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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1916
Page
3
Brief obituary note from the Independent newspaper with limited readable text referencing Bre Steakerh and a Sunday publication without further details.
The passage notes two types of men profiting from quick money: a mining broker and an automobile dealer, while others mortgage trees to indulge in auto pleasure. It compares Salt Lake with other cities, urges restraint, and warns prosperity may erode national fortitude as days of plenty give way to hardship.
A Utah-focused report discusses sugar price volatility tied to New York quotations and global supply. It notes potential price spikes if Utah sugar firms restricted supply, warns of decreased consumption harming markets, and contrasts mining prosperity in Butte with broader economic trends.
A Manchester Union survey frames Sir Roger Casement's voyage as proving the sea tale of submarine raid and privateering. It notes Casement's long British service and recent activities on the continent before the war, including efforts to spur Irish rebellion and his capture after an Arctic voyage.
Silver has risen from 60 to 74 cents per ounce as war demands boost the metal. Europe’s financial strain and gold hoarding by Britain and France push governments to buy silver for troops, with seigniorage profits adding to the trend. Mexico’s output remains about half of today’s world total, suggesting prices may stay firm until peace returns.
Mary A. Slims resigns as director secretary and manager of the Swan son theatre circuit in Salt Lake City to focus on other interests. W Maurice Tobin to succeed Sims at the American Liberty and Rex theatres. Charles W. Melxban named assistant manager. Sims plans to build a string of small houses across Idaho and neighboring states operated from a central point.
Loyalist and liberal papers demand the resignation of Augustina Birrell chief secretary for Ireland after the Sinn Fein uprising, criticizing her for not acting sooner to nip the revolt in the bud and prevent a larger cabinet crisis.
Emergency detour ordered as bridge over Odeo River near Lincoln Avenue shows undermined abutments and washed out concrete. Ogden Logan and Mahé railway traffic redirected to Denver and Bio Grande tracks from Lincoln to Washington avenues. Crews at work to reinforce abutments, rebuild north end, and resume limited car traffic soon.
Burton Holmes travels present The Sing Sing of the White Inpinds in a photo presentation at the Alhambra with shows Wednesday afternoon and Thursday and Friday. An advertisement promotes the program as a major comedy event of the year featuring John Barry.
County road commissioner A. L. Corlew authorized to surface late roads in Rivernate district with oil and tarvia. Pregnant View road and carbon boulevard tarvia. North Ogden road oil. Whison road to get concrete later. convicts to do the work. Tax levy funds to be debated by city and county boards of education.
The First Methodist sermon titled The World's Greatest Oratorio examines past oratorios by Bach Handel Hayden Mendelssohn Spohr and previews a future work The Song of Moses and The Lamb described as the heavenly ransom oratorio The theme centers on Salvation grace Calvary service and Heaven with the cross as its guiding pitch and God the Father as the key figure.
Ohio Senator Pomerene faced a flood of telegrams from pro German groups urging him to seek peace with Germany at any price. The piece quotes Pomerene and describes a broader wartime political atmosphere with reactions from other lawmakers and public sentiment shaping policy.
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