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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
8
Fiercest fighting of the world since Verdun as German attacks aimed at driving British from key heights around Arras fail. Observers warn renewed assaults if German manpower holds under heavy losses and supply strain.
British forces report capturing key positions between Toueux and Garrelle and near the Arras Cambrai road as German efforts to hold the Arras front falter. Berlin papers warn of rising unrest and a potential general strike on May 1 amid escalating artillery duels along the Main and in Champagne.
London dispatch says a further Turkish retirement has occurred in Mesopotamia. The thirteenth Turkish corps is entrenching in the foothills of the Jebel Haman range between the Yaris and the Diala, in contact with Drilah forces.
Washington April 27 Officers of the regular army who will command the officers training camps in the West are listed. Colonel William J Nicholson Elev enth cavalry Fort Sheridan Col Robert L Ballard Twenty sixth infantry Fort Lor an H Tooot Arkansas Colonel William N Lane Twelfth Infantry Fort Snelling Allan Colonel Thee Te Myers detached cavalry Fort Riley Kan Colonel William FR Scot Airtrenth cavalry Leon Springs Texas Lieutenant Colonel W D Farr Seventh field artillery San Francisco.
Washington April 27 The national freight handlers and the National Traffic league leaders have agreed on a 100 percent increase in demurrage charges from December 1, with emergency rates set by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Beginning May 1 charges will be two dollars daily for each car detained for loading upon arrival at the destination for the first hour and 15 per day thereafter.
Washington April 27 conferences between France’s war commission and American officials proceed with aims to shape the United States participation in the war against Germany. Plans may detail America’s role the next ten days, with emphasis on building ships as a critical need. The Italian mission led by the Duke of Abbruzzi and Senator William Marronl travels to the United States to join discussions.
Washington reports that the United States plans loans to France and Italy within a week funded by a further issue of treasury certificates. Indications point to France receiving about 100 million dollars, Italy a smaller amount, with proceeds available by July 1. Secretary McAdoo will announce terms of the forthcoming bond issue, likely starting at two billion dollars instead of three.
April 27. The Minneapolis millionaire Joseph W. Dragdon was convicted of an offense against Kir. Upheld today by the state supreme court, he was sentenced to from one to several years in prison and, pending that, released on bail while a supreme court declaror is sought. One person captured and four injured in a small explosion near a munitions factory north of FaIa nd.
Berlin seethes over strike agitation driven by food shortages and rising prices. A proclamation from Chancellor Helmann-Holmes appeals to labor while warning against munitions interference. Four mining and manufacturing unions urge restraint, warning of a walkout and defense of the industry. Reports from Petograd and Paris note leninist and socialist tensions, with calls for peace and unity within Germany’s working classes. Germany reports significant early losses in the Champagne and Aisne sectors amid a broader push to avert separate peace while maintaining military strength.
Manuel Pride, Spain’s new premier, tells Madrid correspondent neutrality is impossible when Spain’s honor and interests are at stake. He signals willingness to back a strong note to Germany and supports a hard line on submarine actions. In Washington, McAdoo estimates allied war loan needs from the U S to be 400 to 600 million dollars monthly, with Britain needing 200 to 250, France 100 to 125, Russia over 100, and Italy around 350 million. The figures are tentative, with plans to refine quickly for securities issuance.
Franz Von Auatelia alleged German spy and seven Americans face trial for conspiring to strike munitions plants. Co-defendants include David Lamar, former Congressman Robert Fowler, Frank Muchanan, Frank Monnatt, Henry B. Martin, Herman Schulters, and Jacob C. Taylor. Judge Cushman overruled objections to alien enmity and fair trial concerns.
Washington April 27 Arthur Malfour head of Great Agitato mission sent to England his first report on reception of the commission and 2, rees of NERO nations. Report to be published via London press bureau. Rear Admiral Bir Dudley VII De thalr and Daniele discussed submarines blockade and naval matters in early detailed talks for US entente cooperation. Tard Cunliffe Bank of England governor traveled to New York to confer with bankers. Lieutenant General Dridcen arranged appointment with Marshal Joffre of the French mission. Mr Halfour sent dispatcher to England and went out to drive.
Vice Admiral Von Capelle told the Reichstag committee that submarine warfare remains highly effective. He cited continuing favorable April outlook and reduced tonnage for hostile nations, noting shortages of supplies and leaders as challenges.
The Chicago wheat market opened with spikes as May wheat jumped to 2.70, then tumbled to 3.58 1/2 amid light volume. July rose 9 cents to 2.25 and September 7 3/4 to 1.95 1/2, with May weakening. A car of No 2 red wheat sold in the Board of Trade department at 2.00 and in St Louis at 4.16, far exceeding prior records.
Washington April 22. A strict order aims to prevent even a hint of graft in the disbursement of 33 billion army funds. The War Department sent a directive prohibiting purchases or financial arrangements by which an officer may profit from public funds during the current war. Decentralization efforts will speed service, but officers remain strictly accountable.
Washington April 27 Hearings in the general freight rate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission begin May 7. During that week the railroads will present their case with further sessions planned through May 23 after initial testimony.
British Premier Lloyd George in a Dublin speech urges Ireland to become loyal, while French troops report success near Moronvilliers and Cerny with 130 guns captured. He cites naval losses, food pressures, and the need to sustain war effort as America joins to bolster the cause.
London April 47. General von Blain admitted before the parliamentary affairs committee that field letters from soldiers showed discouragement but the overall spirit remained good. The committee rejected a radical Socialist proposal for parliamentary war oversight. A Socialist member complained soldiers were sent to the front as punishment.
Public appeals printed in Devlin papers quote General Groeper urging German workers to support the army with arms and munitions. The message attacks drafters of strike talk, labels dissidents as cowards, and warns that the nation’s existence hinges on obedience to Hindenburg’s leadership amid ongoing pressure from enemy forces.
London April 27 German destroyers attacked Ramsgate at night. Land batteries drove them off after shelling damaged twenty one buildings and two stables. Casualties included one man and one woman killed, and one man and two women injured. One horse killed.
Washington April 17. A demand was made to bring the captain of the Geren submarine to trial before an American tribunal at war’s end. Wheeler of New York argued the case before the American Society of International Law. The opinion favored considering durable world law and the economic intercourse of nations.
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