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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
7
A compilation of quotes from Senator Knox and others railing against harsh peace terms with Germany. The piece discusses indemnity disputes, who bears responsibility, and calls for a more moderate approach to settlement. Names include Knox and other foreign relations officials amid broader debate on reparations and national interest.
In a New York dispatch, a proposed government model inspired by the United States would grant workers substantial say in running plants, aligning with John Laitch’s scheme. The report traces debates on wartime plans, treaty penalties, and the broader aim of industrial cooperation amid postwar tensions.
A two hour bombardment was heard near Viborg Finland on August 27 and reports say forces clashed near Kronstadt and Ol e hovski near Petrograd. Bolsheviks captured Kaplansk and Pavlovek on the Central front, while Polish delegates prepare to visit government centers in several regions. Chicago hog and cattle markets show sharp declines, with hog prices at 4.60 per hundred pounds and cattle sales weak as slumping demand persists.
General Pershing will be examined tomorrow by the war expenditures committee of Congress. He is expected to discuss the disposition of surplus stocks and be questioned about attacks on Germany by American troops the day after the armistice and other features of military operations.
Paris Aug 28 The Chinese peace delegation reports dispatches from Peking naming Inat Woap MTong as northern government member of the Anhai military party in talks with Tang Shao-Y of the south yet to reconcile the factions. Wong-Tang’s extreme militarists appear ready for negotiations, signaling a narrowing breach between North and South China.
In Minfola New York on August 23 twenty seven aviators had finished the New York Toronto aerial derby. Nine more were expected to finish today. Forty seven planes started and fifty two began. Six bitten were slightly damaged.
Denver police report George Klein head of the liquor suppression unit shot and killed by a concealed assailant at his home. The detective died from shotgun wounds after returning from work. Police suspect a Kansas City origin for the weapon amid widespread Italian district murders. The incident follows his raids against illicit liquor dealers and a past killing during a raid.
Paris reports from Budapest that central powers stole vast quantities from Romania between December 1916 and October 1918. Estimated merchandise removed totals 3,705,148 long tons, including 2,161,003 tons of foodstuffs and the remainder petroleum and materials. The message notes postal parcels not counted and criticizes the armistice terms for not addressing these alleged thefts.
Washington, Aug 25. President Wilson may be asked to broker bonds in the steel workers strike dispute with United States Steel, as a committee says the steel company is pushing the issue before the president can rule on the merits. A telegram from Gary, Indiana, reported workers being discharged wholesale for striking and accused of discrimination.
A wave of rail strikes chills California travel as steam routes remain halted in Los Angeles and other Western cities. Officials seek a prompt resumption, with talks between Brotherhood leaders and railroad directors aimed at ending the disruption by Saturday morning.
A memorial to Congress signed by 15000 investors and 8189 individuals urged the Interstate Commerce Committee to back the Warfield plan. It called for a guaranteed 2 percent adjustment on railroad securities and a primary distributable return of not less than a specified rate to avert railroad destruction and possible government takeover. Warfield, president of the National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities, argued for a clear congressional remedy rather than past autocratic methods.
Governors from seven states met in Washington to offer state cooperation with the federal government to lower living costs. They conferred with Attorney General Palmer on methods to combat profiteers and hoarders, then with President Wilson at the White House. A plan to report food conditions to aid federal action was discussed. no formal program was set until after further talks with the president.
Aug 29 1944 Washington. In Senate foreign relations committee Dudley Milans of New York argued India Lithuania Ukraine Estonia and Livonia should be granted self government as part of the peace process. He warned rejecting the peace treaty would harm allies and claimed Britain exploits India while enforcing martial law and suppressing protests. Other nations pressed for recognition of independence with U.S. backing, noting no buffer states exist between Germany and Russia.
New York bond prices posted at 31:30 a m show varied yields across series. First 45 traded around 94.30 with 92.72 for second, 84.30 for others. third and fourth series quoted near 99. with Victory readings at 99.55 and 99.52.
In New York the hearing by the New York American League club to make permanent an injunction against Ban Johnson to restrain him from preventing Carl Mays from playing with the team was postponed in the supreme court today until September 6.
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