Local Railroads Face Government Pressure for Fair Deals
The text notes that despite broad familiarity with the rail situation, covert lobbying pushes into government offices and must be resisted to secure fair treatment for all parties involved.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
2
Mackensen on the Aisne front in German command
Report claims General Mackensen leads the German offensive on the Aisne front. The author hails Mackensen as Germany’s greatest general, praising his prior campaigns from Donajec to Rumadle and Serbia and predicting tough clashes ahead in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Mackensen
Aisne
Mackensen
Germany
Donajec
Rumadle
Ife
Sérbia
Mackensten
Feader
Will the D and R G Stay in Ogden Why
Ogden residents rally to keep the Denver Rio Grande from leaving the city citing economy policy and rail competition benefits. The Standard urges a local representative in Washington to monitor executive decisions and defend Ogden’s railroad advantages amid upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver & Rio Grands Railroad
Ogden
Rio Grande
Hse
Washington
Poison campaign targets birds in Ogden valley
Sylvester Grow of Huntaville warns that farmers in Ogden valley favor ground squirrels and mice over wet methods, as polyon efforts kill blackbirds and other insect-eating birds. Sullus A. Smith, a bird life expert, argues for protecting wild birds to control crop pests, urging standards to consider his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Grow
Huntaville
Ogden Valley
Grow
Polyon
Sullus A. Smith
Oir
Bird Ite
Agesey
Changes On The Railroads And Dictator Remarks
Henry Clews praises President Wilson as a benevolent dictator and endorses government control of industry for wartime needs. He applauds McAdoo's order displacing railroad managers and cutting high salaries, arguing concentration of rail systems enables advantageous staff reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Saya
Henry Clews
Uenry
McAdoo
Modern railroad leadership shifts from builders to skilled operators
The article argues rivalry fades as syndicates mature, reducing the need for old line merchants and founders. It predicts a gradual leadership transition from Vanderbilts and Harrimans to capable engineers, stressing the value of expert administration for large-scale transport. McAdoo’s rail experience is noted as relevant to stabilizing and self supporting railroad finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akill
Vanderbilts
Huntingtons
Harrimans
Rairoad
McAdoo
Fac
Red Cross Seeks Elevator For Fourth Floor Work
Red Cross volunteers operate on the fourth floor of the First Na bank building with a nightly schedule. The elevator stops at 4 o clock, forcing elderly workers to descend the stairs each Monday night. Bank cooperation is praised and a once weekly elevator service is requested to ease their mercy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Band of Mercy
Key to Aeroplane Failure
David Lawrence analyzes delays in aeroplane production after visiting Curéles plant in Buffalo New York. Training planes roll out at 110 weekly but conflicting orders disrupt forecasts for future output as October drawings await immediate manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Curéles
Buffalo
New York
Battle for Bristol planes and wartime aircraft delays
A newspaper excerpt discusses stopping work on Bouda and shifting to Bristol two seated fighters amid slow drawings and supply changes. General Parehing, Curtiss and Washington planners contend with delays, added equipment needs, and hopes production will finally meet demand for battleplanes amid tensions with engineers and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouda
Pareh- Ing
Curtiss
Washington
Ennloyes
Ganz
Lawrebes
Congress
Carthea
Bristol
Curtine
United States Navy
Dehaviland
Dayton
Hantey Page
Army
Disagreement Between House and Senate Over Oil Leasing Bill
Washington May 28. Disagreement between house and senate conferees on the Mc Walsh Plttmandal oil and mineral leasing bill intensified as the house refused to recede from its amendment, sending the measure to conference. The house amendment, backed by Secretary Daniels, grants lessees the right to drill a well with exclusive use of land 640 feet around the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Daniels
Lessee
Coal Production To Be Increased To Meet War Demands
