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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
5
The market weakened around midday as lack of investor interest grew and trading was tense. Major names such as Canadian Pacific Sea Reading Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio and HIE dropped about 1 to 1-1/2 points, with several specialties including Goodrich Texaco Alcohol and others down 1 point. Steel and related sectors held steadier but remained listless.
Chicago grain prices rose today on sensational crop damage reports from the northwest and Manitoba. Wheat opened 12 to 18 cents higher, touched 12 1/4 to 14 1/4 for September and 12 to 12 1/2 for December, while corn and oats showed modest gains and provisions kept to a muted move.
Summary of Utah stock market and mining quotations from July 27, 1916. Notes activity in mining stocks such as Blossom Howell Midwest Sulphur as strongest and New Quincy Reed's Peak South Heela Extension West Toledo as weak. Describes bank and industrial stock bids and asks from Deseret, First National, National City Bank, Zion’s Bank, and others, with some notable price points and daily shifts. Also mentions entertainment listings for Carter De Haven and stage shows at Hawthorne track.
The Ogden, Logan and Idaho Milling company projects August as a peak excursion month with seven outings in the first half of the month to Hermitage Grove. Scheduled trips include North Weber Mutuals August 2, Ogden Stake August 34, Woodmen of the World early in the month, and various group outings from August 1 to 17 plus cantons to coincide with Republican conventions.
Directors of the Ogden Harvest Festival and Fashion Show plan a new queen selection process for this year. Subscribers to the show fund will receive blank ballots and envelopes. 100 dollars per dollar contributed qualifies a voter. Names of candidates will be proposed by prominent citizens. A prize of 10 dollars will go to the most suitable queen name. Ballots due by August 15 in Ogden Utah, with the festival set for September 7 to 9.
A New York physician warns that “acid” stomachs are dangerous, causing fermentation and stomach trouble. Ordinary medicines do not help. neutralizing and preventing acid is key. A simple antacid like diluted magnesia after meals can prevent acidity and ease digestion. Foods triggering distress may be eaten if followed by magnesia.
Montana city officials from Helena and Butte, led by Mayor Purcell, visited Ogden yesterday. They toured paving projects and city wells, with stops in Beath Street and a canyon route. Mayor Heywood hosted a Weber Club luncheon.
Oracle Theatre presents a pair of plays today and tomorrow. The gag filled line up includes From Broadway to a Throne and the comedy All Over a Stocking. Local performers star in a lighthearted program at the downtown venue.
Charles Trischo, 63, was attacked and robbed of 24.50 about 9:30 p.m. at the rear of a Twentyfifth street pool hall. He said two men he had met recently forced him to the back of the building, knocked him down, and one man crushed his right hand during the robbery. Detectives RT Weatten and Alex Fle investigated.
A 32 year old man, Frank Nrocter, was accused of robbing an elderly man. Detectives arrested him after the incident occurred near Twenty Second Street and Wall Avenue. The suspect will face robbery charges in court this afternoon following a report at Lollee station about 40 onlookers. The victim was assaulted and robbed of valuables during the afternoon.
New photographs of the Union Depot were received by City Ticket Agent Paul Beener of the Union Pacific and sent to D. B. Spencer, general passenger agent of the Oregon Short Line, at Salt Lake City. Taken days ago under Terminal Superintendent H. Hell and Beemer on Br. Spencer’s request, the views will be used on souvenir postcards by the Gray News Company and stocked at depot and train stands for public appeal.
Norfolk and Heaufort report armored cruiser North Carolina and three destroyers patrolling near Cape Henry while a British cruiser sighting prompts Washington inquiries. In Mexico the Yaqui valley advance prompts amnesty for ex Villa officer Gonzales and Carranza troops redeploy toward the border as Naco is evacuated.
Marathon Texas July 27 United States army patrols in the Big Bend district were ordered to be especially alert for bandit activity after reports of a large bandit force near Sierra Blanca sixty miles south of the border. Ranchman L F batrice bought information that bands at Sierra Blanca were without substantial support and might raid the border for food, with about 200 bandits operating south of Terlingua Texas.
Washington reports Philippine Islands export trade reaching a new high for the period with the total at 835,966,626, a gain of 6,600,000 over the previous year. The six month and twelve month totals are noted, while mentions of Mexican advancing forces and internal revenue figures appear in the fragmented dispatches.
A fragmentary report notes an 846,256 increase over 1915 in wartime taxes and a new high in trade activity. It suggests that merchant, manufacturer, and common carrier receipts indicate total business in the Philippine Islands surpasses any comparable period, reflecting strengthened wartime commerce.
London July 27 1135 British official statement denies Turkish report of July 26 that British cavalry near the Suez canal was routed. The commander in chief in Egypt says British forces held positions at Hamant Katia and Romani with complete superiority, and Turkish forces could not press reconnaissance.
After talks among General Moscho Poulos King Constantine and the Greek staff in Athens, reports say a renewed Macedonian front assault by the Entente versus the Central Powers is not imminent. Observers note Austro German forces under a brigade and Bulgarian ten divisions are insufficient to mount a major attack on Saloniki.
Washington July 27 Senator Kern Democratic leader of the senate submitted for publication in the Congressional Record a flood of telegrams protesting the child labor bill. Messages urged defeat or warned of the impact on large families and cotton mill workers. The exchange underscores bipartisan concern over Keating bill provisions.
London dispatch reports German submarines attacking timber laden ships in the North Sea. The relentless barrage targets allied and Norwegian vessels, with frequent anouncements of torpedo strikes and convoy disruptions.
The Dama Slebrid Jane and Nentgern were sunk today. The Kentgera's captain and twelve men were landed at Rhields with details of the loss. The German submarine commander allegedly told the Norwegian vessel's crew he was compelled by duty and tired of the whale business, after which the ship was saturated with paraffin and burned.
Condon July 2% 4:15 p m The government plans to strip the Duke of Cumberland the Duke of Albany and Prince Albert of Schleswig Holstein of their British titles and orders. They are the remaining Germans of noble rank holding British honors. King George has been advised Fremler Agquith and in the House of Commons today session in Lake the steps to meet the house wish on this matter.
Six nominations were filed with the recorder's office on July 2 in Halley Idaho. Democratic candidates include Henry F Ensien for state senator Fairfield Dewitte Higey for state senator Sennor for county commissioner Habey Dithmer for county surveyor. Republican nominees include Earl W Moody for county commissioner and Thoman J Paul for district attorney.
National Prohibitionists in Chicago on July 27 outline campaign strategy with presidential nominee Ira Landrith and J Franklin Hanly. Committee chaired by Va G Hinshaw of Chicago. Read the Dinsaiter Ade.
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