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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1917
Page
5
General Korniloff reportedly executing deserters by wholesale as heavy artillery duels flare on the Aisne and Verdun fronts. British and German forces clash with patrols near Bullecourt Acheville and heavy aerial combat yields 30 German and 13 British aircraft losses.
The German chancellor Michaelis and a peace interview are viewed in Washington as a ploy to sway public opinion and split the Allies. Officials deny any German shift in war aims and warn peace can come only with Allied victory over the German military. King George sees American troops at a border camp and greets them as the royal party visits the area.
Berlin reports German forces crossed the Sucea valley area and pushed toward Seleta in Bukowina, with advances east of the Noldora valley and gains on the Ruslan front near the Dneister. The German staff says Russians are pulled back to a point southwest of Zaleshyke despite stubborn resistance.
Reports from Remlingen and Berlin debate Belgium's fate after World War I. Quellen dispute whether Belgium should regain full freedom or remain under German and allied influence. Articles cite German frontiers protection and annexation debates as key factors shaping policy and public tone. Official notices discuss upcoming cabinet reshuffles and electoral reform plans pending the emperor's approval.
Army balloon with eight officers and men from St Louis forced to land near Terre Haute Indiana early today. The crew reported they were compelled to land to the south of town due to trouble with the bag which stayed alive and was destroyed after landing. The remaining equipment was moved in a wagon and sent toward the city.
London reports quote Dr. Michaelis and Count Czernin arguing peace talks without evacuations threaten US war preparation. Editors condemn German aims as delaying conflict while noting Belgium and Serbia references are absent. Commentators debate if France may accept old German frontier and strategic shifts in Lorraine amid ongoing global tension.
The Observer argues that Western Allies, even without Russia, are stronger than the Central Powers. It asserts the war’s crux is supplying ships for American retirements and total wartime tonnage, urging the United States to match Lloyd George’s target of about a million tons of output next year to stay ahead of submarines.
A page of Berlin and Washington dispatches discusses German and British war aims. Ex-Prime Minister Asquith and Bonar Law are contrasted on peace, with Belgium independence and indemnity debated. Pro-German press predicts continued resistance to peace dictated by Entente forces. United States coverage notes tax measures to fund the war and forecasts on revenues. New York Mayor Mitchell aims for a gubernatorial run.
St Johns N F July 30 A bill imposing tax on excess business profits has been passed by the Hewidine land Tepulature. Many merchants have prospered of late and the measure aims to raise revenue. Other war measures include food control to curb hoarding and a system of pensions for soldiers and sailors disabled or killed in service.
General Harrison Gray Otis, longtime Los Angeles Times president and editor, died at his son-in-law Harry Chandler’s home in Los Angeles. The 60 year old veteran publisher collapsed at breakfast from heart failure after years of active desk work. Otis rose from printer to newspaper magnate, led a fierce anti labor stance, survived a 1950 dynamite attack on his plant, and left a substantial legacy in journalism and Republican politics. He previously served in the Civil War and the Spanish American War, rising to major general before returning to press duties. He is survived by two daughters and other family.
Chicago July 20 A strike by Braiden hood of Halfway Tralhmen ended after an all night mediation. The stoppage halted traffic on major lines into Chicago since last Saturday. A joint statement says the closed shop is no longer an issue and disputes over master at lasue meal period and yardmaster appointments will be settled through commissions and railroad representatives. Traffic on eighteen railroads into Chicago resumed with no further congestion expected.
Seven persons accused in kidnaping conspiracies were secretly brought to Springfield and confined in the county jail while awaiting a criminal court hearing. The group includes Claude J. Mersel Taylor Adams and Cletus Adams among others from St Louis and Stockton. The case concerns the alleged kidnaping of Baby Keet and others and a separate alleged attempt on jeweler C A Clement. A hearing date set for the second Monday in September in Webster County Court at Marshfield.
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