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Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1909

Page

7

Edin A Kippie of Denver Dies After Starvation

Edwin A. Kippie, recently from Denver, was found starving in a vacant Wear Berkeley house. He had lived there unseen for three days, emaciated and unable to move, with a card showing membership in El Paso lodge No. 13 A. F. and A. M. of Denver and Colorano Springs. He died en route to a hospital after being removed by ambulance.

Berkeley Cal Edwin A. Kippie Wear Berkeley Kippie Denver Watasche Street el Paso A. F A. M Denver and Colorano Springs

Corbett No Match For Johnson Says Boxing Writer

The piece argues it is unlikely a Corbett Johnson bout will happen and suggests other aging or idle fighters might be matched for Johnson. It notes Corbett’s decline after his Jeffries bout and questions if he would risk his lucrative status on stage by fighting Johnson.

E. W. Dickerson Jim Corbett Jack Johnson Jack McAuliffe Nelson Kid Lavigne Jack Blackburn Jack Kllrain Land of the Living Sam Langford Jimmy Barry Jimmy Johnny Coulon Johnson McAuliffe Corbett Jeffries Jim Burns

Jeffries seen as only challenger able to test Johnson

The writer argues Jim Jeffries would push Johnson in a top bout, noting Jeffries still capable of training to beat Johnson or any era fighter if he avoids rushed prep. He dismisses Burns as a poor benchmark and claims Ketchel could beat Burns as quickly as Johnson did.

Jim Jeffries Jim Ring Jethey Lg Boller Miker Mable Johnson Jeffries Tommy Hank Griffin Armstrong Jackson Sharkey Fitzsimmons Kaufman Corbett Langford Burns Stanley Ketchel Burne

Johnson Might Defeat Jeffries In Hypothetical Bout

Boxing discussion from New York notes that Jack Johnson could beat Jim Jeffries and keep his edge, with former foes like Ed Martin and Gil Roblin cited as evidence of Johnson’s speed and reach. The piece also reviews Santa Anita results where Johnson’s era is contrasted with historical champions.

Santa Anita Results Highlight Jockey Pow Carried Off

Los Angeles January 4 racing notes report Pow securing riding honors at Santa Anita while others race results and track events are summarized.

Santa Anita Los Angeles

Emeryville Results Highlight Kennedy Nenin Victory

Captain Kennedy Nenin won the fourth race at Emeryville driving from Joe Roxe, using a whip attached to an assistant clurter after the field broke. Coppertown, a twenty to one shot, took the two year old race from Mr. Dunphy. Notter rode five winners as muddy track produced several close finishes with County Clerk winning the selling race.

Oakland Kennedy Nenin Emeryville Joe Roxe Clurter Coppertown Kenilworthy Fulletts Taplin Okenlte C. H. An Ler

The Devil at the Grand Draws Good Crowd

Ramsey Wallace starred as the title character in The Devil at the Grand last evening to a well mixed audience. The performance was a creditable showing for the much talked about comedy drama, recalling the era of Trilby.

Ramsey Wallace Trilby

The Devil play draws crowd with Purposely dark themes

The review praises a performance of The Devil highlighting temptation and a tale of two lovers separated by poverty and reunited under a domineering husband. Actor Wallace earns high marks for his interpretation and makeup, while Elizabeth Murray’s Olga delivers strong moments, marking the season’s end for the company.

Nueband Mr. Wallace Edwin Stevens Viola Allen Evenine

New Weber County Board Forms Committees and Appoints Deputies

The new Weber County commissioners organized selecting Madson as chairman and adopting Roberts Rules. They named standing committees on infirmary poor farm finance and auditing, road district supervision, and health. Appointments covered deputies for treasurer sheriff clerk assessor and county physician with many positions taken under advisement for next season. A WCTU meeting is planned at Mrs Weatherby’s home with special music.

Weber County Board of County Commissioners Oid Madson Roberts O. B. Maddson J. T. Pybee Court House Frank Moore County Board of Health Joseph Stanford C. I. Madson Pisael Warren Marriott Slaterville Ogden Canyon B. Madson Farr West Pleasant View North Garden Randall Liberty Plain City Eden Uintah Burch Creek Riverdale Roy Kanesville Hooper West Weber Taylorsville Wilson Garland Bybee H. W. Watsbitt, Jr Agron G. Maw Aille Canady H. C Ray Keck G. V. Zinn Frank L. Chapin John W. Gibson Agnes R. McGuire W. W. Wilson T. H. Davis Inez V. Adams H. B. Forbes G. W. Green J. M. Elliott Ogden A. L

City Council Deliberates on Licenses and Repairs

The council met in regular session with eight members present. They adopted a fire committee report on outs, confirmed Wardlaw as desk sergeant and Erickeon as assistant night detective, granted five pawn broker licenses, and considered liquor licenses with restrictions. Requisitions for hose and electric globes were debated amid committee referrals and a Vernon matter on Sunday theaters was referred to the proper committee.

