California Governor Moves to Halt Jeffries Johnson Fight
Governor James N. Gillett orders court action to stop the planned July 4 bout between James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson in San Francisco. He directs Attorney General A. B. Webb to seek a restraining order and to press the matter to define prize fighting, signaling a likely end to prize bouts in California.
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Fight ends after dispute involves Governor James N. Gidlett
Controversy surrounds a public altercation with Governor James N. Gidlett at the center. Questions arise over who ordered the fight stopped and who initiated the confrontation.
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Fight Issue in Panama Show May Have Caused Order
Washington reports California move to halt the Jeffries Johnson prize fight stems from a May telegram by Representative Bennett urging opposition to the event. The telegram influenced Wheeler of San Francisco and the Panama canal celebration resolutions. Bennett welcomed Governor Gillett’s decision, noting anti prize fighting sentiment nationwide.
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Stop the Fight Campaign Aims to Block Jeffries Johnson Bout
Columbus Ohio June 15 George S Rockwell real estate dealer spearheaded a postal card campaign to stop the Jeffries Johnson fight. He claimed Governor Gillett delayed a decision just in time and that 1 000 000 new appeals were planned plus a delegate to California to protest. He warned protests would intensify if the event moved to Nevada or Utah and urged nationwide aid.
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Asquith Proposes Regent Bill After George V Death
Premier Asquith introduced in the house of commons a bill providing for Queen Mary as regent upon the demise of King George V. The measure aims to ensure a smooth succession during the minority of the Duke of York.
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Mayor McCarthy Vows San Francisco To Run Fight
Special Dispatch reports San Francisco Mayor Pat McCarthy declares the city will control the July 4 Jefferies Johnson mill, defying California Governor Gillett and attorney general orders. He predicts the bout will occur in San Francisco, asserts police obedience, and taunts state authorities as he travels back from Chicago.
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Bixby Named Chief Engineer of U S Army Corps
Colonel William H. Bixby is promoted to chief of the United States engineer corps succeeding General Marshall upon retirement. Bixby has long directed Ohio river improvements from Cincinnati and planned the Fernbank Dam and future Cincinnati harbor. Captain John C. Oakes will receive a major rank and lead Kentucky and Virginia river operations.
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Hatpin Stab May Mean Death to an Officer
Deputy Marshal G. W. Morris was dangerously wounded when a hatpin penetrated his abdomen during an arrest in Globe Arizona. The assailant fought back with a bottle strike, and Morris did not realize the injury until today according to Associated Press dispatches.
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Columbus man’s air balloon drama ends with boy’s escape
Cromwell Dixon of Columbus and Freddy Meyers, 10, rode a dirigible balloon that broke from its moorings in Chillicothe Ohio. The craft drifted five miles west as hydrogen leaked and, with ropes failing in high wind, the boy leaped from ten feet above ground and landed safely.
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Cromwell Dixon
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Freddy Meyers
Statehood Bill On Track As Congress Plans Move
Senate leaders announce a one week adjournment and a revised legislative program. The statehood bill is set as unfinished business, with the railroad bill conference report to be called up next and the statehood measure temporarily laid aside. Postal banks are delayed to follow statehood after brief speeches on long and short haul provisions. Senator Newlands plans opposition. White House pressure may be needed to reconcile differences with the house.
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World Missionary Meeting Begins Real Work in Edinburgh
Delegates at the World Missionary conference in Edinburgh opened the sessions proper after yesterday's opening. Representatives of missionary efforts among non Christian peoples everywhere attended. John R. Mott of New York presented the committee report on Carrying the Gospel to the non Christian world.
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Three Robberies Puzzling Middletown Police
Three robberies puzzle the Middletown police. James Mulladare's home near Blue Ball was entered last night with $50 stolen. The Curtins camp near Franklin on the Big Four was robbed of two suits of clothes and an overcoat valued at $18. - James Ambutfey's home on Third street lost two suits of clothes. No one was captured.
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Topeka Pilot Abandons Flight Near North Lawrence
J C Mars left Topeka at 8 PM for a day’s flight toward a small town near North Lawrence. He made three attempts at 7:37 PM near Bismarck to resume, but engine trouble and darkness forced him to stop. His continuation tomorrow hinges on whether the $5,000 prize offer remains valid.
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Weather Handicaps Flyers At Indianapolis Exhibition
In Indianapolis on June 15, under Wright brothers direction, aviators faced wind and rain as Walter Brookins reached 1400 feet in altitude before performing tight circles and a near end-over-end descent at the speedway show.
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Flood Devastates German River Valley Wrecks Homes
Refugees report rapid flood subsidence after the Auhr River disaster in Cologne Germany. Villages along the Ahr were washed away, houses collapsed burying occupants, and heavy currents swept away locomotives and steam rollers. A rescuing party found a woman and infant corpses in the river mouth.
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Floods devastate Morava valley killing 35 in Servia
Torrential rains flood the Morava valley causing 35 dead and widespread damage. Towns Chupria Jago Aina and Svilaiatz inundated with water seven to ten feet deep flooding streets. Undermined houses have collapsed across the affected area.
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Passion Play disrupted by Bavarian flood
Oberammergau is cut off from railways as a flood invades the district. Of about 600 visiting strangers, 200 are Americans. Hotels are filled and streets flooded, delaying the Passion Play performance in upper Bavaria.
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Bill to retire Moody advances in Senate
Washington June 15. Associated Press reports Senator Lodge introduced a bill to allow Associate Justice Moody of the Supreme Court to retire with full pay even though he has not served ten years or reached age 70 as required by law.
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Suit charges grocer trust coercion and price control
A federal petition seeks a permanent injunction against the Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association accusing it of restraint of trade and coercion of retailers to join. Defendants include the association and multiple named executives and firms across Jacksonville Birmingham Selma Fort Smith and other cities. The case follows a prior local suit for damages and a congressional inquiry.
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State Engineers Convention Opens with Reception in Hamilton
The National Association of Stationary Engineers holds its state convention in Hamilton Ohio with 600 visitors welcomed by Mayor Rothwell. State President F. E Bram is among dignitaries. The event begins business sessions tomorrow and includes a social time at Oh Oh Park and a parade feature downtown.
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Withdrawal Bill Passes In Senate On Irrigation Program
The Senate approved the house bill authorizing public land withdrawals and supporting Taft's program. An $80,000,000 provision funds irrigation projects. several amendments were offered but few notable ones adopted. Beveridge and Gore amendments were rejected. The Carter amendment for $30,000,000 in indebtedness certificates for irrigation passed with near unanimity. Burton Gal linger and Kean voted no. Continued on Page 2.
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Taft Praises Marietta College and Northwest Ordinance
President Taft spoke at Marietta Ohio marking the college’s diamond jubilee and stressed the Northwest Ordinance as a foundational instrument of law. He praised public education, religious liberty, and property rights while noting Marietta as a gateway to the Northwest democracy. He highlighted slavery limits and the contract clause shaping American liberty.
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