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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
8
Milwaukee April 7 Nelson denies plans for a June 15 bout with Freddie Welsh in Seattle. He says Willlius Drith is the only authorized manager, while unverified reports claim a Western backer posted large guarantees.
Langford declared Johnson will not honor prior commitments yet the London Sport Jog club and Ameritas representative formalized Johnson’s involvement. A $6,060 prize to winner and $2,000 to loser was set as the anticipated purse with a May 14 date discussed, while Johnson seeks more money despite a cable dispute.
Unsteady weather and racing action at Emershire featured several upsets. Royal Tourist surprised in Kerr Harti cap as Joe Matéea edged Niagg, with Booger Ret third. Two-year-old winner Vanouver Helle led early, while Jutta Powell took the second race in a tight finish.
The Santa Anita card features Ina Angeler in the Wildfire Handicap with Gloria taking the measure in the field. In the fifth race Moralisi Fisattare led by Jockey Kengeay under investigation as the winner paid 1 to 97, with Crena second and Boo Tan third. In the third race G. W. Hart rode Huckanan to victory at 21 to 2, while Wilcot and Donnas each held notable positions in earlier events.
In Chelona, Jim Barry beat Dexter by technical points after ten rounds in a scheduled twelve round bout. A foul by Harry prevented a third straight victory for Barry. Denver reports mention Duty Barta signing a 1904 contract. The rest is an old herbal salve ad discussing sage tea as a hair remedy with dubious claims.
A garbled output lists race names, weights, odds, and results with numerous unreadable or misspelled names. Key items include mentions of First Day, Reed, Col. Cap, Arenibald, and Gackiberne with several race outcomes such as wins and thirds, plus odd time stamps and fractions.
New York April. Tommy Haros, whose heavyweight title was taken by Jack Johnson, seeks a rematch with the Negro post Mush Meta ideh who claims Johnson vs. Burns match. He offers 4000 to bind such a bout and lists venues including Australia, America, England, or France.
Worster April 6. Payton Weston arrives in Wooster after a long walk toward the Parise coast. He reports covering 2% miles and notes Betsy was present as rain fell steadily. He plans to depart for Astiand tomorrow.
The District Court of Weber County Utah issues a summons to Nah Metzler Joseph Metzler Slian Mercier Irvirg Metzler and stetz Jer Investment Company. Defendants must appear within thirty days after service or face default judgment. The action aims to quitclaim land described in the complaint. Attorney R. B. Fameworth represents the plaintiff.
A reported confession by Nick Vekos in a court session leads to a judgment in favor of John Contos’s administrator for about 216 dollars. The case arose from a loan tied to Contos's murder, with details noting Vekos’s absence and subsequent jail restraint.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Amhamated Sugar Company will be held at the office of the company Room No 201 Federal National Bank Utah Wednesday April 7 1909 at 12 00 o clock for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may properly come before the meeting. Secretary:
Notice of annual meeting of Blackhelters of the Levi tre Bugar Company at the company office room No 3 Nadoma, April 9 1909 at 2:00 PM to elect a board of directors and handle other proper business. Secretary Henry I Rolade.
City Council of Ogden Utah plans to create a paving district to improve 7th Street from Grant to Wall, Lincoln Avenue from 210 to 2th Streets, and Wall Avenue from 23rd to 2th Streets. It authorizes asphalt, concrete curb, gutter and sidewalks funded by special taxes and local assessments. Public hearing set for April 26 with notices published April 2 and April 24 1909.
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