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Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1909

Page

3

Johnson Letter Reveals Boxing Ambitions Across Nations

Galveston born boxing champion Jack Johnson writes from Sydney and England detailing fights with Burns and Langford, intent to defend his title, and plans to fight Jeffries in America or Australia. He discusses purses, referees, and travels including New York, Chicago, and a visit to his Texas hometown.

Richmond W H Moseley Jack Johnson Tommy Barnes Sydney Auatralian Burns Tom Langford Sam America Jef Jack Jeff Atlantic City Australia Galveston Tex U 5 Frisco New York Chicago Texas Jeffries

Powder plant to challenge powder trust near Antioch

San Francisco February report says a new powder firm backed by Senator William Clark of Montana intends to start with two million dollars in capital and build a plant in a Bay Area county near Antioch. Partners include John Bermingham J A Folger and Charles Beleahan. The venture aims to compete for government explosives orders and expand with further plants.

San Francisco William A Clark Montana Bay Powder Trust John Bermingham Dovant Nemesis Powder Company J. A. Folger Bermingham

Nephew of President Roosevelt Dies in Harvard Dormitory Fall

Stewart Douglas Robinson, nineteen, nephew of President Roosevelt and Harvard sophomore, fell from a six story window at Hampton Hall Cambridge. Friends moved him to bed and opened window. he later rose ill and fell to his death. Douglas Robinson of New York arrived to take the body. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. among mourners.

Cambridge Mass Stewart Douglas Robinson Roosevelt Harvard College Hampton Hall Douglas Robinson Robinson Stewart Stewart Robinson Harvard Wareley A. D Alpha Delta Hampden Null Wiich Nicston New York City Bonton New York

Immigrant Station on Angel Island Placed Inactive

The Washington immigrant station on Angel Island and the tug serving the department have been idle indefinitely. Officials cite two theories for the order: insufficient immigration funds and a later need for the facility when the Panama Canal opens, with a predicted influx of European immigrants.

Washington Angel Island Idlenese Panama Canal

Congress to press last week for appropriations

Washington reports that both houses will crowd for a final spurt this week with only three days left after next Saturday. Night sessions are expected as lawmakers push to pass most appropriation bills and settle differences between houses.

Washington Congress

Senate and House agenda for sundry civil and other bills

The article outlines congressional plans for the sundry civil bill salary debates and under secretary of state issues. It notes the house will dispose of appropriation bills including river and harbor and the senate will tackle postal savings bank, diplomatic and consular, agricultural, and other bills. It mentions Brownsville riot re enlistment, upcoming eulogies, and efforts on Arizona New Mexico statehood amid uncertain prospects.

Senate Brownsville Congress Latimer South Carolina Representative Powers Maine Wiley Carter Postal Savings Bank

Wyoming passes anti liquor laws closing saloons

Cheyenne February twenty first anti liquor legislation closed the state legislature session this morning new laws ban liquor sales outside incorporated cities and raise county licenses to 1100 dollars about 200 saloons expected to go out of business statewide the tax commissioner office was created with W A Richards named first commissioner.

Cheyenne Wyo W. A Richards United States Land Office

Burman Breaks World 100 Mile Record at Mardi Gras Speed Carnival

Hubert Burman powered to a world record 1 hour 42 minutes 29 seconds for 100 miles on a circular track in New Orleans on Mardi Gras speed carnival’s second day. He shaved 11 minutes off the previous mark set by Clemens in 1905 Indianapolis. A wreck occurred when Jimmy Ryall lost control on the first stretch, demolishing his car, though Ryall escaped unharmed.

Burman Buick Robertson Simplex Aind Strange Nsotts Strange Joan Cuneo Klaw & Erlanger Troph Joan Newton Cuneo Knox Grant Ralph de Palma Fiat Cyclone Mrys Knox Giant Jensen Mre Joan Newton Cuney New Orleans Hubert Burman Clemens Indianapolis Jimmy Ryall Ryal

Unexplained Order Causes Sudden Action in San Francisco

San Francisco reports an unexpected and unexplained order on February 21 triggers swift, unclear action. Officials withheld details citing security and ongoing inquiries, leaving residents awaiting clarification and potential policy implications.

San Francisco

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