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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
2
John D. Rockefeller contributes heavily to the Rockefeller Foundation. In 1917 the foundation’s income and $5 million of principal were allocated for various programs. The funds supported public health, medical education, and relief for soldiers and allied war efforts.
The Ogden Government School plans a large new wing to support wireless telegraphy training led by Prof. Alonzo Ty Barrett. Fifteen volunteers have joined the program to prepare young men for government service, offering an escape from trench warfare and a chance to gain skill and government aid.
A tense editorial argues that thirty years in the United States does not justify loyalty if a German is seen as disloyal. It calls for deportation after the war and warns that anti American sentiment among Kaiser subjects could curb immigration. The piece urges strict action against openly antagonistic foes to protect national self-perpetuation.
The piece reports on Trotsky at Brest-Litovsk, Pravda’s harsh critique of President Wilson, and a bleak outlook for Russia. It notes German ultimata, Bolshevik leadership concerns, and the influence of Berlin’s paid agents on Bolshevik policy and public opinion.
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of a volunteer army and peace terms in a wartime context. Turmoil surrounds leadership as attempts to manage public reaction while applying control measures. The passage mentions Trotzky and strategic aims affecting Russia during a period of repression.
A wartime polemic argues for universal military service and trained volunteers versus a disorganized mass. It recounts a building demolition scene where two hundred men fail against twenty trained workers, emphasizing the need for ready, disciplined forces and warning against reliance on untrained volunteers.
Four men were killed in a bank raid at a National Reserve bank branch in Kansas City as assailants struck with an axe. Survivor Tal Story Wornall, cashier, said the robber wore no army captain’s rank and the attackers fled after incapacitating other victims. Police and military officers describe the scene as chaotic with limited clues, while the extent of the loot remains uncertain.
Officials in charge of the case wonder how a string of murders could occur in a camp housing thousands of armed men. A wind and cold weather were blamed for hindering screams. Carl Ohleson’s father, a Kansas City contractor, reported to the bank after the killings. An immediate roll call and heavy guard followed, with a police dog tracing a trail to a highway before losing the scent.
A brutal blizzard raged across the nation bringing record cold, frozen trains, and widespread disruption. Two deaths were reported with many others harmed by exposure and icy conditions. coal and gas supplies faltered, and cities including Chicago and St. Louis faced transport paralysis as crews struggled to clear drifts and keep essentials moving.
A fragment states a bootlegger spotter report dismissed as unreliable and signed by Mike Sullivan. It mentions a new Alameda law on compulsory advertisement and notes England tax worker reductions.
McMillan proprietor of a pool room at 426 Twenty-fifth street reports robbers looted a place of money cigarettes and ivory billiard balls worth about 45 dollars. The haul includes ivory billiard balls valued at 42.50 dollars 40 camel cigarettes 1.30 dollars and 1 dollar in cash. No arrest has been made.
France states in the chamber of deputies that it will not participate in Brest Litovsk peace negotiations or accept peace proposals from Bolshevik or German allies unless offered directly by enemies, pledging to consult with allies before any accord. The stance follows pressure for travel visas and joint declarations of aims.
Five slacker suspects were rounded up late yesterday on lower Tweenty-fourth street by Detective Robert Chambers and Officer Pate Naglin. All are in the city jail awaiting further investigation. The quintet, William Larsen 22 Great Falls Montana Norwegian Harry B Len 26 Jerome Idaho Norwegian Filbert Sox 22 Chicago Hollander John Tulian 22 Chicago Hollander Frank Bensena 22 LaGrange Ti Hollander, laborers, claim Chicago residency before questionnaires. Two others say they registered but filed no report to selective draft boards.
Four defendants appeared in municipal court on liquor law violations. G Luberan and J Cunnings and Charles Andersen pleaded guilty and received 50 dollar fines or 20 days. John Belmisted pleaded not guilty with a Monday arraignment. Arresting officers were Pete Raylin and Deputy Sherrfff R H Sale. Germaind was arrested by Deputies Grown And Soule.
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