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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
2
The Salt Lake papers complain Wah doee profits from war industries and urge broader statewide support beyond Salt Lake. They criticize provincial focus and demand a more liberal policy, suggesting Utah should share gains rather than hoarding benefits for Salt Lake.
A critical editorial denounces professional politicians tied to party machines. It urges citizens to resist machine influence, preserve harmony, and prevent disarray that could empower corrupt factions. The piece warns against returning to old conditions and calls for keeping the gang out to safeguard national unity.
A British POW escape tale from a German camp is cited to illustrate the brutal abuse prisoners endure. The text recalls forced coal mining at Bür Westerholt, bearable resistance, and the fearsome discipline used by German guards to break morale, prompting questions about safeguards for prisoners.
Excerpts recount prisoners consigned to mines where they were routinely assaulted and terrorized by guards. Some escaped to Molland and England, later reporting the prison camps to officials. The writer urges the White House to issue a constant warning to German leaders to ensure abuses are not forgotten after peace.
Death notices and funeral details for Iain Thompson with viewing at home, Friday funeral at 2 pm in Wilson ward meeting house, interment in Ogden City Cemetery. Flowers from Lindmlat's to be taken to funeral.
Real estate transfer records show H Hennergon and wife transferring Lots 24 and 24 in block 3 Mitt gallege hiaddinnn to FO Thomas for 440 dollars in a warranty deed. James Gray and wife grant part of lit block 1 South Opdion survey to Thomas J Steel for a warranty deed with unspecified consideration.
London reports detail a June 4 engagement off the Dutch coast where an American flying boat and three British seaplanes fought twelve German machines. Ensign Eaton of Connecticut, the first American aviator detained in such a case, landed near Texel after engine trouble. Keyes and Haljayne, both British pilots, helped repel German attacks as two enemy planes went down in flames.
Chicago, June 12. Governor W L Harding said seventy five thousand young men have been drafted for army service with many taken from farms. He urged no vacations this year, saying loafers betray the country and corn must be hoed while others fight. He predicted three to five years to win the war and asked for seven to ten million workers to join.
New York June 12 Dr David Jayne Hill recently former ambassador to Germany addressed New York University graduates. He criticized state patronage and control in the German university system claiming it corrupts independence and motivates unhuman behavior amid wartime sentiment.
Reports from abroad suggest secret plans to crown Duke Adolph Friedrich of Mecklenburg Schwerin as king of Finland. The duke has indicated willingness to accept the crown if offered.
Reports describe sustained artillery duels west of the Vardar with enemy probes at Dobruckia repulsed. June 10 actions against Mount Kamla and Lend enabled a reduction of enemy salient. Troops including Albanian contingents fought with heavy resistance and hand to hand combat, yielding over 225 prisoners and mortars, while observers secured newly conquered heights.
Yesterday the German attack pressure increased along the Montdidier to Gir front with renewed efforts near Delby Wood St Maur and surrounding areas. Allied forces repelled advances along the Matz river and held positions south of the Aisne while German assaults near Villers Carcerets and Daomosters faced stiff resistance. Bombs and heavy weapons struck railways around Nesle Rays and Bessons Sur Matz as Allied units conducted counterfires and strategic bombardment.
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