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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
8
The article reports strong opinions that Wolgast will claim the championship, with observers noting his performance and the ring side excitement. Comments praise Wolgast and Nelson’s potential impacts, while predicting a long match and possible title change.
A garbled report shows a policeman calling J Johnson during a travel sequence from Chicago toward Toronto. The fragment mentions Fat Jack Vodovon Kalamazoo and several unclear references to debt, danger, and refreshment stops, with no coherent events or outcome.
An argument between Kearns and Johnson escalates as Johnson tries to start a motor in front of a dry goods shop. Kearns blocks the car. Johnson mocks him and continues to drive away slowly while Kearns advances with a club, the confrontation ending without broader injury.
Philadelphia sweeps a doubleheader with Calarn as Collax, a Philadelphia baseman, protests a call and Umpire Hurst allegedly spits in his face. After the game, several hundred fans clash but are kept apart by police and home players. Also: Cleveland earns a double victory over Washington in a doubleheader highlighted by Stavall and Lajoie’s double plays. Boston defeats Detroit as attendance nears 30,000. New York and St Louis split a doubleheader with strong pitching from both sides.
In a largely uneventful National League contest Chicago defeated Lipston with limited offense and shaky pitching. Boston, St Louis, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and New York all posted varied results amid a day of uneven results and routine pitching performances.
In a Northwest League contest the scoreline shows Northwest division teams facing Spokane with a tentative 14 to 5 result. The fragmentary report lists multiple players and places including Portland Seattle and Portland, but exact names and details are unreadable.
Oakland beat Vernon 2 to 1 in the fifth inning as B Lewis hit a home run. Portland tied San Francisco 4 0. wild pitches by Graney allowed run, supported by defense. Toledo beat Milwaukee 3 2. Louisville defeated Minneapolis 6 3. Horse racing highlights include George Cano winning the 210 pace at the yard circuit meeting with 2:12 top time.
Frank Mattis pleaded guilty in district court to third degree burglary at the residence of John Wallin. Wallin confronted the intruder at the back door after finding door damage, and Mattis was captured with help from Wallin’s information. He faces sentencing Saturday.
Italian Vice Consul Fraczial, with brother Antonio, returned from Denver where with Consul General A Missi they started an Italian American bank. Salt Lake has long urged abolishing the vice consulate for Utah and Traho Ty. Pragzint wished to resign but Mis persuaded him to stay in Ogden. Fratsioy is a well known businessman praised for honesty and patriotism. Laven and his friends note he will remain in his post.
An advertisement extols Ivory Soap as a superior choice to cheaper toilet soaps. It claims Ivory is bigger by two or three times and invites readers to compare by purchasing. The copy highlights Ivory’s purity with the tag 99 44% pore and urges a trial for proof.
A 1909 church notice from the Fifty third Quorum of Seventy expressing sorrow at the death of Elder Ernest P Brown. Resolutions praise his faithfulness and devotion, extend sympathy to his family, and request prayers for his wife and children. Committee members Goddard Anderson Newton Alogan signed on behalf of the quorum.
The national doubles tournament at Andonesia Cab today saw Southern and Pacific champions vie for advancement. Notable results include Macken retaining Newport’s holder status, and Pacific champions J. Janes and Melanchtin defeating Nile and Dabney. Strong serve from Graal highlighted the day as teams push toward tomorrow’s matches for right to meet leaders from the West and South.
A garbled OCR reading mentions a person at a post, an injury described as badly eaten or eaten by a gate, and names that appear distorted. The fragment gives no clear date, place, or identifiable facts beyond a likely incident report.
Mrs Mary Minty widow of the late General Minty of Jerome Arizona died last evening at 8 35 o clock after a long illness. She had been in poor health for some time and deteriorating until her death. Mrs Mary Minty was at A I Vance's home at 221 Thirty fifth street prior to her arrival in Ogden. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
A. Edmonds of Portland Oregon, a member of the G A R national staff bearing the title chief color bearer, arrived in Ogden yesterday to oversee preparations for the encampment. He said he had served nineteen times and would continue to attend encampments as long as able, on his way to Salt Lake City.
The text notes a diverse world population with references to Nihlen Gat ana and mixtures including French, Dutch, Spanish, British, and others. It presents a fragmented view of global ethnic and cultural intermingling without clear events or dates. The article emphasizes diversity over specifics.
The Din Loran Post of the 9. AL met in Columbua hall to finalize plans for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Salt Lake City next week. About seventy veterans will ride a special train, march with the Auditorium band, and be greeted by General Nevins’ party. Arrangements include transport from depot to parade position and a welcome reception, with flags, a new banner, and band leadership arranged.
Deputy Game Warden Hi Moyes returned from Monteyne with youths caught shooting birds without licenses and birds taken illegally. In Mustaville he stopped three boys who could not prove licenses. under questioning they admitted hunting without a license. J W Rioper found three game birds under a seat and the boys named Grow sisters and David Jewerren were arrested and fined 45 while others pleaded not guilty and were released. Moyes warned that many violators linger and he would continue enforcing the game laws.
Fragmentary report notes a vast tram project in Totland linking River Lex to Ameleriam via a canal. It cites thousands of vessels affected by wind conditions and ongoing technical challenges. The brief hints at a major engineering undertaking with transformative reach for regional waterways.
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