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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
8
Harry Gilmore, speaking for Packey, predicts a strong, well rounded match against Nelson after a prior discussion with Gans. Gilmore vows to push for a fight, noting Nelson’s claim he would accept if Packey defeats Gans, with both sides aiming for a decisive showdown.
Fragmented remarks from boxing circles discuss a potential 25 round bout between Pachey and Gaus with Nelo in mind, urging youth and stamina. The piece notes plans for a Boston return after Thanksgiving with Packer and hints at managers and bettors, while avoiding New York betting and stressing price over fairness in matchups.
Fragmentary items note Castoria for infants and children and a fanciful reference to a closing shop time on a Sunday night. Mentions Idaho Falls, a person named Bird of Idaho Falls and a trip from the Gem state to meet friends, with unclear dates or events.
Salt Lake High School faces a likely claim to state honors as it pursues championships in football and basketball. Weber Academy allegedly seeks to bar opponents by private school status, while Salt Lake teams remain confident in defeating Granite Web School to clinch the title.
At a Weber Stake Braxo officers meeting committees organized a farewell reception and ball for John L. Herrick who leaves late December for Denver to lead church activities. Herrick has long served in mutual improvement and charity work and will be honored at a December 2 Weber Academy event as a major season highlight.
Fifty five trained officers will lead District Four forestry offices as new headquarters open in Ogden. The roster lists Clyde Leavitt as district forester and Franklin W. Ross as assistant district treasurer, with multiple engineers clerks and specialists named for operation grazing environment and production duties.
The Manila harbor and Baetient region faced a gale that left numerous vessels ashore. Storm conditions hindered travel and operations, with crews unable to depart and sailors detained by the weather. Many ships faced restricted movement in nearby waters.
A storm disrupted today’s program featuring a military biopodrome, football and basketball games, and free theatrical performances. The event concluded with a reception for officers by the Army and Navy club tonight.
Managua reports John Gardner Coolidge, American minister to Nicaragua, tendered his resignation citing government disapproval of meddling in internal affairs. The legation archives are assigned to John H. Gregory. Washington notes the resignation was voluntary and accepted with regret.
Representatives before the Ways and Means Committee urged maintenance of the tin duty and protection of the drawback system for exported tin products. William, an official of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, argued that reducing duties would demoralize American labor. A letter from the United Brotherhood of Labor protested his appearance, while Payne pressed for clarity on union representation and tariff reform controversy.
Slempale November 27 Judge A C Floyd was appointed receiver for the News Scimitar Publishing Company on retainers toadholders. The paper will continue under the receiver's direction. Floyd formerly edited the Morning News which merged into the News Scimitar about five years ago.
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