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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
8
Amid Republican presidential moves, a Hughes surge alarms leaders who fear inability to curb his momentum. Roosevelts veto support and possible cross-party picks threaten harmony, with delegates shifting as Hughes gains strength and uncertain second-ballot dynamics unfold.
Utah delegates began caucus at the Auditorium Hotel with five of eight delegates present led by Senator Sutherland and Governor Barr. They aim to name committee memberships and elect talloral committeemen while weighing support for Hughes or Smoot and potential party leader shifts. Wyoming also attended, electing members to platform credentials and national committee positions. Marines ordered to Santo Domingo, shipping from New Orleans tomorrow.
London reports survivors recount a fierce clash near Jutland with Warrior and Defence exchanging fire against German warships. The Warrior was badly damaged and later foundered after 48 hours tow, with many officers killed or saved. Admiral Beatty’s fleet, Invincible and Indefatigable fell, Queen Mary also lost, while credits go to nurses and a Danish captain for saving wounded from the ship Shark.
In Chihuahua City a bandit tied to Villa was executed by firing squad in Santa Rosa after leading raids that included massacring eighteen American miners at Banta Ysabel. Lopez, who directed Mexican movements at Columbus, showed no remorse, bidding his family farewell in letters.
Stratford on Avon drew about 72 000 visitors in the past year versus 7 000 the year before and roughly 50 000 in peaceful years. War pressure cut adult visits to Shakespeare’s cottage and New Place. The Shakespeare trustees elected the Earl of Plymouth as life trustee, with Lord Kopala Suther and Sir Sidney Ion present, hoping American visitors would rise after the war.
Reports from Petrograd and Vienna describe a major Russian offensive along a 250 mile front from the Urals to the Romanian border. Russians claim advances, prisoners, and guns, with heavy bombardments and losses on both sides around Verdun Meuse Ypres and the Cosagio Asiago regions. The Jutland battle is hailed as a British victory by Morning Post.
London reports on the great naval battle sketch the mixed verdicts of Morning Post Telegraph and others. Editors hail a pivotal moment while noting Germany’s resolve and Britain’s perceived strategic advantages and the impact on future naval operations and Allied strength.
Orson D Mills Utah Chautauqua secretary said the 116 assembly will be more successful than any before. Larger attendance expected more season tickets reserved grounds best and programs superior. Oxden Chautauqua opens next Sunday with first program in Tabernacle and rest in a large auditorium on Twenty third street between Washington and Adams. The Tabernacle band will require a temporary enclosure Sunday.
Utah Canning Co installs new equipment to raise cooking capacity by about 200 to 40 percent. The plant will be ready with 119 model machinery after months of work. A Wonder cooker will automate can handling from filing to warehouse, plus automatic labeling machines. President I L Pierce and Secretary Wm Hertington direct changes toward near full automation from arrival of tomatoes to loading cars.
A group including P. P. Jensen and James Adamson received ten day terms after a lower Twenty Fifth Street restaurant incident where they refused payment. Others like L. Arthur, and George Ititey faced disturber charges. several drunks, including W. Chapple and Ht. Bebitte, drew sentences up to fifteen days. Omaha strike ends as bolfce workers return amid wage demands. over 1600 workers affected.
Merk Arkansas reports a devastating tornado blamed for at least 100 deaths and hundreds injured across towns including Judsonia Heber Springs Lark Greenland and North Arkansas. Communications collapsed as the storm wrecked homes, destroyed parts of towns and left many still unaccounted for with reports of extensive ruin and casualties.
Teaste promotes a foot remedy claiming to banish aching and tired feet. It touts instant relief from calluses corns and bunions and promises comfortable feet after use. The ad urges readers to buy a 25 cent bar of "Tz" from any druggist, noting a year of foot comfort for a quarter.
Oyster Bay dispatch reports Colonel Roosevelt urged to retain his bid for the presidency despite doubts. A New York bank president flagging strong support from Americans of German descent, saying they are overwhelmingly American. Roosevelt replies that he will listen to Americans of German descent and act as he sees fit. A Missouri Progressive leader also texts Roosevelt praising his preparedness parade in St Louis as a response to his call for American unity.
Partial OCR text shows a reward offer and names Chesry and Co with references to arms or goods. Details are illegible. core action appears to be a reward for information or return of property. No clear dates or locations. insufficient readable entities to confirm event specifics.
An ad style text promotes a tonic with names Geo CTOR and James J. waka claiming it strengthens nerves, boosts energy, and restores health. It describes tablets in sealed tubes and directs use with meals, asserting rapid relief from fatigue, bad color, and weight loss while promising permanent wellness improvements.
A tornado raked Garland county and southwest Hot Springs Arkansas killing at least four people and wounding several others. The storm knocked out the electric plant leaving the city without power as homes and a Methodist church were destroyed. Names of the dead include T Lee Panker Doc Parkem Jim Mho wn and others. The track of destruction passed Oaklawn and reached the Magnol ia park spring training home of the Boston Americans.
New York June 6 manufacturers of women's garments and the sixty thousand striking or locked out workers face a pivotal day in the open shop labor battle. Employers plan to resume by starting sample production with an expected need for five thousand workers while top leaders vow large picket lines to prevent any new worker entries if needed.
A fragmented report outlines a mass strike of 30,000 workers described as pitkers. Far Met headquarters were opened today to coordinate efforts to keep workers from factories during the busy July season, amid expectations of hard terms from Arike leaders.
Advertises a round trip ticket to Salt Lake City aboard the Union Pacific System from June 7 through June 31 with return by June 16. Mentions travel agents and travelers notice in the column.
London reports the Dyllieh admiralty denied any Urilah destroyer or other British warship was destroyed off the Humber or elsewhere by German action on May 31. The Euryalus was not sunk but damaged in the North Sea, and German claims of Turkish casualties were said to be exaggerated.
Chicago dispatch reports Henry Cabot Lodge urged as a unifying second choice for the party if leaders cannot secure the colonels support. Lodge is described as Roosevelt’s intimate friend and admirer, trusted by Roosevelt to bridge party wings.
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