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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1915
Page
2
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A booming zinc industry is forecast in the United States with output estimated at 270 million dollars for the year, triple gold yields. Demand soars as zinc sells above 500 dollars per ton, with high grade ore in demand. Promontory Point near Ogden could attract capital to set up a zinc operation, the local outlook notes.
An Ogden financier predicts a boom as business confidence rises in Woodrow Wilson. He argues Wilson’s conservatism could unite factions, with a Republican victory in the West aiding progress. The man warns reelection would hurt the party, while a GOP win could unleash wealth and industrial growth nationwide.
An unclear occluded passage discusses views on school systems in California and Utah, mentioning Oakland San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and mining regions. It references Ogden and notions about public and school management drawing large tonnage, with fragmentary remarks on families moving from Ogden.
The passage notes extensive surface activity in the district justifying bunding and reduction works. It mentions Brigham and Park City producing and Montana camps yielding good tonnage, with all output potentially tributary to the Ogden plant.
The article discusses debates over education reform and pension laws. It notes California teachers favor changes to the pension system, arguing current provisions favor higher salaried educators and strain the general fund. A college teacher warns of broader systemic changes needed, reflecting wider concern over education standards and governance.
The article cites a Washington treasury statement showing a $38,000,000 revenue shortfall for the year ended June 6 amid Democratic tariff and income tax policies. It accuses Democratic leadership of mismanaging revenues, calling for change to avoid treasury crises and criticizing tariff tinkering.
The article reports widespread fraud in oleomargarine schemes, with unpaid taxes mounting to over 327 million dollars. The U S treasury investigations are active, and twenty nine individuals have been sent to jail for the fraud. The San Francisco Chronicle comments on the violations, noting oleomargarine is a legitimate product when properly declared.
Government rail project in Alaska advances with Lieutenant Meary reporting progress toward a $35 million line. Construction rests on capable oversight, while private scheming seeks to profit from fees. A private barge company was bypassed by purchasing a larger vessel to move supplies, showing efficient, independent operation. Nearly two thousand workers and multiple camps drive rapid progress along the route. Read the Classified Ads.
British miners demand a war bonus, with unions and workers across North America and Europe winning wage gains, shorter hours, and new labor measures. Reports cite changes in Canada, Scotland, Ireland, and the United States, noting strikes, wage increases, and government inquiries. The piece maps a broad labor movement amid wartime pressures.
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