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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1910
Page
1
Violent mobs targeted Black individuals in Alabama and Missouri on a Sabbath day. Details describe beating and harassment with reports of forced passage and attacks amid rising racial tensions. Authorities urged calm as communities sought safety and accountability.
Report from Dothan Alabama July 3 details a Black 18 year old Henry McKinnay disposed of by a mob after an alleged confession to entering Miss Efarcison’s room with criminal intent. Sheriff Butler said the prisoner was moved toward the Chattahoochee river and later disappeared. A mob stormed the jail and carried him toward the river. bloodhounds, troops, and orders to Captain Morris were reported, but no further information. Two Black men were fatally harmed by a mob in Missouri while a third case and wider unrest are noted. misses continued on page two.
Enigmatic Roosevelt nears a campaign stance as he awaits Governor Hughes. Griscom met Roosevelt briefly to report Albany’s rout of Roosevelt Hughes loyalists in the direct primary struggle. Roosevelt plans no immediate statements, with key talks expected later to shape New York GOP strategy and the governor’s successor race.
The feature of his former battles is described as the crouch that allegedly defeated Corbett and Fitzsimmons by Jeffries. Johnson is shown in character pose while facing an opponent, illustrating this defining stance.
The American yacht Westward commanded by Alexander A Cochran of New York finished first in a three mile schooner race at Ueberk Bay. Germania took second place and the Emperor's Meteor finished third amid light July 3 racing conditions.
A habeas corpus writ snatched two innocent children from their grandmother’s home on a Saturday night. A seven year old boy and a three year old girl are described as prisoners behind Fulton County Tower, amid strong-arm law and parental actions led by mother.
Jeffries sits at rest in his camp at Moana Springs Nevada on the eve of his big bout. The boxer avoids crowds and keeps thoughts of the fight to himself while fans and reporters press for a glimpse of the star. The day is quiet but nervy as public interest swells ahead of the contest.
James J. Jeffries and John A. Johnson declare full confidence and peak fitness on eve of their July Fourth heavyweight bout in Reno Nevada. Jeffries stresses no postponement and vows to win quickly, while Johnson says he is prepared to test methods in the ring and defend the title with decisive effort.
Billy Delaney, veteran trainer behind Jaftries, arrives at Johnsons Training Camp in Reno Nevada on July 3 and agrees to act as chief second for Johnson against Jeffries. Delaney expresses strong belief Johnson will win, citing unbounded confidence and great muscular development. He notes Jeffries lacks fighting hunger and confidence. Continued on Page Nine.
Thousands fill Reno to witness the prize ring clash as contenders prepare for the big fight. Fans guess the winner while tension rises in the desert city ahead of the long-remembered showdown.
Reno July 3 The day of reckoning nears as James J Jeffries and John A Johnson prepare for their long anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight Tomorrow at the roof top arena in Reno Tens of thousands crowd the desert city while promoters relish the labor of bringing the bout to fruition Veterans like Billy Delarey arrive to add final drama with the event continued on page eight
Washington July 3 forecast calls for thunder showers in Georgia Monday and Tuesday with light to moderate south and southwest winds. North and South Carolina and Florida also expected showers with similar winds. Virginia unsettled with showers and cooler Monday. Texas and Oklahoma mostly fair with chances of showers near the north coast Monday into Tuesday. West Virginia and other areas show showers or cool spells, with generally warm trends persisting in arid regions.
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