09 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
1
New York stocks showed a renewed advance with cautious gains across sectors. Reported buying by professionals and a stronger outlook for copper and industrials supported prices despite irregularities in trading.
A chaotic report notes New York as the most moral city in the world with speeches at a southern pocket dinner. It describes municipal leaders, a large gathering of six hundred Southerners, and mentions finances, defense, and governance debates amid unclear phrasing and scattered names.
A reader quotes a statement praising New York as the test orderly, decent, and moral ally in the world, referencing travel and information sources. The remark frames New York's role in international relations and ethical leadership.
Some mining stocks show strength as traders report demand at brisk prices. Most Tintic shares rise with brokers noting renewed activity and expectations of dividends Friday while efforts to push weaker stock values fail.
In Salt Lake City a police scandal swirls around Lieut. Hichatil L. Bhannon and Chief Detective George Sheats amid alleged conspiracies with J. H. Exander to coerce Mrs. Anna Whatcott into surrendering a valuable diamond stick pin found near Main and Extant streets. Accusations include bullying at the police station and links to Cache Works officials, with defense and court action mentioned as probes continue.
Fragmentary text references a fight and political figures including Murphy, Wal, and a presidential context. Names and places are garbled, with no clear event date or location. The piece hints at a campaign or meeting and a departure followed by a vow, but key details are unreadable.
Oakland reports a heated boxing dispute centering on Tex Rickard and promoter Coffroth over a potential headline bout. Coffroth vows to back a high-money bid only if a fair purse is assured, while Rickard remains confident yet wary of scheming promoters. The piece discusses past gambles and mutual California ties shaping the bidding, with no final agreement reached.
New York notes show varied faith in Jim Jeffries to rebound from past losses. Amid heated debate, Gans and others praise his punch and speed while doubters emphasize the negro challenger’s power.
In a muddy Emeryville meet, Rosevale ridden by Coburn wins the San Maloy handi cap while Bubbling Water leads early. Coburn misjudges the stretch, allowing Rosevale by a head as rain and slow going affect times. Second race sees Balronta win at 6 to 1 with Lady Elizabeth second. Third race goes to Biskra at 8 to 1, Burleigh second. Fourth race honors Rosevale again, Bubble second. Fifth race goes to Robula at 2 to 5 with Whidden second. Sixth race tops Stivon at 15 to 1, Cureientum second.
Dec 5 New York officials bar football from the mbHathgols of Greater New York after a board meeting prompted by Jamen EB Sullivan. Sullivan, former Amateur Athlete Union president, protests a rule change as the board endorses the recommendation to suspend football to focus on other sports. The discussion cites concerns over safety and fairness.
Race by race terse notes show horses selling and finishing order. Charlotte Hamilton led in one race with Méleon second and a third place tied to various names. The Clown won another with Smith in the saddle. Time data appears inconsistent across events, indicating a mixed-pace meet card from an era of placeholder statistics.
In New York the six day race at Madison Square Garden narrows the field as leading riders push to the front. By 11 pm local time the gap widened to 16 miles past the 1,402.5 mile mark set last year, with Gannon Screbs and Anderson among the contenders.
Harney Oldfield, wrapped in bandages and heavy gear, powered his 120 horsepower Henkmeer to a fifty-year world record on a dangerous circular Fresno track. He covered the half mile in 47:18, breaking the previous mark amid frigid conditions as onlookers watched a dramatic, alcohol-flooded finish that tested both car and driver.
In IVALREA December races the favorite Lang Shata won as expected, while Right Isasy captured a heat for H. fe Redwell from Bofield. Fastest Lima set a meeting record at 1:1484 and multiple races listed winners including Mc Nally, Dreadkin, Bryce, and Fireball with times around 1:10 to 1:08.
A fragment states there had been no monopoly and argues that the contestant had the right to copy to advance those efforts. It mentions Hilepesta and suggests a legal or rights debate context without clear details.
New York Wee 8 A Y hospital for consumption treatment will finish during the year. The hospital, with city funding of 1,900,000 and state aid of 500,000, aims to house thousands of patients and advance care, as completion is urged to rush the project.
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