08 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
1
Near Chicago the arrival of Jack Johnson drew a frenzied mob at the Northwestern station. Hundreds were cut or bruised in a chaotic crush as people surged around the platform and tracks. Johnson appeared unharmed amid shouts and strained attempts to reach him.
A chaotic scene unfolds near Johnson’s home as a diplomat known for anti hair-raising stunts leads a crowd through streets in protest, while the Eighth Regiment band plays on the lawn. Friends of a fugitive gather, and a large chicken dinner attracts guests to Johnson’s residence amid music and dancing at nearby Pekin theater.
Philadelphia July 8 authorities in numerous cities including Boston Washington DC and Britt have now declared against exhibitions of moving pictures showing the Jeffries Johnson prize fight.
Reported chaos surrounds planned expositions as governors Grothera of Maryland Mann of Virginia and Deneen of Illinois refuse to permit closings and argue over legal authority to halt controversial shows. Mayors express doubt about the legality and readiness to join a national movement. Leads to a nationwide debate on exhibition rights.
Nevada Governor Dickerson issued a statement defending the Jeffries Johnson fight in Reno. He called it a clean bout, supported Tex Rickard's assurances, and praised the spirit of fair play amid protests. He noted the crowd favored Lang Jerrold, and affirmed no denunciation of the event.
A game rooster at Pettaville, Pennsylvania, attacked a child during play, striking the face and breast and causing serious injuries. Medical officers fear potential eye damage and impairment of vision remains a concern as the incident is investigated.
Fragmentary OCR reports Roosevelt announcing plans on the stump for Senator Beveridge amid a crowded scene with visitors including Lodge and Carter. Churchill and others were noted traveling with Booth and Bass during a political swing through New Hampshire and New York.
The article recalls a Pittsburgh figure who lived on 65 cents a week and claimed he sent $1960 to the Holy Land to fund a church. It notes his vow of poverty, his pilgrimage toward sainthood, and mentions a legal notice connected to a York area matter and a local attorney.
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