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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
5
The notice urges buyers to inspect Martha Washington Comfort Shoes for the Mayer trade mark on the sole to avoid cheap imitations. It warns that the popular comfort shoe line is widely copied and stresses ensuring both the "Martha Washington" name and Mayer mark are stamped on the sole.
The genuine Martha Washington Shoes promise lasting relief and enduring comfort. Their elastic side adapts to any instep shape, offering a glove like fit. If local dealers lack stock, this ad invites readers to write for supply.
London reports a coalition cabinet approved by King George with Asquith as prime minister and Lloyd George as chancellor of the exchequer. Key appointments include Balfour first lord of the admiralty, Churchill chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, and Grey foreign affairs. Reactions from editorials are cautious, praising opportunity while noting Liberal disappointment at some shifts.
A wartime cabinet of twelve Liberals, eight Conservatives, one Labour member and one non party figure is named. Key changes include Ble Hadley Buckmaster and Lord Haldane disappearing from active duties, Kitchener staying at the Army helm, Lloyd George and Churchill reassigned to broader roles, and Lloyd-George and Henderson tasked with rallying workers to government support.
Vienna reports a Dintra exchange as Helgoland and three torpedo boat destroyers engage two Italian torpedo boat destroyers near Barletta. One Italian craft escapes, the other sinks. Our destroyer rescues 35 crew, Italian battleships approach, and shocks disrupt the action. Targeted actions include Novara flanking fire and Novara sustaining damage while supporting other vessels.
A garbled report notes a tobacco company under German rule amid wartime measures. It mentions Amiobordan, Tanda, and New York leadership, with references to officials and corporate actions tied to the Pelwayniat Livey and Beilahduhertean Tata. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
May 26 report details a violent incident involving prisoner Sanelen Taloon in the Weedd abbot area with a kite and crude weapon, leading to a transfer to San Quentin for burglary charges. The piece notes a pending inquest into the arktor three and references other individuals, including Day Darth, in a police context.
Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston faced questions in Salt Lake City about whether the United States should curb wheat exports to avoid domestic shortages. Houston, tall and amiable, noted this season’s wheat crop would be larger than last year, with plantings up 11.1 percent, and said the U.S. will produce more wheat than ever. He rejected embargo talk and explained exports have not exceeded safe levels, while highlighting other staples like potatoes and corn.
Excursions to northern Tab and to take points offered with very low round fares. Other dates listed during July August and September. For full rates and details visit City Ticket Office at Orpheum Block. Advertisement.
Paul Warburg, Federal Reserve Board member, urged neutrals to rely on their own resources rather than international funding during wartime. He argued that nations able to do so should rearm from prior experiences and reduce financial dependence, while those unable should diversify their sources and share burdens to avoid ruinous finances.
The article argues that Britain and other nations must rely on a capable country to bear a substantial share of debt if England is compelled to demand immediate payment from debtors. It cautions against assuming Europe will become the world’s financial hub and notes the need for a developing nation to rise to banker status.
The funeral of Charles Frohman theatrical manager and producer who perished in the Lusitania sinking was held in New York with services at his home and a public ceremony at Temple Emmanuel. Augustus Thomas was to deliver the funeral address as actors and managers served as honorary pallbearers. Other memorial services were arranged by Billie Burke in Tacoma Maude Adams in Los Angeles John Drew in San Francisco and Julia Sanderson in Providence.
Paris reports Allied forces to the north of Arras make progress capturing a large German trench near Savehez. French troops also seized fortified works at Cornallias and near Lievouth while gaining ground west of Sallehes and along the Fou de Buval line. Six French planes countered a German raid over Paris frontier.
Salt Lake reports William Chingriss known as Bul Tsagris and Will Sauto captured in Winnemucca Nevada on murder in the first degree. Deputy C. C. Carstensen credited for tracing him to a Kampos site and notifying authorities. Chingriss reportedly confessed and waived extradition amid a long, mysterious case in Murray and Midvale.
Ban Francisco May 26. Congress Josaph Oy Cannon of Thil mold aid twelve colleagues arrival here from Honolulu. Mr Gaa non and he had not read the government note to Germany about the Lusitania. But he added there are
Fragmented remarks from a congressional party of 140 on Tree BUBAT and island defenses. Most members favored stronger fortifications under the travel group that recently returned after weeks abroad.
Athens reports the ailing King Constantine I remains not in immediate danger but the condition is less favorable than hoped. Doctors discuss another operation as infection risk grows around the initial incision and a Viennese specialist has been summoned to his bedside amid prayers for his recovery.
The International Association of Chief of Police opened a four day session. At a preliminary meeting the board of governors elected officers: President Joseph Quigley chief of police of Tachester. Vice President Michael Regan chief of police of Buffalo. General Superintendent and Secretary Treasurer BE Van Buskirk of Washington.
In Los Angeles on May 5, Mrs. Mary Leet and Miss Jera Walter, Japanese lender proceedings, challenge under California alien ownership law. They seek to keep a lot pledged as security for a $1500 mortgage loan, arguing state protections prevent transfer.
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