Johnson Defeats Flynn in Ninth Round Stop by Police
In East Las Vegas New Mexico on July 4 the Jack Johnson Jim Flynn heavyweight bout was halted in the ninth round by police and Governor McDonald aides after Flynn was battered and the fight deemed no longer a boxing contest. Johnson dominated with superior reach and avoided punishment while Flynn fouled and appeared eager for disqualification.
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Associated Press
N. M
Jack Johnson
Jim Flynn
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Smith
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Tarver Seeks Winner After Johnson Flynn Bout
Cass Tarver of Anson Texas challenges the winner of the Johnson Flynn fight for a bout to be arranged. Tarver plans August training with Frank Mayo in Clovis and is billed to appear next Monday in Amarillo for a six round match. Johnson defeated Flynn by referee stoppage after a brutal exchange with Flynn repeatedly warned for batting.
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Daily ‘News
Las Vegas
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Cass Tarver
Anson
Texas
Tarver
al Palser
Bombardier Wells
England
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Flynn
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Wolgast Wins Bloody Lightweight Title Fight in LA
Ad Wolgast defeated Joe Rivers after a low blow in the twelfth round of a twelve round bout. Referee Welch ruled Wolgast winner amid disputed foul claims and an uproar from spectators and Rivers’ camp.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Wolgast
Welch
Rivers
Joe Levy
Wolast
Wolgag
Reniew
Wolas
Dave Mills Retires in Eighth Round Bout with Moran
El Paso report says Dave Mills, Oakland heavyweight, quits in the eighth of a twenty round bout against Frank Moran of New York in the afternoon confrontation. Moran, the white fighter, advances as Mills throws in the sponge.
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Frank Moran
New York
Rebels threaten border with mobilization along Mexican frontier
Orozco forces abandon Chihuahua as federal cavalry advances. Orozco camps near Sauz, 30 miles north, with main rebel column 114 miles from the U S border. Rebels dynamite two bridges, wreck Mexican Central line, sending troops southward to avoid looting.
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Associated Press
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Chihuahua
Orozco
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Sonora
Mines Planted in Chihuahua Streets Threaten Federal Entry
Associated Press reports from El Paso July 4 that hundreds of dynamite mines are planted in Chihuahua streets and in houses awaiting the arrival of Federal troops. Mines explode on contact and many Americans and foreigners are urged to stay indoors. Spies reportedly informed Huerta’s forces of mine locations.
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Boston Celebrates Independence Day With Grand Public Festivities
Boston and vicinity marked the July 4 holiday with its most elaborate program in years featuring a Pageant of Patriots at Franklin Park, folk dancing on Castle Island, and a mammoth water carnival on the Charles River Basin. Numerous public meetings and o ral events were held under patriotic society auspices.
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Albany Celebrates Independence and New Electric Line Opening
Albany Oregon marks Independence Day with a Chautauqua opening and a demonstration celebrating a new Hill electric line linking Portland and Albany. The Willamette Valley gains a competing service after thirty years with Southern Pacific. Efforts continue to extend the line to Eugene as plans unfold.
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Ore
Chautauqua Assembly
Portland
Hill Interests
Willamette Valley
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Eugene
Independence Day Observed Quietly in Amarillo
Amarillo marked Independence Day with restraint and decorum as stores closed and residents enjoyed outings and picnics. Sports and a daytime baseball game filled the scene despite a south wind and efforts to curb explosives. A Chicago Sane Fourth program kept noise low, while a deadly railroad wreck near Corning killed forty and injured sixty excursionists bound for Niagara Falls.
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Kilbane Defeats Dixon In Cleveland Featherweight Bout
Johnony Kilbane, featherweight champion, earned a newspaper decision over Tommy Dixon of Kansas City after 12 rounds in Cleveland on July 4. Kilbane controlled the fight with steady aggression and better boxing throughout the bout.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Johnony Kilbane
Tommy Dixon
Kansas City Tonight
Weather Forecast for Washington D C July 4
West Texas forecast shows fair conditions. Showers are possible in the northeast and extreme north during the afternoon or night. Friday is generally fair across the region.
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Washington, D. C
West Texas
Democratic National Committee to Meet in Chicago on July 15
Thirty five DNC members conferred with Governor Wilson at Seagit New Jersey on July 4. They agreed to hold the organization meeting in Chicago on July 15 and left to Wilson the decision on the campaign manager selection between William F. McCombs of New York or his mother.
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Seagit
N. J
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Chicago
William F. McCombs
New York
Washingtons Fourth of July Celebrated Safely With Exhibits
In the National Capital Washington July 4 observances ran safe and sane. Airship and hydroplane displays canoe races swimming contests and athletic fixtures marked the day. Forenoon patriotic exercises were held in the Hall of the Americans of the Pan American Union with John Parrett as chief orator. The national flag fluttered on government buildings and many private residences.
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Texas Woman Made President of Federation of Clubs
Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Austin Texas was elected president of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, winning a small majority over Mrs. Phillip Carpenter of New York at the federation convention in San Francisco California.
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SanFrancisco
Cal
Percy V. Pennybacker
Austin
Texas
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Phillip Carpenter
New York
Federation
Hale County Land Sale Near Hale Center
The 1200 acre Price farm near Hale Center was sold to town parties for 32 dollars per acre. About 360 acres are in cultivation this season and 700 acres will be in crop next year.
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