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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
9
On June 27 the Utah Pioneers met Thor Le Smaith a veteran mountain man known as Peeles near the Bear River mountains. He advised them to head to Jacbo Valley. The party was a day from the tille Eahdy in Wy. Subscription and advertising department details appear at the end.
A garbled Ogden page lists random references including business notices, marriage licenses for Napoleon J tarole and Miss M Maxwell of Ely Nevada, and Robert J Simpson of Ogden. Notices cover vehicle and boiler listings, legal suits for $209, eclipse predictions, Memorial Day thanks, and local commerce ads. Several staff and residents travel to Omaha, Asta Springs, and Cheyenne, with Blue Label promotions and Blue Label branding interspersed throughout.
In New York on June 21 Rev Schlatter and Rev Alcand, indicted in Los Angeles on multiple conspiracy counts, were discharged and not extradited to California for removal of Nevada Francis waiter and bio secretary. The action ends the extradition warrant and frees the two clergy.
The City of Ogden seeks $1,788 plus interest dating to 1905 from Postal Telegraph and Cable Company for failing to honor a 73 year franchise that required free municipal messages and conformance with franchise terms. The suit cites an August 3 1901 petition for franchise approval and alleges ongoing noncompliance and injury to the city.
Frank Driggs, superintendent of the State School for the Deaf and Blind, leaves at noon to attend the American Instructors of the Blind convention in Halifax. He serves as vice president and will head a round table on how much can be done in institutional work. He will be away three weeks.
Local coverage reports Orpet under cross examination in the Marion Lambert case. Attorney Joslyn questioned dates, letters, and travel, focusing on an alleged drug reference and timing around early December to February. The Detroit Free Press note quotes a terse, courtroom tone from Madison proceedings.
Reorganization of the Salt Lake and Ogden Mailroad centralizes electric interurban rail operations in Ogden. The Bamberger shops will be moved from St Joseph to a site near the railroad’s power plant in Ogden’s southwest, boosting local payroll and population.
A jury ruled in favor of John F. Lombardi in the case against Colombian National Life Insurance, awarding $2,500 to him as Joseph Lombardi’s beneficiary. Damages include $2,600 principal plus $61 interest at a per cent annual rate. The suit arose from a policy not paid to Lombardi’s wife.
Charley Chaplin returns to The Moor Walker program at the Alhambra Friday and Saturday with the renowned Hite star Ann Pennington in Sasso Snow-Nake a stage career story.
A Salt Lake Rotary club luncheon at the Hotel Utah discussed support for Utah cavalry and aid for soldiers families. Governor William Bory urged a full regiment. plans include loans, fundraising, and possible state legislature backing. Attendees included Adjutant General Wedswood, with Rotary officials outlining next year’s international convention and honorary guests.
The Retail Merchants Association plans a Fourth of July celebration at The Heritage rather than the usual Lagoon venue. Officers promise a bigger, better event with multiple committees active to organize activities. Selig’s Athletic Film Show offers baseball, boxing, wrestling and other stunts in Ogden with "Vital Question" shown today and tomorrow.
Shortly after noon today an auto mobile accident occurred on the road to Salt Lake near Orchard. William Clark and W W Johns were traveling from Salt Lake when a Ford driven by Johns sped from behind, forcing the other car into a ditch. An elderly woman tied a cold cloth to Clark’s forehead as a doctor arrived to tend the injured men and the sheriff opened an investigation.
Harry Young Camp No 2 Apantah American War Veterans urged by Commander H A Norris to meet Judge N J Harrie in county building at 5 p m Thursday to discuss relation to present Mexican border troubles All veterans and friends invited to attend open meeting with about 209 Spanish war veterans nearby planning to join efforts
EN ROUTE EAST Mr and Mrs John J Fitzgerald departed today over the Denver and Rio Grande for Omaha Ned TO VISIT IN MINNEAPOLIS Mr and Mrs FE A Abbott have gone to Minneapolis Minnesota to visit relatives and friends for several weeks Lovely Event at the Hermitage The different of Macy entertained about the hundred members and friends at a dancing party at the Hermitage store pavilion through the courtesy of Slahager Frank Hirt the young Ischca received the ceucing pavilion free of charge and a delightful program of dance numbers was furnished by the well known Thatcher orchestra A pleasing feature of the entertainment was the service of refreshments.
Chicago packing houses have closed contracts with the army for a monthly supply of 1,500,000 pounds of meals. Guertermesier arranged the deal for army provisioning.
Washington June 28 Conferees of the senate and house agreed to drop all reference to dependents of enlisted men from the draft resolution. A separate measure will later handle appropriations for the current fiscal year. The record shows total pending appropriations at 41.49 billion dollars with 257.74 million authorized for further expenditure. National League results and a World War I front report are noted in brief items.
From Fort Douglas Utah East Lake City reports joy at the promotion of second lieutenant A F Wilfong to the rank of first lieutenant. The announcement, made Friday evening at the mobilization camp, notes Wilfong as a veteran member of the Orden troop of guards and a familiar figure in city military circles.
In today's report by John C Mayes Hearst ranch manager, a large shipment of horses is described as part of a property event by Sett co Hayea. The text notes the quantity and movement as the property was being transferred or displayed.
Washington June 2 Republican critics clash over President Wilsons Mexican policy as the house debates an urgent deficiency bill for about 28 million dollars. Former Speaker Cannon condemns the policy as wishy washy and urges a stronger plan to establish a military government with adequate force.
Washington reports an hour long clash between American Marines and Dominican rebels at Monte Cristo near Santo Domingo. One American private, John Actiment, died. Marines captured two trenches after artillery fire as forces moved toward Santiago and La Vega to restore order amid rebel resistance. The expedition aims to quell unrest and reestablish authority.
The Western Pacific Railroad was sold to the reorganization committees for 1.06 million dollars in a public sale held today under a U.S. district court order. The minimum price fixed by the federal court was met by the sale, and the Western Pacific Railroad Company, formed to operate the road, assumed control as receivership ended. C. M. Levey of San Francisco, general manager, announced the transfer to the new organization.
A manager who had held jurisdiction since March 1915 is described as president of the new company under receivership. The report notes the transition of control and the establishment of the reorganized entity amid ongoing financial proceedings.
Berlin reports Liebknecht and Bochaliat leader were sentenced to thirty months penal servitude and dismissed from the army for untempered high treason and insubordination to authorities. A man named A-one, who knows Ogden well, offers to meet at Reed Hotel Thursday morning between 9 and 12. J. W. Duffin for C. A.
Paris dispatch reports Germany presses Switzerland with an exchange of commodities ultimatum. The demand, issued in Zurich, expires at six o'clock Thursday night as tensions rise over trade terms and Swiss cooperation.
New York on June 26 the appointment of George Auchinclaurs a city lawyer and assistant treasurer at the Democratic national committee was announced by Vanes McCormick chairman of the committee Auchinclauss is brother in law of Colonel Edward M House a close friend of President Wilson.
Washington notes show debate on the army drafting amendment and a conference directive while Senator Atone introduces a resolution seeking information on a commercial treaty with entente allies. House work includes urgent deficiency and extended appropriations bills as sessions resume. Cincinnati questions St Louis as a strong opponent in a party context.
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