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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
2
The edition details an independent newspaper published every evening except Sunday with no music or club sections. It notes ESTASLIGUED as a guiding phrase and highlights absence of musical or club content in the issue.
The Utah Republican scene splits into factions as Spry and Earl are urged by a large delegation of academics to back Governor Spry’s reelection. With Heald-Republicans and Federal-aligned factions opposing him, coalition pressures intensify in a heated party realignment.
Ogden residents report volunteers from railroad employees urged by Standand to act, as Union soldiers did, while G H Lawrency a conductor faced leave issues. The Southern Pacific outlines September 30 provisions: married members receive full pay, married with dependents get three quarters pay, and unmarried without dependents get half pay. details apply to non-commissioned officers and below.
The passage outlines pay differences for officers of rank second lieutenant and above, distinguishing married versus unmarried with dependents. It notes government pay additions to reach up to regular salary and cites the Southern Pacific and Standard as references, implying comparisons with other railroads.
A fragmentary editorial discusses moving clocks ahead one hour to gain daylight and health benefits. It cites Albion Britain’s example, Benjamin Franklin’s ideas, and suggests Americans may adopt the practice, noting the societal impact of earlier rising and lingering daylight on daily routines.
A protest letter from a Pacific coast union criticizes William Hearst and his papers for inciting war against Mexico. It urges Hearst to enlist and mobilize magnates and investors in munition and Mexican land to volunteer for dangerous service while condemning the callous profit motive behind a possible conflict.
A fragmented excerpt shows residents debating extending evening hours as Mayor Heywood weighs public sentiment. Citizens urge adjusting clocks to better suit activity and daylight, while some resist shifting routines. The piece hints at public reaction to a proposed time change and the impact on daily life.
The Butte Miner argues that Custer acted properly in advancing to meet the Sioux and that the disaster stemmed from misreading three camps as one. It notes the evolving view over 140 years and recalls the tragic battle on the plains where Custer and his command perished.
Fragmented OCR text recounts Shackleton’s voyage and the 82 crew members left on Elephant Island after the Endurance sank. It notes rescue efforts by distant ships and the hope that provisions and rescue will reach them, with emphasis on endurance and survival amid Antarctic perils.
Two men named as Mexican delegates to a peace conference in El Paso Texas under the American Union Against Militarism. American delegates include David Starr Jordan William J Bryan and Frank P Walsh. Senor Balland a leading Mexican engineer with offices in New York City is also noted, along with Dr Ath editor of Arccion Mondial, a Mexican City weekly, and a prominent political leader.
A June 10 AP report details German tests of divining rods in Syrian and eastern Egyptian deserts near a new Suez railway. Dr Th. Vreyer notes the rod’s occasional success in locating subterranean water, with Major von G testing various rod materials and “gifts” to determine fresh versus salt water.
A brief note previews a Lyceum program today featuring The Secret of the Submarine No 4 and a major automobile leap through space as a highlight.
Washington notes say the Senate discussed a revolution request to stay Sir Moyer Casement’s execution as introduced by Senator Martine and sent to the foreign relations committee. The agricultural appropriation bill began consideration. In the House, adjournment from Saturday to Wednesday for the Fourth of July was agreed, with miscellaneous business under review.
Peking June 30 Li Yuang Hung announced the formation of a compromise cabinet. The war portfolio heads by Tuan Chuul with premiership and foreign affairs led by Tang Siwoh who previously served under Yuan Shih Kai. Other ministers include Interfor Hau Shi Ying Navy Chen Pih Kuan Commerce Chang Ruo Kan Justice Chang Yao Teeng Education Sung Hung Communications Ware Hinante Chen Taten Tan.
The British report heavy losses inflicted on the enemy as reconnoitering and raiding parties entered trenches along the front. They claim numerous successful incursions over the last 24 hours, targeting multiple points.
The report notes heavy casualties on the German side and the capture of about eix prisoners and war stores. British forces continued to advance, repelling counterattacks, and entering German trenches to find many lead shells. Artillery was active on both sides as bombardments and smoke screens revealed enemy positions, with numerous prisoner captures and ongoing fierce fighting along the front.
New York June 30 report by the American committees for Armenian and Syrian relief says 1000 to 2000 Armenian refugee families in forty six villages of the Caucasus are receiving aid as they return home after Russian advances into Turkey. The consular official notes broad needs for large scale expenditure and estimates about 225000 refugees remain in the Caucasus and Persia.
A June quake showed on Georgetown University seismograph records today. It began at 10 08 p m and lasted until 11 24 p m. The disturbance is estimated to have been about 3300 miles from Washington. Read the classified note.
San Antonio and Fort Miss established base hospitals capable of caring for two hundred patients each. A smaller hospital exists at Douglas Arizona, with plans for more bases at Fort Crockett Galveston Eagle Pass Laredo Nogales. Seven field hospitals and seven ambulance companies serve the regular army, with 22 motor ambulances and motor trucks for field units. A bridge guard clash near Maxdau Texas proved false. both sides suffered minor wounds in the unrelated exchange.
Chicago June 26 the United States central aviation reserves on its way to success with nearly a score of professional aviators en route. Miss L I Hornshee, a Chicago woman, telegraphed from New York that she would volunteer. Her participation was tabled because of bet exams.
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