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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
2
General Foch launches renewed French assault from the Aisne to the Marne front as American reinforcements arrive. After a June push by German forces created a deep salient, the French offensive regained momentum with backhanded German pressure, signaling a potential pivot toward a possible German retreat.
The article projects an optimistic view for allied forces as the momentum shifts. It predicts Germans will intensify a peace appeal framed as victory while the Allies will dictate the timing and location of future battles. It warns Berlin to expect a firm, uncompromising response to any peace bids.
Extracts from soldiers lettered from The Standard in New York describe a great spiritual awakening among allied peoples. The words praise sacrifice and duty, likening modern soldiers to early Christian martyrs and highlighting a willingness to die for the cause without seeking glory or personal gain.
A letter from a young soldier to his mother reflects on sacrifice and duty. He echoes Spartan mothers and destiny, stating that some mother must lose a son and life holds higher aims beyond personal gain. He speaks of superhuman stakes that justify struggle and death.
A wartime dispatch portrays American troops holding a Marne bend near Cha Tea Tilerry as German forces push across the river. Despite German advances, eight miles of riverbank remain in American hands while Berlin reportedly withholds acknowledgment, promising to address America after the war.
Archaeologist Andrew Kerr discusses Willard Mounds near Ogden Utah as a key site in the study of pre historic inhabitants. He notes artifacts and cliff dwelling connections suggesting Aztec era links and widespread ancient activity in the region.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a broad perspective on a situation labeled Ui Masatin with phrases about not losing home and mentions of various names and places in a distorted form. The readable content is inconsistent and not coherent into a clear event or outcome.
In a crowded session the speaker asserts that Britain should back Russia with diplomacy and military aid to defeat Germany and rebuild Russia as an ally. The crowd cheers as he argues that a Russian victory or defeat impacts the broader Allied cause and democracy.
Tokyo dispatch dated July 16 says debate in Japan over intervention in Siberia has grown, with parties split but likely to back a sending expedition. Viscount Kato urged entente unity, while elder statesmen in Tokyo support government moves, Japan wary of any limits on troop dispatch.
At Baraboga Springs July 16 Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr spoke as the keynote, expressing sympathy for the late Lt Quentin Roosevelt. The session featured patriotic demonstrations, party unity remarks, and support for the Wilson administration amid the war effort.
Local hotel men report a notable rise in automobile travel since June 3 as higher rates take effect. Visitors are stopping at hotels for pleasure trips, with about twenty pockets of travelers registered near major routes.
War review London reports indicate French attacks on the Paris sector on a considerable scale with gains recaptured along the Marne south of Rheims. Advices say German progress near Rheims is slow as French and American troops extend positions from Dormans toward the Rheims Epernay line and Montguid valley.
Salt Lake offices report on ore shipments from the Tintic Stand mine. The latest car of rich ore weighs fifty seven tons with 247 ounces silver 355 per cent lead and 7.04 per cent copper. President Raddatz notes miners are drifting on an expansive ore body with walls yet to be found.
London reports a disputed British position after Turkish forces attacked east of the Jordan. A Turkish division allegedly faced near annihilation, with critics claiming costly gains as 660 prisoners were taken, including many Germans and other nationals. the list of names appears in the Palestine field dispatch.
City cemetery veterans and widows of the Indian War era are to receive state relief funding as the board of examiners declares eligibility for warrants from a 225,000 appropriation. Daughters of Indian War Veterans organize chapters in major towns to expand aid efforts under State Auditor Kirk.
The Federal Reserve report for May 1 shows total resources of 24.07 billion across 1427 member banks, up 92.0 million since December. District totals place New York at 8.16 billion and Chicago at 1.70 billion, with reserves distributed across all districts, highlighting overall system growth and liquidity.
Washington July 18. Unskillful navigation and neglect are charged against the captain and pilot of the steamer Columbia in a preliminary report to Secretary Redfield by local inspectors on the Knois river disaster, which caused the loss of nearly 107 year. Trial of the two men will follow before the district board. The steamer had been run so close to shore that obstructions tore into the bottom, leaving a long damaged area.
Prices for twelve and twenty four ounce loaves set by the food administration with no overcharge allowed. Twelve ounce loaf at 8 cents and twenty four ounce loaf at 16 cents per loaf, with dealers restricted to current prices. Also notes cabinet resignation rumor in Buenos Aires amid finance minister Domingo Salaberry’s possible exit.
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