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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
4
Review of the submarine warfare dispute between Britain, Germany, and the United States. President Wilson's diplomatic approach, cabinet debates, and public sentiment shape responses after the Lusitania sinkings and related incidents. May 1911–1912 context and key notes in the exchanges with Germany.
The passage describes evolving tensions between the United States and Germany over submarine warfare. It covers German notes of May 28 1910 and subsequent American replies, resignations in the U.S. Cabinet, and mixed diplomatic signals. It notes German assurances against unannounced sinkings and U.S. insistence on neutral rights and safe conduct, leading to a growing rift after the sinking of the Arable and warnings from Count von Berstorff.
The article reviews Germany’s assurances and delays in formal declarations over the legality of destroying allied and neutral merchant vessels. It notes American reactions, U.S. state department guidance on armed merchant ships, and President Wilson’s actions including a note to Germany and his congressional address. It discusses how status of armed ships is determined by conclusive evidence of intent, the dynamic of German policy, and the shifting expectations as submarine warfare escalates.
A Des Moines reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after a doctor warned surgery was needed. She describes improving from a rundown state and avoiding a surgical operation, urging others to seek the female system tonic and referring others to the company in Lynn Mass.
The passage recalls mounting American deaths on ships attacked by German forces. It notes repeated assurances from the German government that passenger ships would be spared, yet commanders continue to disregard these assurances with impunity. The president moved to vote on April 18 and addressed Congress the next day, while Germany's reply remains awaited.
New York traders greeted the German reply with a grave tone as stocks opened lower, led by war group issues such as Bethlehem Steel and Crucible Steel. Declines spread across U S Steel and other key names while some recoveries emerged before the clock. Trading remained active with numerous selling orders and signals of broader market volatility.
Fragmentary text references a sports event and a manager named A Skinner related to a theatre, with scattered place names and incomplete phrases. No coherent outcome or details can be determined from the readable portions.
San Francisco matches span May 4 with the Seals securing a victory over Oakland. The game featured tense moments and key plays by standout players as the Seals built a lead and held on to win.
Oakland reported four runs and scattered details amid garbled text about San Francisco, a mud incident involving Miss Schafer and a Mr. Young, plus references to a defeat and a Cartridge Company challenge. The readable items are fragmented and unclear.
Logan May 4 The Utah Aggies defeated BYC 6 1 in eleven innings with a home run by Smith the standout moment. Sensational fielding and solid defense backed the pitching as Dewey left after seven with trouble followed by Setanta. Tamph led the Aggies with hits while BYC struggled to plate runs in the late frames.
Amusements Tonight shows multiple venues with motion pictures at Orpheum Pantages Ogden Oracle Viati Lyveum Trex and open Saturday and Sunday only. Also Fraternal Society groups and women clubs feature meetings and fundraisers including First Ward Tamade Club Play Queen Ether Chapter No. 4 Owls and several local lodges. A report mentions an incident where mud was rubbed in a masher s eyes involving Florence Schafer, an athlete employed at a local metal canridge company.
An old advertisement touts Pepslar Duchu and Palmetto Compound as a remedy for kidney ailments. It claims quick improvements, recommends Neostar Tolver Saline to cleanse the system, and lists sizes and prices. Distribution by A RL McIntyre Drug Co.
Police report details a burglary at Mortensen’s residence on a weekday, with a diamond, Kodak, and clothing stolen. Suspected thief Joseph Protter alias Joseph Glee allegedly fled to Salt Lake City after the robbery, with Warner Mercyer previously asking about staying days earlier. tickets valued at £25 were recovered from the stolen goods.
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