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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
2
The article reports renewed threats against the Ecclen family and a fresh clash between blackmailers and police. Community leaders urge intensified police help to trap plotters, warn of the dangers of attempting quick riches, and call for broad patrols to clear districts of suspicious characters.
The piece argues for allowing heckling and questioning at political meetings to uncover a candidate's stance on key issues. It urges robust law and order action, calls for special sessions of city and county commissioners, and supports protecting speakers while enabling probing inquiries to reveal voter concerns.
A Sacramento Bee editorial reproduces a German pastor’s letter urging German Americans to back Wilson and warns that German threats at the polls betray loyalty to the United States. The piece notes Repulican and German-American reactions and cautions against putting Germany before the U S. interests.
In Athens a large crowd of Greek royalists gathered before the United States embassy to protest perceived coercion by Entente allies. The display of trust and friendliness toward the United States was viewed as a compliment amid public suffering and turmoil.
The piece argues Belgians and their supporters expect U S protection from German occupation and warns that coercive threats would erode America’s prestige. It asserts the United States remains a respected power and that only bellicose actions could diminish its influence.
A letter from The Standard describes cooperation between the Utah Commission on Provisions for the Feeble-minded and national bodies led by the National Committee on Provision for the Feeble-minded. Miss Jane Griffiths is briefing Utah staff, with support from the Church, state universities, and physicians to widen the survey and public awareness, urging editors to publish descriptive copy to inform citizens.
A Utah commission asks newspapers for space and editorial aid to publish information about a study to measure mentally defective individuals. Acting Chairman Chas G Plummer appeals for supportive coverage and cooperation from publications and editors to help publicize the effort and assist the commission and its workers. An entertainment note mentions Charlie Chaplin in The Pawn Shop at the Alhambra.
The page lists various stocks and markets including American Sugar American Car & Fi American Locomotive and many more. A Chicago hog market section notes receipts and price ranges with entries for specific hog lots and buyers. A meeting notice for Sir Knight De. J.Clanchett, Dy KB. M., invites members to a new home tonight with meeting nights on the first and third Thursdays.
After hours of deliberation the jury awarded H W Dunn against Southern Pacific Railroad 1936 50 dollars for damages to a cargo of horses en route from California to Louisiana. The suit claimed 2066 dollars in injury damages for the shipment halted between Catlin and Monteton, the cargo valued as stated.
A damaged line notes special prices with amounts such as 1.54 1.12 1.19 and 0.79. No clear item names or context provided to determine exact products or sale details.
Haig credited by British war offices for leading allied forces on the Somme front in one of history's largest battles. The case in Judge Howell's court spanned about five days, noting Haig's decisive command in the offensive fighting. Also mentioned are a socialistic view of the German dye trust and light humor about local affairs and entertainment, including a Shielding Shadow episode and a Lonesome Luke comedy at the Lyceum.
Local readers are invited to the Alhambra to view the melting pot exhibit advertised in the newspaper classifieds. The listing urges audiences to read the classified ads for details on show times and ticketing.
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