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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
2
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The Utah Federation of Labor on Thursday passed five resolutions condemning extreme Socialism and a soviet government as a misguided remedy. The resolutions claim capital as a focus of plots to enslave the masses while urging correction of capital labor inequalities within the present system.
The Standard warns Ogden must expand housing as families, workers, and needed skilled laborers flood the market, with high rents driving out residents. It argues building lots are cheap, costs will be reimbursed as prices rise later, and a bigger building campaign is a duty to many suffering families.
A writer describes the Citizens' Liberty League as common sense organized to shield liberty from bigotry and to oppose polls and candidates deemed to threaten citizen rights. Canadian veterans and Waterville's mayor plus officials are noted as supporters. The piece argues the United States needs a direct referendum to ensure truly representative democracy and protect liberties.
W R Wallace, head of a Utah irrigation drive, told the Kiwanis in Salt Lake that Utah has 54 million acres of arable land but only 1.25 million under cultivation. He blamed lack of storage reservoirs, noting millions of gallons drain away unused from streams each month, warning waters of the Colorado River could go to waste if irrigation is ignored.
In a push for regional irrigation, Utah leaders urge rapid action to secure water from California’s Imperial Valley and store it in Echo canyon and headwaters of the Provo. They envision dam and reservoir projects to irrigate Ogden area lands and Cedar valley, Tooele district, while drainage programs redeem tens of thousands of acres. The effort seeks to attract 10,000 to 20,000 new residents to Ogden’s surroundings.
Lea, an Ogden musician, argues slow tempos spur the shimmie and claims jazz music is not responsible. He recounts dancing in New York cafes, promotes faster fox trots, and offers to demonstrate a graceful alternative to the shimmie to improve dancing in Ogden.
Glasgow September 12 Labor member James Henry Thomas attacked War Secretary Winston Spencer Churchill over delays in evacuating north Russia. He moved a resolution calling for troop withdrawal from Rusala and repeal of conscription, urging urgent action if demands were not met. Churchill defended evacuation policy, citing danger to troops and civilians, and denied British troops or government responsibility for offensive actions.
War Department announces Distinguished Service Crosses awarded to several Army Expeditionary Force members who died before presentation. Names include Winewall Nolan, Ta Max Schoeminger, Clarence Siefert, and others from California Texas and Washington. Also reported is the poisoning death of Robert Slayton of Firth Idaho after an accidental exposure to vaporized solvent.
Cardinal Mercier visiting Baltimore reviews a parade on Texas Street for Maryland sailors and marines who served in the Great War. He then addressed priests at St Marys Seminary and planned a visit to St Charles College this afternoon.
Chicago, Sept 11. Chicasa Packers by a London newspaper correspondent reported that Britain France Italy and Belgium have joined to control purchase sale and distillation of frozen and cured meats for all four nations. Thomas Wilson of Wilson & Co said such a combine has been contemplated and negotiations may be near completion. London has buying representation in New York with more on the way. Swift & Co president Gorwi noted hearsay but no definite information. Morris & Co officials denied knowledge of the plan.
Rome reports Premier Nit introduces a bill empowering King Victor Emmanuel to grant crown properties for the benefit of soldiers and cut civil lists by 8,000,000 lire. The move stirred a large loyalty demonstration in the chamber of deputies.
Columbus set to host the 1920 Grand Army encampment as delegates meet to elect officers and vote on resolutions. Adjournment was expected the next day. Harry D. Sisson of Boston was named commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans at the reunion.
Crowds form on stairways near Cincinnati offices as August Herrmann plans a drawing to distribute World Series seats amid a flood of applications exceeding 200000. Prices listed include grandstand 52.50 and pavilion 2.20. Applicants must fill cards. names may be drawn if the pennant winner is Cincinnati Nationals.
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