Rematch Ends as Johnson Defeats Jeffries in Lopsided Bout
Johnson dominates Jeffries from the start in a brutal match that leaves the white challenger battered and bleeding. Johnson presses the attack with smart footwork, cutting Jim Jeffries around the ring while the referee counts him out in the final rounds.
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James J. Jeffries
Jack Strah
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Johnnor
Jeffries
Sam Berger
Carmera
Johnecon
Jim
Johnson
Jeffrice
Courtesie
Bear Man
Tommy Burns
Ketche
Ketchel
Kaufman
Eazy
Jeffrie
Ming
Bear
Corbett
Rukiin
Zohneon
Jimea Corbett
Pop Jeffries
Jeff
John
Ali Stion
Rae Corbett
Ghos
Boxing match ends in knockout near fall
The scene describes a bout where Jeffs is battered by a powerful opponent. After a sequence of hard blows Jeffs slips from the ring rope and is counted to seven as seconds intervene. Richard steps in, places Johns son’s shoulder and declares the knockout winner.
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Jeffs
Tinekeeper
Richard
Johnson
Jeff
Tip of Boy's Tongue Sewed On By Doctor
New York special: four year old William Smith of Dunelien New Jersey bit off the tip of his tongue while running with it out. Dr Thomas Platt sewed the severed piece back in place. Medical watchers await outcome as speech may be permanently affected if unsuccessful.
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New York
Thomas Platt
Dunelien
N. J
Jersey
William Smith
H. C. Smith
Did you see sharks across the ocean Mr Spiffkins
A brief Tit-Bits quip features Miss Purling asking Mr Spiffkins about sharks seen crossing the ocean. Spiffkine replies sadly that he did see some and even played cards with a couple.
Twenty Killed in Railroad Wreck Involving Two Trains
A collision of the Twentyeth Century Limited and a freight train near Post Town killed twenty and injured many. Coroner J. A. Burnett and officials from the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton road and the Big Four probe the crash. Pilot engineer George Wald contradicted freight crew claims about timing. Injured were transported to Dayton and Marilton. death toll may rise.
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Inva
Twentieth Century Limited
Seck
Peatenges Sons
J. A. Burnett
Hamilton
Cinccinnati
Dayton Road
Big Four
George Wald
Post Town
Dayton
Marilton
Horse trades lead to $125 profit for veteran dealer
In Greenwich Connecticut T. E. Turner, seventy, famed horse trader, returned from a two day trek with $100 bet winnings and a spirited chestnut horse. He started in Stamford with $30, traded through Mount Kisco Milwood Pleasantville and Tar-Tytown, then reclaimed his profits and the horse, proving old fashioned horse trading still viable.
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New York
T. EB. Turner
Greenwich
Conn
Turner
Albany
N. Y
Stamford
Happy
Mount Kisco
Herses
Milwood
Marry Gedney
Gedney
Williams
Tar- Tytown
Pleasantville
Danbury
Brace Farm
Swanson Favored for Senate Appointment Amid Uncertain Backroom Talks
Reports swirl that Governor Mann may appoint ex Governor Swanson to fill the U S Senate vacancy created by Senator Daniel's death. Hal Flood is ruled out, Swanson seems likeliest, while Mann has not promised any candidate, and action may be delayed two weeks or more before a decision.
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Mann
United States Senate
John W
Daniel
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Washington
Swanson
Hal Flood
Hal D. Flood
Tenth District
Flood
Hal Fiood
Helf
Mr. Swanson
Lanman
Connecticut
Senate
Arkansas
Ambrose H. Sevier
Sevier
Henry W. Blait
New Hampshire
Congress
Law
Martin
Ueysonmanea
Coventry Mann
Isaamuch
Clark Daughters Return From Paris to New York
Ex Senator W A Clark returns with his daughters Huguette Andree and the younger Huguette from Paris after eight weeks away. The family will stay in Butte Montana until the Fifth Avenue palace is completed, expected by October or November. Clark declines another Senate bid, aligning as a Democrat to aid party and friends, predicting good prospects for Democrats in 1912.
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New York
W. A. Clark
Eiz
Paris
Huguette
Andree
Washington
Butte
Mont
Fifth Avenue
Clark
Agai
United States Senate
Thomas H. Carter
Real estate sales surge in Newport News and surrounding areas
Real estate dealers report strong activity last week despite heat with many Lot purchases on installment plans. Sullivan & Co. handled several deals including 797 feet on Cty-fourth Street for 19929 and 125 feet on Thirty-fourth Street for 3947.20. Purchases target future homes. Westhampton Heights and Bensley show growth as Richmond plans expand.
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Newport News
Sullivan &Co
Seers
Cty-fourth Street
M and
N Streets
Sullivan & Co
8. P. Cowardin
T. F. Boyle
Thirty-fourth Street
M and N Streets
HE. W. Evans
J. C. Powers
Lel
Ida Bugs
Wampton Heights
Richmond College
Country Club
Westhampton Heights
Bensley
Blanton & Co
Monument Annex
Dabney
Chamber of Commerce
Richmond
Main Street
Was He Much of a President Questioned
A St. Louis Star quote questions a president's effectiveness, noting his percentage as a leader was higher than predecessors. The remark contrasts posthumous or pre-deceased comparisons while highlighting perceived impact.
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St. Louis Star
Melon Growing: Musk and Watermelon Cultivation Tips
Melon growing becomes a key commercial venture with musk melons and watermelons needing distinct care. Musk melons dislike frost, are started in hotbeds in the North, and transplant without disturbing roots using special boxes. Planting spaces, insect control with Bordeaux mixture and tobacco dust, and Paris green for pests are outlined along with canopy and variety notes.
Body of Brautigam Found After Tragic River Death
The body of 22 year old William Wythe Brautigam was recovered near Deep Water below Richmond after drowning Sunday afternoon. He had been with companions John Claus Ray Gathright and two others when Brautigam fell from the boat while returning upriver. Claus could not swim but held the boat as Brautigam drifted away. The funeral is planned for this evening at 6 at Mrs W F la sister home, with interment in Hollywood Cemetery.
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Johnson
Jeffries
George Harting
Harting
Hhe
Tom Flanagan
Chuck Conners
Los Angeles
Jack
Jeff
Jef
Ec Johnson
Jim
Jem
Jeffs
Chornek
Richmond
William Wythe Brautigam
Hrautigam
John Claus
Ray Gathright
W. J. Torbeck
Conway Wilkinson
Louis Gragtigam
Map
Tay
Mra W. FL
Hollywoo
Brenntigum
Aubrey
Brautigam
Claus
Bra
Despondent Worker Kills Himself in Newport News
Frank E. Sears twenty five a lifelong resident and football figure killed himself Monday night by shooting. Out of work and unable to provide for his two months bride he wrote letters to his parents and wife before dying. He had married Miss Annie Fennimore last April in the Newport News area.
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Newport News
Frank E. Sears
Sears
Annie Fennimore
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William W. Brautigam
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