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Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1917

Page

11

Public Speaking Contest Held Tonight At Weber Academy

The eighth district Mormon church M. LA. special activities league hosts the annual public speaking contest tonight at Weber Academy starting at 8:30 PM. District Chairman G O Tassel announces eight districts including Weber Ogden North Weber Morgan Curlew Woodmit Summit and Malad compete. Professor C J P Widtsoe of the University of Utah presides and brings the latest judges from Salt Lake City. A musical program precedes the contest with a ninth ward male quartet and a fifth ward ladies chorus among others.

Mormon Church Summit Malad C. J. P. Widtsoe University of Utah Salt Lake City Ninth Ward Mala Quartet Ales Venus Williams Fifth Ward Ladies’ Chorus Mity Enso Miss Williams Marcel Dys Erith

Home Guard Drill Tonight Urges New Recruits

Captain Darton and officers call all Home Guard members to attend tonight at the armory at 8 o clock. Dr A G Condon will preside and urge men barred by age to join immediately, as the recruiting mass meeting to be held at city hall square aims to boost enlistments.

Home Guard Charles H. Darton Eity A. G. Condon Davy

Great Vote of Credit 15 Asked in Parliament

London May 3 4 15 p m Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer spoke in the commons on a vote of credit for 600000000 pounds The alarming feature of the measures is their total daily expenditure of 7450000 pounds

Credit London Andrew Bonar Lay Exchnquer

Thaw Not To Be Extradited In School Boy Assault Case

Governor Nrambaugh returned Harry Thaw to New York City where he faces indictment for assaulting a Kansas City schoolboy. Thaw remains hospitalized in Philadelphia awaiting further proceedings.

Hankisburg Nrambaugh Harry St New York

Tragic double shooting shocks North Dakota ranch life

A farm hand named Mike Sumack killed 76 year old Mr Smith and his wife at their ranch eight miles from Taylor North Dakota. He overpowered a 14 year old hired girl, tied her, and fled claiming self defense before being captured and jailed. The Smith family was well regarded for hospitality and Christian charity.

A. Mark Madison Avenue Chicago Taylor Smith Corral Mr. Smith Bumnacie Mra Smith Bhe Bir Dickinson Smith Ranch Sumack Ogden

Army pay increase approved by war conference

Washington May conferees of the war army bill agreed on a provision to raise enlisted men pay by 25 dollars per month. The boost would raise the pay of other ranks below commissioned officers proportionally, but not entirely.

Washington

Rintelen Plot of Agitation Tied to U S Munitions

Andrew D. Meloy testified that Captain Franz Rintelen financed a plan with Wret David La mar and ex representatives Duchanan and Nobert Fow jer to spur strikes in U S munition plants. He said the scheme aimed to cripple United States munitions output within days.

New York Andrew D. Meloy Franz Rintelen Nary David Lamar Frank Duchanan Nobert Fowjer Rinteten United States Motoy Pam

Sixty Two British Vessels Sunk Reported in Week

London May 9 9:35 p m A weekly tally shows twenty four merchant ships over 1600 tons were sunk last week Twenty two ships over 1600 tons and sixteen smaller vessels also were lost The report notes a decline in overall shipping losses compared with prior periods.

London

Assessor Uncovers Large Untaxed Property in County

Weber County Assessor Owen M. Banderson reports over a million dollars of untaxed personal property, money and solvent credits discovered in Ogden and country assessments. The new findings boost the county revenue, mainly from previously overlooked money credits, improving tax fairness.

Owen M. Banderson Weber County Oxden Alsesnor Sanderson Feld Asecaster Sud Ogden City Aseeasor Sanderson Banderica

Hoover Would Conserve Grain

Hoover urges prohibition of grain and barley used for beverage alcohol during the war before the Senate Agricultural Committee. He says 87,000,000 bushels could be saved and supports a central food department. Hoover also discusses plans to set prices to curb speculation and aid ally food aid. He rules out becoming a food dictator, warning such a appointee would die on the barbed wire.

Washington Prohibion Senate Agricultural Committee Herbert C. Hoover Food Committee Council of Patronal Defense Alonzo Taylor Houston Department of Apticulture Taylor Europe Probii Wilson United States Hoover Won Ira

Flour Prices Rise in Chicago and Minneapolis Markets

In Minneapolis on May 9 the market for patent flour shows steady gains with high patent flour reaching 16.30 per barrel and later reports indicate prices climbing as high as 16.40. futures and nearby contracts show a $1.60 three day rise. Other grades rise, with fint clears quoted around 14.60.

Minneapolis Connaulox Fint

Peary Daughter Engaged to Edward Glaford

Announcement of the engagement of Rear Admiral Peary s daughter Marie Knight Lo to Edward Glaford, son of Justice Stafford of the focal supreme court, reported with some biographical details of Marie born in the far north during her father s Arctic explorations.

