Johnson reignites boxing buzz in San Francisco
James J. Jeffries writes from San Francisco about renewed interest in boxing amid Jack Johnson holding the heavyweight title. He reports strong fight talk, predicts gloves remain popular, defends his own fitness after two weeks of training, and notes reception by friends and critics while recalling past incidents and comparisons with Bob Burns.
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San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Everybdy
Xperts
Sam Herger
Tommy Burns
Burns
Johnson
Sle Standard publication line
Sle Standard is published daily except Sundays by William Glasmann, delivering local news and notices with standard circulation.
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Wm. Glasmann
Advertising rates for The Evening Standard Ogden
In Force Feb 3 1908 outlines flat rate per inch changes daily two cents extra for special positions first page rates fifty cents per inch daily lower page half special contracts for weekly or monthly ads The Standard claims unrivaled subscribers in Ogden and invites comparison with The Standard Publishing Co.
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Chang
Utah
Ogden
Evening Standard
THE
Standard Publishing CO
Battle Over Benzoate of Soda In Food Purity Crusade
Dr. Wiley leads a fight for strict pure food laws as defenders claim benzoate of soda, a coal tar preservative, is harmful yet widely used to prevent fermentation. Debate rages among scientists about safe quantities and public health versus industry interests amid calls to uphold the national food law.
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Dr. Wiley
Pure foods push in Ogden fights adulterants
An Ogden editor argues against preservative additives in tomato ketchup and jams. He cites factory waste, rotten fruit, and benzoate of soda as hazards, praising Dr. Wiley and predicting future land value rises as consumer safeguards strengthen local food standards.
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Ogden
Dr. Wiley
Electric Interurban Cars Set to Link Ogden and Salt Lake
Simon Bamberger plans to run 65 foot electric cars, 112 in service, hourly between Ogden and Salt Lake City. Trips from post office to post office would take one hour ten minutes. Operations expected by June aim to boost neighborly visits and draw Salt Lake crowds to Ogden during the G A R encampment in August.
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Simon Bamberger
Here
Salt Lake
Oggdent
Bamberger
Ogden
Old Enemies Stir Rumors Of War In South America
The piece recalls historical tensions between Chile and Peru. It notes rumors of mobilization and renewed conflict, referencing the 1879 war, Chilean indemnity, disputed Tacna and Arica, and lingering distrust shaping future clashes between the two nations.
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South America
Chile
Peru
Chilé
Bismarck
Tacna
Arica
France
Germany
Fruit lands drive Ogden venture to lure eastern growers
A large fruit company will be organized in Ogden led by B. G. McGriff. Eastern fruit dealers from Minneapolis and Chicago join Weber county growers to develop the region’s horticultural potential. Plans include developing beach lands near North Ogden and testing other fruit belt areas to boost Utah's fruit industry. Grand Junction’s top fruit landowner sells to move to Ogden, signaling strong outlook for Utah fruit cultivation.
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Ogden
B. G. McGriff
Minneapolis
Chicago
Grand Junction
Colorado
Utah
Uhlo County
New Utah Liquor Regulation Bill tobe Introduced This Week
A Utah legislature measure to regulate liquor would issue licenses via the secretary of state with a state board, set quarterly licenses, bonds of 2000 dollars, and a 25 percent state fee. Provisions limit saloons near churches and schools, restrict hours, forbid women in saloons, ban meals liquor sales in hotels, and impose strict premises and bond rules. The act takes effect June 13, 1908, with enforcement options including fines, imprisonment, and civil actions. a canal toll comparison is noted in closing remarks.
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Utah
Justice of the Peace
The Panama Canal Debate and Lock vs Sea Level
The piece recalls the Panama Canal decision as near irrevocable with ongoing attacks on the lock system. It notes engineers split on the lock design, warns against unsafe Gatun foundation, and suggests Taft's visit signals a push to resolve doubts. It argues the canal may not be commercially successful if policy remains unchanged and foreign in outcome.
