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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
3
Random references recount departures to Pueblo and Globe, births reported by the health office, and new railroad agents. Ogden items note marriages, a coming mass meeting for a chiropractic association, and local business ads plus a travel agent feature. The fragmentary text reflects orderly but scattered urban notices.
Eve Dolden and Nellie Payne, described as colored women, were jailed this morning by the municipal court for drunkenness. They were arrested at the Payne home near the Troy laundry yesterday afternoon by Patrolman James Hearn. Robers Stussla and William Tett Plein Drunks were each fined for public disturbance. A Merxicas woman named Jobo Doe was sentenced to ten days in jail for frankness and disturbing the peace. Arthur Linyd, a conrad of stealing, departed today for California shopping incident.
The girl’s chorus from the eleventh ward will present the three act comedy drama Rebecca's Triumph tonight at the First ward amusement hall on Thirty third street and Grant avenue. Special entertainment during intermissions includes performances by Bernice Tyree James Margaret Norris Mary Fincher Robert Greenwell and others. Traffic and local notices mention a court case involving repayment and arrest related to a bed wheel incident and other brief ads include Pure Ice and local business items. Florence Jewell recovering after mercury poisoning near Miss Grant Avenue hospital.
Deputy Warren H Slayback and a large posse tracked a fugitive from San Quentin as he fled aboard an Union Pacific train near Morgan. The escape, aided by a broken window, led to a days long search with no trace found. Slayback praised the San Quentin honor system while detailing efforts to recapture and the county’s efforts to rehabilitate convicts. The report also notes the fate of Eugene Schmitz and remarks on the fallen Beaux of San Francisco.
Secretary O. J. Stilwell of the Ogden Publicity bureau hosted a visit from an Arrowhead magazine representative. The discussion focused on gathering pictures and descriptive material of Ogden’s attractions for the Utah issue. Distribution plans include sending copies to Chicago Northwestern and Union Pacific patrons, broadening reach and benefit to the region.
Cooler weather slowed snowmelt and the river receded today, leaving mud across hundreds of acres in Warren and Blazer villa districts and overflow areas of Ogden. Estimated damage ranges from 975000 to 250000 dollars with observers warning worse may follow. County commissioners have blasted rocks to clear streams, risking further road damage.
Nathen Beneton, secretary of state, reports that thirty four Ogden corporations failed to pay the annual license tax. Three of the delinquent firms doing business in Utah have had their charters revoked. The governor may reinstate delinquents if penalties and fees are paid by July 1. Total delinquent amount is 812,7271, with individual sums from 13 to 140. Names are withheld pending payment.
Jewelry takings from the Zuppann residence at Twenty ninth street and Lincoln avenue were traced to a rear window break in last night. Sergeant Jerry F. Kelliher led the investigation revealing a ladies gold watch a plain gold wedding ring a 2 3 carat diamond ring gold chain two lavaliere neck chains a carved bracelet cuff links and other items plus a windys watch stolen from the P K Bith grocery store and cash.
Professor O H Ennis of Los Angeles visited the city board of education offices. He will lecture on correcting defective speech with a demonstration at Central High tomorrow at 4 PM. The lecture is free and the public is invited. Assess ment No 8 Gold Prince Mining Company Utah notice: directors levy one quarter of one cent per share, due by June 15 1917, for payment to J L Moore treasurer at 2379 Hudson Ave Ogden Utah. Delinquent shares will be sold July 29 1917 at 2 40 PM at the company office 3375 Hudson Ave Orden Utah to cover the delinquent assessment and expenses.
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