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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
7
A brief report notes a twenty day dispute or contest involving figures named Talia A Ct, with emphasis on a prolonged confrontation and escalating tension between parties. Details are sparse in the readable text but indicate ongoing action and a contested outcome.
Advancing Italian forces report capture of Monte Santa Uriele after heavy combat. Dal hill and Gargaro basin now in Italian hands. Campaign to seize Monte San Gabristo expected within hours as fighting in Tarnovo region intensifies. Austrians counter with large artillery and offensive actions amid a twenty day battle. The embassy warns loss at San Gabriele would end Austrian footholds near Gorizia and Frigido valleys.
Treater's Limited dispatch from London reports Vice Premier Nekras off and Foreign Minister Tereschenko will resign from the cabinet, claiming limited horizons and lack of party support. Agriculture Minister Tehernoff also retires, to be replaced by Interior Minister Aplnskieff, who will be succeeded by Kischin. Ratepiets resigns over conflict with Premier Werensky's orders.
Corporal Meeker, an American aviator formerly with the Harvard Crimson, died at Vau in France after his aircraft suffered motor sealing failure. He sailed from New York in May and reached the front by late May, assigned to aviation forces in France.
Gaston B. Means, secretary to Mrs Maude A King, denied the murder theory about her death from a revolver wound near Conard North Carolina on August 29. He insisted the death was an accident and said Ring was with her at the time of the tragedy.
Around 1600 shipwrights joiners and laborers struck in Seattle and other wooden shipyards. The action aims to enforce an eight hour day as yards run on ten hour shifts. In San Francisco a threatened 24 000 worker strike tied to the Iron Trades Council triggered federal consideration and possible impact on government shipbuilding.
In Fall River Massachusetts on September 14 Mrs. Robert Dunning widow of artist Robert Dunning was found dead in an upper bedroom at her sister Dr Tucy C Hill home. Dr Hill was found unconscious from gas poisoning at the door. Medical Examiner Thomas F Gunnings ordered an autopsy to be performed on Mrs Dunning.
San Francisco September 14 The capacity of the Denver and San Francisco mints will be greatly increased to meet rising demand for silver coins. T Ht taker director of mints announced at a conference of refinery paperintendents. The silver capacity of the San Francisco mint will rise from 120 060 to 360 000 ounces daily.
In British waters on Sept 14 Americans below warrant officer rank were barred from boating exhibitions after a sailor died. Naval authorities proposed the ban citing the incident as a warning. London Education Committee accepts clergy from all denominations to coach as school teachers.
Washington reports disclose state department dispatches about Count Luxburg and the use of neutral diplomats, including Swedish minister Cronholm and the case involving Argentina. The Sweden-Argentina inquiry expands as further documents may be revealed, with Sweden's Everlodt aiding the justice investigation.
In Springfield today Governor Lowden called a conference with members of the general strike committee to unravel a labor dispute that involves about 8900 workers and numerous strikers. Adjutant General Dickerson, back from Chicago, attended the talks as part of the conference. A wholesale walkout looms, with labor leaders blaming authorities for breaking up a parade in a show of support for striking street car workers.
Petrograd reports calm restoring after Kornilov affair. Provisional government lifts tensions, resumes rail service, and stabilizes markets while refugees begin heading back to Petrograd. Frontline regiments hold to government terms as talks continue with the “savage” division near Tsarskoe Selo.
A severe typhoon struck Amoy China causing extensive damage to the American consulate and injuring many locals. Officials warn of further hazards as relief efforts begin and casualty figures rise amid ongoing rescue operations. The incident illustrates the perilous reach of the storm over the coast and its impact on foreign missions in the port city.
Petrograd dispatch reports General Korniloff near powerlessness and ready to surrender. Arrest of General Krymotf near Luga prompts a delegation from soldiers and workers to seek Premier Kerensky’s order. Cossacks in Krymotf’s command join government forces. surrender offers arrive from twelve Korniloff units. General Haledines arrest at Trostay confirmed in latest dispatch.
Washington report shows military and naval manpower as of September 6, 1917. Army total 819,001 including officers and enlisted. Navy 264,265. grand total 2,074,146 volunteers. Draft law approved May 18, 1917.
Reuters dispatch from Melbourne says Australia will appoint a trade representative to the United States and other nations to develop export trade. The move aims to expand overseas markets and strengthen economic ties.
Korniloff's revolt nears surrender as leaders move to reconstruct government. A new cabinet is well advanced, with General Alexieff becoming Kerensky's chief of staff. Korniloff's ally Kaladines is reportedly arrested while Russian front lines show renewed fighting, especially in the Riga area, as German pressure eases elsewhere.
Thirty three men from the Columbus New Mexico camp, deported from Meade Arizona last July, were arrested today by deputy sheriffs as they arrived en route to Bisbee on sheriff Wheeler’s request. The total arrests yesterday and today reach seventy two among Embree and other deported readers who sent messages to President Wilson and Governor Campbell protesting camp conditions. Officials say over 1500 other men from the camp lie along the railroad from Columbus to Douglas, with train crews reporting many being put off trains. Thirteen men arrived today on one train, some riding under cars or in bag ends, while others walked into town.
Phoenix report describes a $410,000 cache found by cowboy Joe Watsey northwest of Salomonaville. An iron box with old Spanish coins and vessels was unearthed, the gold moved to Balford for safekeeping. Local lore links the find to priests fleeing the area seventy five years ago.
August cotton consumption reached 563,351 bales, down from 657,780 a year earlier, with on hand stock and public storage figures lower than last year. Separately, the urgent deficiency bill seeks over 7 billion dollars for war efforts including destroyers, merchant ships, munitions, arms, and relief for Americans in Germany as it moves through Congress.
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