Johnson Knocks Out Jeffries in Fifteenth Round
Ringside Reno July 4. Johnson the colored world champion defeats Jeffries in the fifteenth round by KO. Betting favored Jeffries 10 to 6. Purse set at 121000 with 60 percent to the winner and 40 to the loser. Jeffries-Johnson fight hype builds as crowds fill Reno arenas.
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Fire Razes Dutchown Block in Half Hour Blaze
A fast moving blaze gutted a block of wooden structures bounded by North Fir Adams Jefferson and Greenwood known as Dutchtown. Red Front Livery burned with horses and equipment lost. Cherry New Laundry consumed. Mrs Jess Paul cared for after shock. heavy winds spread flames across the block and threatened nearby homes.
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Chautauqua Opens With Large Crowd Despite Mixed Address
The Chautauqua opened with a large crowd as Rev Redfern of Idaho spoke on Conservatism of the Child, while Rev Powell’s remarks fell short for many due to a weak throat. Judge Stephen A. Lowell delivered the Fourth of July oration and drew hearty applause as the event showcased overall success.
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Reno Fourth of July Crowd Flocks to Gambling Races
Reports from Reno indicate a holiday crowd flooding the city with special trains for exuberant betting and arena seats selling fast. Jeffries preparations include canvas replacement to prevent injury, while Jack Johnson comments on color and confidence at Rick's Training Camp.
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Ringside July Fourth spectacle draws huge crowd
July 4 at Reno ringside crowds fill the arena as 26 000 people race the gates to see a historic clash between white and Ethiopian pugilists. A band plays America and gates open amid excitement with reserved boxes filled by women while doctors Morrison and Asher are noted earlier.
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Boxing Bout Ends With Johnson Knockout in Final Round
Earlier rounds show Jeff and Johnson trading blows as the camp visit and examinations noted both in perfect condition. By round 15 a clinch and rapid exchanges lead to Jeff in trouble and Johnson delivering a knockout as the bell ends.
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Jeffries Johnson Bout Recap From Round-by-Round Notes
A round by round roughout of a boxing match between Jeffries and Johnson. Comments note bleeding at the mouth eye and nose, multiple clinches, and several hard blows to head ribs and stomach with both fighters showing grit and perseverance. The sequence tracks swelling cuts and lead changes across twelve rounds.
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Clinch
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Shade Johnson
Opening Week Chautauqua Program Announced at Chau t a qua Grounds
The Chautauqua at La Grande unveils a diverse opening week with Joseph Folk slated for Thursday and a program shift to out of town talent after Wednesday. Highlights include WCTU led events, lectures by Prof. Cordley on fruit pests, a Round Table, Ada Wallace Unruh address, and concerts by a local hand and the L D Union Stake choir under Prof. L D Edwards.
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Chief Justice Melville Fuller Dies at Bar Harbor
Chief Justice Melville Fuller of the United States Supreme Court died in Bar Harbor Maine today from heart failure He was born February 11 1843 in Augusta Maine and served as chief justice since 1888 A Bowdoin College graduate he was admitted to the bar in 1854 and moved to Chicago before his 186 Times later appointment He married twice and leaves eight married daughters His death occurred at six this morning and was announced four hours later
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Locals Win as Opponents Commit Errors in Inter-County Baseball
In Baker City Elgin and La Grande clash with Ent erprise and Joseph while scoring details are fragmented. La Grande defeats Elgin for the second straight day and extends its home streak to five in a row at Lincoln Park with mixed hits and errors plaguing visitors.
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