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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
5
London reports a German air raid on Harwich, Essex, with about 17 enemy planes. Eight killed, twenty two injured. limited material damage as anti aircraft fire and patrolling RAF units broke up the formation. Weather hindered visibility but raid ended quickly with no inland penetration.
Athens reports a Greek cabinet telegram exchange with Serbia's premier Pachiteh praising a Greco-Serb alliance. Venizelos vows faithful execution of the pact and commitment to peace in the Balkans, signaling Greece's adherence amid European diplomacy.
London July 4 Colonel William Cornwallis West died today at Ruthin North Wales at age 82. He served as lieutenant of Denbighshire and honorary colonel of the Fourth battalion Royal Welsh. His wife, from the Fitzpatrick lineage, was linked to the Marquis of Teadort. The case involved an army scandal in January with promotions and punishments linked to influence.
A Morning Post dispatch from Petrograd details a major scene in the Zlotiliana region near Bre rany where Russian artillery, unrivaled in scale, pounded trench networks before stormers. Despite fierce German Turk defenses and redoubled hammering, Russians captured two thousand prisoners as fighting intensified, with the battle expected to extend over weeks.
Paris July 4 The Matin publishes an interview with Premier Lloyd George. He contradicts claims Britain feared American entry into the war and says Britain not only desired but policed America’s entrance. He calls for large numbers of American troops to join French forces and mingle their blood for victory.
In East St. Louis on July 4 about 2000 National Guard patrols enforced orders to prevent further race riots. No major clashes or curfews were reported, and the death toll appeared to be around thirty, with conflicting counts for white and Black fatalities.
Governor Lowden arrived last night and said the situation is in hand as Adjutant General Dickson keeps a large force in the state. If rioting recurs, troops will remain. city police erdemanded measures, and streetcar service halted after 10 p.m. will resume later with saloons kept closed until further notice.
Chicago July 4 Victor A. Clinur der secretary of the Trials Federation of Labor and a State Council of Defense member called attention to protests against importations of Negro labor to East St. Louis and other northern cities. He condemned the war time Labor demand for cheaper labor. A mass meeting urged Negroes to buy guns and to be ready to protect themselves from mistreatment. The gathering censured state and national leaders for failing to protect East St. Louis residents, pledging to rectify the situation. Meanwhile President Wilson, on July 4, boarded the naval yacht for a Potomac River trip with family aboard.
New York July 4. Representative Julius Kahn of California denounced proposals to assign noncombatant work to German-born citizens in the war, urging all to show undivided allegiance. He defended voting for the war to protect American lives, property, and honor, and supported universal conscription across native and foreign-born citizens.
The military and civil authorities proclaim the republic and oppose the monarchy to preserve peace in Rhanghal. Officials believe plans to restore the monarchy are unlikely, with forces reportedly backing the republic.
New York marked Independence Day with a 48 gun salute at Governors Island and a flag lowering at the New York house in Central Park. The patriotic program featured parade and athletic events designed to aid recruiting for the national guard and regular army, replacing traditional noise makers of past years.
Tang Shao Yi warns that General Chang Huan’s restoration shifts world opinion on liberty. Shanghai papers condemn the Manchu restoration as short lived, while observers predict a northern southern clash and a rally of republicans under one standard. Military strength and party unity key to future outcomes.
Paris July 4 A brochure on United States history and intervention in the war has been distributed to all schools by M Steen minister of public instruction. The aim is to make the American public better known to French youth.
Paris July 4 The Omietal Journal notes American soldiers and sailors in France enjoy postal privileges like French forces. Letters will be carried free of charge and money orders up to 80 francs may be issued without any commission charges.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Canada and a person named W. Hanna claiming intent to cooperate with someone named Kiera Hoover. The readable portion is unclear and provides no concrete event, date, or outcome.
Chicago observed a subdued Fourth of July with limited fireworks and noise. Officials said around 100000 people would attend community meetings for 25 nations, where recruitment for army and navy was encouraged. Nightly events planned at hall parks included fireworks and feasts.
Copenhagen reports say food riots occurred in Stettin and Pszeszeldorf and in two Silesian towns Gleiwitz and Hindenburg. Troops restored order without actual fighting. The siege of Dusseldorf was raised, but an extraordinary court may still try participants with sentences up to six years.
Washington July 4 elation filled the administration as the Thai American expedition arrived safely. A submarine unit repelled attackers with at least one caldera loss. The force landed intact at a French port under BRIN Aeholm. The June 22 night engagement yielded a clear victory and accurate gunfire against the enemy.
Paris dispatch says extremely heavy shelling all night on the Aisne front drove back German attackers. The war office notes German assaults from Jouy to the coast of Calvados were repelled with heavy losses. American gunnery aided in the second skirmish days later. Detachments protected transports as oil wrecks marked the sea surface, signaling probable undersea damage. Surveillance seeks the unknown raiders.
An official statement says during Mondey niet and Tuesday morning bombing raids on Bruges docks by the Royal Navy Air Service several tons of bombs were dropped and good results observed. All machines returned safely.
Panis July 4 reports Le Temps celebrates the American troops arrival as a source of joyous confidence in Allied military cooperation. The piece predicts victory for France and notes Germany fears the revived Russian army, while Washington hopes for long term American support and broader Allied aims.
Herbert A Hoover, American food controller, received the Legion of Merit cross from wartime French authorities on July 4 to mark the anniversary of American Independence. Warren of Toston and Frederick T. Coudert of New York presented the honor for Hoover’s wartime provisioning work in northern France.
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