Sullivan Turns Away Ex Champion Jim Jeffries
A historical note reports that Sullivan did not welcome or receive the former boxing champion Jim Jeffries, reflecting a chilly reception for the ex titleholder.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
1
Jeffries Johnson Fight Rumors Fuss Over Sullivan Rift
In Reno on June 24 ex champions James J. Corbett and John L. Sullivan clashed over Sullivan's visit to Jeffries at Moana Springs. Corbett said Jeffries would not shake Sullivan's hand, while Sullivan dismissed the charge as a misquote. Jeffries prepared for work with Burns in Nevada amid slow betting on the anticipated big fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
John L. Sullivan
James J. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Sullivan
Jeffries
Moana Springs
Corbett
John L
Frank Hale
Hall
Jeffres
Bis Cottage
Sam Berger
Berger
Associated Press
Rickard
Nevada
Farmer Burns
Miss Gaynor Weds Harry Wingut in Wilmington Elopement
Edith Gaynor daughter of Mayor Gaynor married Harry Kermit Wingut in Wilmington in the First Methodist church office of Delaware Attorney General Andrew C. Gray. Wingut is a New York society figure noted polo player with English French descent and previously tied to Canfield's gambling raid notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Edith Gaynor
Gaynor
Harry Kermit Wingut
New York
Geo. Wolfe
First Methodist Church
Andrew C. Gray
Delaware
Wingut
Canfield
Mayor Gaynor Silent Over Daughter Runaway Marriage
New York June 24 Mayor Gaynor declined to discuss his daughter's runaway marriage. Famed mayor faced scrutiny as Mr Winguts attentions to the mayor's daughter drew commentary for two months. Neither the mayor nor Mrs Gaynor approved of the young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
Wingut
Reno Clashes Over Fight Plans Ahead of Big Match
Heavy bettors hold back as coast delegation nears. San Francisco canceling Langford Ketchel fight unsettles Reno. Promoter Hester faces pressure over Johnson versus Jeffries staging. Johnson signals arrival. Ali braces for training at road house. Hester and O'Day buy Johnson's fight picture rights and confirm $50,000 deposited to his account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Reno
Rickard
Hester
Tom Flanagan
Jack Johnson
Flanagan
Johnson
George Little
Ali
Road House
Sid Hester
Tom O’day
Fight
Eastern Picture Syndicate
Scandalous Marriage Rumor Hits Roosevelt Era
In New York on June 24 Col Roosevelt lashed out at a tabloid tale alleging a marriage engagement between James Thompson Williams Jr and Miss Ethel Roosevelt. He called the report scandalous infamy, noting Williams visited Oyster Bay and Roosevelt drove him to Sagamore Hill. Williams, son of a South Carolina bishop, seeks a New Mexico Senate seat and once toured with Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Col. Roosevelt
America
James Thompson Williams, Jr
Ethel Roosevelt
Williams
Oyster Bay
Patten 19 Out of the Market
James A. Patten plans to retire from speculation after United States indictments over his latest cotton deal. The Chicago-born financier, reputed to have $15 million, says he will quit, sell all exchange memberships, and spend his life on a farm despite mill interests' past influence on his cotton positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
James A. Patten
United States
Patten
Bartlett, Patten & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Cotton Exchange
New York Produce Exchange
Smith Bill Fails in House Over Votes Lacking
The Smith bill did not pass as it fell short of a majority with seventeen votes missing in the House. The outcome ends the bid without approval.
Reclamation Query Delayed to Winter Congress Session
A question on reclamation policy is postponed pending the winter session of Congress. Lawmakers expect debate on funding and project scope to resume once legislators convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Potts Bill Killed Small Sum Available in House Action
Baton Rouge reports the House failed to pass the Potts bill prohibiting futures dealing by 49 to 48 and the Smith city commission form measure was amended for partial application to Baton Rouge Lake Charles and Monroe. The Wilson bill establishing execution of criminals in the state penitentiary passed. Senate ratified amendments to the general appropriation bill and adjourned. Washington note on reclaimation lands funding efforts totals $1500000 sought for Louisiana Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Smith
Potts
House
Wilson
Senate
Smith City Commission
Lake Charles
Monroe
Two Magnificent Library Bouffet Cars to Join A L & G Trains
The Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railroad will run two library bouffet cars on through trains between Monroe and Little Rock, similar to the Golden State Limited cars on the Rock Island. Inauguration is planned for about July 1, with direct connections at Little Rock to Memphis Louisville St Louis Chicago and other points, promising a large travel increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas, Louisiana and Gulf Railroad
Rock Island
Monroe
Little Rock
Chicago
Los Angeles
Golden State Limited
T. J. Shelton
George H. Lee
Memphis
Louisville
St. Louis
Shelton
Why Should Cotton Futures Be Prohibited and Wheat Is Legalized
The Scott anti-option bill to ban cotton futures was debated in the House with Mr. Scott asserting the bill’s purpose while Mr. Lamb questioned why cotton futures are forbidden yet wheat and corn futures remain legal noting constitutional concerns and possible class legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scott
Kansas
Lamb
Virginia
Departmental funds eyed for land survey work in Louisiana and Arkansas
The Department of Agriculture appropriation bill is tied to surveying reclaimable lands nationwide. Representative Ransdell pressed for how much of 75 000 would go to Louisiana and Arkansas, receiving only that a fair portion would be used there. He cited total needs of 300 000 to 400 000 for all lands, implying current allocations may be insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Louisiana
