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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
1
Residents and visitors from Knowlton Miles City Ismay Westmore Terry Wibaux Fallon Aberdeen flocked to celebrations. George Worden J W Drummond hosted guests. Mr Moore handed out fight reports at Gray Gables hotel.
The Oscar Brackett project advances with a completed foundation and started framework. The building will have 18 modern rooms with steam heat and is seen as a long awaited addition to Ismay’s latest construction push.
John Arthur Johnson, a Texas-born champion, defeated James J. Jeffries of California in a lopsided bout. Jeffries, worn and bleeding, endured a one-sided contest as Johnson dominated with superior speed and science, ending the match after the eleventh round.
Johnson states he outclassed Jeffries in every aspect of the bout and would fight again tomorrow if needed. He notes a slight lip cut, credits Jeffries for a brave comeback, and plans vaudeville then rest in Chicago, dismissing Langford’s challenge.
Dr. Sutcliff and wife returned home from the East. Mrs. Frank Buckley and daughters from Hay Creek spent the Fourth in Terry. Paul Renn visited Miles City from Cabin Creek to handle business. John Van bought a new auto for the Fourth. Miss Goldie Louis and Mr. Walker wed in Glendive on July Fourth. Carl Renn will join his wife in Hamilton for a Park tour. Dr. Fisher of Indiana arrives to settle on his homestead four miles south of town. Most folks spent the Fourth in Terry with a lively celebration. A heavy rainstorm drenched Cabin Creek, washing out banks and creating two mile wide floodwaters.
Jeffries admits he lost the bout this afternoon due to lacking youth speed and dash. He says his tried and true right hand body punch failed today and blames insufficient sparring and preparation for the lapse.
The Montana Better Farming Special Train traveled June 20 to July 2 covering 1627 miles across branch and main lines. It held meetings in 44 cities with about 7000 attendees, averaging nearly 600 per day. The crew included eight cars and twenty instructors and reporters, supported by 15 to 20 staff. The trip marks a successful start to cooperative development work and suggests further expansion to apply agricultural expertise to state industry. North Dakota leg drew about 2000 daily attendees, and rail officials praised the visit with a vote of thanks to key representatives including W F Blair, W H Merriman, Daniel E Willard, and Conductor Jack White. The train was partially dismantled at Heron.
Johnson earned 60 percent of a 101000 purse totaling 60000, plus a 10000 bonus and 50000 from picture interests. Jeffries received 40 percent of the purse 40400, a 10000 bonus, and 66666 from film interests. Owners of the picture films expect 1000000.
Across the nation officials weigh prohibiting fight film screenings. St Louis and Chicago clash on bans while Denver and Washington contemplate state and local action. New Orleans limits audience mixing, Cincinnati bars the films, and Atlanta vows to oppose shows that inflame anti Negro sentiment.
The Fourth of July celebration in Ismay drew a crowded, lively turnout with well run contests. The fat men's race was canceled for lack of participants, while the bucking contest and races drew large crowds and strong performances.
Kansas City, Missouri Ruby Hirsch, 22, was shot four times at her home by contractor Edward Baker, 47, after she failed to keep a luncheon engagement. Baker fled but was arrested the following day.
For the first time since Milwaukee completed its railroad a through service from St Paul to the Pacific coast will begin next Sunday. The initial through train will not yet inaugurate fast service, but a local through train will operate with all stops between the twin cities and the Pacific coast metropolis. Previously passengers rode Milwaukee relays between terminals. trains from St Paul to Butte Maleden Washington and Seattle will be consolidated into a single through service with layovers at the above points.
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