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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
2
In its three weeks the Utah legislature has moved swiftly with twenty three bills introduced and two joint resolutions, including ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. The aim is to finish essential corrections and urgent changes with minimal new statutes, avoiding a heavy bill load.
The New York World 1919 almanac lists Ogden Utah with latitude 41 13, longitude 112 54, and January 1919 sun and planet positions. It records Ogden deaths in 1917 at 885 and infant mortality 41.8, and Salt Lake deaths at 1 390 with sane mortality 68, noting war chronology from June 28, 1914.
Fragmentary report compares birth and death rates in German cities during the war. Berlin records birth rate 9.2 and death rate 9.5 while Cologne shows death rate 20.7 and London reports birth rate 20.4 and death rate 21.3, indicating varying mortality and births across European cities.
Irvin Gubb, a noted writer, addressed Salt Lake Rotary Club and argued that American unpreparedness and small early contributions hindered victory in World War I. He claimed German methods were praised to pull messages through, provoking backlash over moral turpitude and questioning the impact of British naval aid and American mobilization.
A high ranking officer described scenes behind the lines not yet touched by American papers. He noted friction from misunderstandings and other causes, with a Monday morning trace dating observed as both sides sent troops into the open.
Reports recount American troops clashing with German forces on a Sunday night and Monday morning with a 2000 German loss, French officers tensions, and Pershing warning the war could extend four more years. A guard detained 490 Germans briefly, with subsequent rumors of long winter fighting and possible ait ration plans.
Apostle 2.0 and McKay led a committee meeting that postponed the All British day celebration from January 24-26. Health concerns and travel fears to Ogden influenced the decision though the city faces no major outbreak. Program details for the three day event were outlined, with proceeds to the Red Cross.
Paris dispatch outlines decisions at a high level meeting among United States and allied leaders with Japan to appoint three delegates each for Belgium and Serbia and two for the king of the Hedsias. A press explanation favors publicity while preserving essential negotiations as a cabinet like process.
JBR admitted to full conference meetings. acts read. ministers and clergy to attend. China’s coal wealth estimated to supply world demand for 1,000 years at current consumption. Delegates accompany or attend the Peace conference amid war talk and religious figures.
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