Pacific City Traffic Office Closes Amid Rail War Orders
The Union Pacific city traffic office closed this morning on wire orders from DL & Spencer, canceling all western, California, and Pacific Northwest summer excursion bookings. Ogden and Salt Lake operations will shift, with officials detailing potential reassignment while the Denver & Rio Grande remains unsettled. Freight will be handled at the Union depot freight office by FE Nichols, joint agent for all entering steam roads.
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Union Tacific City Trafic
Paul L
Beemer
R. Rt. Goodman
Union Depot
FE. Nichols
Ogden
McKay case postponed in Ogden river fishing charge
Jed McKay a young rancher from Wigravilla pleaded not ready for trial as arraignment occurred on two charges tied to fishing out of season. Deputy Fish and Games Ward 2 Doyle alleges McKay was asking on April 23 in the north fork of the Ogden river. The case was continued to May 3 for trial as McKay cited witness concerns and delays.
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Jed McKay
Wigravilla
Ecourl
Ils
McKay
Fish and Games Ward
Doyle
iMiay
Thal
Cail
Second Child in Urges Family Dies of Pneumonia
In a 6:30 morning death at 3314 Parker Avenue, infant son of Ivy and Grace Crigan Furgeson perished after two weeks of pneumonia. Born March 15, 1917, the child followed the earlier death of Grace Elma Furgeson, aged two, on April 25. Survived by parents, brother George MH, and sister Elma. announcements to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermal Henry Furgeson
Ivy
Grace Crigan Furgeson
Parker Avenue
Tims
Grace Elma
Baba
George MH
Elma
Christmas Box From Ogden Troops Brings Gratitude
A World War I Christmas box sent by Ogden Utah Red Cross chapter to soldiers is praised in a letter from Cort Parker requesting more exchanges with children. The note recalls receiving varied contents that boosted morale during bombardments and expresses thanks for the thoughtful gift and good paper.
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Ogden
Tess
Utah
Red Cross
Weah
Serious Fire At New Haven Shops Reported
New Haven Conn May 9 A fire of serious aspect broke out near the car shops of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. A great pall of smoke overran the yards as firemen reported the car shops and an engine barn were active.
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New Haven, Conn
Novour
New York
New Haven
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Utah Meeting in Ogden
The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Utah met in Ogden with Frank Porter Sherwood of Salt Lake chosen as most excellent high priest. Officers were elected and installed for the 1919 term. next annual meeting set for May 7, 1919 in Ogden. A banquet followed in Provo with remarks and speeches, and prizes demonstrated for a Ten-mile Road Race displayed in Fred M. Nye's window.
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Provo
Grand
Royal Arch Masons of
Utah
Frank Porter Sherwood
Salt Lake
Atu
Bhorwood
Depuy
DT. Denamore
Quilen
Anid Kling
Wiettis
Prk
Byneh
Erand Tei Urer
M. Amberlata
Salt Lakes
Ter Daniela
Salt
Tie Rev
A. Simpkin
Rand Hectaren
Ale
Weatherby
Gaden
Rand
HR. W
Gden
Ins
Provo Chigler
Rupert Idaho Officials and Residents Arrested in Conspiracy
May reports from Rupert Idaho say prominent resident Jack Dampier a leading lawyer and local politician accuses several men including Hiram Thompson Minidoka sheriff and Rupert coroner Dr Killen of conspiracy to commit battery false imprisonment and larceny. Others named are E E Pieher F N Victor J H Plank William Lyman Sr and Jr A J Craig I C Johannesen J L ate Currey WH Tabb and A F Howley with Lyman Sr the Rupert mayor.
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Salt Sakt
Rupert
Idaho
Jack
Dampier
Ihel
Hiram ‘Thompson
Minidoka County
Dr. Killen
Enders
Munert
E. E. Pieher
F. N. Victor
J. H. Plank
Willam Lyman, Sr
William Lyman, Jr
A. J. Craig
I. C. Johannesen
J. L. Ate Currey
WH. . Tabb
A. F. Howley
William Lyman, Sr
Trupert
Proceedings of the City Board Report on dog tax
The city commission held a short session to cover routine business. The dog tax collector’s report shows Week May 2 to 8, eight dogs taxed at 32 each. Five were killed for various reasons. City Auditor A. P. Larson listed public affairs and finances claims from city departments totaling 707.60.
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A. PF
Larson
Citys Department
Pub
Sins “Ash
Two Women Die as Tornado Hits Central Illinois
A tornado in central Illinois with heavy rains damaged miles of rail lines and uprooted poles, causing widespread property loss. In Morgan County Franklin residents Anna Hart and her granddaughter were killed by a fallen roof. Hira Tooner and her son were injured when their Lakewood home collapsed. a washout wrecked a train near Pana but left no injuries. In London, former Prime Minister Asquith denied the Maurice affair aimed to force a government censure and said he would act with courage if duty required.
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Chicago
Illaeds
Franklin
Morgan County
Anna Hart
Hire. & B. Tooner
Asquith
Tondon
House of Commons
Asguith
Maurice
Stielow Freed From New York Penitentiary
After four electrocution pleas on charges of a Facet electrownaon, Charles Stielow was released from a New York prison. Supported by Sumel M. Kuhn, a local lay advocate, the case drew wide attention as a sensational point in criminal law.
