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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1917
Page
2
An imperfect OCR fragment references The Standard, an independent newspaper. It notes a publication schedule in the evening and mentions editors or associates, but many words are garbled. The readable items point to a historic press edition, with no clear events, dates, or names beyond the title of the paper.
The piece critiques socialist currents and defends an electric plant and bathhouse plan for Ogden. It praises Kennedy for shifting focus toward practical issues while opposing anti American doctrines and calls for examining taxation. The writer argues for clear aims in public duty and energy development.
A New York World analysis urges Germany to publicly pledge to end teachings of moral degradation and mendacity and to prove its sincerity to the Vatican Austrian rapprochement. It notes the Vatican Vienna link and says the German government must respond to papal peace proposals with consistent proof it has not misled President Wilson, highlighting the central obstacle as crimes yet unnamed.
The text condemns Germany for treachery and brutality, mocking its pledges as worthless and calling its government a moral idiot. It argues that no authority in Germany can be trusted, and that negotiations must await clear German accountability before allied nations proceed with peace plans. It also notes the Vatican’s potential role but insists Germany must speak first.
Allied fortunes improve as Greece organizes to mobilize about 200 089 troops and French forces push from Verdun scene. British and Canadian units seize ground in the Meuse front while German manpower dwindles, prisoners taken, and Prussian legend fades in Belgium.
Senator LaFollette urged conscription of wealth to fund the war, proposing higher war profits and income taxes, elimination of consumption taxes, and authorizing bond and score taxes. He argued governments demand war while people seek peace and warned of inflation from bond issues and wealthy interest pressure.
The piece quotes Senator La Follette and supporters arguing taxation and bonds favor the wealthy while the poor bear the burden of financing the war. It contends bonds mainly benefit large income holders, warns against exploiting poor via taxes, and condemns wealth extraction as war policy escalates. It ends with a warning about bread lines and winter hardship.
The Rooseneck was stolen from 241 West Patterson Avenue during the past 10 days after entry through the front door. D. D. McCabe of 2550 Wall Avenue reported the burglary. A groveneck from the kitchen sink and a tight connection from a room were taken.
The forest regiment known as the Lumberjack Regiment will operate in France supplying lumber for the army. It is not a fighting unit but will perform woods operations, producing material and transporting it. A second regiment may be raised, with Colonel Godruff in charge and a staff of lumbermen and foresters guiding up to date equipment including sawmills for logging and transport. Read the Classified Ads.
Oklahoma draft resister Frank Lambert of Erick is pursued by Deputy U S Marshal Smyth from Randolph, Utah to Ogden. Lambert, drawn in the Oklahoma draft, faces a hearing before Judge W S Reeder and possible transfer to Oklahoma for trial. Senators return to Washington for war tax vote debates.
Washington reports a plan to expand mint capacity for silver coinage. A meeting of mint heads and refinery superintendents convened by Director Baker in San Francisco and Teaneck New York will discuss revised schedules more staff and related changes. The government paid 87 cents an ounce for silver, a record high and over nine percent increase since the war began.
British casualties for the week ending today total 14,243 officers and men. Of these, 2,873 killed in action or died of wounds, including 325 officers and 2,548 men. Wounded and missing amount to 11,370, with 618 officers and 10,752 men wounded or missing. A total casualty figure of 14,248 is reported. Separately, terranized miners in Kentucky and Tennessee call for an eight hour day at their convention.
Paris reports yesterday's Verdun victory sparks French unity among Entente allies as British Italian and French fronts push together. German counter-attacks last night fail with thousands of prisoners and continued Allied gains across Verdun and Belgium.
Ogden theatergoers faced disappointment when Ruth Chatterton did not appear in Come Out of the Kitchen at the Orpheum last night. A baggage car switch in Pocatello delayed the show as the car was locked and repairs stalled the performance.
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