Philadelphia May 28 The United States coal output for the year starting April 1 must reach 100000 net tons, says J De A Morrow general director of distribution for the United States fuel administration. He told a coal association convention that this requires an 85000000 ton rise over 1917 production if war needs are to be met, noting anthracite may not exceed last year's 89000000 gross tons and the extra must come from bituminous mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
J. de A Morrow
Fet Administration
Anhered Coal Association
Morrow
War Savings Stamp Campaign 15 On World War Savings Day
Secretary McAdoo announces a national pledge campaign to promote war savings stamps with a goal of marking June 28, 1918 as National War Savings Day. The plan urges all organizations to urge Americans to save and invest in stamps to fund the war effort and support soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Cadet Falls to Death on Field in New York
May 28 at Hempstead Army aviation field a cadet from Noblesville Indiana Charles B Passwater died when his airplane failed to negotiate a tall open at about 2000 feet altitude The crash occurred as Currie Minnesota born Flying Cadet Paul M Currie was killed near San Antonio last night Willan A Currie is his father An unclear fragment follows about questions and conversation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles B. Passwater
Noblesville
Ind
Hempstead, L. 1. Army Aviation Field
Paul M. Currie
Sam Antonio
Tex
Minneapolis
San Antonio
Willan A. Currie
Peng Bo Wise
Boman
Market swings as war issues weigh on New York stocks
May 2 opening sees pressure on war-related issues and varied moves across equities. United States Steel improves briefly but faces later heavy selling. Liberty bonds rally as tax-exempt gains offset stock declines. Reading, Union Pacific, New York Central, and New Haven show strength amid broad activity. several heavy fallers include Bethlehem Steel and General Electric.野
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel
Lanai
Pacific
Reading
Union Pacific
New York Central
New Maven
Liberty Bonds
Ralls
Canada
Pacifle
Seore
Sumatra
Tobatco
Bethlehem Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
General Electric
Industrial Alcohol
T Marine Preferred
Colorado
United Sates Steel
Liberty
Market Reports From Omaha and Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Omaha and Chicago hog and cattle receipts are listed with prices. Hogs steady to lower with mixed and heavy categories ranging around 16.00 to 16.90. cattle receipts include native steers and cows with varied bids, while sheep show yearlings and ewes selling up to about 19.50. Also noted are assorted minor market items and a batch of stock prices across several companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Livestock
Jinion Stock Yards
Ogden
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Uora
Ace Packers
Western Stars
Hetrera
Werner
Omaha Livestoce
Omana
Neb
Chicago
Chicago Corn and Hog Market Slips Amid Weather Doubt
Chicago markets report severe crop damage from temperature swings. Corn prices rose despite rumors no government alcohol contracts. June and July quotes noted with gains then slight pullback. Oats gained on corn strength as shorts bought. Hog futures eroded while lard held firmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Utah stocke closing prices scattered across markets
The report lists mixed closing prices for Alta Consolidated and multiple listings including Columbus Texall Cardiff East Crown Point Miller Hill and Michigan Utah among others. Prices shown include 202 for Alta Consolidated 190 at 590 1900 at 5Se 300 at B0c 54 at 43.20 and 3200 at bio with SoH at 15 cents and 1400 at 1440 for Michigan Utah among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Consolidated
Columbus-Texall
Bio
Cardiff
East Crown Point
Miller Hill
Michigan-Utah
New Quincy
Sige
Plutus
Zotge
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Bayer
Capecter
Apis
Coctala
Gomen Aspiiae
Ibayer
Paes
Associated Press
Herwice
Mackenser
Munson
Prince Con
Walker Mining
Peers National
Farmers & Stkers
McCormick & Co
National Bank Republic
National City
National Copper
Security
L. Sec. &T
Utah
Nat'l
Walker Bros
Zion's Law
Amalgamated Sugar
Cement Sec
Independent Coal
Lion Coal
States Tri
Deden Pek
Glad
Jason
Bluhill
J. A. Hogle & CO
Huson Ave
Catton
Chitage Board
Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange
3. M. Scott, Jr
Logan & Bryan
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