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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
7
The report outlines German preparations amid peace talks with Allied powers and mentions proposed counter proposals, a plebiscite in Upper Silesia, and the shifting of war material. It notes defense minister Gustavue defending government actions and indicates ongoing political tensions within Germany as committees discuss the German counter-proposals.
Chicago reports say union leaders push for arbitration while Postmaster General Burleson faces demands to permit organizing and end discrimination. Across the country 18,000 to 20,000 operators reportedly quit, with Arizona seeing growth in the strike and talks ongoing with governors and business groups.
New York June 12 The transport port Graft Waklersee once a Hamburg American liner was rammed last night by the steamship Redondo and beached shortly after 11 o clock this forenoon on the sands of Long Beach The vessel lies there with damage reported and crews removed under orders from harbor authorities.
Washington June 12 favorable report on the belt to return telegraph and telephone systems in private control was issued today by the House Interstate Commerce Committee favorable reports on the House bill appropriating 750000000 for the railroad administration were ordered today by the Senate appropriations committee
Washington reports the United States can not provide suitable Atlantic coast housing for the British dirigible B34. The craft will stay only six to eight hours after arrival from England during its 61st transatlantic air flight. British air attaché cites invitation denial from the Navy.
June 12 Acton reports elaborate plans for Morot Dr pitacia M. Pessoa premier of Brazil to travel from Portugal to New York then to Brazil. A tour of key sites is expected with prominent officials hosting.
Reported Allied response to German counter proposals expected Saturday night. German terms to be refined in five days, with June 18 for potential action on treaty. Council of Four may outline treaty concessions while avoiding major changes. Paris indicates Clemenceau backing action against Czechoslovaks. Centralized postwar economic control under discussion. Strikes disrupt rail and messenger services.
The 1920 navy appropriation bill totals 401.6 million dollars with major cuts to aviation funding from 45 million to 15 million. It authorizes continued construction of the 1916 program and endorses a large temporary force while planning an extensive fall and winter voyage for the fleet, with ports in South America and possible European inclusion. The Turkish delegation arrived in Toulon, escorted to the suburb, after a brief station stop with minor official reception.
Washington June 12 The Senate again turns to the league of nations fight as Senator Knox Republican of Pennsylvania seeks to declare the United States indeterminate in its obligations under the league covenant pending a vote. The measure, supported by Knox and all Republicans except McCumber, was expected to reach a vote tomorrow after a favorable report by the foreign relations committee. Cummins bill to restore Interstate Commerce Commission rate making powers passes without a recorded vote.
Atlantic City reports a Federation of Labor resolutions committee considering appointing a committee to press for a new trial for Thomas Mooney. The item aims to mobilize action within the AFL to pursue Mooney’s case and potential legal remedy.
Tacoma central labor council passed a resolution urging the state labor convention to demand release of all political prisoners held under wartime laws. Delegates also favored presenting a resolution calling for repeal of wartime statutes restricting speech and assembly.
Seoul dispatch reports Koreans have secretly formed a provisional government with Seung Man as president. The cabinet includes U S educated Koreans. the group pledges a public nationwide policy protecting liberty and rights while developing world welfare, and vows tax refusal under Japanese rule. Provisional leaders urge local self governance across 13 provinces and demand Japan cede rule and troop withdrawal.
Brussels dispatch reports the peace conference in Paris invites Belgium and Holland to submit differences over waterways to a commission of the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan. The delegation says no transfer of territorial sovereignty or new international obligations will be considered.
June 12 report states 11,942 members of the American expeditionary forces swarmed the decks of the transport Leviathan as it entered New York Harbor. Brigadier General William T. Dashl commanded the 11th Brigade aboard, with 5th and 63rd infantry units among the passengers.
WALLINGTON June 12 Casualties among infantry officers were higher than among aviators or the air service. The war department reported fifty five infantry officers and 146 enlisted men per 1900 were killed in battle versus three officers and one man in the air service. The tank corps ranked third with 16 officers and seven men per thousand. Jane Wilson to aid Irish Paris June 11 President Wilson will urge peace commissioners to focus on the Irish question. Gasoline price increase San Francisco June 11 gasoline and aviation fuel prices rise one cent across California Oregon Washington and Arizona per Standard Oil.
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