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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

John d. Rockefeller, accompanied
by Mrs. Rockefeller and a retinue of
servants, arrived Wednesday at
Cleveland, Ohio. to pass the summer at
Forest HILL" his home in East Cleve-
land.
The President of Panama in an auto
graph letter to President Taft, announces
that the conditions now existing in the
Panama republic are satisfactory. Some
excitement had been feared as an out
growth of the recent election.
President w. B. Thomas of the
American Sugar Refining Co. denied
Wednesday that the company had ever
had any lands in the Philippines and
asserted that the company did not an
ticipate any investment whatever
there.
The New York World will say
Thursday 1t has reliable information
that Mrs. Helen Kelly Gould. who d.
vorced Frank j. Gould in May, 1909.
will be married on July Is to Ralph
Thomas. a nephew of Washington
Thomas. president of the American
Sugar Refining Co.
Thomas Kincaid, well-known au-
dianapolis Motor Speedway Wednes-
day afternoon. He was on the track in
trial practice when the car, a National
ran off the high embankment at the
southeast corner of the. course. He
was caught beneath the wreck.
The Brazilian ministry of agricul-
ture has made arrangements to send
to the United States well-known
specialist in cotton growing for the
purpose of visiting the Southern states
to study American methods Of cotton
growing and obtain number of
American experts to go to Brazil to
frther the interests of cotton cultiva-
ton in that country. according to q
report of United States Consul Gen.
eral H. A. Slechta. at Rio Janeiro.
The Castleton. VT, postoffice was
broken into by burglars during Tues
day night and about 5000 in cash and
stamps was stolen from the safe Per-
sons living in the vicinity of the Of
fice heard the sound of an explosion
shortly before dawn but nothing was
thought of it and it was not until the
office was opened later that the break
was discovered. Before entering the
FSSAcihSC ShC Jul SAdIS Iidu OTOkon INTO
a biacksmith's shop and stolen an out
fit of tools.
Specials from Dayton. Ohio, declare
that Albert J. Smith. train dispatcher of
the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton Rail-
road, whose orders were relied upon
Monday by the train crews of that sys.
tenn. Wednesday denied vehemently that
ne was responsible for the Middletown
disaster. He said: II told the freight to
stay on the siding at Middletown and I
cannot understand why 1t was not there.
! don't care to place the blame at this
time" '''''
Manifesting an earnest desire that the
Nicaraguan troubles be terminated as
speedily as possible. there has been an
important exchange of views between
the United States and Mexico This in
formation was given out at the state
department Wednesday and the commu.
mcations were described as most cord,a,
ana inspired by the best Of friend,v re,a-
IONS The department is said to nossass
no knowledge Of the reported grown ~
an'i american feeling in Central Ameri-
can countries and Of the appeal bv them
70 mexico and Argentine to interviews
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07
HUGHES IS RIGHT
to Direct Primaries Says Roosevelt
In Outlook.

New York, July 6.-Ex-President Roose-
welt deals with Governor Hughes, the
New York Legislature and primary re-
form in a signed editorial article In the
current number of The Outlook. Mr.
Roosevelt writes In part as follows:
Il believe that Governor Hughes has
been supported by the bulk of the wisest
and most disinterested public opinion as
regards most of his measures and posi-
tons and 1 think that this has been
markedly the case as regards direct pri-
mary nominations. I know that manv
honest and sincere men are on principle
opposed to Governor Hughes on this point
and I know. also. that the proposed re-
form will very possibly accomplish less
than its extreme advocates expect.
But while I freely admit all this, l
nevertheless feel. in the first place, that
on the fundamental issue Of direct prima-
ry nominations. the governor is right.
and. In the second place. that as the
measure finally came up for action in the
state Legislature it was we'll nigh free
from all objections save those Of the men
who object to 1t because they are fund
amentaly opposed to any change what
S'Si III ShC ucSHSu uIECCtlOu. Inc Dill
provided only for direct popular action
in the primaries in relatively small geo.
graphical and political communities
thereby making the experiment first
where there was least liability Of serious
objection.
The Republican party was in the ma
jority in both houses of the Legislature
which refused to carry the Republican
governors recommendation: and although
it was only minority Of the Republican
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07
1910 A MARRYING YEAR.
New York Health Department Reports
Large Increase.

