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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
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The death of Johnny Roach follows a fatal injury that left him tubercular. Mrs George Reach and the Children’s Aid Society rallied at the home and at the Deacon Hospital to comfort him. Nurses and supporters cared for the boy, whose last words thanked the kind women and the Childrens Aid for their help. The Ladies Aid and the community continued to aid the family during the funeral arrangements and to honor Johnny Roach’s memory.
Fragmentary report notes government efforts to cancel large orders amid wartime strains. Amid disrupted supply lines, readers see references to defense contracts, Russian suppliers, and extended timelines as committees push for national defense while shielding civilian needs, with unclear figures and dates.
The report notes a shortage of feathers for army footwear while civilian shoe stock remains ample. Russian and British commissions had contracts for millions of pairs, with 560000 pairs of civilian shoes placed out of stock and 300000 supplied by New York jobbers. Leather purchases and held shipments threaten future supplies, impacting military comfort as Kyselans retire from the firing line and Vindvoatek shipments are stalled.
A clipped 1919 era viewpoint declares Bolsheviks as radical agents reshaping Russia. It claims upheaval of traditions, marriage reforms, and eroding Christian home restraints while criticizing Bolshevik peace terms with Germany and alleged Machiavellian tactics.
One of the era’s best informed writers, Frank Simons, speculates on potential Allied gains on the Italian front as Italian retreat continues toward the Mawling. If Allied artillery remains strong, counteroffensive could follow, provided German lines hold and supply lag does not falter.
The analysis contrasts Italian lines with Anglo-French artillery superiority and munitions, noting potential for a counteroffensive if Italians retreat behind the Adige. It cites Joffre’s 1914 Meuse setback as a parallel and highlights the shift from mobile war to positional trench warfare if Austro German forces threaten the Asiago front. Simonds emphasizes allied troop superiority amid mounting German troop arrivals.
French Austro German divisions from the French and Russian fronts are arriving on the Italian line. Extraordinary activity across the front and in the mountains signals reorganizations as the invaders exploit mild weather and good roads. Italian high command remains confident in its position as air battles and patrol skirmishes continue.
Official dispatch from Paris states patrols captured prisoners south of St. Quentin and north of Aiea, while batteries on the right bank of the Meuse shelled enemy positions between Louvemont and Bezonvaux. A counterattack near Bezontagx was repulsed and an assault near Laoryll upper Alsace failed to gain ground.
President Wilson considered the Interstate Commerce Commission’s recommendations for government operation of railroads if Congress fails to act for wartime needs. He weighed addressing Congress on a public occasion, but no decision had been made about the subject.
British naval aircraft conducted a bombing raid on the Sparaphel hock airfield in Belgium. Several bombs hit the objective and a train, with three enemy aircraft destroyed or driven out of control during patrols. All British planes returned safely.
Delinquent assessment notices issued for Bromont Ore Zing Mining at Ogden Utah. Based on October 15 1917 levy, stockholders listed with shares and amounts liable for delinquent assessments. Sale to satisfy past due taxes and costs scheduled December 21 1917 at 8 pm at 201 Col Hudson building Ogden Utah.
Washington December war resolution embodies President Wilson’s request for a declaration against Austria-Hungary and has unanimous backing from the foreign relations committee. Report expected today with debate and possible adoption tomorrow. a nearly identical resolution awaits committee action for final Senate consideration.
Census Bureau figures show 678,467 AustrianHungarian men in the United States in 1910, with 134,654 naturalized and hundreds of thousands of women. About 943,781 are Polish and other Slavic groups from former empire lands, while many Hungarians remain aliens or have uncertain allegiance. Knowledge of naturalization rates and the future draft impact under war with AustriaHungary is outlined amid broader immigrant demographics.
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