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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
3
Fragmented notices show a clothing shop ad at 2470 Washington Avenue and a partnership shift involving Clarence A, plus an irrigation project update in Weber County. Also listed are several land and marriage license notes, inspector arrivals, temple visits, property transactions, and street additions with varied dates and figures.
Davis county shows strong backing for a proposed irrigation conduit from Pole Creek to Monticello, announced by Federal Engineer W. W. McLaughlin. The plan, discussed by district engineer J. Z. Martin, awaits action as officials pursue water transport feasibility despite unclear approval.
Huntsville prison farm escape ends with most of the 500 plus inmates recaptured. Telephonic reports say two convicts remain unaccounted for and rumors of fatalities and injuries circulated without official confirmation.
A conveyance records the BP Osgood Estate selling the Washy Inelon avenue brick building between Twenty second and Twenty eighth streets to Farr Company for about $20,000. Another transfer shows the street railway company selling property on Whenington avenue between Ninetieth and West two streets to Newman and Stewart, to be used as a pawnbroker’s house. The remodeling firm unveils a feature production La Belle Russe at Lyceum today and tomorrow.
The Shartliff funeral was held at 2 o clock in the Lindquinth chapel with Myron B. Richardson officiating. Donations by congregants and mistyped names mark the ceremony as mournful and unclear. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
Special meeting to be held in Eagle Hall on Grant Avenue Thursday March 28 at 8 o clock p m every union man and woman invited Speakers will explain plan of future industrial and political action Be sure that your union is well represented
C B Little, president of Kansas Eagles State association, visits Ogden to address the local aerie tonight at o oclock. The talk promotes larger membership in Eagles chapters nationwide. Noon luncheon with city officials precedes the event, followed by Mills visit. Theda Bara stars in La Belle Russe at Lyceum today and tomorrow.
Manager Fyhn of the Utah theatre announces the first showing today and the week’s run of a spectacle featuring Miss Shirley Mason, Viola Dana’s sister, in Her Elephant Man. The film blends circus action with a romantic love story, boasting a grand three-ring finale and a large tent stunt with over two thousand witnesses. Cast includes Albert Rasen, Henry Albert, Ardito Mellentno, Harry Todd, and Daenthy Lea.
In Washington on March 24 Senator Thoms declared Congress cannot override the president's veto on a peace resolution with Germany. He warned that a congressional motion to pass such a resolution would be ineffective if disapproved by the president under the constitution. The senate member stressed presidential authority in war decisions.
Berkeley March 24 twelve students in the University of California psychology department have volunteered as subjects for experiments on how certain drugs affect brain action and bodily organs. Caffeine in coffee and aspirin used for headaches are among the drugs to be tested.
Wrangell Alaska was set aside as a landing field for aviators. The site will be used for training and may host regular mail and passenger service later in the spring.
President Wilson left Washington by car for Virginia today his aides reported though no official schedule was released. Mrs Wilson accompanied him and Admiral Crase sailed along as the party moved toward Virginia with a brief stop noted at the presidential residence.
An ice gorge in the upper St. Louis River near Wellth Minnesota ruptured this noon and rushed downstream, breaking apart and carrying cottages. Several families faced danger as floodwaters threatened Fond du Lac area. Reports indicate the village was placed under threat by rising ice and water.
London obituary notes novelist Mrs Humphrey Ward died in a London hospital from heart disease. The writer, long associated with medical and social themes, passed away in March with the cause listed as heart disease.
In Tonolulu, a weary update reports the sugar plantation labor action begun near Cah fandary 12 still not near resolution. The Federation of Japanese Labor continues to support both Fili pinn and dapancar strikers as a Filipino union collapse due to funds prompts reaffirmed demands. Despite the grinding mills, many old workers are in the fields while over 600 strikebreakers of various nationalities remain on the job.
Telegraphic information on the escape of C. W. Bryant from Ogden City yesterday morning was sent to regions east west and north and south of the city. By 3 pm reports of his arrest were unconfirmed at the police station. Bryant’s partner Martin, jailed in the county, told officers Bryant carried tools in a belt and used saws to cut Stunt bags. State Parole Officer Walker, to return Bryant to Idaho, left for Boise last night.
Step lively folka and follow the crowd to the greatest and sweetest circus story ever told featuring Shirley Maison sister of Viola Dana now playing at the Utah theatre with a special children’s matinee on Saturday.
Bay an advocates compulsory inquiry as part of the new constitution push at the Illinois constitutional convention. William Jennings Bryan urged a board for compulsory investigation of industrial disputes to reveal causes and facts to the public, asserting the people as the source of power and right to govern. Morgan echoed the need for government by the people and the public airing of disputes.
Five Sinn Fein prisoners were moved from Cork jail to Queenstown aboard a British sloop escorted by two destroyers. The prisoners sang republican songs and bade farewell to crowds as the vessels departed.
Three officers of the 2nd Field Artillery stationed at Fort Bliss are recommended for a court martial. The inquiry concerns a procurement of ammunition valued in the thousands of dollars and supplied from Fort Sibeeunje, with details tied to the Army’s legal process.
In Wisalia Crt March 21 the late Cooly Tomana Grange records oppose extravagance by resolution declaring no disgrace in wearing old clothes. It discourages purchasing extravagant articles and the wearing of expensive apparel, urging labor and energy toward productive, affordable goods.
An uphill battle continues in Delaware as suffragists push to enroll the state as the 36th to ratify the federal amendment. The movement faced formal delay today with the introduction of a ratification bill in the state senate. A vote is expected before next Friday.
A United States Railroad Administration bulletin praising Utah resources arrives, with articles by Siman Bemberger and others. It highlights crops, dairying, livestock, irrigation, and industry, noting Utah sugar production and Washington County as a rich, semi tropical farming area with fruits like almonds and figs thriving in the climate.
Notice states LT members urged to attend Stephen Jesnop funeral in a body at Ball Friday. Includes signatures from M Smeth secretary and references to other municipal items such as La Belle Russe feature and rent notices, with garbled figures and local ads.
William Hansen, 46, was shot in the right leg by his divorced wife at the Elansen home in Five Points after he allegedly violated a court order. A bullet grazed his left leg as he fled. Hansen was arrested and jailed to face contempt charges. The confrontation followed a complaint filed by Mrs. Hansen alleging continual harassment of her and her tenants.
Step lively folks and follow son and sister of Viola Dana in a children’s matinee Saturday. The event features the Hollywood star’s relatives in a family friendly program. Doors open early with tours and activities for young attendees.
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