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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1910
Page
1
Johnson tells how he faced rough work and crowd reaction after a tough tour. He recalls defendants and opponents, the stage debate, and a assertion that money and power influenced outcomes. The narrative notes a chaotic scene with champagne, wrecked lobby, and spectators demanding refunds.
A garbled Empire City racing results page lists multiple races with scattered details. It mentions horses such as Mind Time Mirvay and Amalfi with inconsistent times and odds like 7 to 1 and 14 to 4, noting first and second place holders across several events and a confusing final time in the sixth race.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson in a tense July 4 event. The text hints at performance expectations, physical strain, and mixed predictions from observers.
A disjointed reminiscence recounts a boxing bid and training ordeals with vivid names and places. The narrator recalls a sparring fight, audience reactions, and self doubt while contrasting rivals and strategies, revealing a stubborn, reflective fighter’s mindset and a desire to prove worth.
Fragmented scores show St Louis and Brooklyn games with unclear innings and players. Mentions include Walterhea, Vinita, Hackmgn, Bresnae, and a Philadelphia win over Pittaturas with a one run margin. Details are garbled but indicate multiple teams and prepared box scores.
Fragmented wire service style notes recount baseball contests with Chicago New York and Cleveland teams. Mentions July dates and scattered player names amid terse game outcomes and suspensions, reflecting a busy midseason schedule.
Regular session of the city council discusses a two volume budget for public expenditures. A bid by Wheelwright Construction Co. surfaced as the lowest at 1,680 but the contract was not awarded. The meeting also touched on street paving between Quinty and Jackson avenues and noted duties of the tax committee and other municipal matters.
A fragmented OCR note ties Suleey Drug to WaABH WM. Driver Sons and Badcon's Pharmacy in the M41 Wash area. The entry lists addresses 245% Wash and 2479 WaABH, indicating a regional network of pharmacies and distributors. No clear incident or outcome is stated.
The city council approved plats and duplicates for the South Washington addition. Awards were delayed as engineers recheck bids for sewer district work and sidewalk projects. Protests filed over Washington Avenue paving were noted, while salary questions for W. Le Russell were referred to the mayor and finance committee for action.
A new vaudeville house for Ogden is announced with plans for modern improvements. The venue will feature a grand stage, balcony seating, and updated acoustics while a late spring start date is noted for construction and preparations.
Merchants press council to allow Sunday openings after police court arrests and fines for violating a Sunday closing rule. A petition from clerks and railway workers out of town on Sundays prompted council action, but cabinet and law committee recommended no change.
A garbled OCR fragment references a motion and an unrepeated angle of Teglive with unclear meaning. No verifiable people, organizations, or places are readable to confirm details.
City engineers under M. Bortaph direct preparations for extending Hudson Avenue. Street department reports surface work to begin soon with curb and pavement removal, widening to improve traffic flow. The project, to be advertised for bids, will move from planning to execution after final council approval.
The city council confirmed William Vullle as a member of the fire department in place of Win. Goodale. Fred Paine's note of writing at Station No. 1 is mentioned. XM. E. Brown was suggested as a suitable fill for the vacancy. The fire committee was instructed to report on the appointment at the next council meeting.
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