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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
7
Troops from Romania march into Budapest with chaotic conditions prevailing in Hungary as allies intervene. Rumanian forces enter Buda pest and begin looting amid tense clashes and rapid developments shaping the region.
Rumanian troops entered Budapest amid fighting and looting. Civilians were killed as forces moved through Andrassy Street and surrounding areas. The situation prompted Allied efforts to stabilize the capital while factions vie for influence and a new government figure emerges.
Reports from Paris and Copenhagen describe Allied and Hungarian developments as they discuss the armistice terms for Hungary. Brigadier General Marty El Dandyholtz is named to American representation for the allied military commission to Budapest. Rumanian troops advance to Budapest boundary without occupying the city, with harsh cautions to maintain order as the political scene shifts.
William A. Wimbish of Atlanta testifies before the House Interstate Commerce Committee opposing labor union control of railroads. He argues for investigation with private management unless a plan includes return to private ownership and warns against government ownership or conciliation with organized labor. He says Congress should not be coerced into untested theories and emphasizes patriotism and courage in decision making.
Buenos Aires reports that rumors link Argentina’s 1918 purchase of the Hamburg American steamer Habla Blanca to a crisis in British-Argentine relations. Sir Reginald Power, Britain’s minister to Argentina, denies impending recall and says a London trip is only a test.
Geneva Aug 4 The threatened general strike in Switzerland collapsed after the government took energetic steps to thwart it and the Swiss workers union declined to back the move The setback follows the downfall of the Belarus government in Hungary and dents hopes of revolutionary upheaval spreading to French and Italian borders amid fears of wider turmoil.
The article records a statement that the operation was not an immediate subject of consideration and that a broader reform of road scanning would be studied. The practical question centers on the character and extent of legislation needed to safeguard public well being and control private operations.
Washington aug 5 organized labor pressed for privat e capital retirement from railroad operation and a tripartite public private control with public ownership in the operating management as the most far reaching plan yet in the nations reconstruction era the plan to be laid before the house interstate commerce committee by Warren B Stone Frank Morrison and others marks labor's shift from wage cuts to overhaul of the profit system and is expected to shape national debate despite uncertain outcome
State officials joined federal, county and city authorities in a probe into the blast that damaged the home of Oscar Lawler, ex United States attorney general. Lawler and his wife were burned and reported in serious but improving condition as investigators look for terrorists links and arrest two suspects in the Imperial Valley. In Spokane, Great Northern railroad shop workers endorsed a national strike, with a referendum to follow among crafts.
Washington August 5 the senate Interstate commerce committee intensely debated whether Congress should undertake an investigation of railroad employees wage demands. The full question was referred to a subcommittee led by Chairman Cummins and Senator La Follette with Senator Wolcott a Democrat from Delaware.
A local report notes Bar ness plans to file proposals aimed at easing living costs. The article highlights potential measures and mentions official input from Bar ness and associated civic groups seeking legislative action.
Washington August 6 Attorney General Palmer expected to present a preliminary report to President Wilson on steps by government agencies to ease the wheat market. Julius H. Thirnes heads the United States grain corporation and was summoned to the White House to discuss a proposal to allow free wheat with government guarantees to farmers. The president planned to discuss a free market for wheat with Mr Barnes after cabinet deliberations. States and senators had earlier been told high living costs would take priority, with production increases seen as a path to lower costs.
Paris, Aug. 5. Detectives arrested two laborers near Premier Clemenceau's residence on suspicion after their behavior aroused alarm. They offered money for release and claimed to be awaiting engagement with friends at a cafe. Names given as Ernest Valleas and Alexander Bonnard. held on charges of carrying concealed weapons and attempted bribery.
A Memphis judge who clashed with editor K. T. Leas ruled Leas was the man discussed and sentenced him to ten days in jail and fined $56 for alleged rotten government activity. The editorial board was not named in the ruling, raising questions about fairness and press freedom.
Angele John D Saunders, secretary of the Federated Railway Shopmen's Union district council, states the union will not follow grand lodge orders to strike or negotiate through them. Officials say the nationwide shopmen action cripples western and southern rails, with many engineers refusing cargo due to poor rolling stock. By noon the union estimates about 300,000 shopmen out.
Budapest leaders confer with Allied representatives to form a new Hungarian government replacing the Soviet system with a social democracy. Dr Peter Agoston says a constitutional text will be created, industries remain state socialized, amnesty for political offenders granted, and Soviet laws kept until the new legislature acts.
Paris reports a push by Belgium and other officials urging a lasting coalition to coordinate European coal distribution to avert a looming climate disaster. Mr Hoover warned Europe’s coal output was 36 percent below normal and the U S could not supply relief due to shipping shortages.
At the International Trades Union Congress in Amsterdam British and American delegates tried to strike a paragraph about a Washington D C conference being binding on present representatives. Their bid failed and the resolution passed 28 to 11, with British delegates departing before the vote.
Fragmentary Berlin report claims Communist blame for confiscations and cites a demand for their trial as a central issue. It notes a Socialist led coalition in power with Bouleureau support and questions if a socialist government would accept responsibility to try communists. Budapest reports entente approval to hold elections in September in occupied Hungarian lands.
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