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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
2
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Ida Tarbell addressed a large audience at Chautauqua on her Versailles peace conference observations. She praised the American peace delegation, warned against isolation, and defended the League of Nations as wise and necessary, aligning with the Standard's gospel of right and justice.
A vivid account describes possible wireless telephone service from trees between Ogden and Salt Lake. It cites US Signal Service work during the war using trees as receiving stations, with a nail driven into a two thirds high tree acting as a lead-in. Reports claim trees can rival aerials, offering strong signals with low static, and note weather and leaf condition affect reception.
Salt Lake June 20 The International Rotary wild west show opened at the state fair grounds drawing an estimated crowd of over 4000. The program featured cowgirl Kitty Canutt of Pendleton Ore, bucking horses with J W Burton of Salt Lake attempting to ride the famed world champ, and exhibits by Kid Mex Martinez and Sam Garret of Cheyenne. Highlighted by fast bullflogging and steer riding, the event ran with demonstrations by riders from Ogden Helena Victor Idaho and Cheyenne. The show continues today and tomorrow starting at 2:00 PM with twenty Idaho Indians in the repay races.
London Conn June 20 Harvard won the freshman eight by a quarter length and the two mile junior varsity eight by a quarter length, finishing ahead of Yale in a clean regatta showing Harvard strength on the water.
The article discusses Hiram Johnson as a presidential prospect in 1916, noting tree telegraph experiments, wireless signals via trees, and current research by the signal corps. It highlights Johnson’s cross-partisan appeal among Republicans and the stance of Democratic papers against his candidacy, while describing party realignments and Johnson’s California leadership.
At the Atlantic City gathering the Federation of Labor leaders make pragmatic moves by voting against a sympathetic stake for Mooney, signaling a cautious stance amid internal debates and external pressures.
Washington casualty list lists privates killed. Albert B. Anderson of Seattle Washington and other service members listed in the June 20 report. Names include H and F D Gates of Texas and additional ranks with locations referenced.
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