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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
9
Reports from Paris describe a long peace treaty with fifteen to twenty chapters and a lengthy preamble. German delegates signaled willingness to negotiations as fronts and sovereignty terms are outlined, while conflicts in Carinthia and Adriatic claims draw international attention amid Labour League discussions.
Washington May 2 subscriptions reach 7 5 million indicating the country trails the record pace set by earlier drives. Districts show falling individual subscriptions and total gains lag behind the fourth loan target of 26 million. Cincinnati and Cleveland report overages and regional lists celebrate local sales and honor flags amid war effort.
Two hundred prisoners were arraigned in a Cleveland police court after May Day disturbances. C. EB. Ruthenberg, former mayoral candidate for the Socialist Party, was among those detained. Rioting followed a Socialist parade, causing one death and more than sixty injuries, including sixteen policemen, across the city last night.
The revenue bureau warns retailers against overcharging luxury tax on items like cashing and personal equipment. Clerks failing to know the law could face fines up to 1000 dollars and a year in prison. The tax applies only on the excess cost above set amounts, not the full sale price. Some items such as beef tea and certain beverages are not taxable.
Vienna May 2 Associated Poets reports King Ferdinand of Romania, guided by French generals, moving toward Budapest during tense operations. The dispatch notes his entry toward the Hungarian capital as forces push forward, with war correspondents detailing movements and strategic intent.
Reading Pa May 2 600 workers at Carpenter Steel were discharged after failing to report for May Day duty despite warnings. Officials announced the mass layoff affecting the entire plant, with company management stating the action was necessary due to attendance failures.
Townley president of the Non Partisan League and Joseph Hubertornore Gilbert face trial for disloyalty after the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a district court ruling. The decision allows conspiracy charges without a completed act, with Gilbert accused of seditious remarks at Lakefield and Townley linked to a pamphlet deemed a violation of the espionage act. Also noted: 82 aliens barred from citizenship in northern Minnesota and a New York Presbyterian board report stating Indian district missionaries are safe amid unrest.
After French courts dished a divorce to Frank Jay Gould, his wife plans a New York divorce filing. The French court ordered $600 monthly alimony. Actress Florence Lackes plus alleged affairs with Marino Cass are cited as background.
Special appeals for cooperation in securing employment for discharged soldiers and veterans will be made by the federal employment service in connection with Mother's Day observances. The plan has been endorsed by Miss Anna Jarvis, founder of Mother's Day International.
Paris reports Bavarian government forces captured Munich on Thursday morning after artillery fire. Government troops secured all key points around the city as Hed guards retreat amid bank robberies. Communists threaten to massacre the bourgeoisie as public morale sinks.
London May 2 Josenhus Daniels American secretary of the navy was the guest of Sir Eric Geddes in a luncheon today. Many prominent Sagishresy were present. Daniels also paid a visit to St Pauls and Westminster Abbey.
Rome reports Senator Francesca fuffini former minister at public instruction and Hale American union president has cabled from Charlen Flighes New York that the Italo American union reaffirms its hope and faith in the changeable concord between Italy and America amid tense relations between nations.
Forty automobiles were entered for the Liberty Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Speedway on May 31. Night entrants include several foreign pilots and some American cards. The field will start after a midnight test light, with drivers to be announced.
Washington May 2 The federal board for vocational rehabilitation reports rapid progress in locating soldiers sailors and airmen who suffered war related disabilities. To date 57 4611 cases have been registered and contact with more than 40 000 additional cases is possible.
Washington May 2 The shortage of men led the Navy Department to place the famous battleship Oregon out of commission. Secretary Roosevelt indicated the state may receive the ship for historical purposes at no navy cost, with the vessel stripped of all material valuable to the Navy before transfer.
London April 24 Correspondence of The Associated Press says an English manufacturing company is preparing to market an automobile priced between 250 and 300 dollars. The car’s principal material is a new form of concrete made from waste materials such as pebbles, linkers, and sawdust, bound with a cementing agent.
New York May 3 Salvation Army worker known as Mother to thousands of doughboys returns home aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Brest. She braved shell fire at the front, protected by a spice helmet, stitched fatigue cups from scraps, baked rations, and aided soldiers. After hospital recovery she resumed duties, while every family member who could serve answered the first call. Burdick bakes 224 pies in twelve hours, a wartime record.
May 2 dispatch from Washington reports President Wilson praising the labor program adopted by the Conference of Peace as a key achievement. He says it will stabilize conditions for labor worldwide and alleviate unrest in many places. The note stresses safeguarding and promoting labor provisions as central to the treaty.
Federal and police officials planned a roundup in New York on May 2 in connection with the nationwide May Day conspiracy to kill prominent men by bombs sent through the mails. Twenty five of the devices are known to have been dispatched, one exploded. Warnings sent broadcast may deter transit plots. Messages were also reportedly sent to Paris peace marchers warning against opening packages. A large quantity of explosives seized at a West 45th Street speakeasy was being examined by police and federal agents.
Albany reports a one sheet Bulletin issued by the Victory Liberty Loan committee as the only newspaper today. Linotype operators walked out, halting regular papers. the Bulletin claimed the largest circulation in Albany with local news and no ads.
Nice France May 1 American expeditionary troops will leave the Nice Recreation armory closing May 22 due to rapid troop demobilization. The general council of the department of Alpes Maritimes adopted a resolution praising the exemplary conduct of the troops here.
May s. Cosrentaan for popular ratification of the league covenant will be held to fit teen cantemn comes. delegates from states to speak at the conventions include Whittan H. T tt president Liege and I. Lowell of Harvard. Conventions planned in several states and regions across New England and beyond to promote peace.
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