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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
2
For forty years the pork barrel has dominated federal appointments. Politicians reward party faithful with offices, sparing consideration of experience and education. Utah is cited as a case where officeholders were dubbed The Federal Bunch for rewarding log rollers and patrons without regard to fitness. Change is overdue.
Italian reaps are reported within 13 miles of Trieste and Austrian forces depart. Trieste near a major port, its loss would largely remove Austria from the Adriatic, blocking Pola. Austrian ships might flee toward the Dardanelles but face strong Mediterranean fleets. The campaign in the north and east continues to press, with a jagged struggle widening across fronts.
Article argues Charles E Hughes must avoid Taft's tariff errors that favored big industry and hurt consumers. It warns against upward tariff revisions while stressing the need for a fair, targeted tariff policy to protect only weak industrial spots and maintain public trust ahead of the 1912 campaign.
The Salt Lake Tribune harshly attacks Gifford Pinchot amid a quarrel with Interior Secretary Lane over water power and public lands policy. It argues Pinchot’s views are misrepresented while urging cautious, balanced conservation and resisting external pressures from political factions.
The text describes a clash over forest policy with Pinchot’s supporters and opponents arguing about public ranges and conservation. It criticizes those who would privatize public domains and praises the need for enforcement of common rules, while warning that endorsing Lane’s policy would be a mistake for the Democratic administration.
A formal protest from Argentine manufacturers accuses American shippers of breaches of contracts, prompting calls for a full investigation. Buenos Aires banking sources question the charges, arguing they could harm U.S. commerce across Central and South America and spur a reputational crisis for U.S. firms.
The Herald Republican reports Brilt and Co of Chicago started a 2 million dollar fund to pension employees. It notes 25 year tenures were common before large firms, explaining loyalty and stability as a balance against strikes. Employers value long service while workers seek pay gains, with examples like Adler Swift & Co. illustrating how veteran staff stabilize operations and morale.
Vancouver Va reports Rocco Ferrante received the death penalty for decoying partner Dick Farnede and dumping a head in a deep well to conceal his involvement. The execution date and final methods were carried out amid a tense public atmosphere as authorities prepared for the sentence. The text also veers into incomplete wartime notes about France and figures like 4005 7 mu, with unrelated fragments intruding from the source.
Joshua Simpson a 11 year old boy found in hunger and smeared with lamp black was taken to Juvenile Court in Ogden. Judge Gunnell approved the return of the boy to Robert Watts of Booth Weber for two months. Simpson plans to place his four daughters aged 13 11 9 and 6 in good homes amid poverty and past family instability.
JOAN EFFERSON states she will not be responsible for any debts collected except by herself. The notice asserts sole liability lies with JOAN EFFERSON and disclaims obligations attributed to others.
Belghats City Aug 15 work on the Deslls Gate reservoir has started. Engineer HL K Chatfield leads three teams in preparatory dam work eight miles back from the Billa tram. The project seeks to reclaim arid lands by storing high water from Devil's Gate valley and Bor Elder creek, with Brigham City eyeing substantial water purchases.
A distorted appeal from a nom de plume appeals for thoughtful action in the upcoming fall election. The writer, James Pelinca, a member of Troop H, calls for restraint to preserve peace and questions those who would conceal the current administration.
The speaker argues advertising lowers costs, expands choice, and fuels progress by widening distribution and informing consumers. He contends written as a series for the Associated Advertising Clubs, praising advertising as the era’s core economic force that benefits daily life and wages.
In a bold letter James Vilinga argues for peace while acknowledging the duty of citizens to support national defense. He contrasts opinions on President Wilson, praises restraint, and warns that war would force mass conscription. He urges thoughtful, peaceful pursuit of prosperity and calls for disciplined citizens.
The loopy Washington report outlines a proposed committee investigation into a weather and water power lobby acting for the Balelda and Myers water power bill. Representative Brith of Min is noted in the summary.
The forest service warns the Intermountain region faces a dangerous month as dry conditions raise fire risk. By August 19, 102 fires burned in Utah, Nevada, Southern Idaho and western Wyoming, with 18 over ten acres and total damages about 1.09 million dollars. Fire suppression costs reach 41,600, prompting calls for visitor cooperation to prevent further losses.
London August 15 5 p m Edeth Ramuel Montamu minister of munitions told the house of commons after noting immense increases in the output of guns and munitions and resumed the work of the government munitions department in the area.
The article notes Britain will meet military needs from domestic production including heavy guns and howitzers. Montagu cites engineering capacity reserved for navy and allied needs. It also mentions Morris & Company under inquiry for meat packing law violations and calls for a federal probe into livestock trades.
Private dispatches report Villa 13 moving near the Durango line close to the Mexican National railway. It is unclear what objective the bandit leader seeks, with speculation he may seize a train or strike at Torreon or other harper communities in the state. General Francisco Gonzalez denied reports Jose Salazar was executed and said no word on Carranza merchants from Pershing outposts.
Fragmentary OCR note cites anti trust concerns involving multiple firms with garbled names such as renagtea and Amour & Compeny. The text mentions formal complaints or actions and a central entity possibly tied to Core. No clear date or location provided.
Margaret Gibson and Wm Clifford headline a Lyceum matinee today in Fate's Decision. Local theatergoers expected to flock to the production highlighting strong leads and a stirring drama.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Elizabeth Louise Pees Yullerson Deceased. Creditors must present vouchers to the law offices of Chania C Rick ards at 617 David Eccles Building at the southwest corner of Washington Avenue and Twenty fourth Street Ogden City Weber County Utah by a date in August as the executor Emmett Q Purlenson Elizabeth Leticia Peery named as executors. Date of publication July 18 with last publication August 15.
In Wert County Utah Charlotte Meret Willams plaintiff seeks vacation of marriage contract from Edward Dutch Williams. Defendant must appear within twenty days after service or thirty days after publication. Judgment to be rendered dissolving the marriage contract as per the complaint filed with the Clerk. Attorney A O Horn represents plaintiff at 2421 Washington Avenue Ogden Utah.
An item notes an alias Jane Jones linked to Edna Maison appearing at the Oracle today and again tomorrow. The fragment hints at a social or legal notice but lacks clear context or outcomes.
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