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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
8
London May 16. An official summary reports eight Delta merchant ships over 1,600 tons were damaged or lost in the past week. Five ships under 1,600 tons and three fishing vessels were also sunk in the period, highlighting maritime losses for the week.
A mass of patient letters and advice columns discuss home treatments and doctors notes. Dr Lewis Baker is named for remedies, with various anecdotes praising or criticizing cures for pain, skin and nervous complaints. The column quotes others seeking relief and mentions shampoo and tonics as suggested methods.
London May 16 A socialist departs from pacifist lines praising the new democratic government of Russia, urging Britain to join allies in peace terms. Philip Snowden asserts the Russian democracy seeks peace and calls the government to permit delegates to a Socialist conference, viewing it as a route to end Europe’s war distress.
New York May 16 Capt Franz Weseley of the German rary stands trial with several others on charges of conspiring to disrupt the United States munition industry in 1915. He has made a complete statement to the government detailing his activities voluntarily and without bargain according to counsel Albert Massey. Massey said Weseley did not reveal ties to the German government nor service in the German navy. Weseley cited personal motives to halt munition traffic as the reason for his actions.
Montana Representative Jeanette Rankin failed to answer a roll call during a House motion to recommit the army bill. Speaker Clark ruled she could not vote after she admitted she was not listening when her name was called. Rankin retired to her seat as the decision stood.
Washington May 16 The new foreign secretary is 33 and highly regarded as one of Russia's ablest men. He rose from wealthy Kiev family ties to wartime roles in war industries and foreign exchange before being named finance minister by the new government. Kerensky, once popular as a link to moderates and reformists, remains a key radical figure in Petrograd.
Paris May 36 2 55 p m Jules Cambon general secretary to the ministry of foreign affairs says the French nation and government express profound gratitude to the people and government of the United States for the admirable reception they gave to Justice Vierani and Marshal Joffre The praise also honors the French nation for support of liberal Europe and the cause of the United States He notes approval of the House of Representatives vote on volunteers and discusses Petain becoming commander in chief with Foch succeeding.
One of Utah’s memorable fraternal conventions, led by John Culley of Ogden, was planned for early June in Salt Lake City. Culley urged strong support of the national government during wartime and noted the event would be the largest Utah convention to date. Ogden and Salt Lake judges began tours to Provo and other areas to gauge interest and attendance.
The Utah State Federation of Labor concludes its thirteenth annual convention with Ogden chosen as the next convention city in September 1916. Officers elected by acclamation include D. F. Plants as president J. K. Hassell vice president W. M. Piggott and others, with resolutions supporting labor stance on Woodrow Wilson and legislative matters. The body endorses continued pressure on Congress for investigations and clemency actions in the Mooney Dixon case.
The Ogden To Sao contest drew spirited votes amid debates over Farm movement ties and the Farmers Nonpartisan league. Officials invited farm organizations to the 1915 state convention. election timing shifted to September for attendance. Telegrams to the U.S. president and California governor referenced Mooner’s case amid subornation of perjury charges, while Irish freedom and labor defense topics cropped up in the session.
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