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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
2
An Independent Newspaper appears with header text and publishing notes about recond class matter. The readable fragment references Opden Utah and standard masthead details, with Associated Press affiliation and republication rights.
A dated editorial argues that patience with Mexico has ended and urges bold U S action if Mexico does not heed warnings. It stresses the need to demonstrate power, threaten force, and present a frank choice to Mexico about U S leadership and tough diplomacy.
Secretary McAdoo announces wage increases for all U S railroad workers totaling over 300 million dollars in new pay while freight rates rise 25 percent and passenger fares 20 percent. He states pay rises follow cost of living and that women receive equal pay for equal work. race and color are deemed irrelevant to wage decisions.
The measure aims to reduce special rates to a minimum to limit travel during the war. Officials say operation costs due to increased expenses necessitate the change and all trade sectors will feel the impact equally as the government seeks to conserve motive power and focus on essential movement.
Committee on Public Information argues Wall Street fears if the US enters WWI profits from trade would vanish under wartime taxes and socialization. Big business would face heavy taxation and inflation of profits, with radical movements strengthening and postwar controls likely. The history of prior wars is cited as evidence.
The Standard predicted an attack between Soissons and Rheims or in the Fran dered galleot, aiming to push from Ypres to the coast and cut off the French. A second blow targeted Pavis, believing it would boost German morale while discouraging allies. If both blows succeed, the German army could strike a crushing defeat on American forces.
A dispatch explains why Americans favor rifles as the great wearine weapon. It notes American soldiers’ accuracy makes them dangerous. General Pershing recognizes the need to maintain this advantage to sustain superiority over foes on the western front.
The dispatch analyzes rifle reconstruction and the American method of targeting, praising U S marksmen as the finest army. It notes orders for about 1.09 million Springfield rifles and a billion cartridges for training, with Browning equipment expected to enhance American firepower. It also mentions Val Browning and a shipment of automatic shoulder guns heading to France.
The speaker urges an equitably distributed tax increase funded from 1918 profits to avoid inflation and credit collapse. He calls for short term debt, longer bonds, and clear tax schedules for 1919 to maintain confidence while war demands escalate with vast troop and ship mobilization.
A speaker urges citizens to meet wartime duties without self interest or fear, stressing taxation on profits and fair burden sharing. He cites unity, sacrifice, and the need to fund the war as the nation faces intense political pressure and lobbyist noise in Washington. The message extols duty, patriotism, and shared resolve to support victory and postwar justice.
The speech estimates rail freight and operating costs will rise sharply, with coal and transport expenses increasing year over year. McAdoo urges citizens affected by higher rates to support a wartime policy, framing the increase as a necessary sacrifice for national liberty and fair price adjustments.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will study the new nationwide rate schedules as McAdoo outlines plan to abolish intrastate rates where interstate substitutes exist. Expect months of hearings, adjustments, and retariffs as the national rate fabric is readjusted, with exceptions for soldiers, veterans, and certain travel.
A London regiment lieutenant describes brutal daily bombardment and near constant attacks. He says casualties rose sharply and enemy losses were significant with intense shelling and heavy wounded and dead on the front during a prolonged period of combat.
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