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Charles Stielow
New York
Sumel M. Kuhn
Geden Bey
Te Stielow
Igi Wiee
Sree Ay
Yehn
North Juniors Win At Volleyball In Tight Match
The North junior high team defeated the Centra squad 43 to 23 in a fourth game of the series. Standout players included Grace Parry captain and Elizabeth Jones along with Laura Maycock Laura Mienhemer Alice Tipues Thelre Butler Addis Thomas Theleon Isradson Mary Jorgenson Lillian Buier Helen Altir and other teammates.
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Sentra
Rero
Grace Parry
Viale Alred
Elizabeth Jones
Laura Mienhemer
Laura Maycock
Alice Tipues
Thele Butler
Addis ‘Thomas
Theleon Isradson
Mary Jorgnson
Lillian Buuer
Helen Alitir
Teachers' Pay Day 13 on Tomorrow
Payday for city teachers tomorrow will distribute about $16,000 among 205 teachers. Principals, supervisors, and janitors are excluded. One more payday before schools close on June, with traders also receiving the annual "double check."
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Sucheal
Working Reserve of Boys Ready for Service
The Dairy Working Reserve in Weber County is organized and ready to respond on a day’s notice. J W Watson of the Agriculture Department oversaw the reserve in Utah. Mr Wilson visited Ogden to confer with county farm agent W P Thomas. No call has been needed yet. the reserve can be summoned if required during the fruit harvest and beet crops, barring a sudden weather change.
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Weber County
J. W. Watson
Department of
Mound Fort Class Visits Ogden Packing Plant
Students from Mound Fort Junior High accompanied by Prof Myron Wade toured the Ogden Packing and Provision Company and Union Stockyards to study meat marketing and preparation. The field trip, meant to reinforce history lessons, engaged both boys and girls though some lost interest at the packing plant.
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Mound Fork
Ogden Packing and Provision Company
Union
Atock
Gee
Tong
Suffrage Voting Postponed in Washington Senate
Senator Sones of Kaw Mexico announced plans to have the Senate vote tomorrow on a house resolution proposing submission of an equal suffrage amendment to the federal constitution. The measure has been abandoned temporarily.
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Washington
Sones
Kaw Mexico
Beagle Woman Suffrage Comitiition
Senate
House
Noye Hanlon Boat Scheduled for May in Des Moines
Des Moines promoters announce a four round bout in May featuring Johnny Moye of St Paul and Jintay Hawke of Denver. The event is staged by a local promoter and marks a notable lightweight matchup in the region.
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Noye-Hanlon
Des Moines
Sar
Johney Moye
St. Paul
Jintay Hawke
Denver
Lotay
Mitchell Vagrancy Case Leads to Cash Bail Forfeiture
In Mitchell, cash bail of fifty dollars was forfeited after a vagrancy charge. The defendant failed to appear as scheduled in municipal court this morning. Arrest cited as taking place days earlier at a pub called Wonky, where police claimed a compromising situation occurred. The case involved multiple children, and the judge deemed the bail forfeiture and charge aggravated.
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Ace
Mitchell
Severa
Tiny
Chist
Browniig
Uils Momning
Caxa
Mitchrell
Senate probes aviation patents and monopoly fears
Washington May 9 The Senate considers a resolution authorizing a formal investigation into aircraft production as critics accuse the Manufacturers Aircraft Association of restraining output. Senators Thomas and King push for exposure of alleged monopoly while the Justice Department assesses the case amid claims the agreement blocks government production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Chamberlain
Aver Eon
Senate Military Lepromites
Comunittes
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Manufactur Era’ Aircraft Agsovelation
Ha Committee
Cortles
Wright Burgess
Wright-Martin
Manufacturers’ Aircraft Association
King
Utah
Howard Coffin
Aircraf Production Board
General Lyon Praises Brigade and Promotion Cheers
Camp Kearny Cal May 5 Brigadier General Lelley B Lyon commander of the 65th artillery brigade praised his officers after learning he had been confirmed as a major general He said the credit belongs to his brigade especially the munhly officers He recalled his earlier advancement and expressed pride in the western and California troops who welcomed him He noted Major General George H Cameron was promoted while stationed there and officers regretted his departure born Peters yoars Va Oct 15 1866 he graduated Richmond College in 1885 and was appointed to West Point in 1887
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Camp Kearny
Cal
Munhly
Lelley
Lyon
Graseraley
Doe
Lam Cura
Callifornia
Utah
George H. Cameron
General Lyon
Peters Yoars
Richmond College
Richmond
United States Military Academy
Wert Point
Lifetime of General Lyon Seen in Odd Memoir Fragments
The account traces Ira Lyon's public life from 1891 class rank to high command in the Panama Canal Zone and World War I era. It notes promotions to brigadier general in 1917, command of the 35th Artillery Brigade at Camp Kearny, service in Cuba, and later leadership of the Thirteenth Field Artillery. It highlights his steady discipline, bold style, and devotion to duty as described by those who served with him.
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Agreo
Leutenant
Seventh Cavalry
Otober
Sitilery
Lyon
Canal Zone
Gomera Lyon
Corozal
Fourth Field Artillery
Rugjor
Inter
Ira
Thirteenth Field Artillery
Paso
Strty-fifus
Camp Kearny
Cal
Sam
Cubs
Noyal VT
Frank
Cuba
Arillery
Une
Fort Riley
Kansas
Choramor’s Island
New York
Fort Barrancas
Fin
Camp Kietchley
Mindinso
Thilippine Jalanda
Lake Gara
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Fred M. Nye
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Arles Stielow
WNI
Mound Fort
Viola Dana
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Wolfer
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Mumeyer
the Leader, Inc
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I. L. Clark & Sons CO
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