Jeffries Comeback Promises Long Championship Fight
James J. Jeffries, in peak condition, prepares for a Monday ring return after a year and a half of secret training. Odds favor Johnson, with promoters, investors, and fans assembling as stake money reaches six figures.
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Jeffries
Berger
Johnson
Burns
Jeff
Chicago
Canada
Reno
San Francisco
Rickard
Gleason
Sulivan
Alirm
Mob Slays Six Negroes in Racial Tragedy at Mendenhall
News from Mendenhall Mississippi reports a mob attack after a dispute over $2 led to the killing of Brady by Luther Buckley. The violence spread as blacks fled to Skiffer’s cabin, where he was killed. Two white men died in ambushes while authorities seek control without militia.
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Mendenhall
Miss
Skiffer
Luther Buckley
Brady
Buckley
Moline Car Wins Glidden Tour Trophy
The Moline car No. 100 wins the Chicago trophy in the annual Glidden tour with Maxwell and Chalmers 30 finishing among the top vehicles. Premier’s victory remains uncertain as reports are yet to be finalized.
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Maxwell
Chicago
Moline Car No
Chalmers
National Bank of Billings Closed by Comptroller
The National Bank of Billings was ordered closed by the comptroller of the currency. R. W. Goodhart was named receiver. Resources at close of business March 29 totaled 858 000.
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Washington
National Bank of Billings
Comptroller of Currency Today
R. W. Goodhart
Tragedy After Family Quarrels Ends in Double Shooting
Portland reports H. M. Lembert aged 35 a carpenter shot his wife on Dekum avenue and Lfth street after a quarrel then fatally wounded himself. Witnesses say he died at the hospital while his wife also died from the wounds. The couple leaves two small children.
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Portland
H. M. Lembert
Dekum Avenue
Lfth Street
Mizpah Town Destroyed by Forest Fires
Forest fires sweep through Mizpah in northern Minnesota destroying the town. A dynamited post office failed to stop the blaze as high winds carried flames through the area forcing inhabitants to flee.
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Minnesota
International Falls
Minn
Mizpah
General Robe Dead
Brigadier General Charles Robe Civil War veteran dies suddenly in San Diego. He is survived by four grown children.
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San Deigo
Charles Robe
Pope Pius Fainting Spell Amid Heat Wave
Rome reports Pope Pius was seized by a fainting spell today. Vatican physician Dr Petacci attributed it to heat and said it was not serious.
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Rome
Pius
Petacci
Vatican
Roosevelt Declines New York Governorship Bid
Utica and Oyster Bay reports on July 2 reveal Col. Roosevelt rejecting the push to become New York governor. He asks the Ida County Republican League to stop agitation for his nomination. A later conference with Congressman Madison of the insurgents is seen as pivotal for the campaign.
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Utica
N. Y
Col. Roosevelt
New York
Ida County Republican League
Bom
Kansas
Roosevelt
Fear of Negroes Crowding White Women if Johnson Wins
The text warns that a Johnson victory will provoke exulting African Americans to display superiority by crowding white women off sidewalks, risking trouble and further racial tension.
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Johnson
City Orders Racially Segregated Fight Bulletin Boards
Birmingham officials ban Negroes and whites from gathering at the same bulletin boards to watch fight results. Mayor O'Brien said police will enforce separation to prevent possible race riots.
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Birmingham
Ala
O'Brien
Inquest to Determine Cause of Berkeley Engineer Death
Coroner Vanner will travel into the desert at San Bernardo to hold an inquest into the death of Charles Davidson a Berkeley engineer who died of heat and exhaustion. He left a life policy of 20000 dollars with a clause paying only 5000 dollars if death resulted from heat thirst or exhaustion.
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San Bernardo
Calif
Vanner
Charles Davidson
Berkely
Watterson’s Son Arrested in Insanity Charge
Ewing Watterson son of Henry Watterson was arrested in Lathers New York after an attack on Michael Martin at a hotel owned by Martin. Martin was fatally injured and Watterson had threatened to kill a bartender the previous day amid long-standing insanity claims.
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Laughters
N. Y
Ewing
Henry Watterson
Michael Martin
Watterson
Martin
Opening Program Schedule for July 3 4
The Observer lists a detailed two day program with the La Grande Ministerial Association in charge. Events include Sunday School Rally Sacred Concert Sermon by Rev G L Powell band concerts lectures and athletic events. Monday features band concerts oration basket picnic and water and land sports plus a Continental Congress recreation and an evening lecture by Dr Buchanan.
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G. L. Powell
Minneapolis
Minn
Stephen A. Lowell Noop
Livingstone
Africa
Davidson Buchanan
Chautauqua Grounds Site of Newborn TV
Riverside Park awoke to a temporary city as tents rose and workmen finished an administration building and multiple headquarters for a ten day Chautauqua. Families camped on the greens while famous principals gathered to perform. a grand parade and schedule of events begin tomorrow.
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Riverside Park
Cascades
Oregon
P. H. D. Powell
la Grande
Fred K. Redfern
Idaho Sunday School Association
Boise
Phipps
Chautauqua
Removal of U S District Attorney Lingenfelter
Boise July 2 Announcement that U S District Attorney Lingenfelter was removed from office by the department of justice in Washington sparked a political furor. Tipton has succeeded him, with Lingenfelter now in Washington. Lingenfelter, a Lewiston resident, was appointed in 1898 after N M Buick was removed following indictments of conspiracy against Senator Borah and U S Marshal Rounds.
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Boise
U. S
Lingenfelter
Department of Justice
Washington
U. S. Dist
Tipton
Lewiston
N. M. Buick
Borah
United States
Rounds
Aviators Gather for Rheims Meet Across Europe
Aviators from all parts of Europe gather in Paris for the Rheims meet starting tomorrow. Forty biplanes and 23 monoplanes will be entered in the contest. Notable entrants include Rolls, Bleriot, Delessep, Paulhan, Farman Doubonnet and Lambert. Prizes total 5000.
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Paris
Europe
Rolls
Bleriot
Delessep
Paulhan
Farman Doubonnet
Lambert
Tolstoi Dies at Eleven at Yasnaya Departure
In Yasnaya Tolstoi is reported to have died at age eleven at his home. Old age is listed as the cause, raising concern among friends and neighbors.
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Moscow
Tolstoi
Yasnaya
Telephone service extended to Wallo wa Lake campers
The Independent Telephone extends to the head of Wallo wa Lake granting campers full use of the service.
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Wallowa Lake
Heat Kills Ten in Chicago Amid Severe Heat Wave
Chicago reports ten more deaths from the heat, bringing this season's total to sixty. The thermometer hit zero with 92 degrees yesterday and no breeze. In New York, trains and Coney Island crowds indicate widespread heat impact, with 50,000 sleeping outdoors and five noted prostrations. No relief expected.
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Chicago
New York
Governor Stubbs Starts Car Grocery Venture
Larry Larrison known as Governor Stubbs sells groceries from a car with a five passenger wagon supplied by a wholesale house. He will cover his territory until fall weather. Mr and Mrs Larrison and two Baker friends visited La Grande last night.
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Stubbs
Larrison
Fruit Seizure Highlights Inspector’s Vigilance
Fruit Inspector Stillwell confiscated a box of apricots from Portland as unsound. He monitors local and imported fruit to curb diseased items from entering markets, though officials say little danger remains in circulation.
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Stillwell
Portland
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