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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
7
Report from Sydney says Jack Johnson will not fight Jim Jeffries on American soil unless the referee is Black. Sam Fitzpatrick, longtime Johnson handler, supports the stance and aims to keep the bout free of prejudice.
The article argues a white referee would be needed for a Johnson title bout outside the United States due to American race prejudice. Fitzpatrick suggests London or Australia could offer fair rulings, but American clubs refuse, fearing fan opposition and lack of eligible Black referees. It notes England’s betting on the contest and references racing results to illustrate context.
Veteran center fielder and Oakland manager George Van Haltren is reported to be sold or released as old age and rising young talent threaten his place. Once a top pitcher and star outfielder, he began with Greenhood Moran, later played in Chicago and the East, then Seattle before Oakland. Now near fifty, his career may be ending.
St. Louis reports Jack Johnson, the world heavyweight champion, will not return to the United States. Promoter Tom Cahill says Johnson signed a residence near London and plans to fight Langford in England. He is reportedly engaged to a white English barmaid, with a non support suit pending in court.
Favorites misfired at Emeryville as Lady Alicia upset Red Leaf in a thin race. Burns handicap contenders include King James Montgomery Don Enrique Ara see Restigouche Woodcraft Milford Clamor Nadza Animus Lightwool Firestone Biz Chief Maltbie Colonel Jack. Winners: Lucky Mate in 1:15, Gerando 45 and ½ seconds, Lady Allein in 1:54.65 with Hed Leaf second. Honest captured the fourth.
In Santa Anita’s Duarte handicap six and a half furlongs Far West led from the stretch to win by a head over Old Timer with War West rallying. McGee fell from Marc Anthony at the turn, a bad spill that may keep him out days. Snowball was the only favorite to win as long shots dominated other races.
Captain Earl D. Church reports in The National Guard Magazine on Hiram Percy Maxim's silencer for firearms. The device screws onto the muzzle and uses vortex chambers to divert gas, reducing discharge noise by 97 percent without modifying gun action.
John Graham and wife transfer lot 48 block 30 plat C Ogden City survey to Mary J Davis for 425 dollars. Mary J Davis transfers lot 48 block 40 plat C Ogden City survey to Lalla Rookh for 700 dollars. William KR Garrison and wife transfer part of lot A block 6 Brummill s addition to W J Wright for 1 dollar.
Washington reports hope that the Weeks forest reservation bill may pass as it targets Appalachian and White Mountain reserves. The measure funds land purchases from proceeds of public lands and reserves the revenue in a treasury special fund for headwater surveys and acquisitions, avoiding general revenue use.
Utah lawmakers speed sessions as House passes a libel bill and considers a tax reapportionment measure to benefit high schools. Senate debates include portraits funding and homestead recording bills while topics on municipal bond overissues and phone company ownership are adjusted or killed.
The piece discusses comedy’s enduring form from grave to gay and notes the difference between the real comedian and a clown. At the Grand, Monday evening, February 1, the show is highlighted as a notable entertainment event. Also, Appointed Notary Public Charles Murphy is commissioned in Weber County, with a term expiring January 19, 1913.
The ad claims ordinary soaps harm linen by excessive alkali, and promotes Ivory Soap as a pure alternative that cleans without dulling fabrics. It emphasizes the soap’s high purity and suitability for laundering delicate linens.
A large Episcopal church social at the Grant Avenue hall featured Mrs. R. S. Farnsworth reading King Robert of Sicily with piano by Miss Laird and violin by Miss Hammell. The program included a recitation by Dorothy Armstrong, solos by Mary Abbott and Gunnell, and a dancing luncheon. Over a hundred attendees enjoyed Reid Brothers orchestra and a lively evening.
The listing covers Crack Riders The Watts Fiend Prof s Love Tonie The Actors Waby Carriage The Serpentine Dance Buffin Wine First Prize and Mise Clara Fafek In Illustrated Songs. Showtimes are afternoons 2 30 to 5 and evenings 7 to 11 with 10 cent admission for children.
Secretary Kennedy reports 200 members including 14 from outside Ogden and 2 honorary members. Sixty four delinquents expected to be reinstated as three resigned. Board elected: S. H. Browne, W. L. Russell, Hyrum Belnap, J. J. Brummitt, O. A. Kennedy, J. H. Hill, C M. Clay, S. S. Smith, J.C. Nye, W M. Pratt, S. H. Hendershot, IT. Ruehmer, W. G. Frieday, W. F. Critchlow. The group endorses civic measures and opens officer selection after organizing.
The mission announces an examination on March 8 1909 to secure eligibles for Ml vacancy as Janitor at $240 annually in the forest service. Utah vacancies require qualifications in that service. Men only admitted. no educational test will be given.
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