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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
2
The Standard notes Fahed’s daily publication pattern and reports Gerard’s reply to demands for peace talks. It states the United States cannot be obligated to end the war and defends the country’s stance as sound reasoning.
A fragment from a historical newspaper argues Ringling’s parade failures hurt crowds and revenue. It calls on city authorities to curb deceptive traveling show practices, inspect licenses, and ensure funds improve street conditions and homeowner welfare amid dusty wagons and heavy horses.
Former ambassador James W. Gerard offers interviews on his four years in Germany. He argues wartime disclosures should be public property while praising Gerard for exposing German treachery and noting shifts in international law and German officials pressuring for peace.
The article discusses Ambassador Gerard’s expected publication of the Kaiser's note to President Wilson and claims that a telegram may reveal treason as a strategic move to spur German agitation for government reform. Berlin papers note surprise as major attacks escalate toward lese majeste scrutiny and debate whether Germany has abandoned divine right rule.
Willard D Ellis, an Ogden boy, named to a federal term loan bank for this district. He travels to Berkeley to qualify for the director and treasurer roles, a recognition of his exemplary record and deserving appointment.
A homeowner complains of cats climbing trees and killing birds in Deden. The man suggests placing tar on felines to curb the nuisance and preserve mousers, arguing cats are worthless compared with the robins and robins’ protectors.
An English statesman via Associated Press notes the United States rejects entangling alliances and seeks a peace that eliminates militarist threats. The piece portrays America as a hopeful force for lasting global peace, urging allied gratitude while warning Europe to await a stable settlement before resuming action.
An advertisement touts a patent iron supplement claiming it vastly strengthens nerves and blood. It asserts nervous, rundown people gain 40 percent improvement in two weeks with specific dosed tablets, promising two to four week cures and a money back guarantee.
Washington notes that Army cers organizing national divisions will assign personnel to roles matching their special qualifications and previous occupations. Training camps will shift men into transport, hospital, aviation, artillery, and other units as needed to field the right experts for a strengthened U S military. The drive aims to deter German aggression and ensure readiness of a democratic America.
Tucson police and Santa Cruz County sheriff watch all routes into the city for a young Mexican suspect who fled Nogales with 60,000 in gold and currency in a suspected car. Details of the robbery are scarce and authorities fear cross-border movement. Authorities recall a prior paymaster escape of 50,000 with limited action taken.
Paris reports from August 1 state that large contracts for aircraft have been placed with allied nations and deliveries will begin soon. An American aviation official signals a forthcoming detailed report on aviation warfare as conducted by allied air forces amid the war effort.
A ballad style poem about enlisting for war, addressed to family members. It speaks of leaving home to serve the country, finding comfort in love and duty, and hoping to return after marching back. It notes inspiration from Battery B and a tune akin to Baby Mine.
London August 15 Many papers react to the pope's peace proposal with skepticism and charge that the Vatican's move is Austrian inspired and inadmissible to the Entente and United States. The Daily News and other papers argue the proposals are Austro German in origin and unlikely to win Allied acceptance. The Times notes a German influence and warns that accepting terms would betray pacifist gains while the Vatican remains out of touch with Allied views.
The Corriere D Ttalla reports the Vatican seeks papal representation in a future arbitration court, arguing the pontiff should guard the interests of peoples and territories in conflicts to prevent new wars. It notes Europe's fear of Germany negotiating peace and the looming threat of the Americas republic, alongside U S bellicosity.
Rome August 14 Pope Benedicts peace proposals were prepared entirely in his own handwriting. He consulted Cardinal Gasparri Archbishop Ceretti and Monsignor Tedecchini. Ceretti arrives from America to supervise English translation while the Glornale D Italia calls the appeal the most impressive ever addressed to the belligerents. Tribunal views the proposals as an independent initiative likely not to constrain the powers, though they will accord respect to the sender.
Patus Aug 15 six people killed and others injured in clashes between strikers and soldiers at Barcelona, according to a dispatch from the Spanish authorities.
Chicago traders faced a curtailment as the directors voted to discontinue all September wheat transactions after August 25. Only the September option remains, signaling no future wheat trading until further notice.
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