This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
2
An AP story reprinted in the local paper notes national events summarized for readers. It credits the AP and indicates republication rights and local publication provided by the newspaper.
Police face a large task protecting the public from burglars and thugs as robberies rise after the war. Three taxi holdup suspects were allegedly identified and detained at St George on Salt Lake County sheriff guidance, with a possible trial pending. Last night a residence break in and a hotel clerk robbery occurred, signaling a wave of crime as unemployment climbs.
In Idaho Falls a judge offered a burglar a choice between prison or enlisting in the army. Major A R Emery of the Salt Lake recruiting office protests the move saying army regulations bar felons and offenders from enlistment and warn it could make the army appear a penal colony. He calls the judge's action unpatriotic and harmful to servicemen.
The Standard predicts a historic confrontation as the Senate lays groundwork for a fierce battle over the peace treaty. Opponents rally against compromise with the enemy and seek foreign appeal, signaling a sharp partisan split in U.S. politics.
The piece argues Americans will face an overwhelming victory for the Allies only if public opinion clarifies. it claims foggy thinking and demagogic tactics will persist unless the drift is seen early. It criticizes Lloyd George and Clemenceau, labels them self serving, and warns that allies’ leaders press their own ambitions at home and abroad.
An American reporter describes German elites smuggling jewels and marks abroad as war rages. Air routes, Belgian redeption hopes, and lavish disguise aid transfers. Diamonds, real estate, and Liberty bonds are used to move wealth, with authorities unable to stop the exodus. The piece cites a Brummitt listing at 2417 Fludson Ave. with contact details.
Cardinal Gibbons approves units of the Boy Scouts of America linking church activity to youth training. The statement emphasizes training boys in American patriotism and moral principles as preparation for future civic duty. The report reflects 20th century Catholic support for organized youth groups.
Ida M. Tarbell America’s famed journalist will deliver the keynote address on The United States at the Peace Conference during Ogden Chautauqua. Director F. K. Lukens announced Tarbell arrives from Europe and will stay through Sunday June 22.
City commission received a May financial report from Assistant Superintendent A. T. Corey showing large May payments including 14 255 26 to Ogden Valley farmers and canal assessments, leaving the water fund with only 36 64 at month end.
Lieutenant Watkins, son of Mr and Mrs J I Watkins, returned from Memphis Tennessee after completing internship and earning house surgeon status at Memphis General Hospital He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine with top honors and studied at Weber Normal College prior to medical work He planned a visit to Mrs Watkins in St Anthony Idaho and expected reassignment to a base hospital on the west coast around Camp Fremont Later he joined Phi Chi while pursuing his medical career in the army system.
Desks and hurried runs to the street followed by sailors who entered Dr. Shipp's front room and found him on the floor with clothes ablaze. Geanopulos had already fled, while furniture lay overturned and panels scattered as the incident unfolded.
A solicitation notes contacting J. J. Brummitt at 2417 Hudson Avenue to sell Liberty bonds with a phone contact listed as 59. The fragment provides a direct request and location without additional context or dates.
Denver reporter Jane Homer notes Democratic chairman James M. Cummings urging 259 precinct committeemen that the presidential campaign is a world contest. He asserts victory will preserve America’s wartime prestige and warn against Republican maneuvers to favor selfish interests. He cites Wilson’s policies as maintaining the nation’s standing and the League covenant as vital.
In Salt Lake on June 10 Dr MR inp a years old physician at 18944 South Main Street was shot in the left breast by patient Michael Geovopulos after a quarrel over a course of treatment. The bullet pierced the heart area and left lung, the doctor’s condition described as grave with possible recovery. Geopopulos fled toward Second South Street but was pursued and arrested by Patrolman Lester F. Wire. three other shots fired at the doctor failed to take effect.
Chairman Cummings wrapped a three day conference with Denver delegates tonight and will depart Lake City tomorrow morning. The remarks suggested support for a declaration of independence and a unified stance among contingents.
Certificates of graduation from the eighth grade will be presented by Superintendent BE. Muckkr at the commencement in Nelson hall on Saturday June 11. The program begins at 10:39 with the valedictory by Merman Lary and includes songs, poetry, and remarks by Edward Corbett, Herman Kup, and Perry Storrs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.