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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
2
The Onden Standard holds Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press rights for all news content not credited to the paper. The AP is exclusively entitled to use for reprint all AP news published herein.
Farmers in Weber county faced drought and barely redirected water usage before rains came. The writer urges building reservoirs at the headwaters of Ogden River to guarantee irrigation and generate hydropower, arguing Ogden's prosperity depends on securing water resources and attracting industries. The piece laments wasted water and missed opportunities to develop local resources and power facilities.
The writer compares bomb throwers to germs needing isolation and serum cures arguing for counter dynamiting. He condemns May Day mail bombs aimed at prominent Americans, notes casualties among bombers, and laments wild headhunting methods giving way to a council approach.
The text argues that raids pushed tribes into flight and crime would reduce society to brigandage. It contrasts American fair dealing with Villa era Mexico and warns anarchists against seeking reform through bursts of violence. It defends existing social order and asserts grievances can be corrected through patient protests.
Blood runs cold as two racers die and another crashes at Indianapolis auto races. Spectators face shock and fear as the gruesome scene prompts calls for better guardrails and safety measures to prevent repeats.
The federal employment bureau in the Reed hotel basement reports 386 men and women placed in jobs in May. Of these, 39 were discharged from the army or navy. Jobs ranged from cafe, hotel, and factory work to construction at plants countywide, with many sent to the Flapper sugar factory and other local employers. women also secured positions.
A dated editorial heckles Senator Johnson for anti league rhetoric. It argues opponents distort the League of Nations, cites San Francisco Chronicle as warning against immediate German inclusion, and discusses peace terms, reparations, and postwar governance with critique of Johnson’s stance.
An advertisement for selling Liberty bonds lists Cal J J Brummitt at 2417 Hudson Avenue with a contact phone 59. The rest of the text appears garbled and contains references to a commerce committee and unclear names.
Private Samuel J. DaMarco, a 21 year old Italian-born American, pleads to die as a citizen. A federal judge in Little Rock granted a one-day transfer to the government hospital at Aurora for observation while awaiting a ruling. DaMarco, wounded in France, contracted tuberculosis from gas exposure during shelling. He seeks to become a citizen after death, with a court date not yet set.
Ogden Chapter No 2 Royal Arch Masons held a regular meeting on June 3 with special work in the B A degree. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the work. Signed by Nichols, Secretary.
Report from a community notes several boys alleging unfair payment practices during the beet harvesting season. They claim farmers paid 30 cents per day instead of promised 8 to 10 dollars per acre, and some boys were underpaid for beets delivered in a halt. Officials promise to investigate with further calls scheduled.
An advertisement promotes rapid weight loss with minimal effort and no exercise. It promises a "tile oil" and simple directions to shed pounds quickly. It links weight loss to avoiding diseases and longer life, using sensational health claims to entice readers.
Mexico reports 1918 export total of 9,367,305,4 pesos with the United States taking 4,600,74,300 pesos and European nations receiving notable sums. Imports reached 164,470,000 pesos with the United States supplying 141,851,000 pesos. Petroleum led mineral exports at 344,500,000 pesos while cultural products and manufactured goods trailed. A Tampico field tax exemption law aims to draw foreign capital, preferably American, for new enterprises over ten years. Washington notes indicate tax exemptions under new Mexican regimes post Diaz.
An unclear OCR fragment discusses England, the League of Nations, and a anachronistic reference to preserving an empire. It appears as a garbled quotation with missing context and names, offering no clear event, person, or date to anchor a news item.
June 3 The liner George Washington ordered ready to sail on twelve hours notice after midnight. June 6 The Mount Vernon with 6090 guards under Major-General Walter Gordon sailed for New York. The Slabey and the Orizaba with 400 men each sailed for Newport News. NEW YORK June 3 The transport Argenta arrived with 7185 returning soldiers. NEW YORK June More than 3000 former National Guardsmen from Texas and Oklahoma arrived on the transport Troy.
Berlin dispatch reports the body of a woman believed to be Rosa Luxemburg recovered from the Landwehr canal after a mob attack earlier this year. Divers failed to retrieve the body initially, and the body was later found lodged along the dike.
Nogales Ariz Tuned Acting under Washington orders Colonel Barie Calnahan commander of the Nogales sub district led by Caledor at Custom Charles T. Harry and Nogales Mayor Wire Us Bowman crossed the border yesterday to obtain permission from Gardenas of Nogales Sonora or Geers of the US army to enter Nogales Sonora Official word says the Americans were warmly welcomed and granted the request by local officials General Alvarobre and Collector Niaz in Sonora both pleased to renew efforts to foster friendly relations with Mexico
New York dispatch reports Irish envoy Michael J. Myan from Philadelphia, a returned delegate at the Pan-Atlantic conference, urging Irish Americans to unite and educate fellow citizens. He declares the buzzards of the world gather at Paris and calls for support of Irish racers in America.
A theft at a military headquarters saw a 300 pound steel safe lowered from a fifth floor fire escape. The loss included valuable papers. the exact cash amount was not disclosed. A million dollar check for soldiers, plus forty thousand for staff, were issued by the government in connection with Camp Grant and Fort Sheridan.
An army airplane is planned to fly coast to coast with a single stop at North Platte Nebraska. The trip would depart from Mineola Long Island and cover about 1500 miles to New York, with an estimated total time of around 49 hours for the full journey. Authorities say a notable participant Ozden may be on board but this is not authenticated.
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