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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
8
Omsk officials tighten control as regional power struggles unfold with Denikin, Wrangel, and Kolchak factions. Amid turmoil, locals seek orderly governance and international aid, highlighting rail reorganization needs and potential American involvement.
Waritton area reports ministers nationwide to back Victory gardens with home food production, a Feb 2 church Sunday emphasis. The National War Garden Commission and United Society of Christian Endeavor mobilize 40000 ministers and distribute books on canning and home preservation. A Swedish American foundation forms in Stockhoun to foster Sweden United States cultural ties.
London reports an Evening News feature by a returned officer detailing how British prisoners in German camps formed escape committees. Schemes included a dinner-table chute to slide from a window, with committees vetoing plans to protect comrades and prevent risky escapes.
Illinois plans eighty thousand dollars for road building with automobile taxes funding the majority. The piece argues motorists directly support road improvement and benefit agriculture, with better roads spurring development, cheaper supplies, and lower prices, though the text notes some budgeting confusion and public benefit debates.
Senator Chez introduces Sonata Bin No. 44 proposing a 74 hour duty limit for firefighters in first and second class cities with chief discretion to call off duty staff. It grants councils power to regulate employment and repeals conflicting acts. Also notes another act on maternity hospital supervision and birth registration read for first limit.
J 11 Jenkins, arrested here on a warrant, held for extradition to Oakley Idaho to face charges of deserting his wife and seven minors more than a year ago. He traveled with a woman from Pocatello, Idaho, and waives extradition to return to Oakley where he worked as a shoemaker. The arrest followed allegations by Oakley officers. In a separate item, Bolshevist raids on Reval Estonia failed, with reports of shelling and losses.
Delegates at the international Socialist and labor conference note the absence of initial American representatives. Secretary Huysmans accuses U S passport block by Washington. Several countries listed as represented while others face travel and passport challenges hampering attendance.
London dispatch reports a British official lauding the decision to leave such policy in the league of nations as profoundly important for Mesopotamia Palestine and German colonies. The stance by Britain sets a tone at the peace congress and promises confidence that a great nation will not seize territorial gain. The move is hailed as a possible pivotal wartime victory and a pledge of faith in collective security.
News report details Bolshevik advances near Ufa and Orenburg with Allied dispatch talks for Orenburg aid. Russian and Czecho-Slovak forces fall back to Atatoust while frontline defenses organize in the Urals. Reports mention shifts toward Cheliabinsk, Perm, and Riga’s relief by a British fleet in December.
Reports from COBLENY after three weeks of fighting note a British maritime threat was largely a bluff and that the commander safely evacuated all British subjects. Meanwhile German troops push from Ukraine, with a new Wirat corps officer based at Kharkov estimating eighty thousand troops en route.
Salt Lake city January 21 The Utah State Automobile Association announces a 12 000 gallon tank car of high grade gasoline will be sold to car owners and members at 24 cents a gallon with sale details to be announced soon. Public opportunities to buy in small lots will follow as storage arrangements are addressed. Galigher Machinery offers use of a 16 000 gallon tank at Eighth South and Firth West streets until the association secures storage.
Notice for Letters of Administration in the estate of Joseph Felt deceased. Hearing set before Judge A. E. Pratt on Monday January 27 1949 at 10:00 a.m. at the Weber County Utah County Court House. Clerk EB. Storey Deputy Clerk Florence Shafer. Attorney W. H. Reeder.
The Idaho Central Railroad Company and the Cache Valley Halon Company enter a consolidation proposal under terms adopted by the board of directors. The agreement covers business before stockholders and any other matters related to the consolidation. secretary Royl Eccles notes the dates December 28, 1918, with first publication December 2 and last January 35. A second notice announces a February 17, 1919 stockholders meeting for John Scowcroft & Sons Company of Ogden Utah to vote on amending the Articles to reduce directors from seven to five. Heber Scowcroft, president. Willard Scowcroft, secretary.
Proposals will be received in the State Road Commission office in the State Capitol Building Salt Lake City for grading and surfacing the Hooper project from the intersection of 24th Street to the Hooper boundary. Bidder’s plans and bonds required. deposit five dollars to obtain plans. State Road Commission reserves right to reject or accept any bid deemed best. Ira H. Browning, Secretary. Also notice of assessment due for Ogden Petroleum Company stock at 360 Teas Street Ogden Utah. Directors meeting dated January 4, 1919 states a five mills per share tax due February 3, 1919 at secretary-treasurer’s office. unpaid shares may be sold publicly February 28, 1919.
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