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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
4
A jumble of Ogden area items describes a dog accident at Lincoln avenue, city payroll approvals totaling 7 951 60, and various notices from officials. Reports include a fire alarm at 3180 Washington avenue, police and court filings, births, marriages, and notable moves. The page also notes inspections, legal notices, and upcoming holiday-related sales and events.
Dr Frederick Everett president of Ogden Feature Film says New York contract with General Filey will take all Ogden pictures. He notes efforts to reserve a western setting for Vie Tat Ifas initial production. Ogden public to be offered viewing opportunities for the finished production.
The Orpheum presents The Eye of the World, described as a landmark film with author Lew Wright guiding screen interpretations. The production signals a new era in motion picture history, combining literary prestige with advanced shooting techniques and star power.
The University Club announces its formal opening this Friday evening. Public invitation extended with event details and helper arrangements on Washington Avenue and Twenty Sixth Street.
Frank Clayton, superintendent of trails in the Ogden post office, was ordered to report to American Lake to take command of the post office there. During his absence, Frene W. Lewis will act as superintendent of the local office. The department rules allow Clayton to return to his former position if desired.
The case of the state against Hoken Olsen for liquor law violation will come up in district court. District Attorney Dobra asked to postpone until witness Junior Froezer could attend from Camp Lewis. Judge Pratt continued the hearing until Wednesday. dispute centers on whether a drink given for hospitality counts as pay.
Salt Lake City Oct 18 James Gould arrested nine Ban Prancieco has been positively identified as the gentleman burglar terrorizing the city for ten months. The official announcement says the identification was made by a photograph seen by ten witnesses who recognized him from a picture sent from San Francisco.
A delegation including a speaker and two members of the Liberty loan committee will tour Weber county to hold meetings urging farmers to subscribe for Liberty bonds. Reports from Ogden banks show 415 000 pledged locally. Bes Elder county adds 7 450, bringing district total to 24 200. Secretary William McAdoo plans to speak in Salt Lake on October 18, with potential large events in Denver.
Women of Woodcraft Ogden Circle No 684 will hold election of all offices Wednesday evening October 17. Pat riatic aprince assessment will be explained. 1723
Weber County reports a total infirmary expense of $2,674.44 for the quarter with 31 patients aided at an average cost per person. 11 hospital treatments occurred among residents while general health remained good. Charity totaled $2,014.07 including groceries, coal, clothing and financial aid. Additional aid of $270.15 covered drugs ambulance service drayage food and clothing. 27 transient indigents received help including rail fare totaling $233.05. Six paupers were buried. four patents were treated at the sed ation hospital from July 21 to September 18.
Reported pursuit continues after Deep Creek railroad train robbery near Wendover. Officials in Salt Lake City received word of the hold up as investigators trace clues from desert prints and trail marks across Utah and Nevada.
County records show expenses for the hospital in the first two quarters rose to usual levels but highlighted savings of 406 dollars over prior periods. Harry Mc Cune leads the hospital administration directing multiple departments and improving sustainability. The September 20 quarter shows costs totaling 186.20 with ongoing efforts to manage services.
The notices list memorial rites in progress for William Kouw and Charles Williams, with service details at First Ward house of Ing, Madison Avenue church, and Mountain View Cemetery. The williams service includes Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen participation and processions from 750 Twenty Fifth Street. Freek Hyland’s funeral occurred Saturday at Lindquist's chapel with George Shorten presiding and speakers.
Items announce postponed meetings for the Society MEE and friendless groups of the Christian church with a later announcement planned. Drama Club members will meet Wednesday at 108 o clock. Red Cross instruction planned with Mrs Johnson for St Joseph Renne society women. Catholic event attendee Kate PWigerahl joined from Salt Lake for Mondlenorue Gahan investiture. Waids and Matrons Club hosted a large social with Mrs Robinson, Mrs Haslett, and Mrs Herth as hostess. Salt Lake relatives in town for the event.
Detroit Oct 16 Liberty motor and America's merchant marine will be key factors in defeating Germany. Lord Northellife head of the Allied war mission warned not to trust German depictions of British weakness. He spoke before leaving for factory visits, urging Detroit workers to support war material production and denouncing reports of German breakdown as deliberate propaganda from Germany.
Mrs James H Halverson visits from Origham City for the benefit affair hosted by the Maids and Matrons club. The card party at the club rooms Saturday afternoon is expected to attract many attendees as tables are cleared for individual parties. Also, Miss Veda Welch, a pupil teacher, plans to enter the University of Utah after training in the East. In Baker City Oregon, Mr and Mrs Rowland Beaw Eccles have returned from their wedding tour and will settle there following a short stay with the Eccles family.
The dignitaries of the Catholic church attending Sunday Investiture rites for Mer Cushna han were hosted yesterday at noon by Mayor A. R. Ueywood at the Weber club. The private banquet room held a carefully prepared luncheon with ornate menus and floral decor enhancing the solemn occasion.
Amstendam October 16 Archbishops Alexander von Lackskl of Warsaw Frloce Lubomirsky mayor of Warsaw Jacef Honostrewski named to the council of regency of the Polish kingdoms by German Austrian emperors via telegram from Berlin. Emperor William directs General von Beseler to carry out the decree with Count Szaptycki the governor general in conjunction with the Polish regency plan.
Oct 16 report says German torpedo boats were sunk two more damaged and one Russian torpedo boat sank near Svels sound north of Questland the Groen was said to be sunk. The action involved Danish or German ships with a battleship support and heavy gunfire.
Oregon Short Line imposes embargoes on perishables including potatoes shipped west to Missouri River states Texas and Oklahoma due to favorable weather. The action aims to move goods before frost while crops suffer nationwide, as California leader Thelen notes railroad ownership and operation shift to government oversight with calls for greater state federal cooperation.
London report from Cet. 16 notes Parliament reassembled after a two month recess. The main duty is passing a new war credit for general war elevation, with days until discussion likely. The second reading of the petroleum control bill and debate on deprivation titles for routes against Britain and allies are also anticipated. The government aims to announce general policy, driven by recent ten cent raids over London.
Chicago Ott 16 The American Meat Packers association in convention today adopted a resolution pledging that American sailors and soldiers fighting for the flag have the best meat produced in this or any other country. The packers pledged cheerful cooperation with the effort in all its aspects, including the sale of liberty bonds.
An order by Mark Mendel, national mill administrator for the Onto valley, directs a 40 cent reduction per barrel in district flour prices. New wholesale prices are listed for best grades, quarter barrel packages, and barrel sacks, with updated figures. A horse auction at Cedar Falls, Iowa, witnessed Willag Crownover's champion horse fetch a world record price of 17 500 dollars, bought by C. G. Good of Ogden, Utah. The Colorado federation of women’s clubs funds a scholarship program aiding education for college girls through dormitory duties and related tasks.
Readable fragments show an old rental notice seeking occupants for modern housekeeping rooms at a Virginia location. The text mentions gender targeting and a time reference, but the full details and exact address are unclear due to OCR garble.
Mexico and the United States reach an accord on metal exports. Mexico will lift export restrictions on metals with gold re-import requirements and 28 percent duty on silver. The balance of trade will be settled in gold with eight million dollars up front and five million in November plus two million monthly thereafter, provided Mexico ships no gold to other nations. Mines and smelters have resumed operations. Railroad steel and food imports from the United States remain under review by Hoover.
Tee ie M. Owen aged 48 who won an associate judgeship to the Panata canal during the second Roosevelt administration died at his home this noon in Bloomington.
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