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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
12
New York city officials receive word from Deputy Commissioner Malley in Washington about a 30 day consignment system for surplus army food. Mayor Jiylat and Baker’s secretary resolve a long standing dispute, allowing municipalities to obtain food without advance payment.
The Utah Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Commission award awarding David Hazeldine compensation for injuries from a shovel handle blow while he worked for Murray City on August 25, 1917. The district court had set aside the commission decision, but the high court affirmed, finding the stroke linked to the work incident via the employee’s condition.
Washington July a1 Senator Low told the president he was utterly opposed to Azuele X of the tragedy of the League of Nations covenant. He said in reply to the president’s remark that adoption of reservations by chance might set a precedent for other nations that reserving rights is for the United States to decide regardless of other countries.
The protocol to the German peace treaty was laid before the Senate by Vice President Marshall, with Wilson and Secretary Lansing letters, outlining that ratification by three allied powers would activate the treaty. It also sets a one month disclosure window for alleged war crimes and a commission to oversee German fortification destruction in Belgium. The discussion included indemnity limits and the role of American representation on the reparations body, while a separate notice mentions a Versailles treaty copy entered to the Senate record.
Washington announce Pershing awards the Distinguished Service Cross to several officers and men of the American Expeditionary Forces. The report notes the first recipient as General Harold Wilson of St Anthony. Honolulu reports a sugar crop shortfall due to drought, with a Mat company plantation yielding 49,902 tons of sugar.
Paris July 31 A report from the peace treaty committee shows Finance Minister Louis Klotz and Reconstruction Minister Louis Loucheur outlining German concessions. They describe in kind payments and coal deliveries to Belgium and Italy totaling up to forty million francs yearly, plus labor, with Saar coal and penalties in play.
A P Hansen states he will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than himself. No other parties or entities are mentioned. The notice appears as a personal disclaimer of liability and authority.
An official foreign office statement from Paris denies reports by Derlin of sanguinary clashes between French troops and civilians in the Alsace capital. It says during a three day tramway strike there were no bloodshed riots. Also notes individuals urged Liberty bonds at high prices and lists J J Brummitt for bond sales.
Salt Lake Aug 1 The Episcopal church announces a Utah missionary district fundraising drive led by J Walcott Thompson chairing Salt Lake City committee with Rev Edwin J Lewis Logan J E Jones and Mrs W W Reese Salt Lake. The campaign aims to strengthen church work and unite with other Christian groups to meet postwar world reconstruction needs through gifts and intercession. The western area includes California Washington Oregon Utah Arizona Idaho with national goal 26 million dollars.
City figures show July building permits total $66,610 from 30 projects, up from $23,850 in July 1918 with seven permits. June saw 28 permits totaling $81,350. Officials expect six more major permits before year end due to industrial growth, not housing. Jessie Farley secured a remodeling permit for 687 Twentieth St at $200, while Ogden Baking Co added to 2587 Grant Ave at $4,100. Crop conditions improve in southern counties with showers aiding crops, stock, and water. northern regions face heat and drought with limited showers, raising water restrictions and prompting stock movement to other ranges. Irrigated barley, oil and spring wheat mature well. oats, alfalfa second crop harvest early. fruit progress strong. Corn, potatoes, and tomatoes show growth.
Authorities tightened surveillance in Tokyo amid Socialist activity. Several Socialist meetings have been prohibited as gendarmes increase patrols to curb gatherings and potential disturbances.
A Baltimore woman recalls months of illness with headaches and fatigue before being urged to forgo surgery. After relying on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for five months she reports full recovery and returns to work. The ad recommends trying the remedy before any operation.
Notice of delinquent stock on April 2 1919 for Ogden Canal & Water Co shareholders with amounts due. Shares will be sold at Ogden City Hall August 1 1919 at 4 pm to cover back assessments and sale costs. Secretary D Chambers announces action per board order.
The London Mail argues the British embassy salary is too low, noting the current post allowance and private means required to afford the role. The piece cites government plans to raise the embassy wage as part of a broader cereal investigations effort led by J. W. Barber. The report reflects public debate over official pay and conditions amid broader staffing concerns.
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