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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
16
Walter Rising, condemned to life imprisonment and hard labor for the murder of Wild Horse Lerry McGahan, was taken to the penitentiary today to begin his sentence. His wife, child, mother, and sister spent the day with him.
In a terse directive, local authorities urge settlers to move to Ramer country and complete proof of residence to secure homestead claims. Officials emphasize timely filing and adherence to land office rules as the path to final title.
New Orleans on December 6 reports that Jim Barry and Tony Rows will meet in a twenty round bout at the West Side Athletic Club Sunday afternoon December 18.
Denver promoter Euddie Pitts arrives in Cheyenne to arrange fights for his charges Young Erlenborn and Johnny O’Keefe. Erlenborn meets Kid Rows of New York on December 20 while O’Keefe faces Jimmy Gardiner in January if he can be persuaded to travel to Cheyenne. If not, Battling Nelson may meet the Battling Dane here.
In Chicago on December 6 Boers Nogert faced Bulgarian Mahmout in a Roosevelt ball arena match. Mahmout dominated with two straight falls totaling twelve minutes of action, Nogert failing to impress the crowd as referee Leo Pardeiro officiated.
In Pittsburgh last night George Cotton former sparring partner of Jack Johnson fought Frank Moran. Cotton rushed Moran before the bell and fought until both men were ejected amid a riot with Kennedy the referee arrested along with Moran and spectators while Cotton escaped.
President Taft presiding at the annual Red Cross society meeting reports New York has raised about a half million dollars toward a two million endowment fund. He predicts the remaining sum will be secured and the campaign will succeed.
In Detroit 4A brief city item, Det. Macces Jonning of the Detroit Meers reveals under questioning that his wedding date is narrowed to the second week of January, after keeping the secret until now.
Chicago reports a record 17 boxing fatalities in 1910 as deaths mount across regions from Me to Nicaragua. The era’s grim toll includes Billy Dunning near Presque Isle and boxer Andy Daly among others in hospital.
San Francisco December six Bat Nelson has left for his New Mexico ranch to rest and rebuild. He abandons an immediate Wolgast title bid, aiming at middle opponents to regain form and prove to fans he can return. He warns if he loses the sport may be finished for him.
Packey McFarland, aiming for honors in the fightweight class, has agreed to a ten round bout with Abe Allell before the Fairmount Athletic Club of New York on December 1. McFarland will receive 2600 dollars plus 85 percent of the gross receipts, weight 125 pounds at 6 o'clock.
New York December 7 Twelve teams remaining in the all day bicycle race began a midnight fed break at 875 miles reached. The record stands at 976 miles set by Root and Vogler last year.
Owen Moran agrees to meet the world heavyweight champion in a bout of forty five rounds or less. The Middy issues the following defi to the Boguneman on receipt of the latter's challenge.
Boxing champion Wolgast declares he will fight Moran for the lightweight title on a date at least 12,500 dollars purse and asks the meeting be scheduled far ahead due to a fractured arm.
Chicago December 6 Jack Johnson world boxing champion was named defendant in a new suit filed in municipal court by Star Automobile Garage seeking $21.75 for storage and materials supplied to the colored pugilist during August and November 1909 per J B Kandy agent for the firm.
Des Moines Iowa Dec 6 Jess Westergaard local wrestler triumphed over Dr Roller in two straight falls. The first fall lasted one hour twenty minutes before Roller's shoulders were pinned. The second fall took thirty minutes sealing Westergaard's victory.
Washington reports Arkansas population at 1,574,449, up 20 percent from 1,811,544 in 1900, as part of the decennial census results. The brief notes South Carolina figures follow in the same census release.
The figures show 1,515,400 residents in the current period, up 13.1 percent from 1,840,316 in 1900, highlighting substantial demographic expansion and a larger urban population.
Edward Lewis, former U S soldier and lumber merchant, told Judge Ben M. Smith he would honor his word and accept punishment. Lewis pleaded guilty three months ago to passing a worthless check while intoxicated and asked for a chance to work while business improves to meet his obligations.
A man named Lewis appeared before Judge Smith on December 1 at 10 o'clock for sentencing. His brother-in-law argued he had already been punished, but Lewis insisted on sentencing and received six weeks in the house of correction.
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