New York, July 6.-Statistics made
public by the health department show
that in the first six months of this
year 22,O35 couples were married In
this city while only 2O,126 couple were
united in the same period of 1909. NO
city official was prepared to explain
the reason for the increase OF about
1000 weddings in the six months. The
total number of deaths in the city this
year up to July last was 1885. and
the rate 1892. compared with 3S,264
deaths and rate Of 1917 in the cor
responding period of 1909. Births also
increased largely over the first half
of last year, there being 63,757 births.
an increase of $40.
Last weeks death rate in the city
was 1904, compared with 1881 in the
corresponding week Of 1909. The total
or deaths was 1859 last week. A large
percentage of the mortality was among
children. Diarrhoeal diseases killed
1870 persons: tuberculosis. 1S1: heart
disease, 141. and Bright's disease. 1Ol.
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insofar as it related to Director Freder-
lex H. Newell. whose fate has long been
a matter of conjecture, except to say that
he considered Mr.. Newell's relation to
the service as its head misfortune.
Mr.. Ballinger expects to leave Wash
ington within a few days for westward
trip, during which he will visit several
Indian reservations and probably some of
the reclamation projects. In the mean
time he will spend most of his time here
in putting into effect the reorganization
plan of the reclamation service agreed
upon at his conference with the Presi-
dent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Mrs. Ada German Magness. whose
husband served term OF imprlson-
mept for desertion from the navy 10
go on his wedding tour, will receive
only the income from her own sixth
share in the s1.OO0.OO0 estate of her
mother. wife of the late Senator Ar
thur P. German of Maryland. The Ma
tional Savings and Trust Co. is to nold
her portion of the estate during ner'
life time and should she leave a chllo
or children. the estate is to go to them
In event of failure of issue the broth
ers and sisters of Mrs. Magness are 10
distribute the share among them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Counsel for DR.. Robert J. Black. for
mer mayor of Mckeesport. Pa. VINO
contests the Republican nomination OF
Congressman John Dalzell in the Soth
District. Wednesday appealed in com.
mon pleas court from the refusal OF
county commissioners to recount the
ballots. w. J. Brennan. representing
Black. alleged that recount would
give Black majority of 1000. The
court took the appeal under consider
- ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Poughkeepsie. N. Y. July 6.-Temple
Alternately, six years old, had mar
row escape from serious injury here
tonight In company with his father,
John r. Alternately. and his brother,
Louie. Temple arrived at the Nelson
House early this evening. He rode
with his father in an automobile and
Louie drove a second car. As Temple
jumped from his fathers car, the Sec
ond automobile ran upon the sidewalk,
knocked him down and he went under
the machine but the wheels did not
pass over him. He was pulled out
somewhat bruised. He is not serious
ly hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07
BARRED IN MAINE.
Law of 1897 Prohibits Big Fight Pic.
lures in This State.

Portland, Me. July 6-The exhibit
ton of prize fight pictures in Maine is
prohibited by law passed by the Leg
islature in 1897 Section II of Chapter
125 of the Revised Statutes reads:
Whoever publicly exhibits any photo
graphic or other reproduction of a
prize fight shall be punished by
fine not exceeding $500"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

The contestants must pay their own
expenses and assume all risks They
must be on the ground here a week
ahead of time. giving trial flights
daily. They will receive percentage
of he gate receipts during the trials.
The start must be within the city Inn
it's of Chicago and the finish within the
corporate limits of New York CITY.
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At SORRENTO.
Continued from Page One.)

Chicago. July 6.-All Cook county
courts will be closed Friday and men,
bers of the superior. circuit. county and
probate benches will attend Chief Justice
Fuller's funeral in body. Arrangements
to attend the funeral were completed at a
joint meeting of judges today in the
chambers of Judge Charles NJ. Walker
chief justice of the circuit court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Oklahoma Boy, Who Came East to
Greet Roosevelt Falls Under Auto.

New York. July 6. The Alternately
boys. Louie and Temple. who rode
horseback from Oklahoma to New
York to greet Col. Roosevelt. left Tor
their home this afternoon in a. brand
new automobile runabout with Louie
at the wheel Marshal Alternately ac-
conpanied the youngsters in a touring
car. Father and boys called on Col
Roosevelt at his office this morning to
bid Tim goodbye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Wigs, pitching for Montreal this at
ternoon, let the Eastern League cham
pions down without run or hit in
game that was remarkable because
only one Rochester player saw first
base. He walked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07
HILLSGRoVE RACES.
Virginia and Connecticut Horses Win
the Two Events.

