Johnson Stages Knockout Win in Leavenworth Prison Bout
Inside the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth Kansas Jack Johnson the former heavyweight champion defeated Frank Owens in six rounds amid a crowd of 5000 inmates and 1500 boxing fans Johnson weighing 215 pounds dominated the bout pounding Owens who hit the mat seven times in the fifth round and again in the final round Owens survived until the count of nine before Johnson finished him with a left jaw blow Johnson treated the afternoon as entertainment for Thanksgiving with other bouts refereed by Mike Regan and a showy display by the Cuban baseball star Torriente lingering in the crowd
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Leavenworth
Kan
Jack Johnson
Frank Owens
Chicago
Owens
Sam Langford
Lil Arthur
Johnson
Rugged Owens
Tlone
Topeka
Kansas
The Most Practical and Appropriate Christmas Present
The advertisement promotes a novelty knife revolver marketed as a practical gift for men. It claims dual use as a tool and a self defense weapon, urging buyers to choose this versatile item over showy presents for daily utility and protection.
Revolver Knife advertised as fashionable novelty
An advertisement touts a 23 caliber revolver knife combining a pocket knife with hidden bullets. Sold for 1.00 to 4.45 dollars for Christmas orders, with silver price paid upfront and remaining on delivery. Limited stock and worldwide orders urged from All World Exporters, Chicago.
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ALL World Exporters
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Free Trial Method for Asthma Sufferers
An advertisement promises a free trial of a method to control asthma. It claims effectiveness across long standing and recent cases, all ages and occupations, and especially targets hopeless patients using inhalers, douches, opium preparations, and patent medicines.
Resolutions Thank Myrtle Cook for Unbiased Service
A group of workers in the Republican campaign offers resolutions praising Myrtle F Cook as chairwoman for the Negro Women’s Division. They thank the County Committee chair Mrs Mosher and secretary Mrs Anna Roberts, commend her noble unselfish qualities, and extend blessings, with copies to the General Committee and relevant organizations.
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Myrtle F. Cook
Myrtle Cook
Sho
Christ
Mrs. Cook
Mosher
Mia
Anna Roberts
Cook
One B. Wilden
Miley G. Wallace
Lillian Tooley
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