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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
6
Nell Morton comments on Olive's upcoming joining of the Hitta society and the expectations for a bride. Olive worries the candidate may be a misfit, while Nell insists she will be an ornament and capable of learning housekeeping, despite modern views on a woman's role.
A fashion column notes revival trends from the 1870s with dresses featuring center front bows, lace, and long plumage. It also mentions trimmed mantles, chiffon inserts, and opera feathers, predicting continuing popularity into spring. The piece blends outfit forecasts with practical home tips and a recipe for a carpet sweeper brush cleaner and a doughnut-shaped pastry.
Han Lake May 6 William Peter son a Murray student was perhaps injured and Thamaa Matthews slightly hurt when a motorcycle collided with a street car at Second South and Ninth Boat streets. Peterson died in Holy Cross hospital with a skull fracture while Matthews declined to go home. Police report the motorcycle sped to pass the car, causing the wreck and fender damage.
In Baltimore, a traffic regulation trial by the police whistle drew officers to the business district from 11 am to 8 pm. One minute blasts controlled north south and east west flows, aiding pedestrians and drivers. Traffic Sergeant Lester Wire praised the results as highly satisfactory and anticipated improved compliance after initial pedestrian disregard.
Salt Lake May 6 More than 309 close personal friends of President and Mrs Joseph F Smith called at the Beehive dollar last evening to congratulate the couple on the occasion of their golden wedding. President and Mrs Smith greeted guests in a receiving line though their sons and daughters assisted in entertaining guests. Hawaiian vocal and instrumental music delighted guests while Tartaians from Salt Lake, Logan, Provo and Ogden attended. In the afternoon they entertained grandchildren at Beehive Rover in honor of the redding anniversary.
Logan May 6 Asacasor J. Ba Woodward completed the 1916 assessment and figures show farm lands 186 292 acres and total real property value. In 1916 improvements on city lots 82 826 5 total personal property etc. Superintendent Lofier Hjarnasun of Sevier School district sent a letter of restoration to President Christensen, resigning to take a position at a college in Lorain.
Mulath Michigan May 6 coached by Neat Ten Eyck the Bulath Boat Club is making progress in training for the national regatta to be held here. It is expected many from last year’s winning crews will row again. The roster includes Theisman Vormk Rheinberger and the Moore brothers among thirteen senior rowers. Also reported is a May 1 marriage of Culbertson and Anna Thomas with a noon ceremony at the bridegroom’s parents home Judge Morgan performing the service.
Report from Balt Lake on May 4 says a Mexican man named Lopez, linked to the Bingham murder spree, is under arrest in Alberta by Sheriff Conners but not identified as Lopez. Telegrams indicate the suspect may have an alibi. another name Manuel Hevia is cited as in Alberni hospital in 1913.
Fifty-one clemency applications have been filed with the state board of pantona for the next meeting at the state prison on Saturday May 20. The list includes defendants charged with burglary, larceny, adultery, murder, assault with deadly weapon and other offenses across second and third degree terms.
A garbled London Opinion fragment shows a speaker exclaiming about sending Fay to fetch fifty poricards and delaying due to choosing each card. The dialogue reveals uncertainty and choices between actresses and comedians, reflecting a social scene.
May 6. Bartley Connolly aged about 35 was killed instantly at the Nebo marble quarry near Thistle when a rock fell on his head fracturing the skull. The body was brought to Provo by 5 HL Sims and Dave McHue and laid out at Gramm Jones parlors. Connolly had only worked there since April 11 and was well liked. He came from California. letters from his father in Ireland found among his effects. A forged receipt for lodge dues appeared in his possession and will be reported to authorities.
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