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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
2
A mangled OCR segment from a local newspaper cites the Standard publication and unclear references to community figures. The fragment hints at a nightly edition and mentions associated names and logger items, but details remain unreadable.
Taxpayers in Ogden face a rise from 201 to 207 mills as the city borrows from banks to cover deficits. Authorities warn that without a method to curb rate increases there will be widespread grief for property owners when tax time arrives.
A call to Ogden citizens to support the corrupt practices act by voting in the primaries without party conveyances. The piece frames turnout as a protest against moneyed influence and ward politics, urging residents to demonstrate support for reform through participation.
A concise note on the principles behind laws that foster good government. Emphasizes accountability, transparency, public participation, and core constitutional safeguards to ensure fair governance.
Fred C. Both, superintendent of Salt Lake division for Southern Pacific, is enlisted for a significant railroad task in Russia. The Standard praises his extensive knowledge and assigns him to improve transportation, with plans to write letters to the Supreme Authority after entering service under censor rules.
A local critique claims Ogden city officials erred by charging residents for water used on war gardens after a national appeal urged increased food production. The piece blames the administration for delaying clear guidance and notes many citizens remained uncertain about needing to contribute to Uncle Sam’s cause.
A period summary notes opposition to extensive public improvements during wartime shortages. Ogden and Salt Lake City officials push to defer spending, citing high costs and risk to relief of labor. Business groups warn against halting growth, urging prudent funding only for essential projects.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Count von Dernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, did not know Bolo Pasha. The Tageblatt and other sources question the reliability of Jagow-Lansing telegrams and allege forged material. The Bolo Pasha affair is tied to Swiss accomplice and funds over 1.7 million, with claims of German and American interests and labor mobilization in Oslo.
An official notice calls all OWLS members to attend a Friday October 19 meeting at 1 PM. The message stresses the event's great importance and direct presence is requested.
Mitch Palmer of Swarthmore is appointed property custodian under the alien property act. The office will seize or transfer enemy property or debts with the president’s proclamation guiding its scope. Palmer holds assets until war ends, then Congress may act.
A dated notice states that the signer will not be responsible for debts contracted after October 1, and is signed by GW Young. The text is typed in a fragmentary legal notice style with limited readable details.
Oct 1 dispatch from Borich reports Emperor William and Secretary Kuehlmann embarking on a peace mission. The article notes the journey viewed in a Senate context and hints at diplomatic aims and possible negotiations with Allied powers.
The Munich paper notes cautious talk of peace and possible conciliatory moves, while warning against any notion of enemy annexations. In Chicago, testimony in the Jacobsen case nears its end as Richard Vermann testifies as the last witness. Amsterdam reports the death of Princess Henrietta, aunt of the German empress, at Kiel at age 63.
Aberdeen born troops arrive in France with clippings showing General Pershing at a review with General Petain. French commander Petain speaks to American troops as they prepare near the front. The boys praise the cooks and the camp scene. reports mention potato help and general military appearance.
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