Johnson First Colored Man to Be Champion in Boxing History
The article recalls Jack Johnson becoming the first Black world boxing champion after a controversial decision in Sydney. It traces boxing's rise from bare knuckles to the modern glove era, notes Sullivan and Corbett eras, and discusses Johnson’s impact on race and sport, with references to contemporary wrestlers Roller and Kaufman and speculation on future matches.
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Sydney
McIntosh
Jack Johnson
Tom Bernie
Johnson
Thedédelon
Troy
Paddy Ryan
Sullivan
Madden
John
Poston
Missesippi
Queensbury
Scherme
Mickey Mictt
Peter Jackson
Joan L
James J. Corbett
Sullvan
Corbett
New Orleans
Rob Fitzsimmons
Hart
Man
Jeffries
Biddy Bishop
Tacoma News
Northwestern
Tacoma
Seattle
Lin
Roller
Denver
Ed Martin
Holler
Kelly
Big Ed Martin
al Kaufman
Étert
Ister
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Jack Dempsey
Portland
Ore
al Kubiak
East
Kaufman
Bo Will
Can Be Champion Very Easily Dr Roller Enters Ring
Dr Roller enters the ring at an opportune moment amid questions about whether he can clinch a champion’s status. Fans anticipate a decisive performance as opponents await his move.
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Dr. Roller
The Flower of the Ranch stage show at the Grand
The theatrical musical comedy The Flower of the Ranch drew a large Grand audience with tuneful songs, bright humor, and melodramatic cowpuncher antics. Frankie Drew starred as Flower of the Ranch delivering strong singing and performances amid novelty tie-ins like a Suitcase Overland stagecoach prop and lively ensemble scenes.
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Frankie Drew
Priesthood Meeting Draws Large Ogden Stake Audience
Elder Nephi L. Morris addressed a crowded Mutual Improvement meeting of the Fifty ward on the theme that God uses small things to achieve mighty ends. Dr John T. Miller spoke on Character Building stressing parental guidance and environment in child development. The ward choir contributed music.
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Ogden
Webern Academy
Mutual Improvement Associations
Fifty Ward
Neph Morris
Morris
Israel
Land of
Palestine
Third Ward
John T. Miller
Ward
Ogden Pastor Demands 1909 Law Repeal for Gambling
Noble Strong Elderkin at Ogden Congregational Church urges Utah legislature to repeal antigambling laws. He cites open gambling, police protection, and city officials failing to enforce rules, listing gambling houses and the alleged payoffs for immunity. He argues for legalized rambling, citing public sentiment and church support.
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Congregational Church of
Ogden
Noble Strong Elderkin
Titah
Buyt
Aittle
W. J. Powers
J. F. Smith & Company
Creighbaum & Peterson
Burns & Carter Reinwater & O'Hara
A. Ives
D. W. Coats
E. J. Miller
Eity
Polce Committee
Nevada
Utah
Rvery
Nis
America
Farnum and Cast Wow Crowd in Burlesque Style Review
Farnum sang Just You Care and Worried with Shivers Frances Cesar while the ensemble drew steady encores. Knight as a rugged tenor opposite Mies Drew impressed audiences with In the Days of 49 and Watching the Blue Smoke Curl. Hume dominated the Shivers role with comic steps. The Pajama and the Nightie duet sparked loud praise as the chorus wore nightwear. Horner and the sheriff Earl Stanley drew audience ire and the cast including Keener Mac Sweeney Blair Oliver earned praise for solid turns.
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Farnum
Frances Cesar
Frederick Knight
Mies Drew
Edward Hume
Shivera
George Cohan
Miss Drew
Chicago
Earl Stanley Mae
BE. H. Horner
Mesars
Keener
Mac
Sweeney
Blair
Oliver
Keister's Ladies' Tailoring College Opens New Studio
Keister's Ladies' Tailoring College announces its permanent location at 2564 Washington Avenue in a modern building with full sewing and dressmaking facilities. Courses include ladies tailoring and dressmaking with affordable pricing on wash walsta and silk walsta materials under Theurer & Woolley, proprietors.
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Washington Avenue
Shetruc- Hon
Theurer & Woolley
Planets Beyond Neptune Claimed By Naval Observatory Chief
Mare Island navy yard officer J J J Lee states in Vallejo that a 1908 mathematical proof supports one or more new planets beyond Neptune. He says details were prepared for publication and will be announced publicly to the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, with European and West Coast astronomers informed.
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Vallejo
Cal
Harvard College
W. H. Pickering
Neptune
J. J. J. Lee
Naval Observatory
Mare Island Navy Yard
Astronomische Nachrichten
Europe
Prof. Burkhalter
Astronomical Society of the Po
Ogden Visit Noted By Wella Resident
R C O Nell of Wella, Nevin yiait ing friends in Ogden. He is accom panied by his wife.
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R. C. O'Nell
Wella
Nevin
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Taoere
State Journal
J. F. Smith
Creigbaum’s
Grant Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Twenty-ffth Street
25Th Street
White Elephant Saloon
26Th Street
St Louis Beer Hall
Newcastle
Nise
Paducah
Hunteville
St. Louis Beer Hall
Crelehbaum & Peterson
Elderkin
Elephant Club
Sol
Roosevelt
San Juan
Chad
Ais Tame
Monty Wiilte
Marie Henry
Brother White
Henry
Lodge
Willie
Mr. X
Mr. G
Corneil
Brother X
City
Orden
Wright Brothers
Henry White
Henry Waite
Jim Baker
J. F Smith & Co
Ogde Saber
Commercial National Bank
Ogden, Utah
Keister's Ladies’ Tailoring College
Ivory
the Mercantile Installment Co
24Th St
Harry Reinshrieber
Mgr
Heed
Peices
Ogden Steam Laundry Co
French Dry Cleanera
L. H. Recraft
Idaho
Wyo
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