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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
British and French forces renewed a broad offensive in Belgium and France. British advances near Ypres and Lens met German counterattacks but yielded ground to new gains. French troops crossed the Steenbeke near Steenstrate Dixmude and pushed along the Aisne area. Reports note significant gains, consolidation near Lens, and multiple enemy attacks repulsed.
A federal drive announced in Washington plans swift prosecutions for I W W disruption affecting war essential industries. A large cadre of investigators operates in the West seeking to curb strike leaders and protect airplane spruce lumber and mineral shipments.
German general staff reports the cathedral at Reims was not on fire by French shells and says its damage began last night. The claim follows Allied bombardment across the region as the battle lines shift near Quentin.
British forces under Hale capture a town in Flanders and take around 1200 prisoners, while a submarine threat is reportedly curbed. The report highlights Allied gains and strategic progress in the region.
London reports Lloyd George stating British forces captured Langemarck with 1200 prisoners and guns seized. He cites rising ship tonnage and reduced submarine losses, noting increased tonnage built and food supplies improving. Ground gained at multiple points and cultivation up, sugar and bread demand rising with economies easing pressure on England.
Food shortages spark a political crisis as TRO senators urge the governor general to forward their restoration to a proponent government. Governor Kenera asks M. Toko to form a socialist cabinet. he accepts. A general strike is declared amid disrupted schooling and munition production schemes in London and provinces.
Assistant Attorney General William C. Fitts will devise action against draft dodgers and slackers. He has conferred with Provost Marshal General Crowder and they will cooperate to bring offenders to justice.
Wallington reports an early London dispatch reveals the pope’s peace plan aligns with the unofficial outline: arms reduction freedom of the seas arbitration for disputes and no postwar economic coercion. Public opinion in belligerent nations is unlikely to accept the terms, while pacifist senators may seek to block open peace debate. The Buenos Aires press calls the proposals pessimistic and aligned with Wilson in parts but harmful to the Allies. Rome says the note will not be published locally due to Assumption Day holidays.
Warrington reports a detailed plan to advertise new bonds from $1,000,000 to $2,009,000. The program would be funded by the government and presented today to Necessary Me. Adoo by the national advertising advisory board with a recommendation for adoption.
Parib Aug 16 French and British forces advance on both sides of the Steenstrade to Breensitmete and across the Steenbeke river capturing all objectives. French troops push along the Aisne front and seize German trenches for about one kilometer with four German counterattacks repelled. Prisoners taken include an officer. heavy artillery activity continues near Champsgns and Steuse. a surprise attack near Louvemont yields seven prisoners. Bombing raids target Thentee and surrounding railway areas. aviators press on despite bad weather.
Austrian air units report bombing the Venice maritime arsenal on Tuesday. Four tons of bombs were dropped despite weather, with several fires noted. Five enemy aircraft were downed in panzone theater encounters as our air forces claimed success and three planes missing. The Austrian flotilla protected the attack on Pola and Venice harbor defenses.
Dispatch from Petrograd reports Premier Kerensky denies telling Albert Thomas that he opposed the Stockholm Socialist conference. She viewed it as important, though hindered by Russians’ advance. He warned allied appeals or obstacles would hand influence to Germany. He also outlined attitude toward women clerks in Germany.
Mexico City reports that Secretary of State Ernesto Q. Perez ordered Ambassador Huntington to Washington to investigate alleged reports that Mestizos are being drafted into the United States army. Gunboats ordered to patrol the Gulf coast for any neutrality violations by German armists.
Daily News reports wounded U S soldiers arriving at a London hospital from the western front. Washington says no official confirmation yet. promise of prompt disclosure when information is received. California workers push for eight hour day amid political tensions.
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