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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
2
Fragment dense with garbled OCR mentions a Bungay club and an independent newspaper steady publication. Core readable idea centers on an established local paper operating evenings with missing context about schedule or ownership.
Fragmentary notice lists multiple news agencies and cities including Beers News Agency Los Angeles Mediilis News Brasd Salt Lake tr Uieh Beers Drug Store Drigham City Newe Stand Salt Tatel Beek News Co San Francisco Cab Goldes Gate News Co Ban Fram June Cal Usiied News Co San Francisco Wheatley Sao Pranchezo Cal.
Early morning telephone chatter and carnival mood describe a Utah sports scene scattered with horse racing wrestling and fishing terms. A spectator notes baseball remains the only sport kept clean, while theatre managers try to avert upheaval after a disappointing outcome yesterday evening.
A columnist criticizes lax courtesy among public workers and candidates. The piece cites a Bacremrnta remark about a grocer blaming luck and a “soft soap” potity man rising in six months. It argues elected officers err by tolerating rough, impolite appointees and urges discharging habitual offenders.
As June nears, Republicans map strategies for the Chicago convention. Utah delegate Olleywood arrives amid plans and tensions, with party leaders pressing to unite amid a crowded preconvention scene and intense campaigning across events and outlets.
Collier's questions Britain's wartime actions amid a harsh verdicts on the jail revolt. The Weekly notes the swift, merciless killing after a secret trial of rebel leaders and compares it to perceived leniency shown to political figures, highlighting divergent treatment of dissent and punishment.
Fragmentary text notes Edward Carson involved in an incident at a public site in England. It mentions influential men, a cabinet of eepa, threats to ministers, and a rebel leader shot after surrender, then dumped in a ditch.
A commentator argues that child discipline should train rather than punish, emphasizing guiding youth toward moral growth. It cites learning from natural consequences and notes that parental power must balance instruction with moral responsibility, avoiding mere punitive aims.
The market opened with volatility as wheat futures moved with slight advances while declines appeared in support commodities. Livestock futures were steady to lower with hog and cattle receipts reported. hogs around 9.60 to 9.97 per hundredweight and cattle at about 7.30 to 9.85, reflecting mixed demand. Overall, grain prices fluctuated with July around 21.56 and September near LNG 64, as trading volumes remained robust.
Report from Ogden describes the Forty five caliber automatic pistol, credited to John M Browning, as a decisive weapon for U S forces in Mexico and potentially on the Russian front. Officials anticipate millions of units, arguing the weapon could deter German bayonet tactics and influence the global balance in favor of the Entente alliance.
New York May 17 indications of further profit taking appeared at the open as many issues advanced and declined. Steel, oil and industrials showed varied moves with Studebaker, United States Steel, General Electric and other names fluctuating as traders balanced gains against early losses in a tense session.
Disjointed OCR fragment reports on Chicago grain markets with scattered mentions of wheat corn and seasonal crops. The text hints at market tension and farmer concerns amid uncertain conditions and timing but is largely unreadable and lacks coherent facts.
New Quincy led gains with an opening at 12 cents and climb to a high near 16 cents before profit taking pulled, while Alta Con and Mita reached 45 cents and 5 1/2 respectively. Quotes flowed from J A Hogle & Co brokers with numerous listed tickers such as Cedar Extension Cedar Talisman Prince Con and New Quincy showing varied activity across mining and metal shares.
Industrial stocks and commodities list shows varied bids and asks. Values include Heneficial Life at 195 bid, Titan C G Co at 85.55 bid and 109 naked ask, Layton Sugar at 0 bid, Utah Fire Clay at 70 bids and born.
JIL Smith the state engineer of Idaho confirmed Thelah Construction Company rights to conduct work in the Big Lost River and its tributaries. The ruling clears the way for the contracting of the traction system and related operations across Bremen and Tinghaen counties.
State engineer maintains the Construction company's rights have not lapsed and will not set aside predecessors' filings. The Utah Construction company progresses with resurvey, new contracts, and tests for the storage reservoir while repairs protect canals to provide water this season to residents. Distribution already begins on the Arer tract and Era tract as officials pursue settlement with old rights and pending estate matters proceed in Weber County courts.
In DoTaigt Court the probate estate of Hannieany is discussed as assets increase. Thomas Abuephy petitioned the district to appoint an administrator or executor and for related proceedings. The document outlines steps to appoint a fiduciary and manage the estate under court supervision.
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