Fire Committee Police Committee Bernard Ternés George Wardlaw Erickeon Browning Wardlaw Couneclman Dickson J. J. Griener Peery Council Tax Thomas Montana C. F. Dinsmore Dickson South Fork Canyon Ogden River Flygare Nelson Figgare Harris W. B. Winslow Heenee Steele Law Committee Austin Wolcey C.gunnell Soudanigat Gunnell

Physician Dr Gerson Ends Practice For Free Charity Life

Dr T Perei val Gerson a prominent Los Angeles physician and civil service medical examiner leaves his Westlake Avenue home with his wife and three children to live in frugal suburbia and practice without charge. He will accept voluntary contributions but will not bill patients and aims to imitate Christ's earthly life despite likely criticism and misunderstanding.

Los Angeles T. Pereival Gerson Civil Service Commission Westlake Avenue Gorson Gerson Christ Dr. Gerson

East Calabrian Coast Deserted After Earthquake

From Reggio on January 4 a troop detachment reported ruins and bodies as survivors fled the earthquake stricken coast east of Calabria. Mountain villages are believed to suffer dreadful havoc unseen. A bread convoy was looted near Bagaria and overloaded boats seeking food capsized with drownings.

Reggio Calabria Bagnaria

King of Hoboes Calls for Unemployed Convention

J Eads Howe known as King of Hoboes sends a letter from St Louis inviting a convention of delegates from major centers to meet in January. The aim is to secure jobs for the unemployed and arrange transportation to their work amid a hard winter with 25 000 to 100 000 affected in big cities.

New York J. Eads Howe King of Hoboes St. Louis

Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Invited in Ogden

Notice invites all Odd Fellows to attend Ogden Lodge No. 5 LO O F meeting on Tuesday evening January 6. Lodge officers will be present.

Odd Fellows Ogden Lodge No LO. O. F

Baseball Officials Consider Classification Amid Debate

Cincinnati Jan 4 The question of whether the American Association and Eastern League will enter a special classification remains unresolved by the national baseball commission. A decision is expected after tomorrow’s session. The panel also reinstated Jim Sebring with a 200 dollar fine and 600 dollars owed by Cincinnati to settle a related debt. Major league clubs may purchase players starting December 1, reversing a prior February 1 limit. Freeman Johnson Jesse Tannehill and Kelley of Washington were reinstated with 200 dollar fines and 150 dollars suspended. John Innes, formerly with Haverhill, now under Philadelphia Americans, was awarded to Philadelphia.

Cincinnati American Association National Baseball Commission Jim Sebring Cincinnati Baseball Club Sebring Freeman Johnson Jesse Tannehill Kelley Washington American John Innes Haverhill Mass Philadelphia Americans Denver Philadelphia

Seattle physician-wrestler boxer to meet Kaufman at Jeffries club

Dr. F. B Roller of Seattle, a physician-wrestler, will not meet Al Kaufman before the Jeffries Athlete club. He previously challenged the Barry Kaufman winner and posted 1000 dollars with a Seattle newspaper.

Los Angeles F. B Roller Seattle al Kaufman Jeffries Barry Kaufman

Proposed Match Called Off Over Purse Division

A letter to Baron Long requests cancellation of the proposed match with Seattle club arguing that a negotiated division of the purse is more acceptable. The writer cites reasons and seeks to avoid an os and forfeit and side bet in the dispute.

Baron Long Seattle

Honolulu installs J. J. Porn as mayor in first inland city authority

Honolulu reports the inauguration of J. J. Porn as mayor marking the first inland city government elected under the charter granted by the territorial legislature. The election produced a clear majority for Porn over the native Hawaiian challenger, highlighting a historic political shift.

Honolulu Ere Uon J. J. Porn Tip Feat Wension Bim

Trial of Calhoun Bet Set for Jan 12 in San Francisco

The trial of Patrick pres ent of the United Rallronda discusses bribery tied to granting a franchise to a company. The case was set for Tuesday January 12 with further proceedings expected.

Calhoun San Francisco Jen Patrick Sader

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