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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
1
Jack Johnson defeats James Jeffries in the championship bout by a knockout in the 15th round, ending Jeffries' previously undefeated streak in a dramatic boxing victory.
Reno Texas born John Arthur Johnson defeats James J. Jeffries in fifteen rounds to become recognized as world champion. Jeffries suffers heavy injuries while Johnson remains unmarked, prompting cries to end the bout. Referee Tex Rickard awards Johnson the victory as the crowd watches in stunned silence.
United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery died at his New Orleans home after an illness linked to indigestion. The independent Democrat who often aligned with Republicans supported cane sugar tariff interests and faced deafness that limited debate. Vice President Sherman sent condolences, and the body was laid to rest Friday in New Orleans.
Memphis Tenn Former United States Senator Thomas B Turley died at his residence after a several weeks illness He was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Isham G Harris and elected to serve the remainder of the term which expired in 1903 He declined further election and was succeeded by E W Carmack He held no other public office Turley died in the house of his birth.
In Bluefields Nicaragua rebels under General Masis captured the Pearl Lagoon government custom house and detain officers including General Matuty. Estrada's forces seized a cannon and provisions after a twenty minute fight with about fifty casualties. The steamer Columbia left without signals, likely bound for Greytown. President Madriz may order a new customs house at Cape Gracias.
Austin, Texas reports 103705.26 deposited by the state treasurer in June to credit of school and asylum funds. Of that amount 67670.88 were principals and 35734.38 were interest. A new law requires about eighty percent be deposited monthly with twenty percent retained for refunds where title to lands did not pass.
Two thousand cars of Elberta peaches are expected from the Jacksonville and East Texas fruit district this year. Already 1700 cars of tomatoes and early peaches have been moved to points east. The yield is described as well above average.
Washington. Texas postmasters appointed replacing resigned or removed officials in multiple counties. Fallon Walker county Willie G Lawlis replaces G J Lawlis. Emma L Simpson Glencove Coleman replaces J L Tarver. James A Hamilton Glencove Coleman. John B Teague Milburn McCulloch. Edward R Schninzler Mount Houston Harris replaces A L Standiford. Laura A Bouldin Nabors Jones replaces E M Lusk. John S Seago Placid McCulloch replaces O H Robbins. Aubrey C Terry Trent Taylor replaces J M McFerrin. Ruby L Cohn Waverly Walker replaces M M Cohn.
New Braunfels Texas public schools closed Friday with exercises at the opera house in front of about five hundred people. The graduation class numbered ten, four men and six women, with several preparing for higher education. New Braunfels schools run ten months each year.
A record shows that since January 1 a boat operating between Orange and Johnsons Bayou carried nearly 6,000 head of cattle from the bayou country to Orange Beaumont and Gibletts Bluff. Most cattle were moved to Orange for grazing and shipment.
In Reno Nevada Charles White the widely known New York sports figure was named second referee for the Jeffries Johnson bout by mutual agreement of the fighters and promoter Rickard. White will be ringside and would step in if Rickard were incapacitated to direct the contest.
In Center Texas the examining trial of J O Powdrill charged with murdering his son Oscar eight miles from Center was completed, and the defendant was remanded to jail without bail.
Mrs Lillja of Houston Texas died Tuesday from burns suffered when a kerosene stove exploded Saturday night. Her daughter Elvira survived only a few hours after the incident and both were severely burned on the hands face and upper body.
Hempstead Texas reports melon prices down as the crop suffers blight hurting vines while several cars are loaded daily with fruit for shipment.
In Greenville Texas on Tuesday a lightning bolt killed Brack Moore and injured Tom Cochran while they were farming. The incident occurred during a storm that struck the area, leaving Moore dead at the scene and Cochran hospitalized with injuries.
A Holly Springs Mississippi woman reports dramatic improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with relieving a tumor related to female illness and urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A humorous scene shows a father holding a manuscript as his son struggles to pronounce words. The boy corrects a misread line about desecration as his father battles stammering. A later moment has a woman asking about summer plans and a poodle seeking fresh air in a quiet retreat.
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