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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
3
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Maasbode announcing David Lloyd George as British premier and a special cabinet meeting in London. Telegrams were sent to Dutch consuls in America directing reserve of tonnage for government grain and other freight arrangements.
Germany defends deportations as lawful under international law and offers to let American diplomats inspect Belgian camps to verify Belgians are treated well. Berlin cites need for work, disputes US protests, and denies misrepresentation by German enemies while promising minimal severity and adherence to The Hague rules.
Helen Holmes appears in a five reel Mutual Star production titled Manager of the B and A shown at the Lyceum tomorrow.
Col Harvie Jordan told the Southern Commercial congress that a future full conversion of the southern crop into finished fabric could push annual value to 35 billion dollars. He said the south leads world cotton consumption and that current prices, aided by Federal reserve policy, yield growers about 1.25 billion dollars in value.
Report from Quierciam Mexico Nec notes decrees adjusting wages to Mexican gold value for all workers and modifying prior folor order. It mentions basing pay on employment type and timing, plus a second decree affecting over one year old grants and rubber production terms at specified gold rates. Cabinet leaders allow ministers to draft further economic regulation.
U S Army transport Sumner bound from Colon to New York with officers troops and civilians ran aground off Barnegat New Jersey. Coast guard cutters Seneca and Mohawk rush to aid as the vessel pounds the coast with passengers being landed by lifeboat.
Lloyds reports the Norwegian steamer Agder a 304 ton gross vessel sunk with no recent movements reported.
A local catalog lists envelope pillow cases, earrings, boxed stationery, popular novels, framed pictures, baking dishes, goblets, smoking set, salt and pepper shakers, toy dog, turn table for trains, corset, towels, linens, guest towels, handkerchiefs, silk shirts, artificial flowers, men s caps, boys pajamas, men s odd pants, and coats with notes on prices and locations within the store. The specials highlight discounted items across domestic decor and personal apparel.
Washington reports investigations planned for the coming year will examine transportation by water and cartage costs. The inquiry will cover charges for hauling goods from rail stations to businesses and compare rail and road rates. The text also notes industry output in 1914 and mentions a film program and signing agreements with newspapers, but details are unclear.
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