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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
8
Reports detail seventeen or eighteen Americans killed during fighting with anti Kolchak forces amid chaotic scenes. Telegraph lines report heavy gunfire and wounded, as cities struggle to verify casualty counts.
At Brest a violent riot left two French civilians dead and five American soldiers wounded severely. A drunken American officer allegedly tore down French flags prompting a mob to attack. Marines restored order as French civilians pursued troops through the city. Admiral Valeur ordered marines to barracks.
Amid nationwide push to end prohibition, Kansas City and St. Louis plan saloon open events as crowds anticipate new rules. Milwaukee and New York dealers prepare tests and injunctions while officials weigh enforcement. In Petrograd, Bolshevik pullback prompts strategic actions. Cossacks report captures and battles across the Don and Crimea. San Francisco readies a three night wartime prohibition celebration with late hours and increased business.
Washington reports the justice department will strictly enforce wartime prohibition and the Reed amendment. Open violations in New York and other cities will be promptly acted on by federal agents. Courts will determine whether each beer is intoxicating, with final enforcement tied to forthcoming congressional fixes.
The battleship Minnesota arrived in Boston from St Nazaire today with 204 troops including headquarters ordnance and sanitary detachments and cover a company of the 115th engineers and a number of casual companies.
International situation updates from Paris report a near halt in peace talks with Germany. Commissions study German-Austria Hungary and Turkey questions while allies draft reports for the conference. Wilson heads to America as British premier leaves Paris. German delegates prepare forVersailles departure and Bethmann-Hollweg seeks trial indications. Rail strike eases in Berlin and martial law is declared with troops in control of Breslau rail facilities.
Associated Press reports government measures lowering staple prices like flour to reduce wartime living costs. Flour, cereals and foreign meats face significant cuts, with specific reductions noted in marks and pfennigs. adjustments aim to ease consumer strain amid strikes and economic pressure.
The four allied powers advised the Turkish delegation in Paris that extended stay would not hasten decisions. They acknowledged ongoing Turkish talks and said no rapid final settlement is possible, promising further communication when exchanges may yield profitable results.
In Paris on June 30 King George sent a telegram of congratulations to President Poincare after the treaty signing. He praised allied efforts and mutual support in the war and reconstruction, and extended warm wishes for France’s success. Britain offers heartfelt thanks to France for cooperation. A separate brief notes the British dirigible B-24 delays transatlantic flight due to weather.
Secretary Daniels praised the NC4 Atlantic flight squadron upon their return, stating they proved a new era of aviation. He asserted bold claims about crossing the Atlantic Pacific and circumnavigating the world, and said Congress should authorize a special medal and extend honors to the crew and commander Jobs Towers and officers Read and Beilinger.
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