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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
1
The Dekalb, carrying 2160 American troops including wounded, arrived from France after a perilous 11 day voyage under rough seas. Private John J. Marke of the Sixth Marine Regiment recounted fierce daytime fighting as German forces halted their advance and Marines dug in under heavy fire.
W G C Emerson prominent real estate promoter died at his home in Los Angeles at age 62. He helped develop Idaho Falls Idaho and several Imperial Valley townsites including Brawley and Calexico. He was heir to the American Motor Company which once held prominence. He leaves a widow and five sons. Read the Classified Ads.
The Red Cross urges universal membership this Christmas, recalling its relief work during the Spanish influenza and New Jersey munitions blasts. Ogden directories are asked to list every man and woman as members by Christmas Eve week, building 100 percent local participation.
Salt Lake City faces a sharp influenza surge with 49 new cases and three deaths, including Sherman S. Harps, 31, from influenza pneumonia. William L. Cowlburn, 24, and Constance A. Maze, 21, also die as health officials mobilize a 30,000 pamphlet distribution by Salt Lake Scout troops to promote vaccination and contagion prevention measures.
Salvation Army officials from the Midwest and West Wales gathered in Chicago under Commissioner Theomag Wastin to devise aid for returning soldiers. Attending officers include Colonel Brophet Marahyll, Lieutenant Colonel John D. Bharp, Lieutenant Colonel John Cows, Adjutant C. A. Ryan, Brigadier George Woou, Major Flerbert Roberts, and several Chicago officers.
Mayor Charles B. Thomas notified thirty eight firemen that their resignations, effective Monday, were accepted and their services no longer needed. Messages were delivered to stations by temps hired by the city council to fill vacancies as the department shifts recruitment from other city services amid wage increase disputes.
The January Columbia record lineup showcases wartime favorites and popular tunes by artists like Al Jolson and Arthur Fields. Wartime sentiment and comic numbers mix with orchestral waltzes as collectors hear selections such as Meantiful Ohio and Ding Dong.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for cathartics like cascara and senna. It claims to improve complexion, cleanse the blood, and relieve liver and bowel issues, warning against pimples bad breath and dull feelings. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes with no sickness or pain after use.
London reports semi official statement on operations of the Second American army corps with British forces south of Ve lanciennes. The 27th M riot n is ion from New York Guard and the 30th Division from Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina and DC. Major General G W Read commanded. Marshal Haig praised their deeds near Le Cateau and Dohalo and said he was proud to have them in his command. The corps opened with the British in a joint push crossing the Hindenburg line near Bellicourt during a wider three corps advance in early October.
In a multi day operation starting October 8 American and Allied troops advanced along a 9 mile stretch, capturing Brancourt Prempal Bustz Iny Becquigny and pushing to the Sambre canal. Nine villages taken and 1900 prisoners reported as tanks and rolling barrages aided the assault. By October 19 allied forces held the last ridge before the canal with multiple villages captured.
New York December 1 reports the death of Ravenfield the composer of Who Broke the Rank at Monte Carlo. The article notes his fame in musical circles and cites ongoing tributes from colleagues and scholars.
The Red Cross salvage plan in San Francisco reports about $625 in chapter treasuries since January 1 1918. Juniors drive education and income through salvaging magazines newspapers tin foil and junk metal. Last year totals show rising receipts from January to June and further gains through the year.
The Resolute, chosen to defend the maerten s cup against Sir Thomas Lipts Shas, faces possible acceptance of the latest challenge by the New York Yacht Club. Boston backers say the vessel, which defeated the Vanitie in trials, will guard the trophy if the challenge proceeds.
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