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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
8
El Paso reports amid looming U S Mexican talks a crisis worsens as bread riots occur in Guadalajara and prices for corn rise sharply. Bandit looting exposes hunger and conscription while Pershing forces receive reinforcements and new aircraft reach Columbus as preparations for action intensify.
Secretary Lansing told reporters that reports of official dispatches from Ambassador Gerard are misrepresented and urged caution. He said Germany may offer concessions to the United States in response to the note demanding immediate abandonment of submarine warfare, but warned against misreading dispatches or propaganda. The political situation in Germany adds complexity to any potential conciliation moves.
Salt Take April 26 Quietly stocking cigarette woman fat at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in a twelve passenger auto of the Daily One of Mogham proprietor T. P. Wil Jeta. The car was standing on State street between Second and Third South streets. Another man filling the tank with garollas caused an unhooked explosion a burst of flame and the departure of the persons nearest the auto. Firemen quickly extinguished the flames but the car was damaged about $20. Fire Chief Bywater warned auto owners about proximity of gasoline and stocker in action.
A detailed official report describes Zeppelin raids by German air forces targeting the northeast English coast, including Lowestoft and Norfolk, with battles involving British ships, anti aircraft fire, and aerial combat. Casualties include one missing pilot and several local fatalities, amid widespread bomb damage and naval maneuvers along coastlines.
April dispatch indicates the Pennsylvanian National Guard may be mobilized to preserve order amid strikes in the West. Adjutant General Thomas J. Stewart directed Tenth and Eighteenth Infantry regiments and a cavalry troop to prepare for movement, the only authority to order out the guard.
April 25 report from Dublin describes early stage of Irish upheaval linked to Sinn Fein. Fighting between troops, volunteers, and police occurred at Stephen's Green and other districts after a mob seized key buildings and cut wires. Casualties on the government side reported. rioters’ toll not yet known. Casement and aides held in London. authorities say situation under control. Sinn Fein links described with boycott and abstention aims.
Washington reports Republicans clash on the army bill with debates on preparedness and defending citizens abroad. Leaders urge a strong force and warning against delaying action while evaluation of naval plans continues. A push to send the bill to conference contrasts with calls for immediate, sufficient troop strength and readiness.
London reports at midnight on April 26 that naval aircraft conducted bombing raids on an enemy base at Moriakerke on April 22. Despite adverse weather, planes returned safely with good results and one British seaplane drove an enemy aircraft to the ground. A further attack on April 24 dropped many bombs with no British casualties. A separate seaplane engagement off Zeebrugge killed the enemy pilot and caused the enemy seaplane to crash into the sea.
Residents join partners from surrounding counties to greet the Balt Lake demonstration train arriving from bars. A day of tractor one demonstrations and stock judging drew crowds as speeches by Scho T Calnell Ben R Eldredge and protestor Towell engaged men and women. A joint meeting featured Miss McChayne Professor Powell and Posglae White. The event continues in Lebl and then Sturray Thursday.
Tolabo Falls Idaho April 25 a troubled mother pleads as authorities and volunteers comb the area for Alice Empey who vanished on April 16 while en route to Sunday school. Rumors fade, no definite trace found, theories split between wandering, drowning in Bard Creek and kidnapping as the search intensifies.
New York reports on alleged Welland canal destruction plot details noting a $1000 outlay. Documents seized in an office with references to Wolfeson, Ines, former secretary to Captain Frans von Papen, and mentions of Garman, military attaché, and testimony from Roger B. Wood and Hors von dar Goltz in England.
The document cites amounts lodged with officials including 3600 by Mr. Wood and 200 to John T. Ryan of Buffalo. It notes dynamite costs 331, automatic pistol about 100 and railroad fares around 120. Wood says only papers in von Igel’s office examined related to the alleged canal conspiracy and calls the costs illuminating.
Report from Columbus details American detachments of the Tenth and Seventh Cavalry clashing with roving Mexican forces. Carranza officers dispute who is Mexican, with many dead in uniform. An American corporal was wounded at a campfire, and a sergeant killed a Mexican who wore a German officer’s uniform. The truck train attack on General Pershing has been linked to Carranza forces, with Carranza troops observed in a nearby village the morning after.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a deadly attack scene with devices and equipment involved. It mentions eleven dead and scattered debris near the site, with several raves or improvised memorials reported nearby. The text lacks clear dates or locations.
Police conducted numerous tests tonight in Topeka to locate the killer of Edna Liosmore a 30 year old found in a vacant house basement. The girl left for school at eight this morning and three hours later firefighters discovered her body after extinguishing a fire. Authorities say she was assaulted and choked and the suspect apparently set the house ablaze to hide the crime.
New York April 2 estimates prepared by Mechanice and Mel ala National bank of this city show more than 90 million dollars daily poured into the war effort across Europe. The burden falls mainly on the Entente powers with about 3.5 million dollars per hour for England France and Russia while the Teutonic empires face over 1 million dollars per hour. By August 1 the total cost of the war could reach 45 billion dollars with Britain at 11.6 billion, Germany and France also bearing large shares. The booklet notes the war’s two years will cost six times civil war expenditures and exceed national debt by large margins, far surpassing the Panama Tread savings.
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