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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
2
A regional conference plan is outlined by the Associated Press as social workers judges and leaders from multiple states discuss reform to improve the chances of children born into unfortunate circumstances. The piece notes the burden on single fathers and calls for action to address custody and support issues through legislative changes.
A 1930s era report from the United States Children’s Bureau states about 32,000 white children are born out of wedlock each year in the United States and many do not survive infancy. Investigators note a high mortality rate among these children and discuss care needs and societal impacts.
London dispatch notes pageantry for the opening with King George and Queen Mary wearing crown jewels led by the Cullinan diamond. The Cullinan, the largest known diamond, was named after the Premier Diamond Mining company and discovered in Transvaal by De Beers explorers. The gem measured two and a quarter inches long and two inches wide, dating to 1898.
The article traces renowned diamonds including the Kohinur and the Hope, noting royal possession by Britain and Great Britain’s royal family. It mentions the Transvaal government paying $1,000,000 for a stone for King Reward, the Hope diamond’s US fame, and a rough estimate that global diamond supply rivals about four tons of coal.
An article portrays a Lexington mob demanding the lynching of a Black driver during a trial, with violence erupting as troops and authorities finally restored order. It commends Kentucky leaders for opposing mob psychology and safeguarding lawful process amid inflammatory, deadly crowds.
Article surveys meteors, meteorites and their study, noting amateur and professional interest in the field. It mentions Farrington and Fletcher, the University of Virginia group, and a 1915 book on meteorites. Also recalls daylight meteors, a Lake Michigan fall, and a February Hungarian event with a 150 pound stone. Advertisements follow for Liberty bonds and local printing services.
Washington Feb 11 Representative Igoe of Missouri declared his opposition to universal military training in a formal statement. He said he voted with the Democratic majority as the party caucus adopted the resolution against the training. Official copy shows 17 votes against the resolution including Hufspeth Texas and Wellloy Ohio.
Chicago February 11 Vincenzo Cos sang alias Jim Lasouls named by States Attorney Moyne as the man who fired the shot that killed Maurice Enright Inbar reader and gunman a week ago Casmiano in wa ger oorrest and will be formally charged with the crime Hig To Murphy former member of the stiteheelslature and business agent of the street sweepers union was hooked on a charge of murder Earlier similar charge had been mnade against Michael Carroso president of the union Noth also were charged with sangpira to wucies
New restrictions allow tourists to travel to England now at 13 per minute due to wartime travel bans easing. Captain M. Jeffes of the British consulate announces passport issuance speeds improved, with shorter processing times for compliant applicants. A prior 1914 policy limited passport use to business and emergencies, but modifications broaden access for tourism and other travel. Also reported is the death of Richard Cepemel, a well known shooter born November 5, 1863.
An advertisement from Schilling & Co of San Francisco touts four flavors including India and English Breakfast. It highlights moisture-proof packaging and assures customers of refund safety, claiming many buyers do not request money back and that Schilling can afford refunds.
The serum that saved Lang Delbane’s life in New York was made by the U S department of agriculture from immunized sheep blood. The treatment, rushed by the bureau of animal industry at the request of the public health service, saved the only child with sufficient vitality to test it. The discovery arose during olive poisonings from two Bacillus botulinus strains, olive strain and cheese strain, showing strain A immunity did not cover strain B.
A local notice advertises selling Liberty bonds through J Brummitt located at 2417 Hudson Avenue. It provides a contact number 59 for interested buyers seeking bond transactions.
Baltimore February 1 William A. Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal church warned that organized labor threatens the republic. Speaking at Mount Vernon Place church he said labor challenges Congress and imperils the government, urging citizens to defend democratic ideals for all people.
Two robberies occurred in Wash. on a February day as a man armed with a ten dollar bill entered a confectionery, demanded cash, and left with ten dollars on both occasions. Collingswood police noted the thief’s two separate visits and the store owner remarked on the suspect. A nearby ad urged selling Liberty bonds. Three clergy arrested in Presno for holding services in violation of anti influenza ordinance. A stray note mentions Canadian silver money and a political remark about Bryan.
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