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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
7
Canadian troops from Manitoba Ontario Nova Scotia and Newfoundland under heavy artillery fire stormed the German front line before Avion near Lens. They faced the crack Prussian Guards corps as they advanced a mile along the center of Len.
Washington reports the amended food control bill with a new prohibition section moving to action in the Senate. It would ban liquor production during the war and let the president permit wine making while seizing existing spirits. Senators hear from farmers unions and breweries as telegrams flood in opposing the measure.
Nome June 28. Umberto Passiere, a novel engineer, has designed a new unsinkable cargo boat. The vessel, named Reviata Maritima, replaces 10,300 tons and can carry 5,800 tons of cargo. It features a double hull with space filled by coal and tuber material to shield the ship from mines or torpedoes, and has won approval from the Hallan ministry of marine.
Secretary Daniels announced at Annapolis that America’s war effort proves a democracy can wage total war efficiently with unity. He praised Congress and the President for decisive action and said victory will bring liberty to the German people. Corporal James Hall of Callas, a Lafayette Escadrille member, is reported killed after a German aerial encounter. details note his lung wound and posthumous fame.
A Siberian ex convict sergeant leads fifty volunteers in a Carpathian raid against German lines. He climbs a breastwork, bombs the enemy, kills two Germans, then commands eighteen followers to seize strongpoints, triggering panic and prisoner captures. An officer’s commission followed as his unit commits to an offensive.
London dispatch says Norwegian police, expanding their inquiry into the German plan to destroy Norwegian steamships with explosives brought into the country by a courier for the German foreign office, subjected Aron Rautenfels and an associate to a seven hour exam. Rautenfels may be handed to German authorities Friday as Norway’s Storting considers stricter foreigner controls including passport requirements and bans on settlement in certain districts. An American League-style move reports A.J. Bunny Brief, released by Pittsburg, has joined Toularit club, with Minet moving from Ball Lake City.
The British port of Taser of American Destroyer Flotil Las reports baseball season in full swing aboard U S ships. Three diamonds laid on cliff tops attract crowds from ships and town. Teams wear uniforms with ship names, locals, officers, and villagers watch as American sailors pursue fleet championship next month. Girls and villagers become early critics while British spectators gradually understand the game.
Amsterdam June 8 According to the Telegraaf several priests from Cardinal Mercier entourage were arrested and imprisoned in Germany One is Bishop Lacratia of Malines Twenty others including Cardinal Mercier private secretary were imprisoned in Selxtum The private secretary had been sentenced to years earlier for preaching on Whitsunday on Christian charity.
A despatch notes France will see improved conditions for visitors and troops with better lodging and facilities as the government takes notice of the general distress. The report emphasizes anticipated improvements in comfort and amenities for those arriving in France during the war period.
A decree published in the Journal Officiel announces a national event led by the minister of public works to centralize information for public access. The aim is to study and pursue all effective means to develop touring in Peance and improve related infrastructure and information dissemination.
Franklin Tes June 28 Joseph Miller of this city was killed here 30 gram ano. An Indictrcent wan return ed into the sheriffs office and on with the death, but he never was ap prehended and it was supposed that he was dead. A man who gave his name as Frank Patrick, recently walk ed into the Sheriff's office and an nounced he was wanted for the crime. Patrick today was permitted to presur mity to manslaughter and given of suspended sentence. Majors General Pershing has left the hotel in Paris to make home near his headquarters. Pershing commented on Petain article and urged no peace except lasting peace. Washington report notes over a billion devices worth of barn yard produce wasted in war effort. calls for conservation by American farmers.
Athens June 28. Several alterations have been made in the Venizelos cabinet. M Negroponis takes the finance portfolio replacing agriculture. M Spirites becomes minister of communications replacing BY. Papanastasion moves to national economy.
Two small fires broke out in the morning. The first at 1:20 am on TrentyOrst and Harriaon Avenue damaged a rear door and stairs, owner E. B. Brats. Damage about 10 dollars. The second at 7:45 am on Reeves Avenue, owned by J. W. Close and occupied by J. Rullo, resulted from an overheated stove and damaged shingles, about 10 dollars.
Judge Pratt granted an interlocutory decree of divorce to Lil Yan C. Brown from Golden C. Brown on grounds of failure to provide. She says she supports herself and four children, has relied on her oldest child and her father for help, while the husband, a barber, earns steady wages and can contribute about 45 per week plus court costs. The judge ordered temporary relief and payment by the husband by the next Saturday.
Thecla Gerken, 22, of Weensocket, was shot late last night while en route to a friend’s home. Detectives probe a deranged friend theory as she had few local acquaintances and no known enemies.
About twenty Ogden business and professional men have applied for permission to attend the training camp for officers reserve corps at the Presidio, San Francisco, from August 27 to November 26. Only about 50 places are available. several qualified applicants cannot attend.
London dispatch states twenty casualties aboard the Monglia mine region carrier with three passengers unaccredited and four suspected enemies plus ten crew believed dead in the vicinity.
Washington reports that thousands of American troops are encamped in France ready to join Allied forces. Regulars and Marines, fresh from service at home, arrived after a voyage that evaded German submarines and broke transport records. The force will be independent yet cooperate with the Allies, possibly serving as a linking unit between French and British armies, with months of supplies stored at the camp. Petrograd says over 3,500 German prisoners and 300 officers escaped from various areas in Hussis last month, with limited help from the Finns toward recapture.
United States coal operators agreed to an immediate price cut of one dollar to 141.50 a ton at the mine, signaling further reductions after cost investigations. Secretary Lane praised the move, noting enormous potential savings for about 600 million tons mined last year and pledging close cooperation with federal authorities.
Newport News Va June 38 A likely new army aviation record was set yesterday by Captain J Dalbert and Lieutenant Stevens from the government nautical experiments station at Stamp ton Bands They flew from Stamp ton to Mineola Indiana in four hours and a half, covering the distance in record time and signaling advances in military flight capabilities.
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