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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
2
In a Blaoderd office conversation the writer and a leading city figure discuss the coming prohibition wave. They warn drastic enforcement is needed to prevent law failure and public disregard as seen in past dances and youth intoxication.
A fragmentary report contrasts Utah aims to curb alcohol with San Francisco liquor rules for New Year. It notes San Francisco police ender allowing sale before dawn and restricting after midnight, while Ogden seeks tighter enforcement to curb drunkenness.
Head of the Military Army reports to London that July to October Somme attacks proved Allied superiority and foretell a crushing blow on the western front. The report notes German morale and resistance diminished in the late Somme fighting while weather hindered German fire and hints at breakthrough chances for Belgian and French forces.
In a speculative historical vision the year 1817 is set against a future of unprecedented bloodshed. The text recalls 1916 battles like the Somme and Roselons drive, arguing the war may end early next year if fronts break or fail, while claiming civilization records a dark epoch in this foretold chronology.
Thomas W. Larson is not entitled to be taken seriously in sensational charges. He aimed to gain attention and exploit those lashed by his pen, with no doubt a leak in the President’s peace message affecting stocks. The Standard highlighted the Somme reports and related interests, while figures like Haig were involved.
The Union Pacific Railroad board announces an employee insurance plan for all workers earning under 4,000 yearly, with a one year wage and a minimum of 3500 up to 3500, plus accident coverage and retirement pension. The plan, first step in a broader welfare program, aims to strengthen ties between company and thousands of employees.
The Union Pacific imposes an embargo on certain freight to protect dependent communities and avoid diverting cargo to rivals. From December 26 to January 7 it will refuse deliveries to any palot reachable by another railroad, reserving all capacity for its route. The measure aims to clean up terminals and prepare for primary traffic, a policy praised as principled railroad ethics.
An article notes Germany tightens control on bread butter and meat supplies, with bread rations tightened to small daily amounts. It reports a Berlin dispatch about another non smoking day to curb tobacco use, and comments on coffee shortages and overall war-time hardship.
A reader notes monthly magazine summaries drawings from German papers appear to confirm belief in a real food relief push and possible peace overtures. The Kaiser may hope for success, but many observers fear the public’s reception will blunt his proposals and leave plans unrealized.
New York December 30 The inflow of gold this week raises the year’s imports to 61.7 million dollars the highest for the United States in a year The weekly total including 53.6 million dollars on behalf of the British treasury shows heavy shipments since Monday prompting banking circles to fear large scale British gold movements here.
An early 20th century program lists multiple attractions at the Alhambra including Miss Kathryn Williams in Redeeming Love and Morosa star Thomas Holding in a Famous Players release. Snow White with Marguerite Clark plays at the Alhambra with Searle Dawley directing, featuring dwarf performers and a large cast, and a symphonic accompaniment by a George Wikefield Chadwick score prepared for the engagement.
Henry W. Savage presents the popular production Everywoman at the Orpheum tomorrow and through New Year’s week with his sole traveling company. The company has toured the east to east and claims a rare, elaborate spectacle with vast mechanical and electrical effects, refined from a two year New York run.
The film Marriage a la Carte starring Ming Gaara and Kimball Young is advertised as a delicately staged romance. It will be shown at the Utah theatre on Sunday Monday and Tuesday, promoted as a release from the Clark Kimball Young Service World and adapted from the play Marrying Money by Washington Po tet and ertrmm Marborah.
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