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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
7
A lodge denounces the league calling a certain project a deformed experiment that betrays a noble purpose, criticizing decisions and urging reconsideration of the stance and actions taken by league leadership.
Washington discourse cites Lodge and Munter Miller opposing the covenant as an American entanglement risking sovereignty. Leaders warn a league not a peace alliance could threaten withdrawal, domestic control, and U.S. primacy while preserving risk to world peace.
The discussion questions Article 10 promising US aid to preserve independence and borders, and Article 11 pledging support to Arabia, noting Congress must act for any military aid. It highlights difficulties with Article 15 if disputes among members arise, and references whisky tariffs and immigration issues as examples, including remarks by Miller on treaty drafting and territorial integrity guarantees.
Government standards for wheat farming undergo changes that meet approval, signaling shifts in policy affecting growers. The move addresses production, pricing, and quality controls, with implications for regional wheat markets and farm operations.
In a briefing from the Tribune and Libe owners, an attorney expressed surprise at operators' claimed ignorance of Henry surplus before the war. The claim centers on financial or policy details deemed critical to prewar conditions and ownership standings.
Washington officials announced a plan approved by the agriculture committee to modify wheat standards under the price guarantee net. The measure aims to avoid penalizing growers and to ensure fair benefits for producers and consumers. Names of officials and organizations involved were listed for presenting the proposed changes.
Paris August 12 General Pershing after visiting Belgium as a guest of King Albert will visit the Italian battlefields. Departure from here for Rome is set for next Saturday August 36. In Italy Pershing will present American Distinguished Service Medals to Italian soldiers who have earned them. Pershing expects to return to the United States in the first week of September.
The Supreme Council in Paris awaited a reply to notes to Romania regarding the occupation of Budapest and made little progress on the Hungarian issue under the treaty. Confirmation by the Senate of A Mitchell Palmer as attorney general was recommended by judiciary subcommittees after hearings. Demobilization of combatant troops in the army will be completed by the end of October, Secretary Baker announced.
Mount Clemens Med Aug 12 Arguments in the $1,000,000 det ain against Re Chicago Tribune closed today with summing up addresses of Elliott G Stevenson Senior Tribune and Alfred senior counsel for Mr Ford. Stevenson recounted Ford’s on stand reading and alleged ignorance, noting Ford claimed he could not read and suggesting the Tribune editorial damaged his reputation. He questioned whether Ford would have sent troops to the Mexican border and urged jurors to consider the impact of the editorial on his standing with Michigan voters.
A British style dispatch reports that an international commission probing recent disorders has concluded its work. The Corriere Hella Serra notes the findings are neutral, aiming to reassure France without undermining Italy's pride, as the public reads the cautious verdicts on unrest.
An informational labor conference specified by the peace treaty has been convened by President Wilson in Washington for October 23. The meeting aims to discuss labor issues in the context of postwar arrangements and peace settlements.
President Wilson sent a message today of condolence to Mrs. Andrew Carnegie expressing deep sympathy for the loss of her husband. The note emphasized humanity and public service in this moment of sorrow. In another note, Swiss voters approved elections to be advanced to October, by a large favorable margin.
Washington August 12 Former head of the Order of Railway Conductors told the commerce committee that operating officials during government control suffered from government ownership. He warned that future management centered in Washington would hurt the country and that plans like the Plumb proposal would ruin capital. Chicago rail workers reported improved strike conditions, many shops returning to work and embargoes lifted, with about 28,000 shopmen affected in the area.
Budapest August 11. Officials have resumed functions nationwide as the official Journal prints Archduke Joseph statement. He says that once the national assembly meets after elections his work will automatically end and the assembly’s decisions will be sacred for all.
An obscure wartime tale follows a private operator on the Paris switchboard who aided American lines in wartime. The story notes the operator returning to the United States and returning to business ventures amid the postwar period.
Large demonstrations in Prague led by Social Democrats protest the coup d etat that installed Archduke Joseph as head of Hungary. Czecho Slovakia officials oppose immediate invasion, urging coordination with great powers to avoid violating the armistice. Masaryk government warns against supporting a new autocratic regime amid fears of Vienna backing.
Washington reports Honor to World War veterans as the Second Division marines march along Pennsylvania Avenue from Capitol to the White House. Senate adjourns two hours in tribute while the march unfolds, with Senator Lodge lauding the marines as among the finest troops.
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