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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
6
Delegates begin groundwork for the peace congress structure as President urges action. Commissioner Woolley named to be laid before the assembly of plenipotentiaries from all nations. Budget plans propose 189 million dollars for food and relief, with a call for U S operation of relief roads over five years.
Paris dispatches from January 13 report the Supreme Court ruling that liquor cannot be shipped into certain states. The same day the war council discussed representation for the inter allied conference with China to have its own delegation and US policy on troops in Poland and Russia. The Pearce congress sessions opened with discussions on organization and the structure of the peace conference amid debates on league plans and territorial questions.
MALIVAN January 73 Wireless dispatches report rescue of 44 crew from the U S vessel Castalik off Nova Scotia after a lifeboat capsized leaving two drowned. Rescue ships Dergensfjord and War Fijian delivered most survivors. Messages said the crew were picked up and two men were drowned.
The War Department released the names of enlisted men returned to France from German prison camps and hospitals. The list includes Lawrence Davis of St John’s Arizona, J Jose F Cardova of Quies? New Mexico, James M Stuart of Pasadena California, Alya J Saeney of Tile Texas, James E O’Hara of Tineville Texas, Raymond R Reed of Glebe Arizona, Burton R Bran of Cambria Iowa, Sor Beally of Ottumwa Iowa, Selig Reich of San Antonio Texas, Len A Thigen of Waukegan Illinois, James F Leeper of Talbot Texas, John W Kiulker of Deloit Iowa, Karl W Beuckner of Blanca Texas.
President Wilson urged immediate congressional action on a 600000 dollar appropriation for European food relief. He emphasized aid should avoid funding Germany and instead support Polish and Baltic relief efforts amid wartime famine. The message linked relief to broader peace prospects and American interests in sustaining allied movements.
Buenos Aires authorities report no major clashes since last night as armed guards patrol the city. Reports from Montevideo indicate bolachevist activity feared. civilians are arrested and several districts see tightened security. A machine gun company is deployed to a hotel amid ongoing tensions and transport services are curtailed after dark.
Vienna reports that bread and meat rations can be maintained in Vienna and German Austria until the end of February. The Entente and commissaries have supplied a quantity of grain to sustain the population as weather and logistics permit.
Woolley, a member of the interstate commerce commission, defended a plan to extend government operation of railroads for five years. He argued that unified federal control would enable real rate reform, reduce transportation evils, and protect small towns and rural communities by fixing fair, consumer-protective freight rates. He stressed avoiding cross hauling and ensuring a coordinated system with water and rail competition harmonized.
Washington January 18 The Supreme Court held that the Reed amendment on banning imports for personal use is unconstitutional inter state commerce regulation. Justice Melanalda dissented with Justice Clark, arguing the measure intrudes on state affairs and exceeds federal power.
Reports from Paris and Berlin indicate U S officials have not committed to sending American expeditionary troops to Poland despite claims in Paris papers. A conference in Treport on troop transport aims to secure ships for allied needs.
Horsemen from across the Grand Circuit convened in Philadelphia for the annual meeting of stewards and schedule committees. They plan dates for the taming and racing season and discuss new rules, with a circuit tour slated to begin in Cleveland in July and end in Atlanta on October 17.
Berlin reports say Spartacan forces hold parts of the Tagebau area while government troops tighten control. Casualties mount as battles spill into Vorwaerts building and central stations. arrests include leaders of the Independent Socialists amid ongoing clashes and shelling across the city.
Washington January 11 the wartime trade board ordered removal of caps on fuel coal food and other ship supplies for outward bound ships from America. Bunker fuel limits will be issued similarly to guide ship destinations and ensure continued control of outbound traffic.
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