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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
2
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Ogden prepares a Wednesday welcome for the 145th Field Artillery Regiment and Utah and southern Idaho troops arriving by train to Logan. Three trains, 1100 men, will bring home volunteers who served bravely in Europe. Citizens urged a strong, organized welcome on Twenty fifth Street to honor those returning from overseas.
The Chicago Tribune editor assails wartime policy and notes Senator Chamberlain’s harsh postwar critique, calling some charges false. He also cites sensational claims about a soldier's body shipment and camp conditions, then observes soldiers returning home at war’s end.
The text argues the army camp improvements and vast wartime production show America’s readiness for conflict. It questions past aloofness, asserting the nation was compelled to arm and equip massively, with shells cartridges rifles and powder forming the backbone of victory and defense. It contends delays in declaring war were driven by policy and public sentiment, not lack of capability.
A reader urges building a new Central Junior High to replace aging facilities and relieve illness related absences. The letter argues for municipal bonds to fund schools and related public improvements, noting low school funds due to state tax changes and a growing population. It supports liberal bonding for schools and a joint city county building program to keep pace with rapid growth.
Brigham City reports the death of Mrs Clar ance Nelson at her home from influenza and pneumonia after a week of illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs D JC Colin of Brigham City and had lived here since 1916 migrating from Mexico with her parents. Her husband and family are mourning the loss.
Saturday morning the Carnegie Free Library will place about 475 new children’s books in circulation. The list includes Browne The White Blanket Burtltt The Rey Scout Crusoes Burton Haven Vatro of Bob's Hill and many more, plus volumes on science, fairy tales, and travel. A complete set Masterpieces in Colour, 42 volumes, also available for circulation.
Lieutenant Edward B. Conroy has been discharged and returns to Cornell University to resume studies after four and a half years away. The telegraph notice says he served with a unit of about 450 men and six officers at Camp Wheeler before muster out.
The Opdoni and Troy Steam laundries held a joint banquet for eleven male employees led by Manager Sherman Hendershot of the Troy laundry. Loyal solicitors on various routes were invited after a period of business growth. A large dining table hosted roast turkey and other delicacies at Sumner's cafe.
Notice is given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Utah Cereal Food Company will be held at the company's office 525, Eveleth Building Ogden Utah at 3 o clock p m on Wednesday January 1st 1919 for the purpose of directing a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may come before the stockholders. L T Whitney Secretary.
In Salt Lake City officials of Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph were exonerated after an official investigation. Conducted by Electrical Workers Union executives led by President J. Jones, the probe found no justification for charges that the company caused the deaths of thirteen operators or discriminated against union members.
President Jones said after a meeting that the union's claims justify dismissals of about 1000 workers, including telecommunication staff who joined the union. One case involved a female employee discharged for refusing a throat spray during the influenza peak to protect coworkers. The company argues action was necessary for health, while union officials seek reinstatement for the worker as a grievance is addressed.
Ww D Candland, chair of Utah Republican state committee, sent a condolence letter to Mrs Theodore Roosevelt after Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s death. The message expresses sympathy, faith in God, and recognition of Roosevelt's influence on U S institutions and history.
A small ad offers guidance on reducing weight and mentions a target of nine pounds. It references steps and a suggested program presented in a straightforward, practical tone. The notice reads like a personal health improvement offer with emphasis on gradual change.
The Republican state committee expressed regret at Roosevelt’s death honoring his life work and Americanism. They called him a preeminent statesman of his era whose efforts benefited the republic. They conveyed sincere sympathy to his family and urged comfort in faith.
Trustees of Princeton University accepted the War Department offer to institute a field artillery unit of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Maj. E. Mahen, USA, named professor of military science and commandant. Commencement set for June 16. students in good standing will resume studies and receive diplomas as of their original dates.
New York on January 9 reports a strike described as more critical than any pessimistic view, needing intense action by transportation leaders. Officials warn that thousands of lives depend on railroad schedule changes and operations at terminals, as the crisis looms with heavy impact on city transit.
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