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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
5
Provost General Crowder announced 30 percent of drafted men will be called to the colors September 6 with a similar 30 percent on September 16, another 30 percent on September 26 and the remainder as soon after as possible.
Cairo dispatch describes a grave summer crisis in Palestine with Turks looting and killing non Turkish subjects as British forces threaten to push back the Ottoman grip. An official briefing to The Associated Press details systematic oppression, mass killings, and extortion toward Arabs Greeks Jews and Americans as the empire collapses.
London reports that three German aircraft raiding the English southeast coast were combat air forces destroyed by British planes. The goverment statement says one aircraft was a Gotha bomber and another a seaplane.
State department dispatches report the passenger steamer City of Athens struck a mine and sank near Capetown on August 10. Five Americans were lost, including Missionary Mrs Naylard, Miss Robinson, Caroline Thompson of the Methodist Mission Board, Mr Sumner, and a fifth unnamed. Also died were Englishman Duckworth, his American wife, and children. One mission official, Mr Pointer, survived. Several missionaries and crew were saved.
Washington Aug 13 The adjutant general announced at Leoni Springs Texas officers reserve training camp selections. Among the promotions are Second Lieutenants Carl F Waechter Beattle Wash and John Sanderson Denver in Infantry and Walter Andreween San Francisco. Captain Lexig T White Vola Jows and Ferdinand W Haber Douinua Arie lead field artillery in the officers reserve corps. Second Lieutenants Thomas Ellsworth Maron Melrose Iowa and others listed.
Washington Aug 13 Government will take over this year s cure wheat crop if necessary to conserve supply for American and Allied forces and reduce costs to consumers, under Herbert Hoover s endorsement of Food Administration policies on wheat four bread. Although the minimum price for wheat set to Congress won t take effect until next year, administration plans to exercise complete control over this year s harvest under the food and export control law.
London reports that Andrew Bonar Law said the government will not grant British delegates permission to attend the Stockholm international Socialist conference, citing crown law and allied government positions. Paris dispatch notes disputes within the French Socialist party over attendance, with Albert Thomas in a delicate position. Henderson to make a parliamentary demand on communications related to Stockholm.
An Amsterdam dispatch notes the British Labour party faces a crisis as it weighs the Starkholm conference amid shifts in policy. The American stance is seen as more logical than prior hopes tied to the conference, with German Socialists possibly declining to join the Stockholm meeting to insist on accountability for the war.
Washington Aug 13 Publica tion of war news or comment on international or political questions in foreign language newspapers would require a parallel English translation or be banned under a bill by Senator King. A separate measure would let the attorney general cancel naturalization papers of those aiding disloyal statements or inciting sedition.
Chicago dispatch reports Chief Justice O. N. Carter takes charge as coal director amid price fears and labor strife across 20 plants in the state. London notes Britain’s shift to total war readiness as training and youth programs expand to build a stronger future for victory.
German forces mounted a late night push along the Alene front to retake trenches lost to the French on Saturday. Allied artillery activity increased between Cemy and Craanna with repulsed German attacks causing losses. In Champagne east of Rheims and around the Meuse region, enemy attempts were met with strong fire. Allied pilots downed two German aircraft and a captive balloon, while three additional enemy planes made forced landings after sustaining damage.
Denver August 13 The Reverend Arthur Duckworth longtime missionary to India and Congregationalist who lived in Denver with his wife and children during a vacation year spent a year in Denver and died after the sinking of the pleasant City of Athens His parents ranch near Littleton and his church affiliations are noted in this obituary.
Amsterdam reports from the Targhee fordsched of Merlin that by July 24 German loot totals include 13.18 percent cannons 165,600 amount in timene 82 machine guns 23,000 aircraft 184 balnona and three alrabipe, indicating extensive captures.
Fifty business men of Lovelock Nevada escorted C. W. Me Ription brother in law of W. J. Haywood to Rochester when he was taken to Lovelock and shipped to Ogden early today. John Gilbert also deported as McKinnon and Gillbert were driven from the copper district by residents. A train of Lovelock men returned with the captives to Ogden. Local authorities and a sheriff’s force were expected at the depot to meet the train. The tale includes threats and references to the “three B’s” of weapons. The piece notes British advice to train youth in physical strength and self reliance.
New York Aug 11 Secretary of War orders a thorough investigation into factory conditions producing army and navy uniforms after the Amalgamated Clothing Makers of America charged underage workers are employed under harsh sweatshop conditions and paid about 48 a week though similar work would bring 12 to 14 a week elsewhere.
Mer Aug 1. Jore Ynez Balazar revolutionary leader and former chief of staff to Prapelaco Villa was shot and killed at Nogales ranch near Ascension. Fearsday Americain arrival brings fresh fear as a small band of Jenarda organized to protect the Casas Grandes Ascension district.
The draft system reports 60,152 men examined with 34,067 qualified, about 2 percent liberal. District draft boards begin reviewing exemptions with Charles E. Harhchairman overseeing, expecting around 25,000 cases to decide, and Mr Hughes will personally hear the first few cases.
Tokyo reports Kokuminto party meetings and resolutions urging the government to negotiate with the United States to modify the embargo on some exportations, arguing it would aid domestic industries.
The national doubles lawn tennis tournament opened on the Tongwood Cricket Club course. The opening drew spectators and featured a Bret match scheduled for this afternoon between Harry C. Johnson and Reine C. Wrient of Horton, with IL. C. Sen. to face Hostom and Fed Belioway of nearby locales.
Den S Allen a newspaper man turned private secretary to Herbert Hoover arrives in Concord New Hampshire as private secretary and organizer of relief commission helpers from New York Boston California and other states join a women’s tournament including notable players Miss Molla Wijursted Mina Browne and Mrs George W Wightman with plans for a girls mixed doubles and junior events
In Kansas City Aus 13 the Rapans City Railways strike enters a new phase as over 2000 employees halted service since last Wednesday, halting all trains. The company has made a tentative proposal aligned with the strikers demands, and the union is preparing its reply. About 600 strikebreakers were brought in and held at Selss, Mo, awaiting orders.
Chancellor Mickarlte and a newspaper interlocutor at Mannheim discussed postwar German priorities. The article notes the unresolved issue of government monopoly on raw materials for reconstruction and the need to secure revenue from control of supply, amid fears of trade shocks and rising demand.
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