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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
2
The Standard presents itself as a long established weekly paper with no Sunday edition. It emphasizes independence and a simple publishing routine without a morzte or club, aiming to serve readers each evening except Sundays.
A libel action is filed by Willer d. Lynth, ex secretary of the state land board, seeking 930,000 from the Standard over an February 1917 editorial during the legislature session. The piece attacks state government and urges accountability, while noting editors deny malice and defend the article as impersonal commentary on public figures.
The article describes preparations for a federal draft in Ogden with local officials County Clerk Ramey and County Physician Bimmett to supervise registration and physical exams. It notes agents to recruit young men, likely ages 19 to 25, and explains mobilization may occur if the war prolongs. It frames the move as a preparedness effort to share defense burdens and admit naturalized residents to service.
Amid wartime tensions, officials warn against anti American sentiment and protests. Citizens expressing disloyal opinions face scrutiny and possible action as authorities emphasize defense of national unity and allegiance to the republic.
Willa J. Lynch former state land board member leads a libel suit through attorney A R Barnes and G A Iverson against the Ogden Standard and its editors. He seeks 50000 in actual and exemplary damages over an editorial published February 16 alleging investigations and accusations against Governor Tambri and the previous administration. Lynch says the piece was false and harmed his reputation though he was not named. Prosecutors indicate an ongoing investigation into the prior administration may be disclosed by authorities.
Protesting property owners in Paving District No 125 pressed claims over a paving bid. City Commissioner M L Jones said he would vote against the project if bids were unreasonably high, noting Moran’s bid at 45.15 per foot was low and that past costs and material prices justify the savings claimed for district residents.
A Utah meeting in Judge William H. Reeder’s office set up plans for a week of vigorous army and navy recruiting. committees aim to enlist at least 200 volunteers, with nightly meetings, a recruiting tent in city hall square, music, and patriotic rites. Local papers and a publicity group will support the effort, with judges Howell and Reeder directing and a broad slate of volunteers coordinating speakers, dorm, and events.
Ogden lodge No 110 Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts a grand soiree marking two weeks of open house receptions at their new Orant Avenue home. Dancing in the gymnasium and ballroom with live music by the Lily Thatcher orchestra and ukulele glee club in the parlors. Civic and fraternal groups invited. event described as one of the city's largest gatherings to date with festivities, refreshments, and mutual hospitality.
Reports of bicycle thefts have surged prompting a police campaign to locate stolen cycles and arrest thieves. Last night several bikes were stolen from Bid Bybee on Twenty fourth Street Mays and Borlough on Treeves Avenue and Erwin Mitteheut of 2032 Wall Avenue.
Sheriff Herbert C. Peterson County Clerk Ramey Jagd and Auditor Charles M. Names were appointed by Governor Simon to form the registration board for eligible soldiers and to enforce the draft. The group will begin registration work immediately after the president’s proclamation.
Sheriff Peterson announced strict enforcement during a day of registration urging all residents to register or face arrest. The county will be canvassed thoroughly to ensure compliance and no one escapes registration. A separate Troy laundry burglary involved burglars prying open a rear window and stealing clothing, with two suspects questioned by Sergeant Fitzgerald.
May 6 10 30 pm dispatch from Tlontion reports heavy fighting near Bullecourt with German positions holding along the Hindenburg line. Artillery and bomber action along a wide front amid ruins suggests severe German losses and sustained Allied pressure.
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