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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
6
Chicago reports heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, the pugilist turned inventor, has patented a hydraulic lifting machine to be built in a small south side factory. He bars selling out for any money and aims to produce devices for tasks from painting platforms to lifting locomotives after minor improvements.
In Boston on December 21 Hugo Kelly of Chicago outpointed Frank Klaus of Pittsburgh in a full twelve round battle at the armory A. A. The crowd saw a rugged duel with Kelly building leads early and Klaus rallying in the middle rounds. Kelly sealed the win with a sensational finish and scored a decisive decision in the twelfth.
Freddie Welsh, England lightweight champion, defeats Jem Driscoll by foul disqualification in the tenth round before a packed Cardiff audience. The bout, billed for twenty rounds with a $12,500 purse, sparked in-ring clashes as seconds joined the fray and police restored order.
The bout ended abruptly due to an extra poundage and superior ring knowledge, a surprise stoppage that disappointed the thousands who witnessed the fight.
In Memphis on December 21 John Conlon of Chicago stopped Earl Denning in the fifth round with a left to the jaw. Denning fought gamely and twice staggered after hooks, but the referee stopped as Denning’s seconds threw in the sponge. Conlon pressured Denning to the ropes, landing repeated blows to his face and body.
Christmas Festival planned in New Era gymnasium with morning 6 o clock service and an evening program by the Sunday school, choir and orchestra. Organizers hope a large crowd attends the Christmas tree festival and all are invited. no admission, collection taken.
Martha E Calloway filed a district court appeal after Muscatine county supervisors denied her requested damages from relocating Sanders road. She argues the highway relocation will cause loss not recognized by the board. The road case hearing earlier this month drew objections on damages.
Atchison Globe notes a shift from police gazette finds to discovering premier magazines. The brief reflects optimism about evolving reading material and cultural trends.
Pillars claim Electric Bitters cure biliousness malaria and related ailments. Ad touts guaranteed relief at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a 50 cent price.
Fire destroyed the recently constructed cornmeal mill and package department of the Great Western Cereal Co plant in Fort Dodge Iowa causing about 50000 dollars in losses. Authorities believe the blaze was incendiary as there was no obvious ignition source. It is the mill’s second fire in three years.
Ottumwa Iowa December 21 saloon men filed a consent petition with the county auditor. The document lists 3065 names which is 831 over the required number. A Citizens' committee began copying the names today and hopes to secure withdrawals to defeat the measure.
Present-day church work aims to minister to all needs of men every day of the year. Rev W A Bartlett of Chicago Congregationalist expresses this enduring mission as a guiding principle for church outreach and service.
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