Johnson Jeffries Rivalry Seen as Big Prize Fight
The article debates the Johnson versus Jeffries bout, noting large purse and gate receipts, the commercial hype, and the fighters’ condition. It contrasts Johnson’s peak form with Jeffries’ long layoff and questions the odds, training, and chances of a decisive outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Johnson
Ipo
Beth the
Drice Ring
Hf Lefiies
Jef
Corbett
John
New Orleans
Sullivan
Fitz
Carson City
Wardly
Defits
Teff
Cranbrook Football Team to Play Nelson and Rossland
Cranbrook selects a lineup including T Clark, Ww Bartholomew, J Melliwen, J Torrance, Miller, Wallace, Harrison, Limsden and Watson for games at Nelson on July 1 and Rossland the next day. A 21 jewel Waltham watch in gold dust-proof case is being sold to raise funds, valued at $50 and passing standard railroad inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Nelson
Rossland
T. Clark
Cla Bartholomew
J. Melliwen
Mei
J. Torrance
Miller
Wallace
Harrison
Limsden
Wat Son
Waltham
Cranbrook to Meet Movie Boys on Dominion Day at Aldridge
Cranbrook baseball will play the Movie boys or Dominion Day at Aldridge as a feature of the Movie celebration. The Movie junior team beat Cranbrook Cubs 11 to 3 at Aldridge last Thursday with Ray Crisler and Smyth cup on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Aldridge
Cranbrook Cubs
Ray Crisler
Empire
Cubs
Billy Rollins
Cranbrook Boys
Moyie
John Burke
Conrad
Oh. Crowe
L. Crowe
W Goninan
A. Crowe
On McDonald
W. Attwood
GC. Nordinman
Dayman
Cranbrook Notices Include Local Honors and Employee Transfer
Vernon Chapman of the Movie Leader stall was welcomed in Cranbrook as a new member of Cranbrook Typo graphical dnien. Word of a horse loss near Cranbrook and a reward draw attention to missing animals. Attenio Syee, New Michel, offers a reward. SUL Hoskins of the provincial government stall is transferred to Nelson as West Kootenay district officer, with a likely July 1 start. Campbell and Manning advertise a pure extract and jelly powder brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Chapman
Stall
Cranbrook
Chapman
New Michel
Sul Hoskins
Nelson
Carder
West Kootenay
Hoskins
Tose
Campbell
Manning
Pretty Cranbrook Weddings Open Summer Season
One of the season’s prettiest weddings occurred at Thomas Wilson’s home on Armstrong Avenue with George B McFanlarte marrying Isabel Moran. The event featured bridesmaids, a supper, and guests including C Neilson and L Langin before couples left by Seo-Portland train for Lethbridge Calgary Winnipeg and other eastern cities. A second double wedding followed at Merebridge with Evelyn McKay marrying John Edey and Bethell and McKay wedding Charles Little. The couples then honeymoon, Banff and the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wilson
Armstrong Avenue
George
C. Neilson
Little
L. L. Langin
Tannhauser
Master Moran
Cranbrook
Lethbridge
Calgary
Winnipeg
A.M. Gordon
GG. Merebridge
Evelyn McKay
John Edey
Bethelland McKay
Charles 4 Little
Evelyn
Ethel
Mr. Bidey
Land Office
Limoges
Banff
Mrs. Little
PAYS TO MAKE HAY AT DIAMOND RANCH
A record price for a large Diamond Ranch hay crop in Bulkley Valley British Columbia is reported. Foley Welsh and Stewart paid $10,000 for 1000 tons of the dried grass to the Diamond ranch owner after the crop was gathered last summer and initial offers of $30 a ton in fall were refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Ranch
Bulkley Valley
B.C
Foley
First Cranbrook Boy Scout Brigade Announces Special March Out
The enrolled members of the First Cranbrook company are notified of a forthcoming special order about a march out and picnic. Members with uniforms at home are asked to ensure they are in good condition for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Cranbrook Company
May Fire Report Highlights Provincial Efforts and Losses
Chief Fire Warden Wynyard Gladwin submits a May report to the lands minister detailing 129 fires across districts, caused mainly by campers settlers railway locomotives and unknown sources. Dry April conditions and early May heat amplified damage with 471 men combating blazes and total timber losses valued at $6,000 plus $1,225 in improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynyard Gladwin
Minister of Lands
I. M
Reno Fights and Divorces Shape a World Stage
Reno Nevada becomes the world’s talk as Jim Juffries versus Jack Johnson for the world title looms on July 4. The city draws a divorce colony scene with about 200 residents seeking Nevada residency and divorce rights amid rapid growth and looming crowds. The dry air and clear skies appeal to film crews, with hotels and tented camps expected to host thousands.
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Reno
Nevada
Jim Juffries
Jack Johnson
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
San Francisco
California
Gillett
Nevada State University
State Hospital
Southern Pacific
Virginia & Tuckee
Oregon
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Jeff and
Tommy Clark
Johson
Mit
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Kaufman
Sharkey
Ruhlin
Itzsimmons
Burns
Langford
Ketehel
Kaulman
Rablin
Langfoml
Share Key
Kauman
Rahlin
Gus
Jen
Anit
Jet
Jack
Jeti
McParlane—Moran
Little—Mekay
Boys Brigade
Gladwin
Tion
J. M. Agnew & Co
Elko, B.C
Ealing
P. Burns & Co., Ltd. Meat Market
FORD
D. V. Mott
Fernie
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