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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
7
A chaotic scene near the ferry entrance as a Soviet Ark departs with 247 radicals aboard while authorities and police struggle to maintain order. Officials report unclear destinations and fear further clashes as protests erupt and rioting spreads, with arrests pending.
Lincoln Nebraska women through the Lincoln Woman's club announce a boycott on essentials to curb rising prices. Led by civics chief Mrs N J Hildreth the effort targets Nebraska stores and broader club networks totaling about 37 000 members. They claim price disparity across vendors and aim to organize statewide participation to counter future spring price hikes.
New York Dec 22 The American steamer Firewood owned by the Pacific American Fishing Company was burned off the Peru coast. Crew reached the Dutch steamer Gerregyk en route to Rotterdam from Chile. Firewood arrived at Callao from San Pedro December 2, with sea crew seeking to see family. Deportation of Reds aboard the Buford discussed with possible escort and landing at Pacific ports, delays due to ice and weather.
Lloyd George outlines the Irish Home Rule bill with a two chamber structure and extended autonomy for the Irish legislature. The plan aims to grant broad self administration while keeping overall British sovereignty, provoking mixed reactions from party factions and opposition leaders.
Secretary Daniels urged a joint resolution for navy pay raises in a letter to Speaker Gillette. He warned that loss of skilled personnel leaves the fleet understaffed, with enlistments at about 102,006 but only 45,000 effective enlistee personnel. He cited aging pay scales and rapid attrition, calling for prompt action to secure experienced sailors for Atlantic duties and winter maneuvers.
The body of Major EB St Orchard was found in a Dakota hotel room with a bullet wound to the heart, a 28 caliber revolver nearby. An inquest cited a bullet wound as the cause, with no stated reason from relatives. Orchard, a former state deputy bank examiner, served in the American expeditionary forces and helped recruit North Dakota infantry before returning to civilian work. He was the son of Ter John Orchard, a prominent Congregational minister in Dickinson.
Details from Dublin report outline an assassination attempt on Viscount French with two bombs. A grocer’s clerk was shot and killed during the escape, and Sgt Kumble is alleged to have fired as the lord’s car fled. No weaponry was found on the autos involved.
New York December 21 Cash prizes totaling 6150 will be awarded tomorrow by the American flying club to thirteen leading contestants in the army transcontinental air race. Ten winners fly American built De Havilland four planes. The thirteen aviators include British SE 5 scouts and a captured German Rokket pilot. Awards go to Liewt. H W Maynard 1025 and Lieut. Alexander Pearson 1045 for four points each. Others receive 769 513 or 256.
In Constantinople on a December Monday, children request the American Santa Clans to deliver Christmas gifts. The rally was organized by youths in Adin and Diarhekr districts, led by a local Moslem law interpreter to ensure the prayers align with religious customs.
General Pershing arrived in Saint Quis from Chicago at 6 16 PM to a warm crowd. Sergeant Warren Pershing, his 10-year-old son, and Miss May Dershing greeted him with affectionate notes as he stepped from the train. The party included his aunt and a day of entertainment before his departure to Laclede, his birthplace, after a Coliseum night meeting.
The Supreme Court deferred ruling on the constitutionality of national prohibition amendments and related enforcement provisions. It ordered government to show cause by January 7 why original proceedings should not be consolidated in Rhode Island and New Jersey, as challenges claim conflict with federal and state powers. The move aims to expedite resolution before the amendment takes effect January 16.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Lodge as chair of the foreign relations committee declining to discuss rumors that Hapgood, minister to Denmark, would return to the United States after the state department learned the panel planned to reveal public information suggesting Hapgood aided sympathy for the Soviet government. Lodge said Hapgood’s nomination died with the last session and that a second appointment had been made. The committee had information months earlier opposing Hapgood’s confirmation, with notes from Paris and New York cited as fueling claims Hapgood favored Soviet commerce.
Nine army men and two petty officers face mutiny charges after attempting to leave the transport America while docked at Hoboken. They allegedly fired a pistol, cut water supply, robbed, and frightened passengers as investigators probe crew recruitment and potential agitator links aboard the ship returning with U S peace delegates. Ringleader William Collis, an IWW member, and crew member Calkins are central to inquiries as officials review the voyage from Hoboken to quarantine.
Disjointed dispatches from Paris and London describe a high level council note on Germany reparations and peace terms, with talks on Hungarian and Turkish issues, Belgium guarantees, and shipping assets. Reports mention Japan’s planning in Siberia, Soviet fighting in Ukrainian regions, and Italy’s fragile cabinet support.
London report describes a high power electric light bulb with a cap shaped reflector and parascheba screen that, with a dispersed patch arrangement, closely mimics daylight. Developed by Hr. Sherringham and tested at Imperial College, the device directs light through a screened diffusion to render colors nearly as in daylight.
Unknown persons forced entry into the Lally Independent building in Middle Abbey Street Dublin using crowbars and wrecked printing machinery. About forty raiders occupied the premises for twenty minutes and threatened staff with revolvers while cutting telephone and telegraph lines. No injuries reported. The raid was linked to Sinn Fein agitation and left the editor a taunting note about tyranny and suppression.
A Saturday editorial comments on the assault on Viscouse French calling it a deplorable outrage and condemns murders and murder attempts as appalling and revolting. It labels the attackers immoral and unchristian and poses a threat to the community.
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