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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
3
Jornson earns new title after stopping challenger Jim Jeffries in the fifteenth round at Reno. Jeffries fights hard, but Jornson carries the momentum to secure victory and the championship in a dramatic finish.
James J Jeffries loses to Jack Johnson in Reno Nevada as Johnson lands decisive blows in round 15 to win the world heavyweight championship. The bout draws 50 600 spectators and a record purse while San Francisco handles million dollar rail traffic for fight fans.
Reports from Chicago and St Louis describe Johnson shot in a room for the fig fighter for alderman with eight killed in St Louis. Skirmishes and rumors spread as race riots erupt in New York and elsewhere, with dozens injured and police called out. Johnson's party expected to arrive in Ogden.
Washington July 6 rioting over the Jeffries Johnson fight left two dead and many injured as hospitals filled. About 260 prisoners were jailed as mobs estimated at 7000 crept from the Capitol to the White House. At one doorway three black women attacked two white women.
A determined athlete vows victory over Johnson after diligent training adding that no doubt remains about the result.
Reno July 4 John Johnson declares confidence he will defeat James Jeffries in today’s bout. He insists he is Jeffries’ master in pugilism, has trained faithfully, and will fight hard with no intention to use secrecy or unfair tactics. He vows to win or congratulate Jeffries if defeated.
Boxer JA8 J. Jeffries reflects on defeat, blaming missing speed and stamina, failed right hand attack, and reduced sparring. He concedes pride, farm life, and public expectations as factors, admitting the outcome may have been different years ago but accepting the loss.
Reno on July 6 reports Tex Rickard netted over $100000 from the fight gate. Official receipts totaled $270776 with 15760 paid attendance and about 18020 total including freebies and sliding crowds. Jeffries plans a return to farming in southern California after the bout amid a depopulated Reno.
Washington July 5 Norton secretary to the president, the nerve center for presidential communications, guides the public view by translating the president's thoughts to correspondents. A former book agent and life insurance executive, he blends tact with discretion and bears responsibility for the president's engagements and public image.
Lloyd McGetrick was shot four times while working on Upper Wind River ditching near Lander Wyoming. He is expected to recover after a wagon trip to a hospital. Tom Hestand, who shot him, later gave himself up. The two had strained relations over ditch access. Several witnesses offered conflicting accounts of the incident.
A masked robber climbed the Butte Hutte hotel fire escape and entered room 19 to steal diamonds and valuables valued around 250 000 from Mrs A Fuller of Missoula. The crime occurred Friday night but was not publicized until late the next night. Mrs Fuller, frightened, gave a scant description. detective Jerry Murphy is investigating. Her husband, a Northern Pacific conductor, reported her condition grave.
G A Parker of 6 Forest Ave testifies he suffered kidney trouble from exposure with pains all over his body. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he reports quick relief and a complete cure, noting no kidney trouble since. For sale by dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
Clarigo reports the Chicago city council plans to prohibit resale of fireworks. The measure aims to curb sales within the city limits and enforces new restrictions on vendors and consumers alike. The decision followed local debates and public safety concerns raised this week.
Chicago on July 6 reports the burial of Melville W Fuller chief Justice of the U S supreme court scheduled for Friday in Chicago.
The exchange hints at a satirical job ad reading none but another may need apply for thin position. An applicant notes he applied early, addressing the judge in a humorous courtroom exchange.
New York City reports a coalition of groups with four million members seeks to halt the Jeffries Johnson fight photos. Colorado Governor Shafroth refuses interference while Iowa plans to enforce state anti display laws. Ogden witnesses an Johnson disruption as 4000 greet the champ. Austin considers a July 18 special session to curb exhibition with local ordinances looming.
Turbiville died at his sister's home in Camp Crook after three days of illness from heat exhaustion while working in timber last Friday. His sudden decline surprised relatives and friends, with death occurring a few hours before warning signs were noticed.
Chicago July 6 The second trial of Lee O Neill Brown for bribery in the elect ion of United States Senator Lett er is set to begin July 20.
Norwich Conn July 6 Miss Ada Cockrell daughter of former United States Senator Cockrell of Missouri married A Coromines Greek minister to the United States and Vice Consul in New York. The ceremony occurred today in Norwich with notable officials and dignitaries present.
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