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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
2
The independant newspaper states it is published each evening except Bungay and is a member of the Associated Press. It credits sources for republication and notes use of content from credited outlets only.
A crowded Ogden street shows returning soldiers in strong health and optimistic spirit. The piece praises improved physical and mental strength from camp life, contrasts with Spanish American War camps, and commends the government for providing disciplined training and sanitary camps that aided young volunteers.
An article notes 2.5 percent of Utah's population over 20 cannot read or write, with Ogden, Weber County and San Juan having notable illiteracy rates. It cites 1917 draft registrations and a push for statewide literacy surveys to educate and redeem those deemed not feeble minded.
A presidential address extols Allied unity and a just peace in France. He praises American soldiers and people as poised for lasting harmony while warning against power grabs and looming conflicts, urging constructive measures to aid humankind.
The text argues that controlling impulses to wage war requires fair dealing with all interests. It cites President Wilson and his fourteen points as a foundation and notes the challenge of balancing prejudices and demands. It envisions a lasting peace not perfect harmony but secure cooperation among nations.
A New York women’s committee forms to protect non-combatants amid war. They condemn German treatment of women in Belgium and France, urge international laws respected, call for a peace conference hearing, and demand German accountability for crimes against women and children.
The text condemns German behavior and condemns soldiers for alleged brutality while contrasting devotion to Prussianism with national shame. It portrays a critical view of German actions and calls for remorse regarding past conflicts.
Chaos and violence surround a sailor uprising as crews clash with troops and Republican guards in Berlin. Reports say soldiers and sailors suffer casualties while fighting spills into the Royal stables and the palace. President Wilson’s world tour continues with Dover to London coverage and a warm royal reception.
British crowds greet President Wilson with enthusiasm as he arrives in Dover en route to Paris for peace work. A shipboard welcome features soldiers, flowers, and a public address by Dover officials. Contingents from American troops and local residents line the harbor as the presidential barge sails in amid aircraft, seaplanes, and sea defenses.
Leo Praneta a 40 year old Atlileanuibier was assaulted by several unknown men who demanded money. Police conduced an investigation. Praneta suffered two head lacerations and injuries to his back and was taken to the emergency hospital. He had recently arrived from Colorado seeking work and reportedly resisted the robbery.
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