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Panama Canal
Commission
Taft
Canal Zone
Gaton
Panama
Nicaragua
Caanal
Congress
The Eyes and Light Best for Vision in Daylight
A Denver Post writer argues eyes need good light and regular exercise like any organ. Indoor gloom weakens vision, while gradual adaptation to light prevents discomfort when moving between darkness and brightness. Wearing shaded eyes on bright days helps reduce strain.
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Denver Post
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promoted For Woman Catarrh Cure
The ad claims catarrh is bloodborne and chiefly a female ailment. Rexall Mucu-Tone promises to purify blood, stop discharge, destroy germs, and restore health. A money back guarantee is offered if not satisfied. Sold by T. H. Carr Drug Co at 26th and Grant in two sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Rexall Muan
T. H. Carr Drug Co
Grant
Wearing dark glasses select to protect eyes
Advice urges not to wear dark glasses constantly. Use them only in strong light and remove in weaker light to avoid increased light sensitivity. Limit outdoor exposure by staying in brighter areas indoors and protect eyes while preserving carpets and upholstery.
Chicago church scandal taints a pastor and a confidante
The Omaha Bee reports a Chicago church scandal where a pastor resigned after rumors of inappropriate relations with a congregant. A repentant woman confessed to another minister, who then disclosed her story, provoking strong public condemnation of the minister's breach of trust and the church’s stance on confessional secrets.
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Chicago
Joe Tinker Grumbles Over Vaudeville Offer
Chicago shortstop Joe Tinker is irritated not by baseball but by a theater contract. He had been rehearsing for a play with plans to earn $150 weekly when a manager offered $500 weekly for vaudeville work.
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Chicago
Joe Tinker
Chcago Cub
Joe
Tinker
The Hobo Convention Adopts Defiant Rail Strike Tone
The Hoboes' national meeting in St. Louis adjourned without firm results. A leading delegate urged resistance to paying fares, signaling a “ride or be ridden” stance as railroads appear to capitulate by allowing more free passenger traffic northward. The piece notes the Interstate Commerce Act may fail to curb this, while the convention did not align with editors seeking legal amendments to ease restrictions.
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How
St. Louis
Globe Democrat
Ude
Hobo
Hoboes
Geome
Umpire Bribery Allegations Shadow Cubs Pennant Win
Umpire Bill Klem, linked to the National League, claims he faced a bribery attempt to throw the decisive game between New York and Chicago to the Giants. He explains why he expelled Artie Hofman and kept Frank Chance, noting fear of an exposed plot could ruin his reputation and cast doubt on the Cubs pennant victory.
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Bill Klein
National League
American Association
New York
Chicago
Cubs
Krem
Pulliam
Giants
Artie Hofman
Chance
Hofman
Klem
Cub
Frank Chance
Hobos Stand Fast On Train Rates In Convention
The hobo convention shows no interest in pass clauses of the Interstate Commerce Law. The hobo trusts transportation regardless of law, moving from train to train, missing some trips but never missing all. He does not seek cut rates from railroads, having long cut rates to the bone himself.
Million More of Capital At Consolidated Wagon and Machine
A special meeting before the annual stockholders gathering on February 8 will consider raising capital from 1 400 600 to 2 500 000 by issuing 10 000 new shares. The plan seeks equal profit participation for all shares and includes director reelection and officer choices with no expected management changes.
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Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company
Grand Jury System May Be Abolished
Chicago jurists and lawyers urge abolishing the grand jury though some fear losing a long standing inquiry. States Attorney Wayman favors reform allowing information filings to replace many grand jury investigations.
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Chicago
Wayman
Magazine Writer Forfeits His Bond in New York Case
Broughton Brandenburg, indicted for grand larceny related to selling an article allegedly by Grover Cleveland, failed to appear before Justice Dowling. His $1,500 bail, posted by a bonding company, was forfeited and a bench warrant for his arrest issued.
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New York
Broughton Brandenburg
Grover Cleveland
Justice Dowling
Brandenburg
American Liner St Louis Arrives Two Days Overdue
The American liner St Louis reached New York two days late from Southampton and Cherbourg. Repairs to a broken rudder caused the delay and permission to dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard was considered if needed.
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New York
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourny
Brooklyn Navy Yard
American Fine
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