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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
4
A public health notice urges cleanliness of hands to prevent infection. It warns that fingers touch the mouth and nose daily, spreading germs, and recounts the history of hand hygiene from boiled gloves to rubber methods, stressing avoidance of finger contact with facial orifices.
Charles W Howant, 19, was arrested last night by Sergeant Twickburn and Patrolman Hearn in a building on Washington avenue between Twenty second and Twenty third streets. He allegedly explained how to rob a man to two youths while a woman nearby said she heard the instructions. He was to be the same day he aided a youth to escape from the state industrial school.
The First Utah Artillery, 14th regiment, prepares to depart Fort Douglas for France. Three trains haul equipment as tents come down and a farewell salute is held at the Cantonment. The regiment will march to City and County building for supper, then depart at 11:20 pm with taps ending Salt Lake farewells.
Wille Neutaboon age 15 and Albert Kennen 18, inmates of the Blaze industrial school, were found hiding in the brush near the Smith Mattress factory after an escape. Officers Blackburn and Ilearm chased them to the plant then to the city wall, where authorities confirmed their identities and that they had recently escaped. They could not explain their actions.
John Fe Swanger deputy head thr ent of the Modern Woodmen of Ariree lea speaks tonight at the local Todge ball in the Hurst building. He serves as deputy head consul for the district of the southwest covering Arizona, New Mexico, Wind and Nevada from Salt Lake City offices. A delegation from the Joral court will meet him in Oeden upon arrival.
Ogden presents the photoplay The Last of the Aces starring Lillian Walker for a one week run starting today. The story, filmed near Glenwood park and Alhambra theater, highlights greed and materialism with strong performances by Walker and a notable cast from the company.
An OCR fragment cites a book’s third chapter read on page 107, noting that war is a game kings would not play. It describes Watford’s secret plot to seize treasures for a dynasty, stating gold as the driving force of warfare and history’s greatest conflict.
New war tax to take effect November 1 imposes 8 percent on passenger fares and a similar rate on freight shipments, with exemptions for suburban commuters and certain long distance travel. Through tickets to Canada or Mexico taxed, foreign trips incur a stamp tax over ten dollars. Ticket agents collect tax at sale, cash fares taxed by conductors, and a 10 percent surcharge applies to seats in observation cars, berths, and sleeping rates. Railroads must implement extensive accounting to comply, with potential cost impacts noted.
Bruce McMaster thirty-year-old son of Mrs Vere McMaster was killed instantly when a loaded grain wagon ran over him in Blue Creek alley. He reportedly fell from the wagon seat while tired after a long haul from the Blue Creek valley to Lampo station. His body was brought to the jetty. his death ends a family already marked by tragedy with other electrocutions nearby.
A reader questions gentlemanly offers of help to strangers and the appropriate response. Alicia Hoyt advises polite phrases like Allow me madam, with thanks from the lady, noting many dangers in unsolicited help. Dimples suggests practicing conversation and avoiding staged entertainments for callers to stay engaged naturally.
New York Herald reports a forthcoming naval operation of vast magnitude involving American British French and Italian fleets. Sources claim Germany began a plan for decisive action and that major allied forces are prepared, though official confirmation is not yet received.
In Muskogee Oklahoma three balloons lifted from Markland field with plans to set new distance marks. The event, under the International Ballooning Association, featured pilots from Dayton St Louis and Topeka with Warren Raser John Wise J M O Reilley William F Assman Bernard Von Hoffman. The Muskeges punctured before launch and did not take off, while the Topeka balloon prepared to start next morning.
The Minnesota football squad prepared for the upcoming clash with South Dakota State College. Expected starters include Johnson and W Williams at guard, Henry Williams Jr at center, and Captain Hauser with Eklund at tackle. A long signal practice was held with light personnel.
In a shaken baseball round, Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 6 to 1 to move to 3-2 in the series. Errors and erratic play by Cincinnati aided Cleveland’s rally. Tomorrow’s game set for Cleveland with Beers and others listed on both sides. Patsy Kline won a ten round bout by decision over Johnny Dundre in New York tonight.
In a noisy exchange fans argue over how to pronounce the Chicago White Sox pitcher’s name, with several renditions like Sycaw Teecoat and Sy-kotte discussed. The owner of the name explains the correct pronunciation amid the chatter.
In Cleveland on Oct 9 the Crete and Indiana teams of the American Iron League face the Reds in the fifth game of the series. Medshoes lead with three of four games won. Victory today could crown the major league championship.
Daily baseball results show Balt Laxo-Los Angeles 10 over Salt Lake 2. San Francisco-San Francisco 5 over Portland unknown. Vernon-Oakland 5 over Vernon 1.
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