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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
7
An advertisement touts Sporting Life at the Alhambra in Manhattan as a grand production. It highlights sensational stage effects, the Whaley Sisters as heroines, a Derby scene, and a lively boxing ring display with many attending spectators alongside lavish claims of its scale and appeal.
A fragmented wartime reminiscence describes American soldiers and nurses in the Empress of Britain hospital, recalling Liberty statue crowds in New York and distant reconstruction in Europe. Miss Kellam, chief nurse, discusses nursing losses, resilience, and the future role of women as soldiers return home.
Dam January 3 report from an ancient clipping notes William Ka NyeFrarer, former emperor of a distant realm, is reported very ill and confined to his room. The brief item mentions his advanced age and frailty, with sparse details about his condition or locale.
An advertisement touts a constitutional remedy for deafness caused by catarrh. It claims catarrhal inflammation of the Eustachian tube can be treated to restore hearing, warning that prolonged inflammation may cause permanent loss. The ad offers a trial or guarantee with a price of a hundred dollars.
A fragmented notice from the headquarters at Wee Mee appeals for letters to boost morale of American soldiers and sailors in service. The message emphasizes the importance of home correspondence and urges timely sending of letters to support those serving abroad.
Eyewitnesses recount a risky stunt at a local castle as Pete McGuire missteps while attempting to kiss the Blarney Stone amid a crowd. He falls sixty feet, breaking a tree limb and suffering injuries while bystanders scramble to assist.
Berlin reports estimate imperial palace damage from recent vandalism and looting exceeds 4.5 million dollars. About five hundred people implicated in the pillage over six weeks have been arrested and much stolen property recovered. The former emperor's wardens directed the looting, and items including an old uniform were found. Marines have moved from the palace to the former royal stables.
Five American soldiers, recently arrived at Coblenz, reportedly eager to be the first allied troops to reach Berlin. They allegedly absented themselves, crossed paths with the U.S. military commission, and are now sought by Berlin police as one man is detained after capture in the mêlée.
An article from Die Zukunft Berlin quoted by a reader named Harden urging Germany to abandon denial and seek peace with the Allies. Harden argues for recognizing the brutal reality of the regime, warns of consequences, and calls for approaching the Allies for a future world order. The piece notes Allied responses and the German public’s potential stance.
New Year's Day in New York saw saloon doors shut as New York liquor dealers’ association action kept many bars closed. Broadway cafes and taverns reported empty interiors, with crowds wandering and little disorder despite widespread abstinence. Soldiers and sailors spent the holiday in the city, contributing to an unusually quiet celebration.
George Creet, chairman of the committee for public information, urged calm and distance from press critics after leaving America. He said he would not engage with press flers and dismissed hostile coverage as unhelpful. The remarks come as U S officials and congressmen scrutinize his actions during the trip.
Drigham City news reports Wolf Ham Tafthouse, missing or deceased in France from pneumonia, at age 21. Son of Mr and Mrs William Lofthouse of Willard, he entered service in May 1918 and went overseas in July. He leaves parents, two brothers, and four sisters.
In a coastal incident near Stornoway two sailors drowned during a holiday voyage. Rescue efforts were hindered by heavy swell and poor visibility. The report names several crew members and notes ongoing inquiries into the cause and circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Report from headquarters cites Herbert and Hagges describing relief operations for French towns. After Allied invasion, emphasis shifts to shelter medical aid nutrition and clothing with fast mobilization of supplies and manpower. Generous donations and civilian effort support ongoing rehabilitation, though shortages and transport hurdles remain.
Washington reports coal output for 1918 reached a record 587,400,000 tons, with about 36,000,000 tons above the 1917 peak. Officials credit wartime demand, improved management, operator and worker cooperation, and rail administration efficiency for the surge while noting high mine employment amid draft service.
Amid reports the oil tanker Standart is long overdue from Coos Bay to Ge, officials raise safety concerns as naval vessels search for the missing craft. The George W. Lowals crew of nineteen aboard faces uncertainty while wartime diplomats and American delegates monitor the situation and seek guidance from Washington.
Polish representatives push for quick peace talks and recognition at the Paris conference. They press Allies to back a postwar plan and resist Bolshevik aggression while awaiting formal replies from major powers. The movement emphasizes unity among Poles and wary hopes for securing national independence.
Sew York January 1 opposition to government ownership of railroads as a threat to financial peace and industrial welfare. Robert Lovett, former director of the division of capital expenditures, argues against federal ownership or heavy regulation of private railroads, urging private control with government approval only when public welfare is at risk. He warns that such moves could fuel political influence and scandal while weakening financially vulnerable lines.
Fragmented text cites Henry Cabot Lodge and discussion on government control versus private operation of railroads. References to railroad rates, competition, unification costs, and the impact on public service quality. Mentions economic extremes of private spend and federal central power, with arguments about efficiency and waste.
Wille-Horne Head resigns from his interest in a Utah farming firm to take a public role with a new Utah corporation. He began his career as a druggist at 13 with Godhe-Than Drugs, later partnering with Driser & Sam,brag company, and worked under Willian FRO IMs and John 1s. Farlow. The text notes his move after involvement in Osuten and later activities in the city.
A fragment notes Willes and Horne Drug Store with a twelve year work history and a transition involving Mr Willes and Albert Byrne in a change following a move or opening.
The Copper Bank directors consider a rehabilitation of the bank at Hingham. J C Dunbar proposes a $50,000 deposit to bolster assets and resume deposits, with a plan near approval but not to head before forty eight hours. The bank’s condition and balances are stated as sound.
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