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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1918
Page
2
An odd typed fragment from a local paper appears to reference an entry by the Postetticer in Ogden and a Sunday publication. It mentions Associated Press credit and notes limited publication rights for republication locally.
A sworn assembly dissolves amid upheaval as yelling factions accuse each other in a volatile scene. Bolebéviki supporters clash with Trotskyists, Leon Trotsky is labeled a despot, and armed guards are deployed as delegates threaten withdrawal. Authorities crack down, and regional powers assert control over the disorder.
The Providence Journal editor John Rathom unearthed a German conspiracy network in the U S. His detective agency infiltrated the German embassy in Washington and exposed high level plotting. Intercepted messages show Berlin pressured Sayville wireless to publish warnings and justify the Lusitania attack. The disclosures tie German war lords to treachery and reveal the belief that civilian lives were expendable in war.
In a tabernacle gathering Apostle Dy and McKay spoke on duty to country. They reviewed Utah’s contributions to the war effort, noting army quotas of 146 men and 2344 for other branches, plus 426 Utahns for the navy and supports for artillery and a hospital unit.
The document notes Utah's substantial pledges across multiple drives including war bonds and Red Cross. It cites precise allotments and subscriptions, such as $6,600,900 for rirat Mberty Inah bond and $3,400,000 subscribed, plus loans and welfare fund targets met or exceeded. The record lauds Utah for contributing more than its share relative to population and pledges continued generosity.
A fragmentary wartime poem from HL Horlock of Bancroft Kansas reflects on sons serving abroad and the emotional impact on families. The piece envisions pride, fear, and hope as boys go to fight in France and endure the mud, risk, and potential return, with God and duty guiding their paths.
Missouri Senator Stone denounces Theodore Roosevelt as a Kaiser agent in a Senate address. He accuses Roosevelt of disloyalty and calls for silencing critics of the administration. The speech aims to rally party loyalty and critique alleged subterfuge during wartime.
A speech condemns wartime policy as unreliable and treacherous aiming to force partisan advantage, urging accountability for those who sacrifice preparedness. In Chicago, Fuel Administrator Garfield’s order to cut off heat for businesses was largely observed, but some saloon keepers served drinks midnight to 1 am. Liquor dealers protest, claiming members were not fully informed, with about 206,090 people affected in the Chicago district.
Francis Coray, a former mathematics instructor and aviation signal service member from Ogden, is reportedly en route to England for active duty. He, like his brother Claude Coray, recently joined the service and passed into the flying division, with plans to transfer to a ground school as orders await. Fort Douglas held his assignment as the aviation branch attracts eager volunteers.
Master Lennard Taylor known as the Tittle nawsboy at Ogden has booked a vaudeville tour. Manager Joseph Gosk of the Orpheum says Taylor will perform next Thursday afternoon on the Ogden bill with Southern ballads and a war song in costume. His high voice and debut at the Orpheum drew strong notice. Canton printers and pressmen have signed new contracts with raises.
Berkeley January 21 The Federal Land Bank began its new year with assignments to regional national farm loan associations in California Arizona Nevada and Utah. Secretary A W Kendrick cites loans nearing one million dollars closed in November and December 1917 and expects a flood of applications. Congress approved a loaning amendment and farmers accept a higher rate of one and a half percent. Adjusted terms will affect mortgage revenue over the long period.
Railroad men and the public received Jed Abbott’s address from the Southern Pacific claims department as the era’s most significant safety document. He urged constant caution amid wartime conditions, detailing German espionage risks and labor unrest. Galway dockers strike echoes broader tensions as employers resist a 7 am start.
The Northwest Poultry Journal reports the recent Utah poultry exhibition as the most successful ever held in Weber County. Judges answered many questions, showing methods to improve flocks, while readers learn from practical notes on housing, feeding, feathering and disease control. The piece urges common-sense care, including fumigation tips, floor sanitation, and improved egg production through selective feeding and routine maintenance.
Kiddies urged to see Little Mary McAlis Ter, the wonderful child star, in Young Mother Hubbard at the Cozy today and tomorrow.
Rev G F Garver received a telegram Friday from the National War Work Council of the Y M C A New York City offering him a post as building secretary at a northern army cantonment. Final action rests with the official board of the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday night.
A reader alert promotes the children's show Young Mother Hubbard featuring Little Mary McAlister at the Cozy Loday theater scheduled for tomorrow.
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