The VStandard Anomalous Evening Paper Description
A fragmentary note outlines The VStandard as a daily newspaper published each evening except Sunday, avoiding a certain clipping, with unclear terms and missing details about format or ownership.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
2
A fragmentary note outlines The VStandard as a daily newspaper published each evening except Sunday, avoiding a certain clipping, with unclear terms and missing details about format or ownership.
A contentious letter from an SW member in Berghim City defends the IWW and criticizes The Standard for alleged contempt. The writer argues Haywood cannot call a strike yet followers act on his influence, while The Standard is accused of undermining wartime preparedness and industrial effort. The piece closes by challenging the IWW to name any German dissenter alive today.
The article argues with Provost Marshal General Crowder that publicity in exemption claims is essential to justice. Public airing would aid investigations, relieve board secrecy, and shift responsibility to the public to ensure accurate administration of the law. Neighbors with knowledge could thwart fake affidavits by prompt action.
A historical critique argues that German trade methods prior to August 1, 1914, are being revived as propaganda in the United States after the war. It frames German influence as aimed at undermining American economic freedom and liberty, presenting allegations of renewed intrigues.
The piece argues Germany seeks to block U S entry to war’s aftermath and regain global trade power by leveraging diplomacy and old treaties. It claims Germany will press for economic liberty while pursuing tariffs, patent control, and allied influence to favor German interests, including in the United States. It links German bankers and steam interests to a broader campaign against England and American trade.
Fragmentary text notes expenditures by the government and mentions wartime costs and funding. It references Dillons and general phrases about finances, without clear dates, places, or named officials. The readable portion suggests a report on war costs and government spending.
The draft budget outlines nearly W117 900 million for the first year of conflict with billions more for ordinary government expenses. Army funding reaches 2.8 billion, merchant ships 908 million, aviation 640 million, food control 152 million, war risk insurance 42 million, and alien loans about 5.06 billion. Navy allocation listed as 24 million.
John Potter, a 107 year old Black man born in Maryland in 1829, lived through slavery and the Civil War era. He served as a cook for the northern army, had five wives, and credits longevity to temperance, contentment, and avoiding worry. He notes his father lived 106 and his mother 95.
Miami growth rate is examined from a 1916 survey showing rapid population rise from 2,000 to 28,000 in a few decades. The piece highlights bank deposits, bonded debt, lumber mills, fishing boats, and Dade County’s fruit production, noting potential overstatement and comparing Miami’s boom to California.
Public auction set for Monday August 13 at 10 am detailing 54 hotel rooms with full furnishings including bedding, mattresses, dressers, carpets, chairs, and office furniture. Inspection Sunday from 1 pm. Auction location listed as Arlington Hotel 2439 Warrington Avenue Ogden Utah. Also notes a separate item about a murder case in Mineola New York and a nervous breakdown of the defendant.
Edward E Conroy son of Mr and Mrs F M Conroy is named a second lieutenant in the United States Army after passing the stringent examinations at the Fort Benjamin Harrison training camp. The Associated Press dispatch notes his youthful age and early training at Annapolis with placement at Fort Benjamin Harrison for commission.
W. E. Roghe is highlighted as captain and engineer with wide experience in all classes of situation work and rail and road construction. The engineering regiment is described as among the first to France to oversee railroad and war road projects behind western fronts.
W Earl Roche, once assistant petty engineer with Rostaph & Rache, has been elected captain in the engineering regiment now recruiting. He mentions plans from San Francisco as engagements are received, and notes changes in the Ogden engineering staff.
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