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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
2
Evening edition from Stade Independent Newspaper appears as a concise local update page with brief notices. The readable fragment hints at an irregular publishing schedule and citywide notices, but lacks clear events or names.
Neighborhood readers urge the police to act against bawdy houses. Mayors and police chief, upon returning home, are expected to focus on deplorable conditions. Officials are pressed to respond to disclosures and restore a clean district free of vulgar establishments.
On Saturday after nomination Chas E Hughes issued a statement on preparedness not foreign relations. The piece argues voters want more than platitudes and asks what Hughes would do, urging a clear policy to avoid division over European affairs and to solidify a united national approach.
Anthor Tishaves an editorial about the duties of a newspaper. It argues a paper must protect the people, report what happens, entertain and inform, and reflect readers' thoughts while avoiding party bias. The piece stresses truth-telling to shape public opinion and support good government.
A varied group of correspondents gathered in Chicago to draft dispatches about the retirement of Theodore Roosevelt. The notes reflect an array of perspectives and the political climate surrounding the event, with mentions of figures tied to the Democratic and Republican conversations of the period.
A mixed view of Theodore Roosevelt's pull among Progressives after his 1908 Chicago convention moment. Observers note the movement’s devotion to Roosevelt despite his withdrawal from the nomination, calling the Progressite era a faith-based push now left without a unifying leader and facing a fractured party.
A broad bulletin describes the Orkney archipelago north of Scotland, its 90 islands with 30 inhabited, Pomona the largest, and Kirkwall's 4000 residents. It recounts Norse and Danish influence, Norse conquests, and ties to Scotland, plus climate, agriculture, fisheries, and tourism.
A faulty advertisement in Warn Texas misquotes fabric price at 28 cents a yard. Merchants rarely honor errors, but readers note widespread purchases at regular price after the mistake was explained. The piece argues for tactful handling by merchants and newspapers.
F J Nambach once a noted Ogden Salt Lake City railroad official has been named general agent for the New York Central Railroad at Duluth Michigan. transfer occurred a few months ago when he moved from traveling passenger agent duties. Ogden friends praise the rapid rise and discuss the promotion with approval.
The Hooper baseball team defeated Roy and a camp crew from the river road project at Riverdale yesterday. Batteries were Tie and Pickham for Hooper and Deus for Roy. Hooper won second time 10 to 5 with Jones and Betws catching. Hooper invites challenge offers to Manager Roy Beesley via phone or rural delivery.
New York June 12 The speculative crowd followed today’s early market trends as prices jumped on opening. United States Steel led gains near 4,000 shares traded while Industrials railways and munition stocks rose several points. Alaska posted the sharpest rise adding points, rails showed broad demand, Read for, AL Paul, Baldwin Locomotive and Serjean Petroleum drew renewed buying. Bonds remained firm amid moderate trading.
Chicago wheat futures fell after opening 3 8 to 14 cents down as favorable weather and slow shipping dampened demand. July and September wheat declined to about 1.03 2 8 and 1.05 24, while corn weakened and hog futures showed mixed movement with scattered buying. Livestock receipts and prices varied across markets, with hogs drifting lower and cattle steady to higher in regional reports.
Sir Douglas Haig reviews unity with French troops as Verdun defense shapes General Haig's message to General Joffre. The image contrasts British leadership and French resilience amid ongoing wartime efforts.
Mining shares opened quiet with Alta Con trading around fair value and Iron Blossom reaching 31.90. New Quincy rose 10 to 12 cents, Silver Shield opened at 95 cents then eased to 87 cents. South Hecla Extension traded near 20 cents, with selling pressure noted. Industral snaker remained quiet. private wire quotes from J. A. Hogle & Co. list varied bids across multiple issues and sessions.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous firms and items with bid and asking prices. Entries include Cement Be curi iles at $97, Consolidated Wagon at 103, Life Ins at $97, Ever Fresh Food Co at $119, Hotel Utah Op. Co at $125, Toland Crystal Ball at $75, Home Fire Insurance at $197, Lion Coal at $69, Utah Power & Light and Utah Cereal with various cents values, and several other named entities with bid figures.
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