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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
6
A long dispatch reports heavy war losses for Russians and Rumanians, telegrams to President Wilson amid German criticism, and Belgian front activity around Dixmude. It also notes U S grain-control moves and a broad labor strike call in Pacific Northwest states.
Berlin reports Austro German actions on the Sereth front claim 3,000+ prisoners as troops under Field Marshal von Mackensen press the Russo Romanian forces in the mountains near Putna. German press criticizes Imperial conduct and censorial handling of Gerard disclosures amid ministerial blame shifts.
Canadian forces in France report a major assault at Lens capturing Hill No. 70 and surrounding positions after dawn advances. British and French actions across Northern France and Belgium follow, with gains northwest of Ypres and near Dixmude. The stormed German stronghold at Lens dominates the Loos area as Entente forces push toward the mining city.
Washington officials today awaited the official text of Pope Benedict XVs peace proposals before indicating how the United States would respond. Officials doubted the offer could be accepted in its present form and expected allies to reject it. The note, likely routed through the papal delegate or legations, stirred war weary hope for peace but was seen as another German bid to end the conflict with Austrian influence at the Vatican.
Reports from Petrograd and nearby cities state that former Emperor Nicholas II and his family have been removed from the palace at Tsarskoe Selo and moved toward Siberia. The transfer, described as political and military in motive, occurred as crowds gathered and the provisional government withheld the destination.
Paris dispatch reports fierce artillery duels on both banks of the Meuse. French forces advance west of the Dizaine area between Hurteblee and Craonne while repelling German heavy fire on the Aisne front and at Verdun. Night fighting continues along the Meuse with exchanges near hill 304 and a successful repulse of a surprise post attack.
American troops marching through London were reviewed by Ambassador Pare and King George at Buckingham Palace. Crowds cheered in Trafalgar Square as high officials and war leaders acknowledged the American force. Additional ambulances and new training details indicate growing U S war support in Europe.
Washington August 15. Government plans to license operators of all elevators and to purchase enough of the 1917 wheat crop to stabilize prices. A federal wheat corporation will handle all grain and flour purchases for mills and allies, with price fixed by a grain division committee led by Garfield of Bowdoin College.
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