04 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1910
Page
1
Reno July 4 report of Jeffries and Johnson clash for $101000 purse. Johnson gains lead with cuts and blows, fights through ten rounds, final round ends with Johnson dominating and winner by knockout. Crowds of 20,000 and officials witness the historic bout amid betting and celebratory atmosphere.
At Monona Springs Jeffries rested late then walked the grounds with his training squad. He insisted the canvas be changed to a heavier surface to avoid injury and warned Alain would face a tougher, safer setup. Jeffries joked with friends, played cards, and remained tight lipped about this afternoon's bout.
Jack Johnson spoke at Ricks Training Camp on July 4 about the upcoming fight with Jeffries. He said he respects Jeffries and believes his own color will not dictate the outcome, insisting the younger man may win and promising to congratulate the winner if he does. Johnson started the day early with light exercise and a rub down, declaring himself in perfect shape.
Governor Dickinson entered and sat as the purse rose to 121000. At 1:32 there were no signs of the eltitor fehter despite a 1:30 promise. Rickard set 121000 purse with Jeffries and Johnson each adding 10000 in bonus. Sixty percent to the winner and 49 to the loser. At 1:35 Rickard asked fighters to appear in the ring. The house totals about 225000 as aisles crowd.
For months millions speculated on the outcome of the afternoon meeting between the white and Ethoolan champions held at Ringside Reno. The crowd surged as fans awaited the result of this anticipated clash.
A dispute over money between Shine a local colored youth and another man at the Ro N depot led to a fight. An Italian friend of the accuser drew a revolver ending the altercation. Shine escaped fleeing witnesses as officers seized the weapon. Shine refuses to prosecute but carrying concealed weapon charges may be filed.
Washington July 4 President Taft and Secretary Ballinger will hold a conference tomorrow on the 20,000,000 reclamation bonds. A deeper significance is suggested by reports. No official announcement will be made. Ballinger’s possible resignation could come after the investigating committee report. Ballinger was summoned to Beverly after Taft spoke with Roosevelt, a friend of Pinchot.
The fragment describes a boxing match with Johnson and Jeff exchanging punches and clinches. It mentions blood, facial impact, and knockouts amid a chaotic sequence but lacks clear dates or locations. The style matches a period sports brief with vivid action but uncertain full context.
In Umatilla County 544 voters had signed the registration book at the courthouse by Saturday evening. Republicans outnumbered Democrats by three to one, with Prohibitionists in third place and Independents fourth. The registrar Clerk Sutherland began registering June 7 as books remain open three weeks, with more public interest urged ahead of the September 7 primary and November 8 general elections.
A fierce blaze in La Grande caused about 120000 in losses across multiple structures. A spark from a passing railroad engine ignited a livery stable, with flames fanned by wind and rapid department response preventing wider destruction. Losses included Red Front Livery Barn six thousand, Kerr New Laundry six thousand, Adam Building eighteen hundred, and various outbuildings one thousand plus other items totaling the city’s heavy damage.
Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller of the United States Supreme Court died in Barr Harbor Maine at 6 o clock this morning of heart failure. Born February 11 1838 in Augusta Maine he served as chief justice since 1886 and was noted for broad general knowledge and moderate partisanship.
Pilot Rock hosts a large July Fourth celebration with visitors from Pendleton Athena and beyond. Will M Peterson of Pendleton delivers a vigorous oration on liberty and the Constitution. A noon barbecue and afternoon ball game follow the parade and public exercises. The Athena band provides music for the day.
Mrs F W Vincent and her daughter Miss Eleanor Vincent, in Germany for extended time, reported diamonds and jewelry valued at about 800 dollars stolen by robbers. Details unclear. Mrs Vincent had left a watch years ago and suspects theft occurred during their absence in their apartments.
Oxman and Oxman completed the first alfalfa crop on their 400 acre Willow Creek tract. The stand averaged two and a half tons per acre. The ranch, home to about 20,000 sheep, marks the early harvest in a season of ranching activity. Killing time is cited as a common form of homicidal mania.
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