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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
12
A load barge collided with the Philadelphia steamship Beanlie of the Shipping Board while anchored off Gloucester New Jersey. The impact damaged the Beanlie, but the sailing of the Seattle remains unaffected. The barge capsized its captain and lost bearings in the Fox.
Washington July 11 public utilities outgrew municipal boundaries says William J. Clark pioneer street railway builder. He argues federal electric railways commission should consider rapid interurban growth and avoid forcing towns and rural areas into joint ownership. July 17 witnesses at the commission include W. George receiver of Pittsburgh Traction properties and former president of Hostah elevated lines. Witnesses say increases in fares have failed to relieve financial strains despite efforts to cut costs.
NEW YORK July 17 The exchange on London fell again with demand bills down 4.26 percent and cables at 4.2854 or about 4 cents under yesterday. Francs weakened with demand at 7.20, cables at 7.18. The handling rate eased and quotations to Holland and northern centers remained quiet. Bankers expect further sterling depreciation and a rush of gold exports from Britain.
Geneva report says Jamen B. McCreary, 264 years old, secretary to the AmericanYOM CA, was killed at Prague when a hydro-airplane struck a vessel on the river. He died shortly after and was buried in Prague according to received advices.
In New York on July 17 the Legislative Committee heard letters linked to the industrial workers plan to unify marine labor across Europe and the Americas. James Scott, acting secretary treasurer, stated efforts target port workers in Argentina Chile Cuba Mexico Ireland Spain and Holland and anticipate expansion as funds allow.
Manila reports that Philippine legislators plan a prohibition measure for the islands to apply if the U S national prohibition amendment fails to operate in the country. The leaders said the bill would not be an exact copy of the American act.
President Wilson nominates about 609 postmasters to the Senate. Names include Idaho Lambert Hailey Arizona Charles Urlaner Plage and Lester Reltion Cripnie Greek California Ambrose Denerd and George F. Klay among others, with locations such as Hailey San Tana and Washington noted. The text is garbled but lists several state allocations and nominees.
July 17 The port President Wilson arrived from Marseilles with 1408 troops including casuals and detachments from the 2001 company and 247th military police, among others. Roma also arrived from Marseilles with 1334th service battalion and transportation corps personnel. Troops originate from Colorado Oklahoma California Arkansas New Mexico Nevada Washington and several midwestern states. Brigham City prepares to build a large modern brick eggar shop for Brown & Son upholstery repairs south of their current quarters.
Notice to holders of Mount Hood Railroad stock. A special meeting will be at the company offices Ogden on August 4, 1919 at 11:00 a.m. to authorize contracts relating to federal control and to approve related actions by the board. Books close for stock at 10:00 a.m. on the day of July, with meeting to follow.
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