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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
2
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Newspaper editors largely back Henry Ford against the Chicago Tribune amid libel suit debates. The Tribune lawyer mocked Ford’s education, while defense argues the paper pushed pro German sentiment to entangle the U S with Mexico. Ford’s peace efforts are described as absurd but not anarchist.
Reminiscences recall a Pepper who, despite being a relative newcomer, opened a law office and posted cards announcing his mayoral bid in Salt Lake City. Peers doubt his ties and predict erratic moves, yet he boasts thousands in promises as campaign fever grows amid local politics. Forest fires rage unchecked across Idaho and Montana, with large blazes in the Clearwater, Solway, and Nez Perce districts plus new fires along Fish Creek, drawing crews to combat spread.
Ely Nevada August 13 hearing before the public service commission on a Citizens against suspension of Nevada Northern train service drew stake merchants and business leaders who testified to food shortages and lack of ham and bacon in the district. Col Cannon for the railroad refused to commit to arbitration while the employee representative favored arbitration. after Saturday the company warned it would suspend operation of big train service due to equipment failures. The commissioners indicated public needs weighed heavily and a decision would be rendered in a few days.
A local economics student argues that to curb high living costs the United States should consider halting shipments to Europe to lower U S prices. He warns that reducing foreign trade would cripple prosperity and compares current trade balances with prewar gold expectations, noting large favorable balances and inflated currency due to wartime credit.
A Utah detour near Willard stalls 23 cars at 5 15 P M and later stops 10 more as dust and ruts block a grade. The Standard laments annual road misery from Ogden to Salt Lake, predicts ongoing repairs and disillusionment until concrete and hazel surfacing end the travel ordeal.
Andrew Carnegie rose from poverty to steel magnate, dominating U.S. business through rapid promotion, thrift, and ironmaster success. The article notes his prominence as a public figure and hints at the era’s big business methods, including railroad favors and discriminatory practices.
The piece contrasts Andrew Carnegie with modern big business, noting early grants and rebates that favored rail and metal interests, then his later philanthropy. It questions whether his fortune’s amassing harmed democracy, but praises the move away from such methods as essential for a fair economy.
Los Angeles begins issuing licenses for the sale of 2.75 percent beer after a city attorney opinion negates wartime dry laws. The license process spreads to cafes clubs and liquor dealers as the dry ordinance is superseded by federal court rulings.
New York Aug 14 at a special meeting of the American League directors discussed President Ban Johnson authority in relations with club owners. The session followed the suspension of pitcher Carl Mays recently moved from Boston to New York. Directors considered Johnson powers and related governance questions.
Inquiry seeks details of Mr. Johnson's relations with the Cleveland club. A New York court order compels President Johnson to appear before a referee in this city to answer questions about his financial interest in the Cleveland club. He was served with an injunction barring use of the league sinking fund in legal defenses.
Montana flour mills facing shutdown due to wheat drought urge the federal railroad administration to set a 50 percent freight reduction. Representatives from four state mills warn that even with a lower rate only the largest plants can operate, as Montana’s daily capacity is about 12 000 barrels and some 1600 workers would be laid off.
London reports Britain's food controller G H Roberts says increased production is England's only hope to lower prices. He warns prices will not fall this winter without higher output and urges miners and workers to share responsibility for price stability amid the war era.
Aug 14 Rear Admiral Mark J. Briatal commander of US NAVAL FORCES IN Turkey has been designated as the American member of the mixed commission to investigate incidents during the occupation of Smyrna by Greece and other allied forces.
Honolulu reports joy riding ban extended with no frivolous motoring until mid August when a California tank steamer is due to end the gasoline shortage. Dealers hoard fuel for business, sugar barons dock workers join streetcar crews, and antique horse cabs return to service amid rationing. Liberty bonds valued at 130000 were stolen in New York, with police alerted.
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