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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
6
Railroad superintendent says the street will remain open as tracks are worked near Twenty-ninth Street and Pacific Avenue. Crews may not block crossings more than ten minutes, and a report showed crews obeying orders. City officials doubt future construction will affect access.
Roberd Bt. Chain and Rohe Wansen, youths from Clinton, appeared in the city court on a charge of stealing a quilt. Each received a fifteen day suspended sentence and was placed under juvenile court supervision. They had been offered work through an employment agency and were told to report on the job. The case noted that the theft arose after they were promised employment and bedding allowances.
Washington report states Director General Hines told a committee the president’s proposition is final and no wage increases will be granted. The Aug 26 letter to a local committee referenced the plan as definitive.
A union letter outlines potential pay adjustments for railroad workers and warns that a general strike could be forced if demands exceed existing rates. It calls for local votes to decide action while noting limited strike benefits due to funding constraints.
A Washington dispatch reports miners push for government takeover of coal mines. Harry N. Taylor, president of the National Coal Commission, testifies on a plan to have mines transferred to workers. He cites wage gains and a six hour day but warns of potential shortages this winter if a strike expands nationwide.
Springfield dispatch reports state miners directed to secretaries of all locals that persisted in the ongoing strike to consider revoking charters on or after Saturday August 30. The message, dated August 26, indicates decisive action by authorities to curb continued stoppages.
Salt Lake. Aug. 26. Greater efficiency in schools rests on higher teacher pay says Nephi L. Morvis during the Salt Lake City public schools institute at East High. He notes teachers earn far less than common labor and calls for salaries to attract capable educators. Superintendent Feneat A. Smith outlines the coming year’s plans including 17 extra teachers and a longer first report period to eight weeks. Community singing led by Laurie Coop was featured.
ALTEASCH O Aug 26 Colonel Charles C Weybrecht who returned from France where he commanded the 16th Infantry died here this morning as a result, physicians believe, of eating cell storage turkey at a dinner last Saturday night at the Lakeside Country Club Canton Mrs Molen Gabris 33 with her husband William L Gabris of Searing Ohio also dead and Mr and Mrs John G Sharer are paralyzed and their readers believed to be extremely dopal
Washington officials said charges of organized propaganda in the house were well founded. Rep Byrnes and Rep Wonocrt alleged reaction spreading by newspapers to sow discord among Negroes. Officials cited Soviet influence at the root of the recent race match between Washington and Chicago.
Washington Aug 26 Charges that Secret Haker Major General Wand Crowder Judge advocate general and Colonel John T Wigmore organized a propaganda bureau to discredit critics of the existing military system and defend the system were made before a senate committee today by Samuel J Angell formerly acting judge advocate. Angell said several officers and about fourteen clerks were assigned to issue statements to the press and to Congress. He charged that officers who criticized the system were threatened or disciplined while defenders were promoted.
Honorably discharged soldiers sailors and marines and widows of such, plus wives of injured service members, will have priority for clerical and executive appointments in the District of Columbia and nationwide. Eligible applicants may be advanced in the hiring list and bypass age limits, with residence proof required. the bulletin notes preference but includes examination requirements and rank ordering.
D A West files a Third District suit alleging fraud in the Montani Utah Sugar Co with 739 shares of par value 1000, naming George Sanders Beebe Snow Flynn Beebe Plummer Tiger and others. The suit seeks action on behalf of Ninacit and other stockholders against alleged dummy directors and accommodation officers.
Chicago Aug 26 opening shows mixed grain trading with corn lower on near term delivery and December prices fluctuating around recent closes. Provisions edge lower as demand remains tepid and offerings stay limited, while stocks and corporate actions under investigation affect shares amid broader market uncertainty.
Fragmented report shows a Hamilton organization contract claim seeking a site for an auger factory on 10000 acres, plus a scattered Chicago market roundup of corn, potatoes, butter, eggs, poultry, and livestock prices. Regional listings include Kansas City, Saint Joseph, Ogden, Omaha markets with cattle, hogs, and sheep quotes and receipts.
New York trading opens strong as President Wilson's refusal to meet railroad shopmen demands shapes sentiment. Rails, oil, and major specialties rise, with machinery and metals leading sectors. Gains of 1 to 4 points seen by midday. rail and equipment shares strengthen on broad advance.
New York report notes currencies held steady with francs at 8.09 and guilders at 0.36 seen in cables. Demand on marks around 4 11-16 with cables indicating improved loan terms and higher per cent calls. overall market conditions described as unchanged with varied interest and exchange activity.
New York August 26 bid for Mexican dollars at 87120. Liberty bonds quoted with values for 1, second, first, and fourth issues. Beer stock scene noted with prices for various Victory and related securities, including Victory 335 and Victor series.
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