Arkansas
Frank Anderson
St. Louis
Cowdry
Senator Stone
Missouri
Robinson
Reclamation Service
Anderson
Department of Agriculture
Ransdell
Department
Arknsas
Eastern syndicate buys fight film rights for 75000
In Reno on June 23 William T Rock announces purchase of Jeffries and Rickard film rights for 75000 dollars. Jeffries will receive 50000 dollars and Rickard 25000 dollars. Purchase requires that the fighters enter the ring and begin the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
William T. Rock
Jeffries
Rickard
Girl found dead in Cumberland with throat cut
The body of 18 year old Alice Brown was found with her throat cut in a Cumberland clump of bushes. Buck Nolan also 18 is jailed charged with murder with blood on hands and teeth marks on his arms. Earl Mudge and Loring Barringer are held as witnesses. Nolan allegedly urged her to leave her home and gave whisky laudanum mixture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Alice Brown
Buck Nolan
Earl Mudge
Loring Barringer
Nolan
Arcadia News Roundup: Rain, Depot, and New Methodist Church
Arcadia Louisiana experiences a third heavy rain of the week with sunshine hoped for soon. The town proudly notes its handsome V S P depot outside Shreveport and reports rapid construction of a new Methodist church with a fine bell installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Shreveport
New Methodist Church
Fire destroys Cort Theatre and several Savannah businesses
A fire in Savannah started around 1 30 am destroying the Cort Theatre the J S Openheimer Cigar Company magazine and cigar store Paul Canada candy factory and store Southern Railway ticket offices and the John Wolf florist shop Poor water supply aided the blaze with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Cort Theatre
J. S. Openheimer Cigar Company
Paul Canada
Southern Railway
John Wolf
New Ball Park For Chicago Club Opens Soon
The $750000 plant of the American League club in Chicago was completed yesterday and will be dedicated on July 1. The structure includes grand stands and bleachers for 35000 spectators, with hot and cold baths showers rubbing tables and other conveniences for players. A complete lighting system enables night entertainments and possible night baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt Says He May Not Give Political Speeches
In New York on June 24 Theodore Roosevelt told interviewers he may never give a political speech. He pledged no speeches for two months and said his first talks in Kansas City Cheyenne Milwaukee and Chicago would not be political. He then left his editorial office after a heat filled afternoon with the Abernathy brothers and headed to Oyster Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Kansas City
Cheyenne
Milwaukee
Chicago
Roosevelt
Louis
Temple Abernathy
Oklahoma
Oyster Bay
Serious charge against optician shocks Tallulah
An affidavit accused Dr. T. L. Loper an optician and jeweler of poisoning timberman C. E. Dunn with intent to murder Dunn says the charge stems from family trouble Dunn filed the affidavit and Loper is in Madison Parish jail awaiting a preliminary hearing likely Monday June 27 before Judge F. X. Ransdell. Sensational details are scarce as principals refuse to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah
Leonard Yesterdayy
Cc. E. Dunn
Tallulah Hoop and Lumber Company
T. L. Loper
Lopey
Madison Parish
F. X. Ransdell
Ninth District Court
Dunn
Kinchen Trial Resumes Over Breeland-Everett Murders
Special from Amite City reports Gen Kinchen stands trial as an accessory in the Breeland and Everett murders. Sheriff W L Smart says Kinchen may be hiding in swamps and seeks capture with Avery Blount already hanged. State gains when judge overrules bill of particulars. jury excused then recalled for indictment reading. coroner testifies to three deaths. Court adjourns at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Amite City
Gen Kinchen
Breeland-Everett
W. L. Smart
Livingston Parish
Garfield Kinchen
Smart
Kinchen
Avery Blount
Ben Knechen
Ellis
Reid
Insanity Defense Likely for Young Murderer
A report notes that insanity may be used as a defense for a young suspect in a murder case, with legal context and potential implications discussed by the press. The article highlights questions about culpability, mental state, and forthcoming court proceedings.
Porter Charlton Arrested In Hoboken In Lake Como Case
Porter Charlton, son of Judge Paul Charlton, was arrested in Hoboken after arriving on the Prinzess Irene. He confessed to beating his wife Mary Scott Castle, jamming her body in a trunk, and sinking it in a lake in Italy during a suspected honeymoon murder. Captain Henry Harrison Scott, brother of the victim, had earlier identified him, aiding in the dramatic capture and pending extradition proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Como
Porter Charlton
Mary Scott Castle
San Francisco
Neville H. Castle
Charlton
Paul Charlton
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Washington
Taft
Yale
Castle
Wilmington
Del
Italy
Henry Harrison Scott
Hoboken
Captain Scott
Young Charlton
Fort Wright
Fisher’s Island
New London
Scott
The Color Line in New Jersey
The New York Commercial reports a uproar over race in New Jersey schools noting East Orange hosts bi colored schools yet bans bi colored dances. It mentions eighty students across a Northern community choosing to skip a class dance rather than admit two classmates Bowed to integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Commercial
New Jersey
East Orange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Jeffries
Miss Gaynor Hies
Gretna Green
Reclamation Quavey Later
Boutfet Gano Una, L. & G
S. Bd. Dunn
DR. Loper
Joe Breeland
G. O. Sanders
Charlton Lonteldion
Charlton Telly
Wfather
William J. Arlitz
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