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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
2
The paper vows to oppose injustice and corruption and to denounce public plunder by privileged classes. It pledges sympathy for the poor and devotion to public welfare, promising honest reporting and fearless criticism of wrongs by any group.
The prose cites a basement establishment at Main and South Streets known as Bucket of Blood and Mad House. It alleges nightly violence and vice, with underworld patrons and coercive escorts, warning reformers about the city’s lax licensing and calls for action. The piece contrasts Ogden and Salt Lake and discusses a dry campaign and broader social change.
Henry Glews asserts US and world face a new era of political social and economic possibilities. He links rising democracy to closer government and people, driven by education and expanding science industry and capital meeting growing demands. The era’s changes, including in Europe and the Orient, shape a reshaped global landscape.
The department of commerce reports mortality data for states with about two thirds of the U S population, Utah among 22 states including higher death rates in Maryland Rhode Island and New York. Utah's rate sits below Washington and Minnesota while typhoid deaths fall with vaccination. Southern cities like Memphis Nashville and New Orleans show death tolls more than double Ogden.
Union Pacific reports a strong showing for the six months ending June 30 1913 with common stock up 1 percent over 1912 and finance data indicating cash and deposits totaling 20.4 million. The narrative notes asset coverage and reserve adjustments as potential impacts on future development and depreciation of securities.
The column discusses Union Pacific figures for June 30 1913 including a 151 105 3872 value and 16 million profit from Southern Pacific sale, depreciation figures, and the belief the treasury can meet expansion needs like new depots and the Ogden to Omaha double track. It praises Ogden’s growth spirit, booster sentiment, and thanks customers of Oroagna Love Company Hardware.
Reduced fares to various points advertised for New Year travel via Oregon Short Line. Tickets on sale December 1 with limited return options through City Ticket Office.
In Portland Maine a 31 year old safe expert named Veo was called by the sheriff to assist in opening a hotel strongbox during a liquor search. After one hole was drilled the safe was opened and a quart bottle, which the sheriff said held whiskey, was displayed. Read the classified ads.
John Lind, President Wilson’s personal representative, sails from Vera Cruz aboard the Cheater to meet President Huerta and discuss Mexican revolution issues. Lind plans direct talks after five months in Mexico and will head to Pass Christian then Louisiana coast, with admiral Fletcher promising twenty six hours to land.
Mr and Mrs Hrquois Ny Sayra formerly Miss Jersle Wilson are on a brief quiet honeymoon in Rawan. The couple, eager to avoid publicity, granted a photo to a newspaper photographer who snapped them at the Ambassadein Payee house during their stay. They have faced some intrusion from newsmen.
New York markets showed a firm tone with bidding up special stocks and moderate progress. Trading leaned to the long side as bear attacks faded and short contracts were covered, though holiday caution kept heavy trading muted and prices dipped toward yesterday's close.
Local trading in Chicago high volume cork and corn contracts showed strain but no unusual price swings. December delivery values moved down after board of trade directors rejected emergency regulation for on track corn delivery. Wheat and oats followed corn’s firmness while provisions eased on hogs.
Toklo reports thirteen Formosan conspirators were publicly executed in Tathoku Formosa after a November plot to overthrow the Japanese regime. Despatches received by the government confirm the sentences carried out today.
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo has sent Bryan an estimate of a $280,000 deficiency appropriation for Panama payments under the 1903 treaty. The agreement provides $550,000 annually during the treaty period, payable starting nine years after ratification exchange, with the second annual payment due February 25.
Dr John R Mott of New York City addresses the quadriennial convention in Kansas City Missouri as five thousand college students from about 100 universities and colleges in the United States and Canada take their seats to support the movement to Christianize the world.
New York December 1 the National Collegiate Association adopted a resolution restricting colleges and universities from allowing students who have received money for playing any games to compete in intercollegiate events.
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