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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
15
A reflective reader muses that photographs cannot be bought, only given, and considers commissioning Mr. Tripp of Tripp Studio in Ogden since 1903 for a clear artistically mounted portrait. He notes Tripp Studio also handles commercial photography and Kodak finishing, suggesting it as a better option than others.
New York July 7 David Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford University warned that war vultures threaten peace and prosperity more than Mexico. He told hundreds at the American School Peace League meeting, denouncing intervention and calling for Mexico to be left to reform without outside meddling. He labeled Villa a wild, untamed Indian and Carranza as prone to peonage as conditions improve under nonintervention.
In Salt Lake City in July the assessors for Continental National Bank Zion's Savings Bank & Trust and McCormick & Co face court before Judge T D Lewis over whether county taxes on bank stock valuations are excessive. The banks claim equity grounds while the county seeks payment under protest. The case, involving disputed taxes of 7312 10 for Continental National Bank 12060 45 for Zion's Savings Bank and 9455 55 for McCormick & Co, proceeds after the assessor’s demurrer was overruled.
Washington July 7 the senate adopted an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill offering 100 000 dollars for investigation and experiment with artesian wells and underground water flow on public lands in arid and semiarid states Senator Smoot led the amendment opposed by Senator Thomas of Colorado but backed by Senator Shefron and other western colleagues including Warren Norah War ingieg referred to as teutonic. Representative Howell and his family visit War Rane Me and will remain after a short trip to Utah.
Tondon dispatch reports the British advance seizing key positions along the Leipzig line and beyond. British forces captured trenches across a 5,000 yard front, penetrated 600 yards deep, and entered Tabotsela and Osillerm areas. North of Frienurt, troops pushed the enemy from two woods and took three trench lines.
Montreal reports private notes from Tendon claiming Latin American engineers favor Nicaragua over Panama due to the Culebra cut's instability. The 50 million dollar project is blamed for ongoing dredging losses. Meanwhile, British and Russian fronts surge with brutal fighting. Verdun holds, while Russian offensives push from Riza to Harnapricht and threaten German lines.
The Oxden Harvest Festival and Fashion Show directors voted to extend the fourth annual show to three days September 14, 15, and 16. Jane P. Casey was elected secretary of the committee. plans emphasize a more elaborate event with new features to attract visitors, with further meetings scheduled for Wednesday and subsequent dates.
Democratic and Republican members of the commerce committees argued over the government shipping bill. Democrats warned against drafting a measure that would alienate House Republicans or fail to gain unanimous party support. Amendments discussed include removing Navy and Commerce secretaries from the plan, altering ownership provisions, and making the civilian auxiliary scheme central to the bill.
James Pine a 66 year old veteran railroad fireman died at his home on South State Street Salt Lake City from paralysis after long illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM in the Muller ward chapel with interment in Mill Creek Cemetery.
Samuel Gompers president of the AFL told the Nations Education Association in New York that organized labor offers teachers opportunities for freedom not favors. He warned against philanthropy and foundations seeking to dominate schooling, urging teachers to seek fair pay and independence while opposing efforts by foundations to control education. He argued organized labor elevates all professions and supports teachers in maintaining dignity and public service.
Samuel A. King reports broad American support for President Wilson's foreign policy after returning from Utah to the Democratic national convention. He notes Wilson’s reelection seems conceded and describes approval of the president’s Mexican policy during a stop in New York and a chat in Washington on political matters.
From Washington and New York dispatches, Utah resolutions chair Mr. King reports W J Bryan pledged allegiance to the president and the Democratic organization. He says Bryan supports a platform aligned with Wilson and peace aims, while Republicans forecast Hughes victory. A British observer notes the British army’s modern divisions blended with veterans in battle.
A French observer reports Fricourt reduced to ruins by British heavy guns as the advance north of the Borime continues. He describes shells and bombardment tearing the village, with German infantrymen killed, wounded, or surrendering after being exposed to shellfire and barbed chaos. Prisoners reveal orders and morale woes as the fighting rages nearby.
Paris reports a brief German gain at Fresco ypositione Thiaumont followed by a counterattack driving them back. The official war office bulletin says little action on other fronts with minor fighting near Moulin gous Laurent and along the Mine to Mane Ay area. Violent artillery continues north of Souville and La Laufer, with a Belgian note noting raids near Niraport and east of Tam seapetle and bombardments around Driegrachten and Stern stravte.
Idaho Falle July 7 A 17 year old boy in fall confession details the murder of Wilbur Hreckanridan on May 24. He describes joining an older partner, fleeing to Salmon country, and returning to the bunkhouse where they shot and robbed a man outside the gate. The older suspect, about 40, has a long criminal record.
Detectives have tracked a youth known as A C Nantz or A C Smith and Howard for some time. They landed the suspect about a week ago. Officers have a good description of Nantz alias Smith and expect to soon take him into custody.
Ute Indians have left the reservation and moved south toward Monticello to Natal Springs where they will conduct the annual gun dance. The Sun Dance grounds at White Rocks are cited as responsible for this departure. The four day ordeal, involving fasting and torture, marks passage from boyhood to warrior status, though the Indian department has recently forbidden it.
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