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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
2
An editorial essay argues against pacifist illusions and urges readiness for wartime duties. It cites a pacifist in history whose peaceful stance led to tragedy, warning that embracing arms and prepared defense is essential to American greatness amid looming threats.
A wartime board plans 750 million for a huge cargo fleet to move food to Europe, aimed at aiding allies. Disparaging remarks target meat shortages and a riot response. The text urges firm action against disloyal elements and foreign-instigated uprisings amid a call for a stronger nation.
The text urges strict adherence to registration and vigorous federal action against opposition. It frames the call to arms as essential to defeat a military despotism and secure the future of the United States, warning that without conscription the nation risks becoming a target and its people enslaved.
A London court found William Wakefield and Willem Dasher guilty on three charges of horse theft and slaughter for sausage meat. Henry Phillips pleaded guilty to stealing two horses of the London and North Western Railway, with judges calling van robberies a severe crime.
An analysis based on English papers notes America under President Wilson is mobilizing with strong resolve. It says U S action will astonish the world, but months remain before forces can affect battles. Britain must endure wartime strain as American aid arrives and rails transport improves.
On a battlefield near Vimy Ridge an all khaki audience watches a Canada versus Canada baseball match amid shell holes and improvised stands. The Second Brigade wins 7 to 1 thanks to a left handed ace, with spectators including Gen Horne. Games occur twice weekly as American forces edge closer for inter league play.
Washington May 29 The war finance bureau will operate twenty four hours daily and hire 1200 extra workers to produce 2,700,000 impressions daily. Director Satph estimates the bureau will print about 25,000,000,000 notes and certificates this year, up from 5,000,000 last year. Additional duties arise from Liberty Loan bonds and new stamps and postage plate needs to meet proposed rate increases.
Rain drenched Belmont Park keeps the Metropolitan Handicap field small with six contenders for the 95,000 event as post time approaches at 4 p.m. Stromboli and Spur lead the list of starters with weights and jockeys named, while other entries include Borrow Old Hoenle Dick Willame and Ormesdals as listed connections. The article notes weather delays and possible late additions if conditions improve.
About 60 property owners urged against sewer district No. 13 at a city commission meeting, calling the project untimely amid high taxes and wartime costs. Speakers included Bishop James Taylor and Joseph Giles who labeled officials grafters, while protests anticipate potential loss of city jurisdiction and an ensuing bond vote.
Washington May 29. Women and Girls may be used for light farm work under the department of agriculture plan for a volunteer work army for the harvest season. They will feed, care for harvest hands, and can and dry surplus perishables. The department’s machinery already operates in forty states and will enroll many retired farmers for emergency labor. Organizers have been named for each state, county, and community. The Bell Telephone company is establishing a pension and sick benefit fund to begin July 1, benefiting about 9,000 employees.
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