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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
2
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In a coal region town two Ogden factories near closure loom as plans for rain service reductions unfold. Miners demand a 14 percent raise and government guarantees, while arbitration results stir debate about wartime labor loyalties and Germany policy. Britain and France push for strict treaty enforcement. American delegates face isolation from peace talks.
A Fargo letter discusses North Dakota corn potential citing the 1804 1804 1805 winter diary found by a State Agricultural College instructor. It notes centuries of doubt about corn suitability, then describes early experiments showing rapid expansion to over 500000 acres planted.
A fragmented brief notes Germans are missed in efforts to sever ties with the supreme council at a pivotal moment. Named entities and concrete details are sparse due to damaged text, but the item signals a political or organizational dispute involving Germany and a governing body.
The Women’s Roosevelt Memorial Association expands nationally with plans to preserve Theodore Roosevelt’s birthplace and boyhood home. Mrs Henry A Wise Wood says local committees form in states such as Kentucky and Florida as campaigns raise funds and awareness. A chapter even forms for Havana and Shanghai outreach.
In a festival of civic effort Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines join in a labor of love celebrating the birthplace of Theodore Roosevelt. The public loves a popular leader and Roosevelt is seen as meeting the demands of recent public life.
The piece laments U S Senate meddling during the Mexican crisis, urges firm action against Carranza, and warns that escalation or invasion could be considered if outrages persist. It argues for restraint and decisive measures to protect Americans amid instability. It also notes Lady Astor’s slang and rising American linguistic trends.
ARGO North Dakota Dec 5 The jury found H J Hingen president of the Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo guilty of making false statements to the bank examiner after a four hour forty minute trial. Appeals planned. attorney for the defendants urged setting aside the verdict. Case against cashier P T Sherman postponed with another court term. The bank closed October 4 amid insolvency concerns and reopened October 25 per state supreme court ruling.
The Merchants of Ogden endorse a fund to purchase uniforms for the Ogden Ladies Band. In a Nov 19 stockholders meeting, it was moved to support the campaign and urge subscriptions. The goal is about $2000 to replace uniforms worn by the band, which has entertained city guests including President Woodrow Wilson and royalty.
Berlin orate: General Reinhardt testifies at trial denying issuing a 190 execution order while admitting he urged harsh action. Capt Kissel and Lt Fesmeyer corroborate coercive orders to shoot, with varying details about numbers and justification amid war crimes testimony. Boy awarded 12000 in personal injury damages after route accident. Silver City youth, ten, sues San Angeles & Salt for $22500 over a powder powder-car explosion from uncleaned freight.
Salt Lake December 6. H W Prickett of Utah traffic bureau presented exhibits on taverns derived from rail shipments to Salt Lake front eastern points. The data, prepared with Salt Lake Commercial club aid for Henry Thurtell of the Interstate Commerce Commission, supported requests for reduced rates. He cited federal controlled lines’ net income above the standard and deficits per mile for the Western District, Hast Laross lines and routed routes, highlighting gaps between actual earnings and guaranteed returns during 1915 1917.
A shipment of 500 Bolsheviki booklets printed in California was received in San Antonio by Mexican Consul Gonzales de la Mata, who halted the distribution after learning the content. The consul, unable to read English, reported the subject matter described on the cover as a weapon-like hand reaching from the United States into Mexico. The Paris rag picker item notes fortunes from American armamant resales and a 7,000,000 franc bank balance from profits.
A 60 year old architect, identified as BR Strang, attacked his wife and eldest daughter with an axe at his home Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Three younger children were seriously wounded, with one boy of 12 expected to die. A family physician was alerted after a child crawled downstairs to call for help.
Efforts by students and local entertainments raised funds toward the instrument. A campaign within the district led by a committee and community events expected to complete the purchase, fostering school pride and shared ownership of the piano.
Riverside Calif Dec 5 Twenty airplane mechanics from March Field government aviation station near Riverside have been ordered to San Antonio Texas to enter a school for airplane mechanics and fill vacancies in detachments at Kelly Field. Another order directs that 100 cadets will report for instruction in flying. These men will be selected from other branches of the army service and will not be taken from civil life. I buy Liberty bonds at highest prices. If you have bonds for sale see me J J Brummitt 2417 Hudson avenue Phone 59.
Spokane dispatch reports WI McDonald Ted Mee Donald Jewell Marcie McDonald Fay McDonald Wilkingon charged with first degree murder in W H McNutt case. McNutt’s body, bound and buried in a county farm grave, was found last June. Women arrested in Lex An Roies, Ted McDonald nabbed in Preano California. McThanalt not yet in custody.
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