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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
2
A wartime column speculates on possible German strikes on the Picardy salient and Verdun. It weighs strategic chances of a sudden thrust to cut Verdun from France, noting German commanders’ vanity and perhaps bold offensives to threaten Allied lines.
A new Ogden drive opens from near Liberty over the divide to Cache Valley. The route offers mountain scenery, wildflowers, and fresh air, with bold peaks and deep canyons. Though about 26 miles one way, the ride promises delightful views and outdoor westward adventure.
Engilish papers praise American resolve amid submarine developments and German threats. The piece argues the United States will not be cowed by submarines or intimidation, and asserts broad support for continuing aid to allies and opposing European aggression.
The article reports broad public war training and youth enlistment as a nation readies for future conflict. Marines and American troops join French forces near Chateau Thierry, Belleau Wood, and Retz forest, achieving gains and capturing prisoners. German actions include strong focal attacks and long-range bombing, while Berlin withholds complete front details. Submarine warfare continues off the Atlantic coast as English and French forces advance.
A critical column condemns professional politicians for prioritizing personal ambition over national duty. It argues that constant political calculation blinds leaders to the urgent crisis facing the world and the need for a united front in confronting existential threats.
A historic solar eclipse will cross Idaho tomorrow from Ogden to Montpelier, lasting about two minutes. The event begins at 4 p.m. local time with totality along a 40 mile wide path. favorable weather could give many residents a rare view. Employers are urged to grant workers time off and windows should be prepared with smoked glass to view the eclipse safely.
Soldiers in the making parade at Teventpata Ward Avenue with artillery in view. It is a harmless display of martial spirit as young Americans in linen breeches practice drills under the western sunset.
Paris dispatch reports Allied troops pushing back German lines along the Taorey Delleay Bouresehes sector west of Chateau Thierry and near Noyon and Montdidier in Picardy. French and American forces recaptured villages, extended gains to within 300 yards of Bussailres, and intensified bombardment with long range guns as they hold the Champagne salient.
A knife wielder was shot in a street quarrel near the Fifth South and State street intersection around 1 am yesterday. A patrol wagon of sheathes searched the area for an hour trying to identify the warring parties and the alleged warlar. The mystery was continued last night by Detective Herbert Leichter, Harlow.
In Salt Lake June 7 1917 Governor Bamberger sues Sanmet Catermayer and the Newhouse Realty firm seeking $1000 for services in reestablishing the standing of the Newhouse Hotel and related subsidiaries. The suit details Untermyer loans and efforts to avert receivership, noting royal relations and alleged missteps before 1917.
The rendered figures show values around $100,000 were reasonably worth. By the screens of the premises the defendants became indebted to the plaintiff for that amount. Judgment in the suit asked totals $100,000 plus costs.
The War Department announced that five regiments and nineteen battalions of railway engineers are forming to deploy 50,000 Americans to France for railroad construction and operation. Samuel M. Felton, ex Chicago, directs recruitment and overseas railway materials spending has reached 100,600,000 dollars.
AAE examinations have been ordered and some previously unfit registrants may be reclassified. Detectives report Benjamin Adams was caught attempting to leave town after prior rejection. he will undergo another examination and is advised to stay in contact with his local draft board to avoid further trouble.
Reverend Christian M. Garver of the Methodist Episcopal church was offered the position of building secretary for the YMCA in France by the War Council. He declined a May 1 offer in Cheyenne to remain in the United States, and now faces a possible overseas secretaryship with a four to six month assignment abroad.
A notice from D. and Spencer, Union Pacific general passenger agent, denies rumors that U.S. national parks and monuments are closed due to the war. It states parks will be open during the regular 1918 season from June 25 to September 15, with public advisement forthcoming.
A promotional snippet touts Freezone as a miracle ether discovery from Cinianati generality. It claims to instantly ease aching corns and calluses with a play bottle priced around a few cents, urging immediate use and implying no pain.
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