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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
Alexander Lucas once supervised Fort Douglas war barracks after a July Salt Lake appointment. Arrested on redilious remarks and alien enemy suspicion, he claims American birth, says German wartime service and lack of naturalization papers. Federal inquiry questions Civil War service and potential internment.
At Chicago on March 7 delegates to a Prohibition convention fractured over merging with the National party. The merger vote failed, half the group bolted toward the Nationals while others stayed with the Prohibitionists. The split leaves the party's future in doubt as the national committee and state factions weigh next steps. The convention adjourned after 203 to 76 on a federation vote, with David Coates of Colorado elected permanent chairman.
March 7. Ali women cannot obtain substitute foods urged by the food administration and show loyalty to the nation. Mrs. Janette I Hyde, state conservation chair, says use of whole wheat flour would help. A millet grade whole wheat flour is being milled at Lagun, but not enough for the many women. Organized bakers in Cincinnati have raised wages to 22 dollars a week.
In Salt Lake on March 7 Frank Rattcher, 24, described as well educated and multilingual, was arrested by Registrar J L May Jr at a public eatery on a charge of failing to fill out a questionnaire. He is held pending federal investigation. Police say his stories of laborer work are dubious and allege ties to Germany.
Washington March 5 The War Department announced the death in action of five American Expeditionary Forces soldiers in France along with severe wounding of Soustegis and others. Names listed include Achiens Dyer Bird Cavanaugh Gerber and McCarthy with hometowns Joliet Ridgewood Medford Gilham Framingham and White Oak. Injured include Ralph Wheeler and Corporal Alphonsus McCarthy.
Washington March 7 Ford war ships will be built in great numbers if the first vessels from the Detroit auto factory prove successful Secretary of the Navy Daniels says Navy experts back the plan The first Ford ship will be completed early in the summer and then tested to see if it meets expectations Henry Ford has assured Daniels he can launch them in quantity after the first boat is constructed The ships would cross the Atlantic under their own power operating from either side and could linger in the submarine zone several days before port calls The destroyer program is developing satisfactorily and deliveries will begin within six weeks
Commissioner M. T. Jones said the city will likely purchase about fifty park benches. Negotiations are under way with the C. Hennecke company. Estimated cost is 14.20 each. The matter will be reviewed at an upcoming commissioners meeting.
An old time advertisement-style notice urges readers to treat bladder and kidney symptoms with Gold Medal products. It cites backache, nervousness, and fatigue as signs and promotes pure imported Harriam oil capsules said to support kidney function. It touts quick relief and promises money back if no help.
The state board of examiners approved fifty eight veteran claims and forty three widow claims for pensions from a 25,000 dollar fund. Qualifying recipients include Alma Durfey, John H. Rose, Samuel McFee, Joseph Braithwaite, Catherine Walker, Martha Jane Witt, and many others. The report notes a note about Canadian Produce Stolen’s Association and vermin grading of water mines.
Major W A Shields in charge of the army medical supply depot in Chicago describes the department’s effort to furnish modern, sanitary, and efficient equipment to U S soldiers hospitals. He notes availability of high grade silverware, linens, and nutritious food, plus paper bandages as a response to cloth shortages, and emphasizes extensive X ray use and tailored splints to aid treatment.
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