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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
3
A Standard report notes dangerous conditions in city sidewalks and trolley lines as snow remains unshoveled. A judge questions slow cleanup and urges action to remove ice and clear fronts, citing pedestrians’ risk and the need for safer streets.
The piece urges a quick settlement between railroads and railroad unions over the Adamson eight-hour law. It argues railroads are financially strong and can meet unions halfway to avoid business disruption. If rates must rise to cover costs, the public bears the burden via higher prices.
A historical report critiques growing tenancy in Texas, noting the landholding patterns from 1890 to 1910 and a proposed tax scheme by the General Land Office. It cites census data and federal inquiries suggesting rising tenancy as land prices rise and warns of a potential shift toward widespread landlord dominance.
In East Lake City a Kayville speaker warns that Ogden smoke clouds drift southward into Weber Canyon and threaten public health. A local resident notes childhood bronchitis eased after moving away, urging action to lift the smoke cover. A furnace room reportedly burned nine tons of coal daily, with one third wasted skyward, spurring calls for cleaner air and economic relief for small heating plant owners.
Historic Verdun is depicted as the center of a brutal shell assault since February 21. German Crown Prince led elite units toward capturing fortifications while French General Nivelle repelled the attack for a second day, reclaiming ground and forcing Germans back toward trenches. The five week drive elevated the Crown Prince, seen as fitting for a top command role.
The Fourth ward dispute led to no agreed resolution after Attorney General Barnes reviewed the case. Dr Edward Rich planned legal action to determine his rights after an 11 vote victory, while the board cited 19 excess votes unpolled that could invalidate the result. Valentine Gideon supported the board’s view and Barnes’ guidance in Midvale precedent was cited.
The matter is to be disposed by a Judge rather than laymen. The public defers to a lawful judicial determination of the case merits.
Chicago grain futures rose sharply on Dec 16 as optimism over a quick war end faded and fears of stalled peace talks grew. May and July wheat opened high, with corn and oats following wheat strength, while provisions fell on a weaker outlook. Ten steamships expected to load grain for Europe aided the bullish mood as prices closed firmer. Omaha livestock also showed firmer bidding with mixed cattle and hogs figures amid steady demand.
A fragment promising yearly magazine subscriptions including Saturday Eventingist Ladies Home Journal and Cosmopolitan. It mentions mailing each recipient a beautiful gift card and urges quick action. The text is incomplete but implies a mail order subscription offer.
Announcement by J Allan Smith president of United States Light and Heat Corp states the plan will save money and worry and that the commission helps pay schooling. It says all arrangements will be made and provides a phone contact 1032-1. The LATTERY CONCERN WING PATENT LITIGATION is also mentioned with references to USL cardighting apparatus and automobile starter storage battery.
Nap Recker of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a left handed ace and pitching hero, has announced his retirement from active play. He plans to stay in the game and has been offered a scouting position by Brooklyn owner Charley Ebbretts, which he likely will accept.
Judge Hazel of the U S District Court, Western Division of New York Buffalo, rendered a decision dated October 17, 1916 in Safety Car Heatfire and Lighting Company v USL Company. The ruling holds that the arc driven car lighting apparatus made and marketed by USL is free from infringement of the Creveling patent and applies to all types of car lighting apparatus made by US Light and Heat Corporation. The court holds that the USU apparatus is made pursuant to and covered by the McElroy patents.
A legal ruling confirms that the Elroy patents remain valid and enforceable, owned exclusively by UBS Company. The decision underscores the strength of UBS’s intellectual property position.
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