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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
8
A garbled sports note from Chicago describes Burns expected to defeat rival Negro Johnson and IW in a bout after a start with Canada and later renaming, referencing various figures and odds. The text is unclear but centers on a boxing or prizefight narrative with notable names and outcomes.
A chaotic account describes Jim Jeffries and Burns in a heated boxing discussion over a possible Johnson rematch. The piece notes Australia’s withdrawal from the prize fight, speculates on who will triumph, and mentions a fight’s potential as a historic spectacle. It also includes a health ad mentioning Rutleck Boot Uitlers as a blood-boosting tonic.
F H Davis of Riverdale Willow died yesterday morning at 40 o clock from cancer of the face after a long illness. Born in Minnesota June 27 18S, he lived in Weber County as a carpenter helping build many local houses. Funeral at Lutheran church on Towntyth street and Jefferson tomorrow at 2 PM. Rev 1 0 Simmernay of Hartisl church to conduct. Interment at Cylen City Cemetery. Burial at Erlende home tonight and tomorrow morning. The funeral party will proceed to the church for services.
Great Naval Review scenes unfold in Kobe with preliminary drills and torpedo train practice. Large crowds gather as the event begins, but ceremonies halt at Kobe due to plague reports, while the emperor and shore party depart from Tokyo.
A 1908 notice reports a 22 year old man surrendering at the police desk claiming desertion from Navy quarters at Mare Island. He expresses remorse and willingness to return, noting no government pay for navy desertion, while Army desertion would yield $80 for return. The notice invites him to rejoin duty.
A capable company presented Texan to a sizable audience last night, though some critics felt the production fell short of its potential. Strong performances from Nora Shelby and Sidoy Ur, with notable staging and a vivid Texas tone, contrasted by melodrama that dampened impact in places.
A fragmented extract outlines scenes from Peer Gynt including Louiis James Wednesday, wedding feasting at Hogstas farm, a high mountain palace setting, forest and cottage interiors, and voyage sequences with a yacht and shipwreck. Eleven scenic plates, dances and wedding imagery appear across acts, with stage imagery of Solvete, Bolvetz, and Anitta.
Warana November 1 Conservative and liberal results show Liberal Gen. Joe M. Gomez winning by wide margins across 1,369 recorded precincts. Liberals carry every precinct with majorities in Oriente and other provinces. conservative candidate Manuel Montora blamed for unpopularity. Senate seats mostly Liberal. representatives still incomplete but propearl structure favors Liberals. Gomez vows to honor revolution and Cuba’s progress.
An advertisement claims true catarrh relief comes only from removing the disease from blood. It criticizes temporary remedies and promotes thorough purification, cleansing, and nutrition. The copy mentions a brand from Atlanta and stresses constitutional blood treatment as the cure.
Police warn of confidence men posing as well dressed businessmen who use drafting and change tricks to swindle victims in Ogden. In two incidents, a man obtained ten dollars and two one dollar pieces by exchanging a ten dollar bill for small coins, then demanded the larger sum back, fleeing with both pairs of coins. Investigators suspect the same duo were involved at the depot and other locations, prompting concern that more thefts may follow as suspects blend with reputable crowds.
Sunday services for the three stakes of Zion in Weber county were held at the Ogden tabernacle starting 2 PM. Various leaders spoke on repentance, with a full conference across wards, and Sunday school and primary events noted in detail.
A fragmented report notes beetle activity affecting a local area. Details are unclear due to OCR, but mention of plans and planned actions by unspecified groups appears. Further readable names or dates are not present in the accessible text.
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