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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
2
An independent newspaper announces its establishment as a daily evening publication except Sundays, noting conventional telegraphic style and nonstandard spelling. It emphasizes being an evening paper without a daily Sunday issue and mentions standard editorial aims.
The Harriman Orden Jaucit cutoff dammed Ghost Salt lake’s north end, reducing inflow from Bear River and turning part of the lake east of Promontory Point toward fresher water. This transformation enables a saltfree shoreline, supports a smut farm, and aids propagating Yany while reclaim water is rich for Utah Lake.
A report of a meeting with a prominent Mexicana in Tanama where Captain DO. T. Campbell learned of a fragile peace in war-torn Mexico and the idea that no central ruler can emerge. The remarks signal instability and the absence of a unified leadership.
Fragmented prose describes rising instability in Mexico with references to Carranza and provisional leaders. It warns of starvation, military control, and potential U S intervention to quell unrest along the northern border, implying a threat to regional peace.
Yesterday heavy fighting around Verdun pushed German forces back with General Jotho’s troops driving the Teutons from much of Fort Douaumont. French crown prince claims victory boosts morale as Verdun defense holds. fort now a symbol of French resolve amid continued bombardment.
The report traces German and Austrian gains and Allied defenses across key fronts. It notes German plans adapting after early advances, Helrian and British resistance at Calais Ypres and Verdun, and the Austro-Hungarian push through the Tyrolean Alps. It highlights strategic concerns over northern Italy and the potential shift of German and Austrian forces to threaten France and maintain momentum on multiple sectors.
Ogden region sees talks of a railroad from Promontory Point to Saline and a new coal and zinc industry boost. Large openages reveal high grade ore and lead carbonates, with Ogden receiving about 92 000 a month from Promontory Point as development accelerates.
Aiplied notes that whenever a fine smelter was erected in the district, observations were recorded about its construction and local impact.
Washington reports indicate a strong push in the House Postal Committee toward a one cent postage rate for letters. A majority of committee members show intent to report favorably this season, with Rep. Leon of Tennessee noting large public sentiment and petitions from hundreds of thousands urging the reduction.
A fragmentary critique notes Hutte and its mining camp status with all night saloons fading and crowds lingering in alleys after midnight. It argues for stricter liquor limits and police patrols while contrasting Autie’s earlier closing hours and Klein's film promotion.
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