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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
2
The Ouden Standard states exclusively that the paper holds rights to pens credited to HK Uct, while other credits are not specified. The notice asserts publication ownership and exclusive claims over pen credits as published.
Reports to the congressional investigative commission describe severe brutality toward American soldiers held in French prison camps. Army officers are blamed for inhumane conditions, with calls for investigations and strict military justice to curb abuses and prevent tyrannies by officers.
A Chicago Daily News piece argues daily contact with government through local services like schools builds real citizenship. It stresses cooperation with parents and teachers, participation in local decisions, and ongoing engagement beyond elections to strengthen democracy. It contrasts this with wartime transport and naval efforts, noting disruption to ship crews to repatriate soldiers, and the long-term cost to naval efficiency.
After armistice, calls surged to bring troops home and address demobilization. The article notes Britain had sped troops overseas and domestic strain as the United States faced the frameport issue and transition from war footing.
A large number of American youths, traveling on warships, have seen life at sea and many expressed intent to join the navy. Officials say the training has been well prepared to spread recruitment this year, as efforts broaden across the fleet.
Theress Tracknam widow of Tiishop Rackham died last night at 10 at her home 3187 Grant avenue after a week of illness from a paralytic stroke. She was born in Germery July 11 1815 and had lived in Ogden for 20 years. Survived by a son Bathe and a sister M Thomas Champantes. The body was taken to Carkin Sons Mortuary for burial preparations. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
At a county commissioners meeting the September 2 hearing date was set for the Benjamin Drainage District petition. Treasurers paid $500 for land to obtain a site for the federal fish hatchery in Springville. Warren Nurransien’s official bond as peace officer at Goshen was approved. Deputy salaries were fixed: sheriff’s deputies $115, county works $100, and the recorder $75.
Assistant Secretary Faasevel announced funds shortage will force naval yard staff reductions nationwide. The combined force of 85,000 is to be reduced to about 60,000 to 65,000 by July 1 as part of cost saving measures.
Ogden Municipal Band performs this evening at Gily Hall Park starting 6 45 with ten pieces. Featured singer Gliney from Jerone Remich Music Company will sing in popular melodica. Program arranged by Secretary J Albert Krick includes Sousa Dalby Overture The Enchantress Hungarian Comedy Le Private Star Spangled Banner and more.
Advice from sources indicates Western Union Telegraph will move from government to private control by August 1. Government rate increases remain unchanged. state utilities commission will be asked to maintain the current rates between Utah points. Operational costs are expected to be announced, with rates possibly rising beyond those when previously increased.
J. J. Brummitt of 2417 Hudgon Avenue announces he is paying the highest prices for Liberty Bonds, inviting buyers to bring their holdings to his location for prompt payment.
W H Wright Sons Company of Ogden will open a branch in Pocatello. A lease was secured for the basement and ground floor of a new building under construction. The firm plans a near-future opening in Idaho with the new location serving the local area.
Government weather records show fourteen hundredths of an inch of rain on July 28 breaking a long drought. Temperature cooled to 85 degrees overnight after a high of 35, marking the first rainfall in July 1919 and signaling relief for the region. War Camp Community Service motor caravan crews report full support across towns with canteens, dormitories, and billets for officers and men along the route. The effort, requested by the War Department, will continue until the movement concludes.
In Provo last night thirty commissioners rejected bids for sewer extension No 3 district 11 and district 15 as too high. The lowest bid for the flat district was 6.50 per unit length while district 15 bid totaled 9977.77. At this morning’s meeting Germont Construction Co was awarded the contract to lay cement sidewalks on second South from Academy to Fifth West and on Sixth East from Center to Third South.
In London the king and Queen Mary urged British people to tighten belts and boost production to support postwar recovery. He warned that without strict industry and resource use the nation could face low morale and poverty, trusting enduring virtues to see the country through the hour of need. The royal visit opened Guild Hall ceremonies.
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