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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
2
The Apeotiated Pret is exclusively used for republication with Wad Rewa credited unless otherwise noted in this paper. This issue presents the best news published herein and credits reprinting.
The Standard reports that storing water from Strong's canyon and Waterfall canyon could greatly increase Ogden's supply at little cost. Early spring flows and available natural reservoirs may be closed cheaply, and city officials are evaluating proposed projects to safeguard Ogden's interests without missing an opportunity.
In a critical stance the piece argues that Shantung should be returned to China from Japan, noting past assignments and urging voluntary renunciations of imperial rights. It calls for moral persuasion while acknowledging ongoing reform and hints at broader self determination for nations.
An editorial condemns the Utah penitentiary warden’s leniency toward Joseph H. Martin, the Black Hand criminal who terrorized Ogden. It argues for continued confinement, noting his past violence against residents, including home burnings, shootings, and threats, and hopes he remains imprisoned rather than returning to harm others.
A reprint praising America's WWI contributions highlights U S troops in France, artillery, aircraft, and logistics. It cites higher artillery output than Civil War, supplying France with powder, planes, and engines, and reducing bell ringing costs while shipping natives and coffee. It claims America achieved major industrial breakthroughs and would have built more guns if war persisted.
A discussion on the covenant of the League of Nations and limits of international law on immigration. William Howard Taft and others examine sovereignty, court authority, and whether league tribunals could decide immigration matters, debating potential conflicts with domestic law and trade.
Representative Campbell harshly criticizes Woodrow Wilson for pushing a world league of nations and for the European peace process. He argues the president was fêted as a ruler, leading to U.S. burden sharing and waning domestic influence. He warns it will take years to restore international goodwill and U.S. prestige.
The Grampian liner traveling from Montreal to Liverpool collided with an iceberg off Cape Raer, sustaining damage. She carried 750 passengers and 350 crew, arrived for repairs, and the incident prompts debate on league policy and sanctions without clear accord or enforcement.
SALT LAKE, July 11. A letter from Bishop Call to Anthony W. Ivings reports that after Villa abandoned Juarez, a band of twenty one marauders looted Colonia Dublan in Chihuahua. They seized horses, goods, and money, then fled to the valley. An organized guard responded, injuries occurred, and a military train with 500 cavalry arrived to restore order after bridge repairs.
Toledo basing commission reports receipts from the Willard-Dempsie bout totaled 410 792 98 after government tax deduction. Officials found the promoter Tex Rickard had paid 20 000 before permit and the commission’s share was 23 791 23, yielding a shortfall of 1 248 75 to be returned.
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