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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1916
Page
8
In Minneapolis the Republican ticket led by Charles Hughes faced a large rally. The crowd surged for three minutes of cheers as Hughes attacked the administration’s war policy and defended the Adamson law, promising a decisive stance on national issues.
Charles E. Hughes, addressing a packed Omaha audience on October 16, attacked the Adamson law and President Wilson. He argued no invisible government exists and condemned surrender of legislative or executive power to force. He also criticized the administration for alleged behind the scenes influence and mischaracterized the current governmental conduct.
French forces stormed Sailly-Sallisel on the Somme during a night assault. They secured the church and western houses despite violent German counterattacks. French aviators harassed German troops as artillery fought across the main road from Bray to Peronne. Prisoners totaled 2119 with many garrisons captured. the battle featured German vertical bombardment and heavy shelling, while air units supported the attack. Also notes on the California superdreadnought keel laying and Navy Yard plans.
British forces captured Schwabe redoubt on the Thiepval ridge after heavy bombardment and hand to hand fighting. They claimed 250 yards of front won for every yard gained, taking 100 prisoners near Stull redoubt with 35 British casualties. Germans clung to trenches along the Ancre as bombing and shelling continued.
Notice is given of a special meeting of stockholders of the New York and Great Western Mining Smelting and Development Company on October 53, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at the Hudson building Ogden Utah to consider amending Article sections regarding capital stock. The meeting aims to set capital stock at 56,090.30 dollars divided into 1,000,000 shares of 5 cents par value. Secretary C. B. Knause notes date September 21, 1916.
Paris reports continued fighting between Austro German forces and Rumanians on the Transylvanian front as Rumanian headquarters claim Lo displaced Teutons. Elsewhere in Galicia and the Somme region, engagements yield limited gains for both sides with French forces recapturing a small wood and Prussian counterattacks repulsed.
Capital city rally featured Willam Jennings Bryan declaring backing for Sterl can intervention, arguing it would be safest for the U S to aid the greenback movement. He warned that unless the private interests are protected, blood may be shed to defend internals. Woodrow Wilson and other Democratic leaders appeared on the program.
A vintage advertisement touts a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It claims catarrh causes most ear troubles and offers a tonic with Parmint Double Strength to take in hot water, promising rapid relief and restored hearing for many with head noises. The Culley Drug Co. supplies the treatment.
Salt Lake City Oct 17 County commissioners may expend public funds to prosecute officials accused of failing to perform duties. The Utah Supreme Court reversed Carbon County’s ruling and remanded for a new trial in the case of Carbon County v Hamilton et al. The county sought recovery for money disbursed without authority. The defense argued prosecutors failed to act on crime cases in 1912 13 and 14. The commissioners then hired counsel and paid fees from county funds.
Inspection Superintendent T F Rowlands and Chief Clerk W C Johnson depart tomorrow for an extensive inspection run. They will travel from Halt Lake division to Heigham City via the Oregon Short Line, then toward Retton and Mina, with plans to inspect the main lines en route.
Salt Lake Oct 16 The Utah Supreme Court revisited the Gunnison wet or dry contest from the June 29 1915 vote The decision directs a new trial and emphasizes protecting voters who may disclose acts affecting the election while insisting on full truth in ballot parity The ruling warns against immunity shielding criminal misconduct or fraud in elections and upholds the need for honest results.
A physician endorses warm water with a teaspoon of pure dissolved magnesia after meals to ease indigestion. He links stomach acidity and fermentation to discomfort and says hot water boosts blood flow while magnesia neutralizes acid, offering a simple alternative to medicines.
Advertisement invites preparedness for civil service posts. Text mentions data accuracy and posting guidance, with response through Box 11a Ogden. Detected as a home study notice, urging readers to prepare for government job openings and submit requests.
An official statement reports repulse of Austro-German attacks in Transylvania with heavy artillery actions on northern and northwestern fronts. Enemy infantry assaults were beaten back and prisoners were taken.
Fragmentary lines describe a withdrawal in the south and obstinate resistance in Carpucan. Mentions occupation of locations tagged as Stang Gligloman, Crocadabro-Gugl, and Ciolcastrica-Tulol. Classifieds headings noted.
Philadelphia man Charles Mullen suffered a severe rheumatism attack after a rainy day. He used Sloan's Liniment on aching limbs, saw quick improvement, and resumed work. He vouches he has never been without the product since. The ad notes it soothes bruises sprains toothache and restores lame backs and neuralgias. Sold at druggists 25c 60c and 1.00.
A limerick of Irish volunteers resisting arm disarmament describes a man who bites four days worth of tremens and smashes a lamp to render a rifle unusable before surrendering it to an officer. The puzzled officer asks the weapon’s type and the volunteer replies it is designed for firing around corners.
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