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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
2
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The Ogden postmaster W W Browning dies suddenly while traveling to Logan. Born in Ogden he witnessed the town's growth from a rough frontier village to a thriving city. Known for kindness generosity and loyalty he gave much good service and was a jovial community figure. His passing is a shock to all who knew him.
In a letter to The Standard P. P. Claxton commissioner of education commends the press for supporting kindergarten education. He highlights its vital role for national welfare and urges parents to seek or advocate for new kindergarten classes as schools reopen. He notes only one in eight children now receive this early training and stresses equal privileges through early loyalty, integrity, and industry.
Mrs Lulu Shepard arrives in Ogden today to address the Women’s Christ in Temperance Union. The piece criticizes her five years of east lecturing on Utah, suggesting her rhetoric harms Utah’s harmony between Mormon and non Mormon communities and urging a frigid reception if she remains prejudiced and defaming.
A Sacramento Bee essayist critiques tables projecting future Japanese population growth in the United States under restricted immigration. He argues the used growth rate is unsustainable and contends that even with limits, immigration could continue to outpace white population growth until the white race is subjugated, highlighting fears of demographic shifts.
The analysis argues that immigration from Japan will accelerate population growth in the United States, outpacing native white births. It notes that Japanese immigrants, young and vigorous, sustain a higher birth rate through “peaceful penetration” and citizenship incentives. Even if U.S. birth rates fall to Japanese levels, the Japanese-born population would remain comparatively prolific.
A divided Socialist gathering adjourned after acrimonious discussion as national committee members clashed over uniting the Communist Socialist faction with the Left wing. Police presence helped prevent clashes. several delegates anticipated a union later in the day.
A damaged testimonial ad recounts a widow suffering chronic stomach trouble who rejects hospital care. She credits Magya Wonderful Remedy with ending pain after a year of use and claims it cured stomach and liver ailments, promising money back if not convinced.
London observers discuss the impact of reopening trade with Central powers. German firms reportedly ship goods to British firms, but many commercial houses remain hesitant. Shipping limits will impede large scale exchanges for some time.
In Logan and surrounding towns excitement grows over high school and church school football prospects. North end teams like the South Goch and North Cachp, with the Vlah Aggies looming, rally fans as coaches and facilities boost readiness for the season.
Coach Knapp banks on a strong Logan High squad after months of uncertainty. Norman Tamlington leads the young gridders, then will hand the team to Coach Nathan Tolman. A fast, largely inexperienced group trains through September, with Cressell and Woodship vying for end duties and a robust backfield projected from candidates like Schuab, Davis, Knowles, Trottman, and Tuyner.
Washington Sept 2 private ownership and operation of railroads under strict government supervision would replace private control under a plan submitted by the interstate commerce sub committee. The bill creates a five member transportation board to supervise railroads, with power to fix rates and regulate wages and working conditions, and to divide the country into regional systems under federal incorporation.
In St Louis on Sept 2 the Order of Railroad Telegraphers conference considers changing working conditions and equalizing wages. President J H Mandon said the new wage scale likely calls for about $1 an hour, up from 48 to 85 cents.
President Farrington announced revocation of charters for twenty four coal miners and dissolution of rebellious locals in Illinois. He said measures would be taken immediately to weed out leaders and agitators, with expulsion and reorganization of locals where charters are revoked. The Knights of Labor and similar groups are mentioned as opposition.
General Pershing told French representatives in Paris he expects a close long term bond between Americans and the French. He recalled the early Paris visit by a small detachment and noted the large American presence, sharing sorrows and joys with local peasantry and soldiers who helped secure victory. He said Americans now understand France, its people, art, and culture, and will carry back a deep appreciation.
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