips and others announce services held or pending. Florence May James died at home aged around, with funeral at 4.00 pm Lincoln Avenue location. A Vernon Hodge drowned near Reno with services at Kirkendall chapel and interment Mountain View cemetery. Tinby Wheat daughter of Mr and Mrs Wheat had services and burial in Only cemetery. Louis Crillips died by his own hand with funeral at Larkin's chapel then burial in Higham. State at chapel midweek.
Miss Madeline Quillinan, member of Sacred Heart academy’s graduating class, hosted a dancing party at her home 2264 Lancels avenue on Friday evening. The rooms were festooned in red and white, with a music program from Minter's orchestra. A luncheon was served by Mrs. W. EB Quillinan and Mrs. G. C. Bubn assisted. Attendees included Brissen Edlects McNulty Ada Comatock Anarita Han yon Nella Willams Alice Linsley Iola Trapp Kathryn Fitzgerald and many others from Idaho Falls and Ogden.
Pearl F Checkatte and W Bart Abipley joined in marriage two days ago and held a reception at their home at 337 Thirty-second Avenue. The bride wore crepe de chine with roses, bridesmaid wore pale yellow, and guests included Mies Margaret Ghip ley and Mr. Dert Check oltre. A hundred guests attended a decorated reception and dinner. The couple will honeymoon at Salt Lake City and later reside at 1728 Mubtar’s Court.
Mitchell Dor is listed for monuments at the city cemetery amid unclear lines in the OCR excerpt. The note mentions a memorial project location and uncertain church or municipal involvement with possible grant or GPL initials.
Washington June 26 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee discussed government control and price fixing for coal iron steel and other basics during the war Proposals to regulate coal pricing by the federal government and to fix railroad supplies were considered with Ohio and Pittsburgh operators testifying A Chicago coal dealer warned of a possible coal shortage without action while indicating price fixing could backfire under Sherman law
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