29 May 1919
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
1
A mixed dispatch reports Allied forces in northern Russia in continuous daylight as American troops advance toward front lines. A Red Cross ship relieved starving villagers along the Kola peninsula, while British troops parade, underscoring Allied aid and resilience amid winterlike conditions. A cough remedy ad concludes the page.
A May 28 lunch hosted by British officials featured remarks belittling the United States and its aviation achievements. Commander Arlove criticized the American project for flying a heavier-than-air craft as a mere joke, while the room, mostly British, reacted with silence and guarded reactions as the debate touched on transatlantic flight plans toward the Azores and Portugal.
A Cologne dispatch reported by the Exchange Telegraph says an explosion in a Camden building killed a number of people and left eighty men missing. The incident involved Allied troops and a munitions blast, with casualties and distress confirmed amid wartime reports from London.
Paris May 28 Adjutant Canale eight French aviator today in a flight for altitude ascended 41 000 feet. This constitutes a world record. The former altitude record was made by Captain Lang of the British army in January of this year when he flew to a height of 30 600 feet. Lang carried one passenger.
Douglas Arizona May 28 That the Yaqui Indians of Sonora Mexico who renewed their warlike activities in many parts of the state are active allies of Francisco Villa in a report received today from Sonora. No direct confirmation obtained but it is believed by many Sonorans. It was reported that Velta Agents had visited the Yaqui headquarters and arranged for warriors to take guerrilla warfare against the Carranza government to keep regular and volunteer soldiers occupied. The arrangement has been approved by the increasing boldness of the operations reaching farther north than for many years.
President Motson of the Eastern slites mission of the F. PS. church returned to Link to attend the Sener conference. The Kell Merchants Association plans a state convention in Ogden opening July 9. Officers for next year are to be elected. Several bids were received at the school board meeting regarding construction of new schools. A public clinic will open in the city hall Monday according to health department official George Shorten.
A U S Navy aircraft likely to depart Lisbon tomorrow under Lieutenant Commander A C Thead in charge, aiming for England on Memorial Day, per a wireless message received by George from the G8. Rodergeventeninly places the routes at Liston.
Paris reports ongoing expert talks on German and American property exchanges after World War I. German property in the United States totals about 450 million dollars, while American property in Germany is near 150 million. The plan includes purchasing American ships in U.S. ports with payment offset against reparations.
After forty minutes the jury in the case of the state against Fred Wheeler for distribution and selling of unclean milk returned a not guilty verdict. Several other cages are to be tried. The next will be that of J. H. Hodson and will be called for hearing June 30.
Judge Henry G Ward of the United States circuit court of appeals convened an extra session to hear the government appeal from a ruling restraining enforcement of the war time prohibition law against the Jacob Horthman Brewing Company, pending a decision on whether beer with 2.75 percent alcohol is intoxicating.
A May 28 report notes German press reaction to counter proposals. Tageblatt editor Chendore Waltf says the counter drift aligns with democratic ideals rather than militarist aims. Vorwaerts predicts broad public fatigue and urges caution before endorsing the Entente draft.
A German pacifist group sends an open letter to President Wilson arguing German pacifists never sought a fight and protest the peace terms they view as a betrayal of principles. The letter criticizes Wilson and his allies for demanding terms that exceed reasonable limits, asserting responsibility for peace outcomes.
In Oakland California on May 29 a giant concrete oil tanker named the Talo Alto will be launched under the U S Shipping Board. It is the world s first and largest concrete ship built with a mixture of torn cotta brick pulverized and cement to form the hull and weighs about 7500 tons dead weight with a length of 435 feet The vessel uses a side launching system and is designed to carry a large cargo capacity of 100 lens Iota.
May 25 The counter proposals drafted by the German delegation at Versailles have been delivered to the French authorities. The proposals probably will go before the council of four of the peace conference at this coming session.
Union barber shops will close all day on Memorial Day Friday May 30 and reopen until 9 p.m. Thursday May 29. Advertisement notes the temporary closure across all union shops.
Elizabeth Benton Fremont, 70, only daughter of General John C. Fremont and a lifelong California resident, died in Los Angeles after nearly a year of illness. Her death closes a notable connection to the famed pathfinder in the state she called home.
Americans cheer as they prepare to depart Archangel the first infantry unit to ship home, after eight months on the Vologda railway route. Farewell at Oborershaya marks end of duty, with plans for Memorial Day services at Archangel cemetery amid reports of African deaths in North Rua-1 aid.
Reports from Mexico City describe renewed rebel activity as General Erpesco Rainy and four officers with forty men die in an ambush on a Tehaui train line. Rebels threaten to halt traffic on the Jatkinus and Monstea City routes, destroying new guardhouses along rail lines. In the capital, Villa’s northern campaign prompts troop mobilization, and Mexican authorities place guards with machine guns atop major buildings.
Body of C. Nankak, vice president of Gertoua Savings Bank at Tartley, found four stalls southeast of Worthington in the lake. He was reportedly driving to meet a speeders on a narrow grade and swerved to avoid them, leading to a fatal accident.
Paris reports the allied council has sealed Finns and southern Austrian borders and set Adriatic questions for later terms. Fiume is to become an independent city under a settlement reached yesterday, with Italians gaining some Dalmatian islands but not Zara or Solunica.
A lively pitch extols making root beer at home with Hires Household Extract. It claims purity, easy steps, and low cost, noting essential ingredients and simple equipment. The copy emphasizes a frosty, satisfying beverage for family and guests.
Reports from El Paso dated May 28 describe Juarez dispatches bringing garrisons from Villa Atamada and Casas Grande, Chihuahua, totaling about 600 men. Villa is said to be near Parral with a growing, well armed force, while officials warn residents to store water and guard against possible attack near Chihuahua City. Armaments include 1009 rifles seized at Parral and 30,000 rounds recovered at Villa Allende. Train service to Juarez is limited to military use and telegraph lines closed to commercial traffic.
Springfield Na reports a mob hanged the slayer of Sheriff Johny 1 and Harlow's son Mareis 13 at Lamar Missouri this afternoon. The coroner's jury returned that Lynchk died by unknown hands and no warrants had been issued. authorities began identifying participants.
A violent incident ends with Lynel Lynch dying hours after a lynching. Lynel’s wife and mother were reportedly saved from Lamar by authorities. Lynel’s body hung in the courthouse yard for two hours before being cut down.
Paris reports the aeronautical commission of the peace conferents has drafted a complete air convention with annexes and minor amendments. The draft covers aircraft nationality and registration, international flight rights, certificates of airworthiness, navigation rules over foreign territory, departure signals, and prohibitions on certain carried objects. The international commission for air navigation is involved.
General Poreling awarded distinguished service classes to officers Captain Wallis Moore and others, with addresses in Denver and California. May 28 a house resolution on woman suffrage constitutional amendment advances to Senate. Chairman Watapa to reintroduce for debate tomorrow. anticipated strong vote. Read the Classified Ad.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Leslie, Bra, and possible archi terms with seven quotes and room for fences. The readable content is too incomplete to identify a coherent event, date, or entities for a proper summary.
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