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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
7
Light Wilson leads with ten seats as no party secures an absolute majority in the assembly. The result leaves the chamber fractured and coalitions likely as the political landscape shifts.
London reports May be a combined platform as German election results show the Majority Socialists with the Democrats and possible Liberals joining. The Times editorial argues a strong German government would influence Allies and the United States to recognize the new state, urging quick action.
The Irish Centrist party is formed with Stephen Gaynne as chair of its provisional committee. Its platform calls for home rule for Ireland within the British Empire. It aims to appeal to constitutional nationalists and southern unionists. The move signals a distinct political stance in the postwar period.
The body of Adolphe Pegoud, famed French aviator, will be transported by airplane from the battleground to Paris. Rete Fonck, another ace, will pilot the funeral flight, honoring Pegoud who had shot down six German aircraft before his death at 29.
Dispatches report Leon Trotsky present at Narva during battles and said to have escaped after Bolshevik defeat. Baltic fronts show intervention by Estonian forces pushing Bolshevik retreat while communications and troop movements complicate the line between Libau Narva.
London reports Britain was the world’s largest air power at the war’s end. The air forces fought on more fronts and grew from 265 officers and 4 953 other ranks in 1914 to 21 000 airplanes 1 900 seaplanes and 103 airships by war’s end. Construction and engine contracts surged with 23 000 airframes and 55 000 engines. The Women’s Royal Air Force did not exist in 1944.
Sweden alerts Bolsheviks in Stockholm with a January 25 deadline for departure from Swellth. The move follows a December rupture when M Vorovsky and a Soviet delegation were curtailed from diplomatic privileges. Authorities indicate the Soviet group has not yet left.
The Seine department council plans a medal honoring President Wilson for his visit to France. One side will feature a bronze portrait of Wilson and the other the inscription The department of the Seine to President Wilson benefactor of humanity. A popular edition will be struck for general distribution.
Washington dispatch reports twenty eight states formally notifying the state department of ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. California faced a court challenge over gubernatorial notice, but the action proceeds.
DERNE, Jan 24 Under new army regulations the power of soldiers councils will be greatly diminished. The Prussian minister of war remains supreme, councils to assist on feeding troops leave and discipline but are otherwise under strict limitations.
Paris January 24 Russians approve without reserve President Wilapo proposal for a meeting of representatives of the various Russian governments with Allies. A document signed by the Socialist delegate is published in the Eyljaminite socialist newspaper today.
In Sioux Falls near Were Myre a 35 year old mother Ulara Hanson shot and killed her five children in the temple and then wounded herself. Children named Dorothy 33 Harlan 11 Hazel 4 Gerraina 8 Milo 18 months. She is in critical condition.
Dispatch from Johannesburg reports unearthed plans for a Bolshevik movement on the Rand mining region. The notice says natives will have nothing to do with Bolshevism and authorities move to ensure public protection.
Denver obituary states Mrs. Helen Sir Woodrow, aunt of President Wilson, died at the Denver home of her daughter Mrs. Harriet Woodrow Welles. She was 77 and was the wife of the brother of President Wilson's mother, sister of General Joshua Sill, linked to Fort Sill Oklahoma.
Incoming convoy brings battleships Louisiana New Hampshire and others with more than 1600 sailors and 2000 army personnel aboard ships Mongolia Accomac Goethals and Calareras depart for home with units from bases and divisions including 40th engineers 68th infantry and 125th 226th artillery regiments.
London dispatch reports Germany denies maintaining any secret prison camps. The British commissioner on prisoners of war says Berlin assured no such camps exist and no evidence is found by the Dutch trier government. Ongoing searching parties in Germany continue to locate Allied prisoners with reported whereabouts.
Paris and Madrid dispatches report the peace congress opening and discuss proposals on labor standards, international wage coordination, and social protections. American delegates push for international labor rights, opposed to universal capital influence and war risk.
Reports from Lisbon and Coimbra claim the monarchist faction gains ground in northern and southern Portugal as ex king Manuel is sighted in London. Wireless chatter and police activity hint at royalist alignments while Lisbon garrison reportedly shifts loyalties and the navy remains loyal per Madrid sources.
Stockholm reports the Tussia Delshevik government threatens to jail Swiss citizens until the Swiss approve an official Russian representative. A former Russian foreign minister in London calls the Bolshevists robbers and cutthroats and urges overthrow of Bolshevik rule as the only solution to the Russian problem.
Lord Robert Cecil outlines at a conference that the Panama Canal may not be treated like other waterways as it remains U.S. property. He argues sovereign states should have equal rights, notes no firm plan on armament limits, and cautions against rushing any exclusion of Germany from the league.
Washington report says Congress may appropriate up to 70 million for rail additions before the revolving fund. Director-General Tinoshaw indicated 501 million as a minimum, but budget investigations suggest a half billion may be needed for improvements this year. welfare funds may fall short.
Washington January 24 report from a government committee says gold production will increase now that peace seems near. The panel's findings to Secretary Glass indicate major concerns about maintaining the gold standard worldwide have been largely resolved.
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