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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1919
Page
2
An unclear notice states that the Onden Standard and associated press bureau hold exclusive rights to republishing material and credits certain pieces to the paper, restricting reuse of the five items published herein.
The Standard advocates forming an intermountain baseball league with teams from Utah and Idaho. It invites managers from Brigham City Logan Tremonton Malad Pocatello Lebi Ephraim Spanish Fork Nephi Provo and Sanpete counties to a conference in Ogden to discuss a multi zone league. The aim is longer rivalries with lower railroad costs.
The Standard argues for continued government lending to Europe rather than private funding. It cites Philip N. Moore of the United States Bureau of Mines on avoiding prejudices and fostering sympathy, warning that Europe’s ruin affects American prosperity. It urges unselfish, magnanimous aid to restore Europe, restore export markets, and ensure postwar recovery.
The Italian inquiry blames commander Cadoma for obstinacy and faults among Cappello Cavacciocchi and Fourth army leaders. It also cites political causes including troop discontent lack of authority and propaganda from socialists and Giolittians that weakened morale at the front. The report notes morale collapse from disparaging political voices and wartime sermons.
A long-time resident recalls the Caving Bank swimming hole near Twenty-eighth Street on the Weber River where nearly 100 deaths have occurred over decades. He urges filling the dangerous pool with rock to reduce depth and save children from cross currents and accidental drownings.
The Standard invites subscribers to send records of drownings in Utah from past years. The publication will compile a list to emphasize the dangers of swimming outings for younger readers and to promote caution among subscribers.
Swedish language and cultural development cited as motive for reunion with Sweden. A 96.4 percent of Aland’s eligible voters reportedly backed the move, with TERM as admonished by petitioners to confirm the island’s stand.
The SwenUeth grand American handicap trapshooting tournament opened at South Shore Country Club in Chicago today with the largest entrant list in its history. The five day event runs through Aug 15.
Large crowds visited Los Angeles Harbor to tour Admiral Hugh Rodman’s Pacific fleet dreadnoughts and destroyers, with all ships open to the public except the New Mexico. Vessels carried visitors freely, while hawkers sold souvenirs and banners amid carnival-like harbor crowds. Secretary Daniels addressed thousands at Expo Park, highlighting the significance of the new Pacific fleet’s arrival on the West Coast.
Brigham City Aug 4 Citizens gather for a mass meeting at the Court House to discuss permitting a railway company to verify its tracks through the city and possibly discontinue city streetcar service. Local sentiment opposes moving the line, or if one city line is moved, all should go. Program details from Third Ward chapel include a piano solo and talks on community issues.
Aug. 10 Stockholas and Beetheher football clubs played to a two goal each tie. A crowd of about five thousand attended with Douglas Fairbanks and Will Rogers leading a war-era morale event in the park.
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