Racial tensions cloud Jeffries Johnson boxing clash
The Evening Standard criticizes Tate influenced prejudice shaping the choice of fighters in San Francisco. The piece argues no color difference exists between James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson and questions social distinctions shown by a Jefferies party including Bob Armstrong. It denounces race pride inflaming the meeting of white and black pugilists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James J. Jeffrieas
Jack Johnson
Dispatches
Jeffries
Bob Armstrong
Boy Lemond
Mrs. Jeffries
Johnson
Ohiraster
Ogden and Salt Lake Rivalry Should Bow To Mutual Aid
The piece argues there is only rivalry between Ogden and Salt Lake, not intense enmity, and urges cooperation. It notes mutual dependence for trade and broader Utah development, calls for goodwill from leaders, and says local pride should yield to the overall good of both cities and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Salt Lake
Bait Lake
Balt Lake
Utah
Sasue
Banks and Business Review It Optimistic About Prosperity
The financial review notes stronger banking sentiment, improving wheat crops, and American bonds placed in France. It argues that bank conservatism will not impede industrial progress, expecting clearer conditions within sixty days and continued business activity due to solvency and favorable crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Telephony Trusts Plan Unified Telegraph and Phone System
Officials from the Western Union operations head discuss a future fusion with Bell Telephone. A closer alliance could move Western Union into Bell’s building, enabling prepaid creditless messaging and 24 hour telegrams routed via all night Bell and Western Union offices to speed delivery, reshaping the country’s telegraph business and pressuring competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Hiva
Bell Telephone
Bell
Brigham City
Central
Hig Mekerge
New York
Ogden
Fragmented tale of a houseyard confrontation and mistaken names
A mangled dialogue fragment shows a chaotic scene in a yard where a character denounces others and a humorous misnaming arises. The piece includes shouted lines, evasive replies, and a chaotic exchange amid a questioning narrator and a bookshop–like interruption by a young woman.
Village dispute echoes across markets and mores
Fragmentary dialogue shows a rural argument about provisions and prices. A storekeeper and a man argue over eggs and seeds while neighbors joke about foxes and pumps. The scene mixes humor with rural life and hints at local commerce and social norms.
Day of Memories in May Brings Silent Reverence to Fallen
Fragmentary poem memorializes fallen soldiers with reverent imagery of May and magnolia shade. References to guardians of the dead, healing earth, and flowers laid on graves evoke a solemn national memory. The piece laments loss, honors sacrifice, and contrasts wealth with valor.
St Elmo Tomorrow at Ogden Theater Tonight
The piece highlights Frederin Belasna selecting a leading lady for St Elmo and pairs her with Charles Clinn in the strong man role. It notes Gerda Nelson Tehagsreuren as a striking onstage image, likened to Edna Ban, in a West-of-the-Great Divide setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Elmo
Ogden Theater
Gantnd
Hluache Bates
Fients Roberts
Nance Nol
Francia Bray
Frederin Belasna
Gerda Nelson Te Hagsreuren
Edna Ban
Charles Clinn
St. Hinio
Gampald Bros Campbell Trothers-Cimaal Theatrical Show
An odd fragment notes a stage show by Gampald Bros Campbell Trothers-Cimaal at an unidentified venue. The text mentions entertainment acts and a warning to keep the information hidden from the audience and rivals, with unclear dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gampald. Bros. Campbell
Cimaal
Ty Oden
Erlday
Che Parferniens
Ulin
When You Kiss Your Old Dad Good Night
A fragmented, nostalgic verse recalls childhood rituals and family affection. The speaker reflects on kisses, guidance, and memories as a parent and child share quiet, intimate moments at night. The piece blends whimsical images with tender reminiscence and questions of growing up.
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the Evening Standard
Wim, Glasmann
Prizh
Ogden and Salt Lake
the Banks and Business
Telegraph
Joseph Abanader
Hekocaton
Pune
Neil Cere
sharKe
Enantee
Maren
Lepartment Watore
Neal
Liman
Sper
Ogden Furniture & Carpet CO
Jalock
Yanth
Solomons
Deummar
Blavekeeper
Jason
Andy
Hits
Chicago
Chicago News
HED Yensor Hig Corporation
Faeser
Phegan
Artvlon
Namiling
Kansas Cig: Journal
Tor
Magnolia Shade
Earth
Heaven
Tha
Houle Varsity
Prilay Toni
Haerodil
Upay
Ila University
Ghirinelo Quring
Murrok
Valgar
Saul
Wien
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