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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
2
The Grand Theatre bill features Tam Crawford vs Tic Mewes in a headline heavyweight bout. Newey, Dawes, Wright, and Emmett appear in supporting matches as local boxers vie for prominence amid a lively evening of amateur and professional action.
In Kotean City, a dispute over Willard Moran Hehe Weng suggests a venue from Madison Square Garden to Lower Calliar bis. Jona Jetes, Willard's manager, and promoter Miley planned a conference to resolve the staging, with Sam McCracken and Tey 11a named in announcements.
Kim Costroth, San Francisco manager, seeks a high profile venue with bidders from New York and New Orleans for a heavyweight bout. A tentative ten or twelve round match price has circulated near ninety thousand dollars as discussions continue with Madeline Square Garden and other offers.
Chicago directors and financiers including J Ogdon Simout Aeroni Co president Wilt Wrigley Jr and other majors are named as supporters of a Chicago National League team effort. The piece cites bankers manufacturers and local magnates as backing for the club and its leadership.
Wald head of Sears Mortiuck Co may become a stockholder. A conference between him and Weeshman has been arranged for the week.
Yokel, billed to wrestle Brown at Lake City on July 17, channels eagerness for a rematch after losing the midweight crown last year. He has sent telegrams to Taylor and Texas towns without reply, insisting he is in top shape and confident Brown will be beatable. A return match could draw the largest indoor crowd in local sport history, with Yokel promising to travel if needed.
New York reports Hutchinson of Thomas Edison says the E-2 submarine storage battery did not cause or suffer damage in the explosion at the New York navy yard. A Navy board of inquiry met and will reconvene. four workers killed and ten injured, with several in serious condition.
Petrograd reports no change overall on Western fronts. In the Dabting area on January 1, 400+ Turks captured with officers, war materiel, a heavy gun and eight machine guns. In the Hangover area between Mamadan and Kermianshah, many prisoners taken as enemy left dead. Southeast of Hamadan a detachment of Turks and Germans driven back toward Daulatabad. Russian statement says Germans allied with Turks in Persia.
The 20th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s birth was celebrated in Philadelphia with students from the University of Pennsylvania and attendees from across the country. Special exercises occurred in public schools and other institutions. A banquet under the Poor Richard era was planned for tonight with many prominent speakers expected.
Pittston Pa Jan 16 In a pitched battle between thirty state troopers and a mob in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish Roman Catholic church at Dupont one rioter was killed. Several are dying in Pittston hospital. Captain Leon Micher of Troop F and others injured. Homer of Carlisle a trooper fractured skull likely death. Seventy three rioters lodged in Luzerne county jail at Wilkes Barre tonight. Thirty had been held in contempt of court last Friday for interfering with services. Sheriff George F Duse of Luzerne county had one dozen troopers sent to Dupont for protection. Francia Kur
The piece notes Jose Willard would carry about thirty pounds over Frank Moran if the proposed spring New York bout occurs. It questions whether the big champion could be challenged by Moran despite Moran proving he can punch in Coffey fights. Willard’s speed and craft may not match Moran’s power and technique.
Bishop Hoban appoints Father Kurkowek to lead Saints church in a mining village. A mob of about 500, including men and women, opposes the change. State troopers arrive after clashes. Captain Pitcher is injured, several leaders arrested, and 23 people sheltered in the pastoral residence are beaten.
London reports the Spanish steamer Belgica has sunk with 23 crew saved. The vessel, owned by International Navigation Co of Bilbao, measured 2105 gross tons and arrived December 13 at Eyeham from Sacanto, Spain, per maritime records.
James Tolbert an 80 year old Salt Lake construction man and former sailor under Admiral Parra died yesterday at his son's home at 26 East Fourth North. Born in County Westmeath Ireland he came to America in 1852 arriving in New York after a long voyage. He lived in Nebraska after his wife died and served on Farragut era ships before the Civil War. He later worked on transcontinental railroads and directed gangs laying steel rails.
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