Railroad veteran to lead western front rail divisions
Captain Law, rising from telegrapher to superintendent, is expected to be ordered to assume a trench port command for the battle front. His varied work with Southern Pacific and Union Pacific, plus experience under harsh montane and prairie conditions, makes him a strong choice for railroad builders and operators on the western front.
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Fianen
Wil Law
Trenaport
Law
Vantroof Traffe
Monnuna
Col. Mears
Une
W. AL Whitney
Gene
Drafted Ogden soldiers farewelled before July departure
A farewell dinner will entertain the Ogden draft class leaving July 25. About the regulars, six alternates, and extra men are expected to entrain for boards. Speakers will include prominent Ogden residents and music from a recruiting band.
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Ogden
Caf
United States
War Labor Board Allays Alarm In Washington
The War Labor Board issued a statement to ease labor concerns over a misread regulation. Secretary Lauck said the resolution is intended to prevent irregular changes from current standards and will not affect the board when conditions are below present standards.
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Washington
War Labor Board
War Labor Policies Board
Lauck
Prince Albert Receives Rousing Reception at Club
Prince Albert, second son of King Cearre, attended a National Sporting Club boxing program in London. American sailors and soldiers cheered as he arrived to witness bouts including rivalries involving Me He and Baker. The prince praised the event as a fine and noble fight.
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Prince Albert
Cearre
Jaiven
National Sporting Club
Baker
Wey
Hun Papér Attacks American Troops as Cannon Fodder
Paris reports a German semi official paper declaring American soldiers cannon fodder and unable to withstand seasoned German troops. A military writer quotes the piece, suggesting America cannot drain its forcibly enlisted men from Europe. Tokyo dispatches note Japan may send troops to Siberia per U.S. proposal.
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de Thomason
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Europe
Siberia
Tokio
Japan
Speeding Up Construction of U. S. Destroyers
At a Washington conference Secretary Daniels discussed speeding up destroyer construction with representatives of shipbuilding firms. Spokesmen from the Pacific and Atlantic coasts attended. The effort aims to accelerate production timelines for wartime naval ships.
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Washington
Daniels
Compan E
Pacific
Atlamaic
Kaiser Sees Offensive Open From Observation Post
Amsterdam July 18 Emperor William watched the opening of a German offensive from a forward observation post northwest of Theims. His favorite correspondent Karl Rosner reports that the emperor listened to the “terrible orchestra” of the surprise fire attack and watched the projectileists push toward enemy positions.
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William
Theims
Karl Rosner
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Lagoon announces dance program rescheduled to Friday
Manager Christensen says the continuous dance program shifted from Tuesday due to the fourth artillery concert at the Lagoon. Witzell's Jazz Band and the Ogden Municipal Band will provide music, with an excellent program promised.
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Storage and Warehouse Ad Slams Infection of Troops
Storage firm promotes commercial storage while a treasury official is enticed to flee. The piece mentions insurers, officers, and captured men under wartime allowances, noting nurses and civilian captors are excluded from the ruling. The text lacks clear dates or places but implies a wartime context and legal dispute over compensation.
Vacant position of resident officer in Shuelion Pa
In Shuelion a vacancy for a resident officer has attracted applicants. The role pays 00 a month and the note mentions about 20 men who are in the field.
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Shuelion
Unidentified Child Found in Salt Lake Porch
An unidentified child was found on a front porch in Salt Lake on July 18. The report notes a missing person inquiry and requests any information leading to the child’s identity, with authorities coordinating care and verification.
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Dunedin
Salt Lake
New Zeala
Donald Stuart
Napatali
Nto Porter
Galil
Feder
Poli
Burial notice for Brother Wm Van Aten at temple service
Late Brother Wm Van Aten to be buried from the temple Friday morning. Fraternal notice calls members to attend promptly. Signed by F G Nichols, Secretary.
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Wm. van Aten
W. M
F. G. Nichols
Non War Industries To Make Statements
The War Industries Board ordered non war industries using steel to file sworn inventories of on hand stocks with the Director of Steel Supply. The government may commandeer surplus stocks to meet war needs as 21,000,000 tons for the last half of 1918 is cited by allies and war agencies.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Steel Supply Replogie
Whe
General Pershing
Shipping Board
Nebraska Coach Goes to Italy for Athletic Director Role
Stewart, coach of the University of Nebraska football, will depart Lincoln to become athletic director with the Italian forces in Italy. The regents granted a year's leave of absence for him to undertake army work abroad.
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Lincoln
Sebr
Stewart
University Nebraska
Haly
University Board of Regents
Depth Charges Sink Three German Submarines
London reports that in the past three months depth charges have destroyed more U boats than in earlier war days. Details of the sinking of three German submarines have been learned in London, showing the effectiveness of depth charges in ending submarine activity.
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London
Rolph Resigns as Sugar Chairman in U S Report
New York July 8 George NM Rolph chairman of the International agar committee has been succeeded as the United States and administration's representative on the committee by E S Keely, the committee's secretary. The change follows Rolph's new duties with the sugar equalization board.
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New York
George Nm.rolph
International Agar Committee
United States
Adminstration
E. S. Keely
Mr. Relph
Sugar Equalization Board
General Crozier Given a Command Washington News
General William Crozier is designated to command the northeastern department. Brigadier General John W. Trickmanslo takes over responsibility for one district within the department. Bank enters reserve status as the Scandinavian-American Bank of Aloria, Oregon, with assets of about 1,000,000 is admitted to the Federal Reserve System.
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Washington
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