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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
2
An Independent Newspaper publishes every evening except Sunday aiming to provide news via the Associated Press. The AP content is credited and used as exclusive material in this paper. The text suggests standard wire service editing and limited local variation.
A letter in The Standard urges forming a conference to gather soldiers’ views for a memorial honoring Ogden City and Weber County boys. It stresses involving soldiers to avoid a misstep and seeks a strong expression from them.
A public dispute surfaces over requests by two railroads to import 125000 unskilled workers from Mexico and Puerto Rico. Labor unions oppose the plan, urging tighter immigration laws to protect unemployed native workers amid postwar strains and returning soldiers seeking work.
The article notes Ogden’s city and county officials debating tie bids and start dates for street improvements. A three man committee of prominent local businessmen advised on the paving project, guiding ongoing planning and funding considerations.
A public notice warns that large expenditure for a monument must not be squandered. Contractors are urged to avoid delays and waste, with a watchful committee overseeing the project. Property owners, the bond fund's basis, are assured that every dollar spent will be returned in value.
In a dramatic wartime reflection the article weighs General Foch's emotions at the armistice. It argues that delaying the final act could have met with greater Allied victory, and contemplates the cost in lives and the timing of surrender terms. It suggests Foch faced a painful choice between prolonging fighting and achieving peace.
Fragmentary OCR reveals references to Pinchot, Roosevelt, and Taft era politics. Mentions a letter to Senator Penrose, critique of graft and monopolies, and a call for responsible writing about the civil service and reforms. Reader must infer full context from damaged source.
An open letter from GIFFORN PINCILOT attacks Boies Penrose and other power brokers, urging Penrose to withdraw and warning of the impact on the Republican party if he remains. The missive paints Penrose as anti reform, cites tariff fights, and argues for a unified party ahead of 1924 elections.
Large audience fills Ogden theatres for the Nazimoya show with many turned away. Matinee prices 10 and 20 cents, evening 10 and 25 cents. Show times listed 1 30, 3 30, 5 30, 7 30, and 9 30.
Washington Jan 21 Republican leaders seek explanations on Navy nominations sent to the Senate by Secretary Daniels under President Wilson. Lodge Smoot and Vories push strict handling while King of Utah asks for clarity on orders delaying army promotions after WWI armistice delays. The issue centers on officers held in temporary reserve status and promotion plans.
HOPENAGEN Jan 28 A Munthhy Mapateh in rin Politixen reports that Rosa Luxemburg, who was said to have been killed, is alive and at a friend's house. The dispatch claims she remains in hiding with no clear plan to escape German pursuers.
Wilford Chapman died in Blackfoot. He is survived by his widow Adna Taldington Chapman and daughter Helen, both of Ogden. His body will arrive in Ogden Wednesday at 4 p.m. The Kendall Company will handle arrangements. Services will be conducted by Bishop William A. Nudge at the Ogden City Cemetery.
Mrs Enos Montgomery reports that Ogden City commissioners voted to discontinue the Helping Hand program for the month, effective February 1. The board concluded continuing would not yield benefits proportional to costs, citing winter dangers and overall expense.
Paris dispatch reports ten American members of the peace conference commission to Poland left for Poland next week. Major General Francis J. Kernan and Professor Tabert J. Lord are named as senior members with expertise in law and finance. The group plans travel to Poland soon.
A telegram to Captain Gordon Snow reports that OWAFY boards will cease operations February 1. Clerks and inspectors are to close records, with officers authorized to issue temporary orders. Public access is restricted and performances proceed as scheduled with showtimes listed.
Four deaths in Salt Lake City are attributed to influenza as the Health Department notes new cases and quarantines. The report lists affected districts and urges precaution, with no further details on ages or specific locations.
Pittsburg January 25 Mayor Babock directed city officials to study safe winter routes and designate streets for children to play in snow while preserving popular winter pastimes. Surveyors will report findings and a plan to reduce accidents, with workers cooperating to implement the program in the temperate season.
Reported landing of about six thousand men aboard the battleship Nehyiasha and support vessels near Newport. The Adriatic flotilla and Northern Atlantic forces, including units from the Ht Miviston Cohig and Wisconsin, maneuver through channel patrols and artillery actions while camps gear up for extended operations. total force estimated near six thousand aboard ships and landing craft.
A Paris dispatch quotes General Terese noting demobilization progress as troops are sent home from Pershing 10 operations. The Demobilization Commission continues work with officials at the peace conference, seeking to safely wind down armed forces and address remaining friction points.
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