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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
2
The Standard reports on a Bishop and a new independent newspaper published daily except Sunday without a mortgage or debt. The item notes the publication’s schedule and a focus on local church and community affairs.
Three cases reported to the Standard involve Ogden Troop B soldiers dependents in dire need. A wife and mother with a sick baby, a mother of two young children, and an aged mother with no income rely on charity as the husband fights at the border. The paper provides temporary relief and appeals for broader support through local organizations to sustain the fund.
Advertisers warn investors to scrutinize risks as campaigns push funding for livestock and packing ventures. They note eastern and local capital secured, yet many plants remain unsold across the country. Salt Lake should cultivate its own industries to endure economic tests rather than rely on failed enterprises.
The Salt Lake board failed to lure Salt Lake assistant superintendent Childs away as superintendent candidates battle over leadership. Childs, noted for capable execution and aligned with local plans, remained until pressure kept him in Salt Lake. Meanwhile Poacotello’s Siders, amid national duties, emerges as a strong contender for the post.
In Brigham, Beaver, and Vicarant Grove, Republican delegates pledged to back statewide prohibitionist Governor Spry, signaling solid party lines on prohibition. Weber county hints at a divided delegation while labor factions push to keep Spry in ward leadership against prohibition forces gathering across cities. The governor’s “totter” pledge is cited by friends as a rallying point.
A Salt Lake City report accuses promoters of false boosting regarding a packing plant. It notes a May claim of a packing company with capital over 500000, but papers had not filed. suggesting the effort was a propaganda push rather than a real prospect.
The piece argues that Cov Spry opponents still fail to show how senators differ from the governor on principle, noting senators claim liberty for their party while protecting themselves from defeat, and contrasting with Mark Twain's sacrifice for the Northern cause. It claims senators symbolically sacrifice family ties to appease prohibitionists and critiques the governor for resisting terms of political compromise.
A letter and editorials criticize parade crowding by motorists during July events. Calls rise for traffic stoppages, car restrictions, and a formal plan to guard spectators along Washington Avenue as city officials consider new police regulations for public parades.
Letter writer St. A. Seager argues automobile owners, as major taxpayers, should be allowed closer access to parades and urges officials to devise a system so convalescents and others can view safely from or near their streets without crowding, noting the need to keep streets safe from congestion.
An excerpted column argues Germany owed the United States for the sinking of Lusitania and other ships, criticizing Von Jagow’s stance on maritime warfare and defending the Deutschland as a peaceful merchantman. The piece links U S demands to broader wartime diplomacy and party rhetoric, ending with an abrupt theater reference.
Col Shafroth of Colorado dies in Fayette Missouri after years of service. The obituary notes his brother William Shafrath and mentions his wartime duty and political ties, with details reflecting a long career and personal impact in the community.
Col. Bhatroth presented a deed to the Payette county recorder outlining a $100,000 property transfer to three local churches for road improvement in Howard county. The act comes as a family and former employees receive publicized support, with entertainment listings for Oracle Theatre showing "From Broadway to a Throne" and the comedy "All Over a Stocking" today and tomorrow.
Chicaza July 87 Miss Ryan, the Canadian girl, was to testify in federal Judge Landis court over which woman is mother of baby Irene. The hearing decides whether Miss Ryan or Mrs Dollie Matters held maternity rights amid prior indictments and custody pleas.
Senator Follette urged a fund for guard support as part of a broader national program. He warned that without funding, attention to defense and dependent support would wane, noting urgent needs in the air service and state defense measures. The speech called for swift action and emphasized the role of guards in national readiness.
Washington July 27 Irnatar Steed's amendment to the pending appropriation bill to permit maintainers guardmen to vote at the coming presidential election was struck out on a point of order. Senator Jones sought to exempt events requiring voting from certain state election flaws reairiciivng, Senator William spoke.
An order count against the entire Amendment was sustained by the president’s view. An appeal from the miltg was voted down.
San Francisco police announce the arrest of Warren K Billings 22 with a lengthy criminal record as they assert their net will soon close on a ring of five suspects, of whom Billings is believed to be a member.
In the wake of last week’s preparedness parade an explosion occurred and a vigorous search is under way for Thomas Mooney an Industrial Worker of the World agitator. Police say he has been missing from San Francisco since the parade.
Carter De Haven headlines From Broadway to a Throne and a comedy All Over a Stocking to open September 11 at Newark New Jersey. The International Union of Gleam and Operating Engineers will convene from September 11 to 18 as part of the program.
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