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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe an independent newspaper with a nightly publication schedule excluding Sundays. The readable parts suggest a small, local paper identity and general editorial stance though many words are garbled. No clear events, people, places, or dates are specified.
Tax notices reveal assessed values in idle city and county with tax rates listed at or below 1 mill. Citizens protest perceived discrimination as cash value taxation is urged for all property statewide and calls for protective measures against unfair practices.
A stocky list details steep price rises across rail components and materials. The report cites doubled to triple increases in items like dyestuffs, steel, brass, lead, coal, and diesel tools, signaling heavy cost pressures on rail operations.
A garbled clipping lists price changes across commodities including turpentine up 2 percent and copper products climbing. Additional items mention various wires, tubing, vitriol and batteries with percentage increases, reflecting early market volatility.
An Australian group invites travelers to bypass Suez by taking a Great Salt Lake rail route from Ogden to England. The ad promotes the Southern Pacific line and a lake crossing embankment, claiming the journey is like going to sea by rail. Ogden boasts a 44,000 population and nearby Wasatch scenery, promising a memorable stopover for Australians.
A fragmentary 1910s style column argues Japan distrusts the United States over armament growth and fears of a potential war with Germany. The piece critiques U S expansion rhetoric and asserts the motive is unclear and possibly a mere pretext.
A cautious view of U S neutrality and Britain ties is presented. The author argues the United States should deter German aggression, maintain a strong navy in the Atlantic, and engage actively in the Far East while balancing relations with Britain and Japan. The piece warns against letting Japan threaten Pacific interests and calls for thorough preparedness.
A scrambled report outlines peace proposals from both sides. It lists German and Entente demands including territorial changes, indemnities, and a new map rearrangement with Serbia Bosnia and Herzegovina and Alsace Lorraine, plus open seas and Egypt issues. The piece notes uncertainty over acceptance depending on Britain France and financial strength. It traces mood shifts as war weariness grows.
The piece argues that German successes since the Champagne setback favor the Kaiser’s troops and that only Allied military leaders can judge the strength needed to halt the Central Powers. It warns that if the Entente cannot defeat the Teuton threat, there will be no peace while the Kaiser remains. Public opinion in England favors prolonging the fight.
A modern Thelam adaptation from a William Fox source plays at the Orpheum Theater. Vivian Martin stars with an excellent cast as the film showcases strong action scenery and stage settings for tonight and tomorrow.
Mrs J D Dinneen was thrown from a car driven by B Williams during a nighttime crash at Twentieth Street and Washington Avenue. Also in the Williams car were Mr Meat Wright. the other vehicle, driven by Freel Freezer, caused the impact. all occupants escaped injury and aided the injured woman at the scene.
Ad reads for Patt Hortey stories and Moraley works auction at the Alam bra titled The Leopard's Trt. It promotes Marie Doro in The Heart of Nora Flynn at the Alhambra today and tomorrow.
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