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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
2
An independent newspaper published every evening except Sunday. The Associated Press is exclusive to the wire for republication and the paper credits sources accordingly. The text appears as fragmented OCR with garbled words and repetition.
A legislative bill proposes abolishing the office of district attorney and questions extending abolitions to county and city attorneys. It suggests centralizing legal work under the attorney general and a state maintained law establishment to direct county and city legal affairs.
A blunt editorial argues shipyard workers will demand one dollar per hour for skilled and unskilled labor when spring arrives. It condemns them as Bolshevists and traitors, claims they crave friction on the job, and predicts most will seek any job within two months, with many uncertain if they will be hired again.
Japan demands recognition of rights to certain Pacific islands once held by Germany. It asserts prior assurances to the United States about no permanent claim and calls for open, honorable diplomacy free of “grab” tactics to prevent future wars and foster fair play in negotiations.
England signals weakness in industrial sectors as wartime trade controls extend through March 1. The government list bans machine tools and textiles, firearms parts, photography gear, cameras, musical instruments, and many finished goods from foreign suppliers, aiming to preserve domestic industries and resources.
Government debates impose protections to shield British industries from German competition and dumping before and during the war era. The text argues for restricting German dyes, potash, glass and other goods until domestic production recovers, highlighting the need for vigilant import controls.
The 17 year locust outbreak is described as a long development underground and linked to legends about war and disaster. The piece notes entomologists forecast swarms with accuracy comparable to lunar eclipses and marks 1868 as a pivotal historical outbreak year, with public superstition persisting about the insect’s wings signaling doom.
A fragmented report discusses memorials for Utah cities, noting proposed allocations from a $100,009 to $160,006 range for statues and monuments. It critiques real estate boosters and urges prudent spending to honor boys who served for freedom, warning against diverting surplus funds to one city while calling for nationwide memorials.
Distillers declare the proposed federal prohibition amendment is not binding yet and urge reliance on state referendums. They cite that four dozen state legislatures must act and that fourteen states allow constitutional referendums to block action, emphasizing the people’s role in approving or rejecting the measure. New York’s Senate later voted 27 to 24 to ratify the amendment.
Intelligence notes from the American Third Army indicate German forces in occupied territories near Frankfurt on the Oder number around 40,000 with many volunteer battalions moving forward. Officers and permanent servicemen show low morale with pay and conscription pressures. but officers intend to remain in service as mobilization plans unfold.
In Melbourne Australia on Wednesday a report states a total of 5,900 pounds will be raised to aid ex soldiers. Minister of Defense JF Meares announced proceeds will support the Commonwealth to help settlers and provide aid to those in the ranks.
The Utah Manufacturers' Association filed a formal protest over transferring 14,600 cases of canned goods to Omaha for redistribution on government orders. Senator King acknowledged the protest in Washington as the association seeks storage in Utah facilities to counter frost and fire risks.
Reports from various cities note General von Einem retired from active duty in the German army. Earlier, General von Vinem was said to have left active service while General Lee Darth, ex-chief quartermaster, is said to be living in a Grunewald district under an assumed name. Julius Barendt of the Food Administration assures no immediate grain selling.
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