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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
3
Rehearsals for the Ogden Tabernacle opera evening proceed with full attendance and a 8 o'clock start. Local notices include police tale scrutiny by Mayor Abbot and ongoing city events, from park summer plans to warehouse theft and manuscript requests, with civic meetings and church activities listed.
Washington reports indicate President Wilson is pushing for a censorable section in the espionage bill. Conferees may take up the issue again in the House with debate and a vote likely. Senator Overman plans a substitute to permit disclosure controls on military info without stifling criticism of officials or policies. A separate Lisbon dispatch notes price protests easing after deadly riots and property damage.
In Columbus Dallas Texas on May 24 the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America North voted unanimously to hold the 1916 assembly in Columbus Ohio, replacing the prior plans.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions kids development and a player limit, with references to a Wolvarton area, San Francisco, and a club code. No clear events, dates, or entities to confirm a full news item.
New York May 24 United States Steel common stock surged to the high est price in its history on the stock exchange shortly after noon today touching 130. The prior peak was 3293 4 reached yesterday and in the boom of last November. Large turnovers marked the day with many lots of 1 000 to nearly 1 000 shares traded. Other steel and iron stocks and related equipment and materials groups also at year high levels.
Washington May 24 C T L Markham president of the Muncie Central railroad testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission on 15 percent freight rate boosts. He warns without the advance the road and others could not meet shippers needs but argues higher costs are cheaper than constrained shipping. A Builth of Louisville and Nashville questions justification while noting the actual rise may top 10 percent, tied to rising costs.
London May 24 General Maurice said British losses this year are 66 percent smaller though three forces still fight. He noted ground gained since the Somme and many more prisoners. Maurice stressed continued German capture by the allied front and cited von Hindenburg’s order forbidding surrender and threatening punishment after the war.
Paris May 24 workers in dressmaking and allied trades joined by embroiderers have rejoined the Federation of Labor after half a settlement with employers over increased wages. Milliners and furmakers had already returned to work and the strike across these trades gains attention as negotiations continue. Officials say the matter is not settled and wage demands remain. In Washington the Official Bulletin policy is misunderstood. it will publish official announcements for free to government offices but charge $5 yearly to the public and colleges, similar to Congressional Record policy.
BEANDALL SANNED CHICAGO May 24 The dangerous Land highly unsportsmanlike brat ball was legislated out of existence here today by the national commission It is a ball thrown directly at the batsman's head to shake his nerves Pitchers proved to be expelled from the creamird game. Red Cross in Chicago May 34 Chicago today numbers 253,760 of her citizens as members of the Red Cross Leaders report the city will reach the half gill Hon market by end of campaign. Thousands of powder here added daily and many organizations have not yet tamed in the results of their work which are hoped to avert the total masterhally.
The Senate adjourned immediately upon convening in Washington after learning of the death of Senator Lane of Oregon in San Francisco last night. The body paused to note the passing before resuming business.
Southern senator's son to be an officer in the armed forces. The narrative notes the young man's connection to political figures and his upcoming service, reflecting a family legacy and civic duty amid military program details.
Bal lots setting forth nine grievances against the Southern Pacific company and asking a vote on a strike have been received today by members of the four brotherhoods of railway trainmen. The main issue is the alleged refusal of the company to draw with the cooperative board representing the four organizations. The referendum result will be known within a week, say employes.
Chicago reporters in the May tourney along Evanston Golf Club donated per stroke to the American Red Cross. On Saturday Charles Evans and Robert Gardner will headline exhibition matches with James A. Donaldson and Jack Hutchington at Glenview Country Club for Great Lakes recruits. Evans and Gardner return Sunday at Evanston against Hutchinson and Rob McDonald for the Red Cross benefit.
Frank Mellus of Los Angeles won the California Nevada trap shooting title with 99 of 100 targets at the Moale Ehoot. The event was held by the California-Nevada Trap Shooters association. A strike threat was issued in Jerome Artin as union recognition demanded from United Verdeaine officials by 7 pm local time. An informal conference between union members and Maine superintendent Robert E. Tally was arranged.
In a local court, Valenza, a Creek proprietor, is charged with battery after testimony shown flag mistreatment on a lapel. Judge Barker raised the bond to $100 as testimony from Alex Paine and others is introduced amid the case.
Irons, a coal miner from Wyoming, testified in court about visiting Paines’ shop to have a hat cleaned. He said a Greek employee altered his sweat band, refused to replace it, and attacked him, grabbing his arm and throwing the flag at him. The assailant was arrested, and the case continued for further witnesses.
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