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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
8
Italy’s forces advance to take Gorizia signaling a major allied push toward Trieste and the Austrian peninsula. The capture, aided by rugged mountain terrain and strategic rail hubs, positions Trieste, Pola, and key bases for potential further operations along the Isonzo front and northeast Italy.
Aug 14 Tarls reports Austrians and Germans retreating before Russian advances in Galicia. Russians seize the fortified town of Tustobabr northwest of the Dalester as troops push along the Sereth and Zita Lipa rivers. Allied positions on the upper Sereth hold with artillery. Russian incursions near Tarnopol driven off with prisoners. In France, weather slows operations to artillery duels. British attacked trenches southwest of the Thieper sector. Italian gains continue along the Carso plateau east of Hill 212. Austrians reinforce Gorizia sector. Vienna notes Turkish offensives on the Peraean frontier and Lake Van retreat. Turkish reports say Russians in Persia driven back. Armenians north of Bitlis see progress by Turks. A dispatch confirms sanitary equipment for American troops and Texas Earle Pars health report shows 7,400 troops stationed with 1.5 percent illness. Two deaths noted from accidents.
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company announces a new local telephone directory for Orden with over six thousand names. People are urged to ensure their entry by contacting the manager or sending a copy request by the 15th. The directory will be consulted daily by thousands.
Notorious confidence man known as Curly Carter escapes from Salt Lake City jail while the jailer is away. Authorities say this is his second prison break after a previous capture near North Carolina. Pittsburg officers seek him in a $20,000 race fraud case from four years ago. Carter vowed he would not be taken back to Pittsburgh.
The hearing before Judge C. W. Morse was postponed at the prisoners request. Cunningham reportedly told the jailer it mattered little and resumed smoking on his cot.
Attorney Beddon filed an affidavit with Cache County clerkt asserting Esther Williamson sought divorce from James E. Williamson in October 1912 on grounds of drunkenness and cruelty. The Williamsons allegedly paid $25 for services to lawyer Storpey Sneddon, then vanished. Mrs Williamson filed anew for divorce in Weber County. the prior ward case remains undisposed.
Salt Lake City Aug 15 Progressive state committee calls for primaries in Salt Lake County tomorrow night to elect delegates to the Progressive state and congressional conventions. Precinct voting will select delegates to judiciary conventions and to the state convention at the Auditorium, with simultaneous events in Ogden. Delegates chosen will reflect one per 100 votes cast, supporting Myron T. and other Progressive candidates for presidential elector.
August 14 report notes Brandeis will not serve on the commission examining relations among the United States, Mexico, and Carranza under pressure from the president's policy. A Mexican bandage visit to El Paso is described as part of a broader diplomatic exchange.
Judge William H. King of Salt Lake City met with President Wilson at the White House and urged a campaign swing through the West, contingent on the railroad strike outcome. He conferred with Henry Morgenthau and Senatorial colleagues, spurred by Democratic leaders in New York and national party chairmen, optimistic Wilson will be reflected in Utah and across the region. He planned to return home that evening.
New York on August 1 reports intensified gains against infantile paralysis with 95 new cases and 4 fatalities, down from 143 cases yesterday. Cooler weather is blamed as health officials prepare serum from recovered patients for injections in future cases.
A list of notable New Yorkers including WK Vanderblit H W Weatingmese and Dan iel Guegenhelm are named witnesses for a jury inquiry led by the district attorney. The probe will review 7000 of funds raised by the fire Dr. Charles T. Baylis hospital commission. Investigators will examine books and papers for misused funds and correspondence with President and Mrs Wilson is noted.
New York Aug 1 Preparations proceed for a national women’s convention at Atlantic City from September to October. Delegates from states across the country will attend the emergency session of the National American Woman Suffrage Association to press for constitutional amendments. Carrie Chapman Catt will preside. speakers include Miss Laves Day of New York Mrs Ida Fierted Harper and Mrs Rastaond Brown of New York. The program features debates on suffrage strategy and procedural votes.
Anerson aged 60 and Aue report water release from the Toxaway dam on the Senpea River ten miles west of here at 9 20 this morning. Mood struck the Blue Ider railway an hour earlier, but no real damage occurred and none is expected.
The wisty record annual convention of the International Topographical Union opened in Baltimore Maryland. After a brief session for organization and committee appointments, adjournment is taken until Wednesday. Delegates will travel to Washington tomorrow where they will be guests at the Washington Union.
Washington Aug. 14 The new American ambassador Abraey bk Elkins will carry representations to Turkey on behalf of Maning Syrians. He received final instructions from President Wilson and Secretary Lansing before departing for Constantinople. The United States will not accept Turkey's claim that the Lycan harvest is ample.
In Billings Montana the fourth death from Latantile paralysia is reported. An infant brought from Chicano to escape the disease died yesterday as Dr Lantea of the U S public health service arrives to aid the state board of health in containment. Total cases reported reach thirteen.
London reports a government committee proposes state purchase of the liquor trade in Scotland. The plan urges transfer of licenses from grocers, hotels, and inns dependent on liquor revenue to state control, aiming to abolish private liquor licenses and consolidate ownership under the state.
Salt Lake August 16 petitions filed in bankruptcy show several debtors and amounts. Joseph M Tobias attorney representing Soron claims 126 dollars with 16 dollars remitted. Frank J Griffy Salt Lake City lists 9 engagements and debts of 425 dollars with many unsettled. Wi Radley of law bureau shows outstanding debts of 2015.74 and a home estate valued at 100 dollars.
Copenhagen Aug 14 The Folkething lower house of the Danish parliament votes 62 to 44 to approve selling the Danish West Indies to the United States if a plebiscite favors the association. The measure moves to the Police thing for ratification of the treaty and sale terms.
A chaotic European news digest reports the Italian dreadnought Leonardo da Vinci caught fire and exploded at Taranto with 360 sailors drowned, plus various wartime dispatches from London and Paris. Other items include a Denver robbery at First National Bank and U.S. political appointments debate.
Heavy attacks yesterday and today report French forces near Maurepis breaking German lines. The Httlah party penetrated enemy trench lines over a seven yard front but were repelled later at night.
A plain ad style tip suggests using Koreins capsules from A St Melnty rn Drug Company to shed pounds. It promises a safe, pleasant method with outdoor activity, daily doses after meals and before bed. It claims weight loss within a week and improved energy, digestion, and buoyant feeling for those with excess fat.
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