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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
2
The Standard notes it is a publication established as an independent newspaper. It is published weekly with no music or club membership required. Associated Press content is used solely under license and credited accordingly.
In Germany, coast reporter criticizes Tages Zeitung for its melancholy tone as refiacions spark resignation and whining. The piece notes a wave of public sadness along the Rhine and forecasts continued gloom through next spring, with Germany portrayed as a backdrop of ash and ruin.
Reports from the Atlantic note submarines operating near the Virginia Capes and off Nova Scotia as Germany intensifies U boat activity to disrupt American troop movements and shipping. Officials warn the threat aims to frighten the U S public and slow transatlantic transport, while asserting submarines will not be active 3060 miles from home.
The article criticizes sensational military reporting by the Associated Press and urges restraint in predicting prisoner totals. It argues reporters should justify claims with solid figures and avoid exaggeration while informing the public.
The nation rallied after news of a German breakthrough in Picardy on March 22, prompting widespread enlistment and heightened civilian interest. Citizens urged to face grim truth without hysteria, continuing support as battles unfold and troops move overseas.
Dr Arthur Davis, once the Kaiser’s confidant, recalls wartime talks as Germany predicted quick conquest and dismissed US arms while boasting of U boats. Ludendorff and German papers downplayed American resolve, yet Kaiser and leaders now fear a rising American invasion. Davis quotes show German egotism and ignorance of Allied resilience.
A fragmented account recalls French and German reports on World War I. It notes Parisians' curiosity about German field souvenirs after the Marne, critiques Kaiser Wilhelm II’s views on American troops, and quotes observers in France and Germany about American combat readiness, morale, and the impact of U.S. forces on the war effort.
Fragmentary wartime note hints at misunderstood enemy behavior and the strain of frontier reporting. The text references a French front and a need to assess American actions while questioning specific acts or loyalties amid ongoing conflict.
Roy Stewart stars in By Proxy in Universal Current Events and a Comedy at the Cozy Theatre starting tomorrow for a three day engagement.
Washington Aug 4 Exigencies have caused the disbanding of Narry's crack baseball team of the Naval district, announced by Walter Camp head of the athletic division of the navy department commission on training camp activities. Many players reassigned to other districts, making it impracticable to continue the team. Notable members named include Ernie Shore Herb Penhock Pel Gslaer Shorten and Rabbit Macanaville among others.
Fragmented navy of garbled OCR notes discusses Syracuse seeking a franchise shift to a Canadian area with August 20 as a key deadline. Reports mention management resistance to financing and a possible stance by a club member or official, with unclear details on outcomes.
In a late season baseball recap the National League game ledger lists Cobb with two-base hits by Shotton and Shulte, Ayers and Judge contributing, Young stealing twice. Shanks Sacrifice, Kavanagh to Bush double play, Washington 5 Detroit 8. Walks by Kallo and Ayers, Wall touched for seven hits in six innings, Ayers fanning three. Italia charged with the loss.
Detroit edges Washington in 10th inning 7 to 5 as Cobb’s two-base hit follows Bush and Jone’s sequence. Washington and Chicago split a doubleheader with Philadelphia. Chicago wins 7 to 6 in the opener and 3 to 5 in the nightcap after ten innings.
St Louis Aug 4 St Jamises from behind in the late innings today and twice beat New York. The scores were 7 to 6 and 6 to tad. Score by innings New York csrscceses 20001 044. Continued on Page 6.
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