War department order on Ogden conscription challenged
The Standard questions a mayor’s claim that the War Department ordered exclusive conscription duties in Ogden. It notes Ogden’s 1910 census population of 25,860, cites Governor Bamberger’s initial Weber county role, and reports on press defenses and the broader wartime moves including Russian upheavals and German offensives. It also covers Joffre and Vivian’s farewell in New York with a public ceremony at the Metropolitan Opera House and public patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar Stayer Bur
War Department
Ogden
Detar
Salt Lake
Hol
Omer
Tomo Rovergor
Bia State
Bamberger
Weber County
Ogden City
Joffre
Vivian
New York
Marshal Jeftis
Governor Whitman
Metropolitan Opera House
France
United States
City of
Marne
Fox Star at Orpheum Sister Against Sister at Fox
Virginia Pearson headlines at the Orpheum next Sunday night in a Fox film titled Sister Against Sister. She plays a slum girl who discovers a high society sister. both fall for the same man in a lively romance. The picture is billed as excellent and priced at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Pearson
Orpheum
Fox
Miss Pearson
Merit and merit alone in war officer selection
An Ogdenite argues that merit should govern who earns commissions rather than influence. He cites the German system as proof that advancement hinges on ability, warning that appointing inferior leaders would doom the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mamarck
Hla Poston
Hla
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen Eyesight In One Week
An advertisement claims a free prescription can strengthen eyesight by up to fifty percent in seven days. It promotes RonOpta tablets dissolved in water and eye bathing, with testimonials from a claimant who regained reading ability and reduced eye pain. The text urges readers to obtain the remedy from local druggists and asserts broad family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Ater
Grezera
Manus Tacturera Guerenica
Mcintyre
Ike
Battles Today Surpass Napoleons Famous 1814 Actions
An old news fragment recalls Napoleons 1814 victory at Craonne and contrasts it with modern warfare. It notes Napoleon fought 50 000 troops to seize key heights while today battles around Fresnoy involve far more men and vastly more powerful artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
France
Pla- Mau
Craonne
Alene
Fresnoy
Russia
Draft ages narrowed after correction from 21 to 34
A despatched report on a congressional draft initially listed ages 21 to 34 inclusive. A later correction reduced the range to 21 to 30 inclusive, clarifying the eligible group.
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Congress
Shugrue and Thomas Bound Over To Higher Court
May 3 incident saw Tom Shugrue and PL Thomas alleged to have taken a car from in front of Greenwell confectionery. Municipal court ordered transfer of case to district court after defense motion. Prosecution witnesses reported追追追 their car pursuit with police ending south of Om.
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Shugrue
Thomas
Higher
Tom Shugrue
Thomas Arole
W. E. Corey
Municipal Judea Hearne
Shugrus
Thowss
Greenwell Confectionery Store
Salt Lake City
Mroudtog
Tibeir
T. H. Mackburn
William Thee
Khuntur
Thomas Veveral
Riverdale road arrest trio bound over on robbery charge
Three men were arrested after driving a car into a ditch on Riverdale road. They were bound over to district court by Judge Barker. Bond was not reduced. Charles Freeman was also bound over on a grand larceny charge for allegedly robbing George Williams of Chester Idaho of $40 after luring him with liquor. Freeman was arrested by patrolmen on an Oregon Short Line train as he tried to flee the city.
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Riverdale
Barker
Ilalvernon
Charles Freeman
George Williame
Chester
Idaho
Nguor
Lower 26Th Street
Freeman
John Hutchins
Peter Naytig
Out Gage Stolen While Owner Registers at Marion Hotel
Miss V. Mosslander reported a theft at a Marion hotel where her suitcase filled with fine clothing and valuables vanished while she signed the register. A hotel employee later recovered the scene and notified police. the bag’s loss included a jewelry set in onyx and other costly items. The text also contains unrelated car, tire, and braking tips and stray statistics on child labor and bread consumption.
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Marion
Driving Tips For Tire Casing Care From JG Read & Tires
Motors should protect tire casings by driving carefully and avoiding sharp stones and cat tracks. Streetcar rails are not safe for autos and damage to casings can occur if wheels are forced into tracks. Regular inspection and immediate repair help preserve mileage and prevent casing injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JG. Read & Tires, Company
Doubin
Firat
Motorat
Couper Caplaita
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Holland
Germany
Windenburg
Joseph Lertura
Styie
London
Kirschbaum
AIR Schbaum
Nam
Lew Hearn
Irene Acdeey
Clare Palmer
Gage
Great Britain
South Carolina
A Bayer
Bayer
Nerantse
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