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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show an oath mentioning Indews and Rear Admiral Nibleck with a later reference to Rear Admiral Unogh Rodman in command of a battleship. The garbled text suggests a ceremonial or qualification context for flag officers.
Texan reports say Mexican troops under Colonel Martinus Ouie face starvation and dispersion as U S authorities push for peace, while warning that provocation could trigger a cross border clash. The piece notes Mexico’s role in Europe and U S readiness to deploy troops if needed, framing war as a hardening step against the war for democracy.
The passage recalls recent quakes in southern California that leveled two towns and shook Los Angeles, then pivots to San Francisco's devastating 1906 disaster. It contrasts California resilience with Utah life while reflecting on press coverage shifts after the great quake and fire.
Viscount John tas arrives from Japan to the United States and offers reasons why Japanese troops could not serve on the west front. He cites climate, food, and language as barriers, noting Japanese favor rice and fish and suggesting supply routes from French waters and shipping.
Unclear OCR text describes tensions at the Mexico border with references to anti American demonstrations and Mexican factions mobilizing near boundary points. The fragment mentions armed individuals and clashes, but specifics are obscured.
Salt Lake division from Ogden to Spitzing shows $182000 in Liberty Loan subscriptions with 69 percent of employees holding bonds. Supt Thomas F Rowlands aims for 85 percent by campaign end. Chinese workers in Fechot gangs and domestic houses are mentioned in relation to education on the bonds and security backing. The piece praises loyalty and duty across roles from president to workers.
A garbled excerpt from The New Yorker and German press commentary discusses a decisive battle’s potential impact on the war’s course. It mentions Germany’s perceived strategic advantage, future actions, and the overall aim of advancing toward victory while debating consequences for allied countries.
A garbled passage criticizes Nazi era rhetoric linking victory on the Western front to suppressing German opposition and justifying the war. It laments the propaganda machine run by the Hohepzoltems and their allies, claiming mass bloodshed serves a hidden political objective. The text ends with a note praising Kaiser era films for stoking fear and nationalism.
John S. Becker died Friday evening in Los Angeles at age 88. He was father to G. L. Teaker and A. K. Decker of Ogden and Jos[e] A. Becker of Chicago. Interment will be in Winona, Minnesota, his former home, after shipment from Los Angeles. Born December 26, 1829 in Germany, he immigrated at 16 and helped found Winona’s early manufacturing sector before relocating to Ogden in 1890.
The Southern Pacific 5 unit reports its liberty loan drive among Salt Lake division employees has surpassed the hoped goal. About $183,009 subscribed so far with Utah and Weber counties contributing large portions. The drive aims for 100 percent participation before subscriptions end while bond plans offer easy payments to employees.
The article notes Commissioner Miles or a similarly named official proud of twin sons born to Marian Jones in November before he left for France. It highlights the pride of the wife and the family as he serves in the war, with the boys aged six and a half months.
Ogden offers Alice Brady in Woman and Wife and Maidge Kennedy in The Ranger Game plus Harold Lloyd Comedy. George Walsh in Pride of New York and Patho News. Alhambra features Clara Kimball Young in The House for Glaay and Wallace Reid in The Mouse of Silence. Orpheum shows The Fall of the Romanoffs with Roh Ray Scottish drama Soldiers’ benevolence. Lyceum presents Fighting with Francs with Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in The Mystery Ship, Donkey Did W, nature pictures, and Margery Wilson in Without Honor. Christie Comedy features Pearl White and Antonio Moreno in The House of Hate, plus Billie West in His Married Life and Suates Scheme. Rex screens Crimson Stain A Mystery, Pawnbroker’s Wear, Teelzo Weng Goon and Tre. Tuesday to Wednesday Sterbert Mawlinson in The Mask of Fate and a comedy, Thursday and Friday Darla Kenyon in The Hidden Hand, Saturday William Dupean in Vengeance and the Woman.
A vivid portrayal of the Russian revolution era shown at the Orpheum this week under Tilin title Fall of the Humanofts. The narrative centers on the last days of the Romanovs, Rasputin influence, and Gregory Novik with scenes in the Winter Palace and court intrigues.
George F. Turner, a sheep shearer, appeared before the police court to answer a drunkenness charge. He stated he had only two drinks on a train from Ke Sala with a friend and that the drink sparked an onetime habit. The court accepted his explanation and he was discharged.
The article notes the resignation of six clerks to enlist in the United States Navy, including Gus R. Michaels who will head to San Francisco to pursue naval service. Kit Snyder is promoted to Michaels’ former position from the yard office. The piece also includes a brief Ogden area note and a Chicago hog market report with price ranges and receipts.
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