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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
8
Paris reports say German requests for more time to study terms face cautious Allied consideration. Berlin notes reiterate Germany bears war reparations but rejects fault for the war while Allied leaders stress accountability and indemnity. Berlin and Berlin conference circles discuss eastern front issues and Turkish questions.
Reports indicate General Pershing and top officers will not return to America soon as the American command contemplates ongoing missions in Paris. The abandonment of an expected Maghind trip is noted amid allied coordination and strategic discussions.
In Washington on May 14 notYet clear on repeal measures as wartime prohibitions linger in committee until after July 1. Senator Sheppard Texas vows competent legislation before July 1. Also in Salt Lake Utah plans a July 28 vocational education conference at the university with top eastern and western experts. Denver elects Dewey C. Mayor by plurality 8369 votes. Carfare to be restored. most charter amendments fail including pay raises for police and firefighters.
The French government weighs expelling a Austrian press correspondent from Paris after censorship, with reports that he possessed and altered dispatches. The note discusses Germanys aggression, responsibility, and reparations, and asks for internal peace conference documents to remain internal.
A German cabinet statement argues peace must reflect President Wilson's fourteen points and not Versailles terms. It claims acceptance would morally bankrupt Germany and urges the United States to uphold the fourteen points as the basis for any peace, warning America to stand firm or risk failing its own program.
International tensions rise as Germany’s cabinet signals willingness to modify demands in a forthcoming statement to the peace conference. Paris reports say Berlin seeks a compact on Austrian detention and Dalmatia while Premier Orlando prepares to travel to Rome for talks with allied ministers.
Winnipeg May 21 I G Welch of the central strike committee said efforts toward conciliatory conversations continue. Direct conferences are sought to settle the strike and restore water pressure. Mayor Gray and union forces face a dispute over placards while the Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council hints at a possible settlement within days.
A May 20 appeal from Korensky and seven Russian Assembly members urges an international delegation from all powers and labor to visit Asiesso and explain democratic aims. The document rejects foreign intervention and stresses Russia’s sovereign rights.
Edward A Foley of San Francisco has been appointed to represent the United States Bureau of Markets in the United Kingdom. He sails for Liverpool on May 24 to begin an investigation into farm graduates distribution and to develop markets for American agricultural products. Foley previously served as solicitor for the Food Administration during the war and conducted investigations into food exportation and importation.
Washington May 21 Only two definite bids were received by the Navy Department today for the construction of the remaining two of the ten super dreadnoughts authorized by Congress in 1916. Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company offered to build one in 5 months for 21 300 000 and Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation one in 40 months for 22 580 000.
May 20 report cites Polish and Ukrainian tensions in eastern Galicia. West Jkvland premier Holubowicz blames Allied policy for the crisis and warns of possible resignation as bloodshed in the Ukraine rises amid attacks and broken promises.
U S exports rose to 275 million dollars in April, surpassing late January’s peak by about 100 million. Imports totaled 273 million, leaving a positive trade balance of 2 million for the month and 42.2 million for ten months ending April.
An official staff bulletin reports Poles Uro Hohyez Barislaw and Mikolajow capture three Galician towns and crown the Dniester near Horwadow. Prisoner counts are not yet finished as enemy forces retreat in a panic.
May 21 report notes the disappearance of Mary G. Tinwker and Commander Mac. Roualo Grieve after Urey F dispatched eastward in a Sopwith biplane for Ireland. Tirllesh flyers gather here to follow their trail, signaling ongoing search efforts.
May 21 New York G H Dorr director of mitigation of the war department discussed informal war contracts. He estimated total cost to complete the personnel of the contracts up for valuation at 2 600 000 dollars. The department has a plan to pay manufacturers who enter two supplemental contracts for a new basis of settlement a rapid payment equal to a substantial percentage of their claim.
New York May 21 Secretary of Commerce Redfield told the National Association of Manufacturers that American business must shed hermit habits in foreign trade and welcome foreign purchases in U S markets. He said balancing accounts with other nations would be somewhat eased by liberal purchases of securities if needed, and the Commerce Department would aid in developing and stabilizing current trade under new conditions.
New York shoppers buy doughnuts at a dollar each on Broadway to aid the Salvation Army fundraising drive for a 13 million dollar goal. The scene shows rapid sales on the curb as volunteers collect donations. In Washington, the Equal Suffrage debate began in the House with Representative Little of Kansas leading the opening remarks in support of the resolution.
May 21 report shows 1102 individuals and institutions hold registered bonds of farm loan banks. Most holders own under 25 000. three exceed 590 000. Total bonds 8 424 670 with interest 510 843 annually. Dallas, Texas, chosen for next convention of railway clerks union. Grand President Jamon J. Forrister reelected.
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