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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
7
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced a new issue of 2006 million treasuries will bear 3.14 percent interest and mature July 30, replacing the prior 2 percent issue due June 30. Subscriptions are to be received on May 35.
Petitioners in Walla Walla press for mayor Nike Toller's recall after he refused to dismiss Catholic members of police and fire teams. A deputation followed anti Catholic lecturer A. D. Bulman’s assault, sending him to hospital. A mass meeting tonight votes to pursue the recall amid local tensions.
President Wilson’s approval clears the way to raise a 500000 man army by conscription. Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark were to sign the bill as it goes to the White House, with the president expected to issue a proclamation fixing the registration day for the draft. The War Department will begin machinery to raise forces in increments of 500000 men aged 21 to 30.
Cairo May 18. Mirage on the tea front forced temporary suspensions of operations. An official note from the Diala front highlights mirage as a persistent factor in far eastern campaigning, affecting reconnaissance and misleading troops as it did in Napoleonic and ancient campaigns.
Funeral services and tributes mark the obsequies of Mrs Susannah A. Arase, Patriarch Pleasant Green Taylor, and Mrs Henry Miller with interments at local cemeteries. The reports note speakers, music, and prayers as attenders fill the chapels. Also reports Prince Adolph, brother in law to the German emperor, seriously wounded by shell fragments according to German newspapers.
City Health Inspector George Shorten met with State Dairy and Food Commissioner Watlate N Boyden to coordinate a county inventory of stored food products. Mayor Erdmann of Brigham City pledged full local assistance as officials prepare to survey Oxden and Weber counties and enter institutions for needed information ordered by the State administration.
Washington May 18 The Senate approved an amendment to end conscription four months after war ends, shifting the army to a postwar end date. Supporters of the Grith plan joined opposition led by Senator Wadsworth who warned the move could influence peace terms and gamble with the nation’s future.
Rumors of management changes surround the Utah Idaho Sugar company as HOS A Cutler resigns from general manager duties after twenty seven years with the firm. He plans to retire June 1 and may remain in a non managerial role. Merrill Nibley declines comment while stock holders await details as successor plans surface.
Washington May 14 The war revenue bill again failed to reach Secretary MeAdams revised goal of 2.24 billion dollars for the year. A 25 percent tax increase on incomes over 49 000 was approved by the house but experts estimate total revenue at about 166 million. Majority Leader Kitehta said no further effort would be made to reach MeAdos new estimate and a new bill would be introduced if revenue needs arise.
Juvenile Judge Homer vows to use full office powers to curb boys tobacco use in his district. He supplied officers with law excerpts and urged parental vigilance, warning underage purchase and possession of cigars or cigarettes is a misdemeanor with up to 100 dollars fine.
City and county school boards must economize to cut taxes this year. County board seeks 72 535, 50% less than last year, aiming to secure 32 000 from state rates. Ogden city schools request 170 000, slightly up from last year, with total school needs 274 900. state funds 6 600 and 85 600 cover portions, leaving 170 000 for county. After education funds, remaining revenue supports county and city government. Commissioners face a tough financial balance, but the outlook should be taxpayers’ acceptable. District court, county clerk, and county assessor have achieved large savings.
United States Senator William H. Aing sends thanks to C. C. Richards, chairman of the committee of preparation and safety, for the committee’s splendid work in Ogden. He notes no community theater in Ogden makes a better showing and compliments the effort as well as order in progress.
The Overland Trail club of Nevada mobilizes three hundred workers over thirty seven miles from Fanning to Wadsworth to finish the road. Local boosters praise civic pride as highway commissioners meet Lovelock volunteers. A tractor and tools are prepared to erase tire marks while a caravan from California Ad club nears St Louis on this month’s route.
District Judge AL Tred Wy ordered the destruction of a large quantity of liquor seized in a February raid at the home of Hoken Olsen in Munts Tile. Olsen, indicted by the County Attorney Charles Ta rT, will be tried soon. Sheriff Herbert Peterson announced the action.
A forty member Ad club caravan travels May 23 from Winnemucca to Elko and Montello for sleeping arrangements with private homes during the night. President Goodin and district governors accompany the group as they cross the Overland Trail toward St Louis. Moving pictures of the work will air later along the trail, with Nevada news shared at the Ogden Publicity bureau as California visitors are expected.
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