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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
8
Reports from London and Rome detail Belgian aerial units aiding Allied offensives on the Julian front and in other zones. Italian war department figures note Austro-Hungarian prisoners, with Belgian pilots citing successful bombing and reconnaissance missions, including actions near Ghistelles and Vodice.
Secretary McAdoo spoke in Milwaukee St Paul and Des Moines as he tours the Middle West urging broad public support for Liberty loan sales. He praised bankers’ spirit but warned much work remains to awaken the nation to the war bond drive. Proceeds will be deposited in banks chosen as custodians with 2 percent interest.
London reports that Charles Tranton’s £29000 suit against Major Waldorf Astor was dismissed. The action, under a Georgian act, sought penalties for Astor’s government contract ads while MP. The court ruled the ad agency was not a government sub-contractor. In New York a separate note says the Brith steamship Rescue, after rescuing fourteen men, rammed a rock near the Irish coast on May 1 and sank. crew saved, some lost. details confirm survivors reached America.
Madrid reports an extraordinary cabinet meeting after news of the Spanish steamer Patricio sinking. Crew saved, one sailor seriously injured. Government plans to dispatch a strong note to Germany as urgency rises.
In the budget debate the deputy Northern Socialint attacked government methods for propagating the war loan saying soldiers in the field and cooperatives were forced to subscribe. He warned that security of investment and interest rates were undermined by Tages Zeitung. Finance minister denied compulsion, insisting subscriptions were voluntary as uproar erupted and deputies were cautioned to order.
British naval officers report Walter Evans assigns to American destroyer squadron duty in European waters and will advise on strategy and submarine warfare. An American Red Cross base hospital unit of about 200 personnel arrives in England for transport to France to support battlefield care behind the front. German HQ says Tuflecourt and Garrelle Freanes road fighting ends with German forces maintaining control of the area after repulsing an English attack.
Four Utah coal companies sue seven railroads seeking about 425000 dollars in damages for alleged shortages of coal cars hindering operations. Plaintiffs include Camron, Spring Valley, Standard Coal, and Independent Coal and Coke of Salt Lake City. Defendants include Southern Pacific Union Pacific Los Angeles Salt Lake Oregon Short Line Denver Rio Grande Western Pacific and Oregon Washington Railroad Navigation. The complaint asks the commission to compel railroads to expand equipment to meet industrial demand.
Petrogad reports coalition cabinet formed after earlier word of no agreement. Official statement lists socialiste groups and eight ministers. Duma session later notes resignation causes revealed by Miivkom and Guebkoff focus on unwavering loyalty to allies and Russia.
Washington May 18 Londoren severed diplomatic relations with Germany following the Fate of Guatemala. The Government's Information came from Mipletter Ewing at Teguelgalps.
Paris reports several German assaults near Craonne were repulsed. French reconnaissance parties penetrated toward the German lines in the Touraine region. Raiding parties at Pattlae Beaten, and London notes two raiding parties driven off near Armentieres. Weekly statistics show 982 ships over 160 tons entered French ports, 991 failed. three ships over 1600 tons sunk by submarines. four French merchant ships attacked but escaped.
In Petrograd a congress of 562 delegates representing Hussite peasants opens with aims to crystallize opinion on vital matters, impress citizens with new freedoms, and safeguard national interests. Paris and London reports note front operations, food and munition supplies, and calls for price control. In the U.S. Washington hearings warn of social upheaval if food prices stay unchecked, with Anderson and Kellogg urging minimum prices and powers to break hoarding. coal and grain controls discussed.
Washington dispatch reports all national guard units will be called into federal service on July 15 and August 6. Governors authorized to mobilize units to war strength. Assembly dates listed for western states include July 15 in Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Nebraska. July 25 in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, Oregon. August 5 in Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, California. Cantonment camps to be in the south. movement to camps contingent on supply and quarters readiness. Daylight saving plan also discussed by Senate Interstate Commerce Committee.
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