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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
2
A harsh critique rails at Allied miscoordination in Italy. The piece laments lack of unified command from London to Europe and questions why ammunition shortages and scattered actions persist. It urges a single directing effort using combined intelligence and power to achieve a common war aim.
A garbled wartime message claims Japan would supply troops and support for allied aims with references to million Japanese forces and readiness to help, though wording is unclear and references are inconsistent. The fragment mentions representatives, alleged mobilization, and wartime cooperation in the invasion context.
The report highlights Japanese resolve and endurance in battle. It notes early use of periscope directed gunfire from hidden positions and long range naval guns in land fighting. It claims dramatic acts during assaults on outer defenses at Peyt Arthur and asserts decisive Japanese courage personified.
Officials say sewer construction in Thief Ward cannot proceed during the war period because costs and labor scarcity would hamper efforts. They emphasize war needs may take precedence unless deferral endangers homeowners, urging balance between city improvements and wartime demands.
A telephone exchange reveals widespread coal shortages in Ogden as residents scramble for fuel. A woman pleads for help and urges authorities to disclose distress relief, while neighbors improvise to keep homes warm. The piece warns of rising costs and potential protests if relief is delayed.
Fragmented text discusses mayoral race in New York with mentions of Hytan Silquit Laing and socialist candidates. It references opposition to war and Germany and hints at international politics affecting the city election.
The piece analyzes a three way mayoral contest among Mitchel Hylan and Bennett with smaller factions and independents. It notes support from Governor Whitman and Charles E Hughes for Mitchel and mentions factional splits among Republicans and reformers. The text hints at political maneuvering and possible shifts as election day approaches in a tense city climate.
An article urges the United States to mobilize for 100000 airplanes on the western front to defeat Germany with sustained air power. It argues mass production of aircraft comparable to automobile output and envisions bombing bridges and rail lines behind trenches to force German retreat. Also brief theater notes mention showings of Men of the Desert and The Fighting Trail at the Cozy with a fire damage delay and a 6 p.m. opening.
Washington officials announce new rules to regulate cold storage facilities for meat, poultry, eggs, butter and other perishable foods. The plan requires labeling of items stored in cold storage and forbids misrepresentation of freshness.
The fragment notes that improper eating and drinking cause many troubles, sometimes gradually and other times quickly. It suggests that deceptive remedies or benefits may appear as symptoms manifest, with emphasis on the consequences of dietary indiscretion and the caution needed in interpreting remedies.
The food administration outlines regulations to curb speculation in storage. Warehouses will be classified as public or pirate and must obtain licenses and file schedules of rates. The aim is to strengthen legitimate storage while preventing abuse by a few.
Pantages Vaudeville debuts Wednesday at the Orpheum Theatre with two big headline acts Owen McIlveny and the Yenlan Gypalee, plus four strong acts promising top quality entertainment. Matinee starts Wednesday at 3 PM. Clara Kimball Young stars in Magda at the Uteh Theatre today and tomorrow with Earle Williams in Apartment 29 on Thursday through Saturday.
Ogden physician Dre A. S. Condon writes from Los Angeles to the Standant noting he is enjoying himself but health not improving as fast as hoped. He mentions Ogden Utah friends Claude Ives and others, complains about not receiving the Standard, and asks for a bumfle to include every copy from October. He may stay in California for the winter or return to Ogden soon, reachable at the Rosslyn hotel.
Thirteen American representatives and two senators dined with Lord Chancellor at the Athenium club in London. Senators Kendrick of Wyoming and Kenyon of Iowa spoke on their sea voyage experiences aboard a steamer attacked by a German submarine off the Welsh coast. The U boat submerged without launching a torpedo.
Copenhagen reports the first official American expeditionary forces dispatch printed in German papers without comment, while some headlines mock the quiet sector of the front. The German press notes the U S is not seen as a full member of the central powers coalition.
Athens Ohio October 30 General Charter St Grosvenor a former representative from the Ohio district died at his home early today. For years a notable figure in Ohio Republican politics he had served twenty years in Congress and had not actively campaigned since 1906 when defeated for congress. Mrs Grosvenor and two daughters were notified.
New Torr in Met Tar River records a dramatic leap as silver prices jump about sixty thirty in early trading. The surge follows a comparable rise in London where silver remains a key exchange unit, with feverish activity noted in markets.
An advertisement touts a product called zom9 from Louie Fife Sealing that allegedly cures eczema and related skin conditions. It promises removal of rashes and skin problems after regular use, claiming the solution is penetrating and non greasy.
Fluctuations rose from about 85 cents to 1.09 dollars, then spiked to around 2 cents in recent weeks. Report notes August and September gains fueled by heavy foreign demand including the French government amid tight supply.
Amsterdam observers mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with German Evangelical community ceremonies. The event highlights historic reformations and the enduring ties between faith traditions across Europe.
A radical Wittenberg manifesto rejects pacifism and condemns the pope's peace proposals as lacking religious authority. It warns against an American heresy claiming democracy as a Christian duty and argues the freedom of a Christian is not bound to political power or national evolution.
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