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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
6
Report notes a sympathetic railway workers walkout is not supported by the brotherhoods. Concurrently Russian troops gain ruling influence as the government lacks authority to confiscate foreign property. An anti Bolshevik leader now dominates South Russia with growing control.
Angeles and Los Angeles August 27 Officials report the U S grand jury convened to probe the abandonment of a mail train during a strike by railroad brotherhoods. Statements from Warren S Stone and engineers leaders urged immediate return to work as talks continue amid wage and seniority concerns.
Aug. 27 reports say Southern Pacific and Santa Fe officials announced trains moved from Oakland terminus while Los Angeles sympathy strikes idle crews. Meanwhile railroad shopmen begin a nationwide strike vote on Wilson's wage proposals as industrial peace hinges on government rail control. Some lines hold westbound Overland trains and men go out individually amid mounting tensions and city measures to aid stranded travelers.
Washington Aug 27 President Wilson will start his trip within ten days or two weeks to review the Pacific fleet in the west coast as part of a broader speaking tour. Secretary Tumulty described the plan and noted continued arrangements for reception, with a possible stop in St Louis and aim to greet General Pershing on return. The tour is expected to last about 25 days, with a speech program considered more important than immediate peace treaty news.
Samuel Gompers said he would do all in his power to aid the government in its investigation of high prices unlawful storage of food and profiteering. He called profiteering deplorable and appalling and said action would be taken in a few days with a public statement expected in Washington.
Aug 27 1924 Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin introduces a bill to unite U.S. railroads under one privately owned system with guaranteed minimum earnings and profit sharing with the public and employees. The plan keeps private ownership but places management under 11 directors appointed by the president and overseen by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A probate court in Detroit on August 27 approved Count Jan Wilhelm von Lonntnel Brandeysburg Hohensollern aged 9 now to be known as Vaughn Lisner. Nephew of former Emperor William, he has his naturalization papers and says he is through with European relatives. He first arrived in 1893 to manage investments for his uncle and then returned eight years ago to stay.
Reports from Hipolito Duranco of Mexican forces say Captain Trujillo located two American aviators Mientenanta F. B. Waterhouse and C. H. Connelly alive between Grar Negras and Calle de la Trinidad in Lower California. No further details provided.
Berlin reports Dr. Han sel von Licimhauseh for U S envoy, but U S sources say no inquiry was made and Berlin may bar anyone tied to the Bernatorff regime. Other German posts named include Solf to Britain and Radowka elsewhere, with France not planned.
The American Association of Producers of Petroleum in Mexico City sent a letter to the State Department rebutting Mexican officials’ claims that Article 27 of the 1917 Mexican constitution justifies confiscation of foreign property. It argues retroactive laws violate international law and cites French authority Francois Laurent to counter Mexican assertions that private property may be overridden for public use. The note recalls U.S. and European government positions opposing such confiscation and notes past protests by the United States.
Paris and London dispatches report Bolshevik forces advancing in southern Russia with large gains including Pskov area and Kamishin on the Volga. Claims of re-occupation near Katalin and Burinsk, with German garrison in Upper Silesia partially surrounded and Beising reached as Polish communique notes pursuit of enemy.
Alliance notices a tragic outbreak after five people die from eating tainted food at a club dinner. Frank McAvoy, head of Lakeside Country Club, died in Canton last night, becoming the latest victim. Johan C. Sharer of Alliance is reported as the fourth victim, while Mrs Shearer remains in critical condition.
The United States sent its official reply to Mexico over the protest about American troop movements chasing bandits who held no American aviators. State Department officials announced the exchange but declined to reveal details, saying publication would likely follow later.
War department reports from Lt. Aelomis Palaxveloe that Silvesia Sato a bandit leader active in Simaloa State has died in Mexico City Aug 17. The anonymous dispatch notes her role in ongoing feuds and the collapse of her operations as authorities tighten control.
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