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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary text describes measures to sustain troops and ward off fatigue amid distress. It suggests allies will provide support to restore fighting strength on the eastern front and foresees heightened Japanese involvement in Siberia with supreme command.
The article estimates distances from multiple locations to Berlin. From Fismes to Berlin about 470 miles, from Vosges area about 400 miles, and from Paris to Berlin about 560 miles. It notes the front line shrinking as American troops advance toward Germany, altering the perceived distance.
In a wartime parliamentary disclosure, British premier Lloyd George confirmed U boat losses, stating about 150 sunk, with over half in the last year. The figure, if accurate, implies a decisive erosion of German undersea warfare and could alter the course of the war at sea.
The United States and allies dispatch two regiments from the Philippines to Vladivostok to bolster Czechoslovakia and guard Siberia from German influence. Archangel forces are slated to move toward Petrograd, aiming to form a Russian army under allied support. Lenine and Trotzky may flee to Berlin as Bolshevik leadership wanes, while former czarist soldiers drift, seeking survival amid war.
Dr Arthur N Davis accuses Hearst papers of aiding the German cause in America during fourteen years of Kaiser Wilhelm era. The Kaiser recalled Hearst’s purported truthfulness about Grecian affairs and cited William Hearst as appealing to anti-German sentiment. He praised Hale and criticized American press bias, noting Hearst’s American rights stance amid war coverage.
War dispatches describe a new Allied drive in Picardy with British and French forces under General Haig pressing east and southeast of Amiens. German reserves are scattered, while Allied observers note German and Crown Prince units pulling troops from key sectors. General Foch monitors reserve movements and signals readiness for a possible fresh offensive toward Manders and Soissons if Kaiser Wilhelm attempts a counter strike.
Fimil J Buck of Nasenport Iowa, with a Tk yard handicap, wins the preliminary handicap and grand American handicap at Ghicago tournament breaking $6 large scores the lowest in years. EB Woodward of Houston ties for first in pine, tie shoot won by C A Bogert of Sandusky. 633 entrants, purse $2765 in Liberty bonds and war stamps. Other standings list Buck, Woodward, Bogert and Jones among top finishers.
In a two game set Chicago routed New York 8 to 4 and 12 to 0. Key hits and base hits powered Chicago as Cicotte and Shollenback earned wins while Love and Sanders took losses. Bases on balls and double plays noted. numerous players cited for hits and sacrifices in a high scoring rematch.
The National League game in Brooklyn saw Mack Wheat hit a solo homer with the bases empty in the fourth to lift Brooklyn over Chicago 3 to 2. Grimes earned the win over Douglas as Chicago made costly errors.
Cincinnati defeated New York in both sections of a doubleheader, taking the opener 3 to 2 and winning the nightcap 6 to 4. Key moments included a two-base hit by Yours and a strong relief effort by Porritt. Scoring and pitching details show New York leaving 14 runners on base to Cincinnati’s 6.
Cleveland August 1 Chestnut Peter defeated rival Mollyrood Bub ma in the Stallion stake to become champion three year old of the year. He led the field to the wire with fierce finishers behind him as nine of twelve starters shared in the purse. The Plain Dealer 2:07 trot valued at 3000 dollars went to Wickes Brewer after a hard fought race.
The Hawaiian swimming team touring the United States was absolved of falsifying or inflating expense accounts after a special A A U inquiry. Members including Duke Kahanamoku and Arnold Kruger testified with receipts and vouchers, and the committee found no violations. The trip sparked broad interest in swimming, and net proceeds from gate receipts were directed to charity where appropriate.
Washington readers note a $2,000,000 revenue bill moves through the House Ways and Means Committee. It taxes the incomes of the president, justices, and state officials, plus taxes on state and municipal bonds. The plan also levies estate tax proceeds on insurance policies over $40,000. The president would pay about $24,000 on a $75,000 salary. several officials face fixed rates. Uncertainty surrounds constitutionality of salaries tax and the impact on federal bond markets.
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