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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1920

Page

6

Jack Johnson Crosses Border To Face Federal Court

Jack Johnson, former heavyweight boxing champion, arrived near Calexico Mexicali across the boundary with his wife and party. He signed to box exhibition in Mexicali next Sunday and plans to return to the United States to face federal charges, resume boxing, and later a theatrical tour.

Calexico Calif Jack Pannee Mexicali Mexico Johnson Mexico City United States

Labor Elects Three Men In Burlington

Burlington voters cast the largest city election total, 5 108, with Thomas J. Smith edging Mayor James M. Bell by 84 votes to win the Burlington municipal race. Frank Canny was re elected to the city council, while Henry Wegener and W G Omden joined the council as labor backed candidates, reshaping the administration.

Burlington Thomas J. Smith James M. Bell Burlington City Frank Canny Labor Organization Cockrell W.W. O. Kaiser W. GC. Ogden Trades and Labor Assembly Labor

Milwaukee bowler tops air events at bowling congress

Jimmy Smith of Milwaukee takes first in air events with 1915 points at the American bowling congress in Peoria Illinois. He also posted 575 in team, 700 in doubles, and 640 in singles, overtaking J S Hradek of Chicago as leaders drifted.

Milwaukee Peoria Jimmy Smith J. 5. Hradek Chicago

Pictures Today and Many Theaters In One-Act Programs

A compact program listing multiple film showings and vaudeville acts across theaters. Constance Binney stars in The Stolen Kiss at Pictures Today Orpheum with additional acts. Warren Kerrigan headlines The Lord Loves the Irish at Belasco. Eugene O'Brien in The Broken Melody at Star Theatre. Shorty Hamilton in The Ranger at Colonial. Larry Lemon in Dull Care at Gem. Marguerite Clarke in Still Waters at Savoy. Wiliam Desmond in Bare Fisted Gallagher and Ford Sterling in Ladies Tailor at Family Theatre. Bryant Washburn in Something to Do at Princes. Pearl White in The Black Secret and The Hidden Way at Quincy. Helen Gibson in Border Watchings. Snub Pollard in a comedy. J J Corbite in The Prince of Avenue A and Kentucky Belles in The Heart of Blue Ridge at Bijou.

Orpheum Constance Binney Belasco Warren Kerrigan Colonial Theater Shorty Hamilton Ranger Gem Theater Larry Lemon Savoy Theater Marguerite Clarke Family Theater Wiliam Desmond Gallagher Ford Sterling Quincy Theater Pearl White Helen Gibson Snub Pollard

Quincy Park Plans Seek Funds and Support

Mrs Parker outlines a campaign to boost Quincy parks with broad civic help. She notes fixed revenues are dwindling, details city cost growth, and proposes raising 15 000 this year to reach 35 000 annually for park maintenance and improvements. The Park Association seeks input from citizens and organizations to fund a stronger park system.

Forestry Commission Quincy Park Association Washington Park Third Street Riverside Park Sunset Hill Qour Motor Club Park Board South Park United Evangelical Men's League

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