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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
2
The Onden Standard report from the Office of War News is credited to the Associated Press and carried exclusively for regubtication. The article notes war coverage and outlines credit rules for reuse by other papers.
A Ogden article urges inviting General Foch to the United States this fall and argues that Allied leaders may visit America. It suggests Ogden Publicity Bureau coordinate with Denver San Francisco Oakland and other western cities to attract the distinguished visitors.
A gifted feature writer from national papers critiques a recently deceased public man in a letter to her Ogden mother. She shifts from respect to harsh disapproval, using three potent adjectives to condemn boorish, nasty, and churlish behavior and urges strong words to handle a nuisance in the community.
The Ogden shopmen approved a government offer of a 4 cent per hour increase while federal efforts target high living costs. Their choice is seen as influential for railroad workers nationwide, showing wisdom and patriotism as they seek to prevent upheaval. Union leaders' restraint is praised as crucial as the country faces a brewing crisis.
The 1920 presidential race appears to have begun in the late summer of 1919 with preparations under way while the main campaign is still months away. Experts anticipate millions to be spent with evasions of reporting laws already in practice as party leaders maneuver privately before the official start.
An eastern banker analyzes postwar social and economic unrest, noting conflicting forces from prewar and wartime origins. He warns that profiteering and excessive wages delay recovery while urging industry, economy, and forbearance. He sees hopeful business prospects if labor normalizes and production expands despite high living costs. Cotton and wheat futures look strong for farmers. Industry and merchants report prosperity overall though prices remain high.
Rock Island and Moline street car workers gain wage boosts to 14, 57 and 63 cents per hour by service length, with a $5.19 daily minimum after arbitration. Other regions report platform and street railway wage talks, while health officials warn cost of living may worsen epidemics and worker hardships.
Testimony from General March, chief of staff, estimated annual cost of a 616000 man standing army with compulsory training at 800 million dollars. He noted 798.6 million for the army and 159.7 million for training per man, as debates over compulsory eight to three month training continue among officials.
In a city forum Congressman Sima criticized the Plumb plan offering six percent interest on watered railroad stock, warning it would raise costs for passengers and freight. He endorsed exploring new ideas while noting the government should not guarantee payments on paper value. He remains noncommittal on the plan but signals openness to reform. Meanwhile New York actors strike across major theaters, led by the Actors' Faulty association with Franca Wilson as president and Marla Dressler guiding chorus members. Pickets, arrests, and six-figure damages surround the dispute as manager George Cohan stands firm against union control.
Discussion emphasizes labor as both law and service and the need to distinguish productive labor that creates wealth from unproductive labor that diverts others' toil. It frames labor as a partnership demanding participation of all parties in enterprises.
President Wilson urged Congress to extend food control, expand to more commodities, and enforce penalties for profiteering. He called for limiting cold storage, marking prices on stored goods, and licensing interstate traders to curb unconscionable gains amid wartime shortages.
Ogden high school weighs two candidates for season head coach. Gaz Stubby Peterzon, famed Aggie era star, and Palin Douglas, former Utah Utes lineman, emerge as likely picks after Roger Van Pelt resigns to pursue business. Peterson expected to lead as soon as terms are agreed. Douglas touted as near certainty if Peterson falls through.
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