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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
2
A Halifax blast from the ammunition ship shattered windows citywide. Hundreds of people, including workers and children, lost sight or suffered serious eye injuries as glass fragments flew. The afflicted receive care while Halifax prepares to meet the distressing consequences as an indirect war effect.
Van Sproule, president of Southern Pacific, tells the California railroad commission that the company’s car supply is larger than in prior years and expects to handle higher traffic next year. The firm outlines major expansions at Sacramento and Los Angeles yards, Visitation Bay, and Oakland facilities, plus track upgrades between Blue Canyon and Truckee increasing capacity by 37 percent. Freight miles, revenue ton miles, and car/service metrics all show substantial gains while locomotives in shops declined.
Ogden, touted as the home of a great inventor of arms, seeks to become the principal manufactory point for Browning guns. Freight costs once hindered Ogden as a factory site, but that drawback is being overcome, with the city now gaining an edge in production prospects.
A proposal urges organizing committees to send a representative to Washington to press the government to back a Browning gun factory in Ogden. The plan calls for long term orders, ensuring profits, and utilizing local funds. It suggests John M. Browning could validate output quality and a 1000-vehicle plant be built for light and heavy machines.
The Stock Exchange in New York rose as President Wilson placed U S railroads under government control and direction for the war period. The move signals support for public service, with unions and management altering operations to meet war needs, funding, and delivery requirements. Railroads will be run under federal supervision, aiming to keep service adequate and prices reasonable while maintaining capacity across the continent.
Report notes another peace offer framed by Count Crevín, Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, acting as the central powers mouthpiece. The article frames the proposal as seeking peace without forcible annexations or indemnities and repeats that the question is being asked for the fifth time since the war began.
The excerpt links a war starting August 1, 1814, to prophecy in Revelation, predicting a 1918 end if the war follows the beast’s 42 month timeline. It notes a TV episode and a stage show at the Lyceum, featuring Mollie King in the first and last episodes of two serials.
Delegates press for autonomy basis in a future peace treaty with international guarantees for all nationals. Russian chair proposes an international indemnity fund for POW damages. A pause through January 4 to let nonparticipants review principles, with next conference session set for late January and a possible resumption if belligerents consent. Also notes film showing at Alhambra and local classifieds.
Reports from London indicate German military authorities rounded up over 300 minority Socialist party members on Christmas Eve in multiple cities including Cologne Frankfurt Leipzig Magdeburg Dusseldorf Nuremberg and Mannheim. The minority wing opposed to government policy has long criticized unrestricted submarine warfare and imperial aims, with signs of growing support amid arrests.
Medical authorities blame excess hydrochloric acid for most stomach troubles and urge avoiding artificial digestives. The ad recommends Disurate(d) Magnesia powder or tablets, taken after meals, to calm the stomach and prevent sourness or pain, claiming it is safe, cheap, and widely used for digestion. Tomorrow and Saturday.
Washington December 21 President Wilson asked Chairman Dent to push legislation admitting the Philippine national guard and Philippine scouts into the national army. The move targets about 25 000 men. Also shows a theater listing with Gladys Hulette in A Crooked Romance and a comedy Gall and Golf at the Cozy with orchestra.
Theaters AT THE COZY present The Crooked Romance for Thursday and Friday under Manager Steek. The film centers on a young girl raised to believe the world is crooked, presenting a lively, romantic plot with touches reminiscent of earlier era productions.
A popular screen star headlines a film at the Cozy with strong support from Paul Clerget William Parke Sr H Gildour and James EB Sullivan. Parke Jr has co starred with Hulette in several successful pictures including The Candy Girl. The ad promotes a mail in offer for Foley remedies from a Chicago drug firm.
Mrs Pidd and husband from Camp Leach face military justice after an alleged attack on Lawrence Berquist driver of an army ramp. Authorities state Mrs Pidd denied the initial tale but later reportedly admitted parts. Berquist's condition described as improving. if Barquist dies and Pidd convicted, the death sentence could follow.
London reports diverging views as Admiral Sir John Jellicoe retires as 61st sea lord. Newspapers praise his career, while some back the change and others complain or predict further reshuffles to place younger officers. Public sentiment ranges from regret to satisfaction as media debate the government’s move.
The undersigned grain and hay dealers of Ogden announce that on January 1, 1835 all hay and feed will be sold for cash on delivery. They state they must receive cash on arrival and cash on delivery. Multiple named companies and individuals are listed as affected dealers.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by cleansing the blood and removing disease from the nasal passages. It promises dramatic improvement after short use and offers 100 dollars for proof of cures. Address 116 Chen Et Co Toledo Ohio and local druggists.
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