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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
6
Fragmented foreign dispatches discuss bolshevist threats, Polish detachments, and political shifts. Reports from Rome and Paris note disunity among socialist factions, optimism about stabilizing troop movements, and a looming plebiscite in various regions. Also covered are confiscation laws in Peru, and a planned commercial hydroplane service to connect Peruvian coast cities.
Fragmentary reports describe a joint Carranza Villa strategy after the holidays, with simultaneous troop advances from Ojinaga Sierra Mojada Monclova and Muzquiz to encircle Villa near the Big Bend region. Villa reportedly plans raids into Texas towns while recruiting, while US Mexican border relations remain limited to humanitarian aid corridors and neutral traffic.
The Harvard football team is wished good luck for a New Year’s Day game with Princeton in Pasadena. Messages from university athletics managers express praise for sportsmanship and goodwill toward Harvard. Plans and speeches by college officials are noted in the city report.
In Narva region fierce fighting continues as Soviet and allied forces clash. Reports say Soviet troops are advancing near Bukh while Nikolaevsk is pressed by Admiral Kolehack forces and Alexandrave is said to be occupied. Viscount Grey departs Washington for London amid pending appointments.
Mexico City report notes two days remain in the Mexican congress session for petroleum legislation. Despite many sessions since September 1, 1913, only reform of Article 1 creating an organic labor law has marked notable activity. The oil measure, introduced November 22, 1918, would nationalize oil lands and faced strong foreign opposition. No action is seen before adjournment December 31, as deputies and the senate monitor the closing days and the permanent commission’s stance.
Paris reports raised hopes for the Versailles treaty as ratifications near, with talks between peace conference secretary Pant Dujist and German envoy von Leraner suggesting a likely entry date. Aims include a reparations settlement, troop territorial controls, and a provisional declaration on naval tonnage. The commission may influence postwar policy and electoral dynamics ahead of a new Congress and presidency in 1920.
Berlin reports recount a dramatic wartime claim by Baron von Hausen who describes French bombardment of Rheims Cathedral on September 1 1914 and 4 1914, alleging Saxon advances, fortifications taken, and a heavy fine imposed on couriers. The tale centers on a famed bombardment narrative and ensuing investigations.
W E H Smith a Vaith S D broker was arrested in a Chicago hotel room with Misa Madius Ehlers 23 who said she was his bookkeeper. Smith claimed the two shared a room only to cover expenses and that they were en route to Fairmount Minnesota to marry. He also faced charges for passing several worthless checks. Ehlers was described as the sister of Mrs John Steusland of a North Dakota sheep ranch. Smith said he represented Chicago firms in Faith and Tettinger North Dakota.
Hiram Johanson of California filed with the secretary of state to announce his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He will seek endorsement as an independent candidate in the South Dakota primary in March.
In Stockholm a Swedish officer reports a dramatic escape involving an aluminum airplane over Dunabers during the Lithuanian war force episode. Two passengers, allegedly Talga tals and Enver Pasha, were seized but later allowed movement under guard as German officer Rother sought to transfer baggage to Germany, while aviation crew and guards faced pressure in the town.
A convention of the American Association for Advancement of Science heard calls for studying soil and seed improvement to boost vegetable production and conserve food. Dee Lowis urged researchers to expand plant science and agricultural techniques, while Dr. Whitlam J. Mollerd announced a discovery in teeth of a historic animal, claimed to be the largest specimen found, at Carnegie Institute.
Calgary Alberta reports officials consider an air service for government work in the Rockies. The plan would enable police, patrols and surveying with aerial photography along a line from the international boundary to Vermillion and across the eastern slopes of the Rockies. After March 4, 1921, the public will learn whether democracy fits a republic.
In County Claire Ireland on December 30 a police barracks at Lisayceney was raided and set on fire. All officers were off duty. a sergeant in charge fled, unable to retrieve clothing or valuables as the building burned.
Major General Thomas El Dares, retired, died at Watley Bead hospital at 2:15 pm after a illness of three weeks. Arrangement for funeral are incomplete but body likely to be sent to New York. General Garry, 64, had various commands including the 86th division at Camp Grant. Rear Admiral John Billetarry, retired, died at home in Washington. He was born in Massachusetts in 1846 and rose to rear admiral, serving as head of the Bureau of Navigation and in the general board.
Washington dispatch reports that key provisions of the Web and Cummins railroad bill remain unsettled as conferees meet. Disagreements focus on government supervision and earnings limitations with protests from railway executives and union leaders over potential impacts on workers and rates.
WASHINGTON December 39 Announce ment was made at the White House that Norman Hapgood whose appointment as minister to Denmark was not confirmed by the Senate tendered his intention to President Wilson two weeks ago with the request that it be accepted quickly Hapgood could answer charges by Harvey's Weekly that he had sound financial assistance in Wiis country for the Russian Soviet authorities. The real reason was that Hapgood's commission as minister to Denmark expired when the senate ended its special session last month without acting on the proposition. The president did not make success appointment and soon afterward Hapgood left Congress for home.
In Los Angeles a woman, Mrs. Bg. Peter, was shot by her husband on a crowded interurban car. Barbara Williams was wounded in the wrist and O. Fitzpatrick received a minor wound. Potter, captured by a Chicago reserves member, told police of a reconciliation attempt and military discharge prior to the attack.
Soissons reports that France will endure a three year sugar shortage due to wartime destruction. Of 206 sugar plants, 145 were razed and sugar beet land damaged, with nearly no beet production this year. Officials, citing damaged infrastructure and delayed rebuilding, foresee weak recovery but possible gains in two years from a special parliamentary committee.
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