Washington Peary Marie Knight Lo Edward Glaford Justice Stafford Focal Supreme Court Misa Peary Arctica Anighito

Whirlwind Trip of Frenchmen Ends in Philadelphia Luncheon

Philadelphia hosts Field Marshal Joffre and M Viviani during a crowded farewell that drew about 200000 spectators. The party toured Independence Hall Franklin’s grave and Carpenters Hall before departing for New York after a midday luncheon and reception.

Joffre Viviani Philadelphia M. Viviant New York University of Pennsylvania Spon Lee Independence Hall John Hancock Algnera Carpenters’ Hall Continental Congress Franklin Rochambeau

Allies suffer severe defeat in Macedonian operations

Berlin via London reports Bulgarian troops joined forces to strike a heavy setback against Entente forces in Macedonia. Army headquarters announced the loss amid ongoing operations with city and field reports limited by censorship.

Berlin London Entegic Macedonia

Teddy criticized in Chicago meeting

In Chicago on May 9 Carl Vrooman the secretary of agriculture addressed the association of commerce. He attacked Colonel Roosevelt's plan to send an army division calling it a slaughter and likening it to the children's crusade. The luncheon crowd shouted responses as the chairman struggled to maintain order.

Chicago Carl Vrooman Insabelant Association of Commerce Roosevelt Hurvey Sir Mac America

Ogden Red Cross chapter fully organized at meeting

At a special meeting in the First National Hank building the Ogden chapter of the American Red Cross was organized. Members were urged to wear uniforms showing their support for the organization.

First National Hank Ogden American Red Cross Association

Federal Reserve Act Amendment Passed by Senate

Washington May 5 A bill amending the federal reserve act to attract state banks and strengthen the gold reserve of the reserve system was passed by the senate and sent to conference a similar measure having already posture with the Hogan An amendment to Senator Hardwick permitting banks to shave one tenth of one per cent for collecting checks and drafts was put in the bill

Washington Atate Banka Reserve Systerm Senate Smilar Mirmaure Benator Hardwick

Indian Lands in Box Elder Legal Tangle

Ogden residents report a growing legal fight over Washakie Shohon lands north of Garland. Senators Ches and Stine advise on probate dates as dozens of Indians and heirs pursue patents issued after 25 years of occupancy. Land values range up to 16 000 dollars, with lawsuits to probate deeds and determine rightful inheritance underway. Four Hickman City lawyers are retained to guide the cases, including Judge Tien Call and Henry Reager.

Ogdenties Orpheum Theatre Washakle Ogden Titer Tremonton Gatland Garland Elake Bis Nthar Joseph C. Ches David L. Stine Senators Migde Jang Chez Sune Jeading Yrar Sam Drigham City I Por Etder Atancea Clatcolog Thrace Jasin D. Cait Sedge Call Tigaon Hingham City Ieen Tien Call Henry Reager W. J. Jane Nevacep Elko and Teno Yeaterday Dingham Indiana David L. Ase Benator Cher Kimael

Deaths and Funerals for Farnland and Scott

The Farnland funeral of Dan Url Farstuod was held in the Third Ward Chapel with Bishop Myron D. B. Michardson presiding. The Ogden Musicians Union and the Ogden Municipal Band led the procession to the cemetery with special music and speakers from local church leadership. Interment in the city cemetery followed as the band played a final march. Also, Mrs Katherine Scott died at 8:00 am at her daughter's home after a long illness. She is survived by daughter Mrs Hell and son Lorin A. Scott. funeral services will be held later.

Farnland Third Ward Myron DB Michardson Friade W! Dence Corther Ogden Mustelons’ Union Ogden Municipal Bend Hock Agee Robert Greenswell William Howall James Il. Deva Hooper James Watherapoon North Weber Stake City Hichardson Thamas G. Josephi John A John Lowe Willard [Full J. Allen Co J, Lind

Norwegian Ship Sunk By German Submarine Report

London reports the Norwegian steamer Yapartke of 1212 tons has been sunk by a German submarine. A special dispatch notes two crew members were killed while the Indian claimants facing legal challenges are described as likely to be held blameless by courts who will uphold equity and fair dealing.

London Yapartke Norwegias Ore Rizn Baya & Apecial Pees Christianta Bins

Idaho Farmland Offer From Federal Land Co

A prospectus for ranches and ranges in southern central Idaho describes beatable water and rugged land near a railroad. Prices range from 25 to 150 dollars per acre with good terms offered. Federal Land Co located at 416 4th St invites inquiries.

Idaho Federal Land CO 4Th St

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