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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1917
Page
2
An OCR fragment from The Standard notes daily newspaper publication cadence with unclear names and dates. It references evening editions and mainstream newspaper practice, but specifics are unreadable and entities cannot be reliably identified.
A garbled report on a United States Supreme Court constitutional issue over the Webb Kenyon law, describing a major dry victory in Virginia. The text mentions a hearing and references to Virginia prohibition actions and related legal arguments.
The record portrays Lawson delivering a heated speech marked by vague claims and a lack of concrete evidence. Attendees criticize his rhetoric and accuse him of failing to present direct proof, leaving the committee and audience unimpressed by the performance.
An optimistic forecast for Weber County farming with a new sugar factory at seven dollars per ton, tomatoes at ten dollars per ton, and improved land drainage. With abundant water and record farm prices, the harvest season promises prosperity for farmers this fall and a strong summer ahead.
A paragraph notes lawmakers heated over proposals to reduce offices and boards, arguing the spoils approach favors the victor. It claims Democrats' push toward economy falters as the party allegedly pursues spoils, risking voter backlash and party retirement at elections.
Fragmented OCR reads of a political skirmish show underground influences on Utah lawmakers and persistent obstruction. Broad critiques target special privilege and reform efforts, noting public indifference to reform rhetoric and procedural delays in 20 years of agitation.
A critical account accusing Hughes of opposing progressive measures and defending entrenched wealth. It condemns Democratic legislators or their aides who align with lobbyists seeking to derail reform and enforce party pledges. The piece warns Utah’s people to watch lawmakers who pledge loyalty to party over constituents.
The periodical urges a full congressional investigation into the stock exchange scandal implicating the state department. It condemns whitewashing and calls for accountability to restore the department's honor and trust with citizens at home and abroad. The piece notes possible leaks explainable by long-standing Washington Wall Street ties.
Emmanuel J. J. Manning died yesterday afternoon at the Clearfield railway station shortly after being taken from a Greyhound-like train. He was en route to his home at West Point, Wehoreataty, Hr George, and was suddenly due to an unspecified illness.
Taken ill on the train Mrs Manning visiting relatives in Pishburn Idaho notified of his death. Body brought to Lindquist mortuary Ogden for burial preparation. Manning born Glen Cove Long Island in 1852 converted to Sayrmonism, came to Utah about 25 years ago, pioneer in West Point. Survived by wife and children William J Manning Ogden Charles Manning Fishburn Ella Manning West Points Myrtle Cottell Fishburn Alice Neal Tuk Villa Utah B Smedler Clearfield. Funeral notices follow for Gerald Chugg Dunham Mawasd Stone and Mary Foreman with details of services, speakers, and interment.
Society items report Mr and Mrs R E Bristol sailing from San Francisco to Honolulu on the Ventura with relatives, while Miss June Scowcroft and Miss Ellen Beowcroft depart for Washington to resume studies at National Park Seminary. Also listed are visits, homecomings, and the Miriam Chapter meeting with officers installed and a feature recitation.
Pierce Wattis and Wattis son left for Delafieu Wisconsin to resume studies at St Joan's Military Academy. Mary Parmley and Helm Hunter departed for Chicago to continue musical studies with Parmley resuming violin at Columbian School of Music and Hunter studying cello with a private teacher. From Wells Nevada Mrs J J Scheer and daughter Josephine, who visited Ogden, returned home yesterday.
The gathering ends with all attendees standing and singing the Star Spangled Banner, marking a formal close. No further actions or motions are noted in readable text.
The Wee0 Theatres present weekly programs at Lyceum and Alhambra with matinee and serial showings. Measles precautions include student-age restrictions, daily fumigation, and guard measures. features include Vampires Liberty Princely Bands Sammy Johnson Whispers Diamonds Lamada titles and acts, with ongoing Cabaret scenes and upcoming Cossacks return.
Local listings announce Tonight Hobart Henle marries Gertrude in The Sign of the Pony. Tuesday and Wednesday feature Motor Mat and His File as a stonehouse performance in The Price of Silence. Thursday and Friday present Sarle Wak Jeamp in Liberty with a mixed program Saturday. Monday shows Apathe 1090d Bluebird.
Promoter Maichmaker Eddie Dallag schedules a Wednesday night boxing at the Armory headlined by Frank Barrieau meeting Cyclone Workman of Utah with Barrieau giving ten pounds. Main prelims pair Ferdis Nell and Gwede Johnson, both from Ogden, with Jack Warner and Kid Tout listed as referees and favorable crowd expected.
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