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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
2
The Standard, An Independent Newspaper, published every evening except Sunday, continues its regular edition with no muzzle or club influencing its content.
A critical editorial laments Congress stalling on the army bill during wartime. It accuses lawmakers of obstruction by politicians pacifists and profiteers and argues the government must strip extraneous amendments to prepare for war. The text paraphrases a contemporary Salt Lake Tribune critique.
A military motor parade from Salt Lake to Ogden stops in Kaysville where the Barnes family, aged 83, attends alongside Captain French. Father Thames and others participate as patriotic families lend their aid amid calls to defend the country against traitors and preparation for war.
W T P Epperson editor of the Weekly Neffler of Davis County claims the concrete boulevard north of Kayavilia is deteriorating due to traffic. He cites 30 mph as a speed that undermines road surfaces and urges a speed limit or remedy, warning authorities to act.
Prominent figure Saranoff forecasts the crisis will pass and urges restraint. The ad warns drivers to regulate travel speed to protect Utah’s concrete highways and preserve roadways for all motorists.
In Petrograd the Russian military structure dissolves into disorder as officers resign and authority collapses. The article warns that civilian squabbles and socialist currents undermine any unified army, jeopardizing alliance efforts and risking further German victories.
The piece argues Britain must deploy a formidable fleet to patrol east coast harbors and strike German waters including the Weser and Elbe, with a blockade of Veligoland. It predicts a three week move to curb U-boat menace, warning England could face a vast naval clash if submarines remain unchecked, while noting American naval advisory boards report progress against U-boats.
A fragmented notice informs Eagles members of an upcoming meeting or event on a Wednesday night. It urges attendance and suggests precautions or prevention. Names Carlile and W.P. appear as identifiers or organizers within the garbled OCR.
Wheat trading halted as board imposes maximum quotes on May and September contracts. Indemnities banned, puts and calls prohibited, and all May corn May oat and expiring wheat deliveries declared null and settle with refunds. Market sharply fell then partially recovered, brokers suspend most trades.
Senators denounce food gamblers as parasites after a dispute over the Thomas amendment. Harding’s move to table failed 54 to 23, debate resumes with Kellogg proposing limits on pretax trading while delivery is settled. Vardaman defends, Smith urges delay. Thomas cites wartime price spikes as a reason for immediate action. Overman opposes rushing the espionage bill but supports later food control measures.
Executive officers of the state association will visit the lodge Tuesday evening to outline plans for the state association reunion. The matter is of considerable importance and attendance is desired, with other major houses said to consider similar action at comparable hours.
President Wilson authorized expansion of the regular army to full war strength. Organization of new regiments will start tomorrow. About 65,000 of the 183,000 men to be added have already been recruited.
Terlin May 04. German army headquarters report continued bitter fighting near Dullecourt. German troops held the ruined village against repeated enemy assaults, with stubborn resistance described as unyielding in the official statement issued today.
Henry Burton offers five dollar reward for information leading to the person or persons who stole the flowers from his yard on Saturday night or Sunday morning. Address 2149 Grant Ave.
In Tittamingh at noon today three men were killed and four wounded when four robbers assaulted the First National Bank of Castle Shannon. Cashier Hi McLean and teller Frank Fride were killed as robbers demanded cash, then fled in a waiting automobile with the loot.
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