Hillsgrove. r. l.. July s.-Only two races
were run off at the Hillsgrove track to-
day. the third day of the annual Blue
Ribbon meet. The feature race was the
2.14 pace, which was won by Henry B.
Edworth. a Virginia horse. after having
finished fifth and third respectively in the
first two heats. the race going the full
five heats. The other race of the day. the
30 pace. went to Miss Overlook, Wa
terbury. Ct, horse, in straight heats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07
NO PARADE FOR CHAMPION.
But Chicago Chief Of Police Will Al
low Autos at Train.

Chicago. July eff white man
wants to meet a black man in the prize
ring and gets licked. why. that's his
business. Anyway. the permit you
want is up to the police chief"
With these orders Mayor Bussc to-
day frowned on request for permits
sion TO hold welcoming parade for
Jack johnson on his return here to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07
johnson and Lang
ford Talk Fight.

Chey enne, WyO.. July o.-tOVerHOr
Brooks tonight said that he would not
permit johnson and Langford to fight in
Wyoming; neither would he allow any
other big prize fight in the state.
There is no show for the fight here
during the Cheyenne Frontier Celebra-
tion," said the governor when told of the
talk about a Johnson and Langford
match.
wyoming laws forbid it and I will see
that the laws are enforced. Personally
1 am not opposed to the sport and
should enjoy seeing the match, but the
law forbids such fights. When I took the
oath of office to uphold the laws I meant
it,"
Cheyenne, Wyo, July elf Sam Lang
ford, the Boston fighter. will put up a
side bet of $4,000. Heavyweight Cham
pion Jack Johnson will fight him in Chey-
enne during the Great Frontier Celebra-
ton in the latter part of August or a
month later.
johnson made this statement this morn
ing when his train pulled in from Reno
en- route to Chicago.
For half an hour Johnson was given
the most friendly demonstration he has
received since the fight. crowd of
more than 5000. including 1000 colored SOL
diers of the 9Th Cavalry from Fort D. A.
Russell, almost mobbed the champions
private car, which was attached to the
Overland Limited on the Union Pacific,
the crowd greeting the champion with
wild yels and waving of hats
Flowers were showered on him and the
crowds hot ;o%o Yol,o y.
car to shake hands with him. A num-
Der of women in the crowd tainted as a
result of the crush and were taken into
Johnson's car
Johnson was accompanied by his wife,
who wore profusion of diamonds, his
brother George. his manager Tom Elan
agan. George Cotton and others John
L. Sullivan was also on the train.
San Francisco. July 6.-When told that
Jack johnson had offered to fight him if
he would put up side bet of $4,000, Sam
Langford said:
My first name is Bet and I'll fight
Johnson at any time and place AS he
is the champion. though, the odds should
De TO l. would put up $4,000 through
Jot Woodman tomorrow against $4,000 of
Johnson's money. will force him to
meet me in the ring"
san francisco. July 6.-When Joe
"ooutnan' manager of Sam Langford,
was told tonight by The Associated
fress that Jack johnson had offered
10 night Langford if the latter would
put up side bet of $4,000. he declar-
ed he would accept the offer.
Woodman is trying to arrange a 10
round bout between Langford and
Kaufman. If this cannot be done,
Langford and Woodman will leave
Monday for Chicago. where they say
they will place the money for the
Johnson side bet in the hands of
stakeholder The only condition named
by Woodman. is that the promoters of
the tight guarantee suitable purse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

me st. Louis Globe Democrat wh,,.
Is always thoughtful about the ,,tt,a
'n,nss' wonders If 1t wouldn.t hs
sooo scheme to have the peonle WIZ
their arms less. pues wave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Guy Beringer. correspondent OF tine
Reuter- Telegram Co. whose papers
we're seized by the police "Wednesday
at st. Petersburg. on suspicion that nc
had communicated military secrets
to an Austrian correspondent. mas
been allowed to go abroad for his va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Pittsburg, July 6. The police an
nounced today that the anti-fight pic
ture agitation would have no effect
in Pittsburg unless the pictures when
shown proved to be the cause of race
trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Chicago, July Ex-Governor Charles
Deneen of Illinois today declared that
he would join the governors of other
states in a national effort to bring
about the suppression of the Jeffries-
Johnson fight pictures.
MY position" he said. sis based
upon the theory that under the law we
cannot allow prize fighting and that.
therefore. there should be no exhibition
of prize fight pictures"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Milwaukee, Wis. July 6.-The john
son-Jeffries fight pictures will not be
permitted to be exhibited in Milwau-
kee Mayor Seidel today sent word to
all the managers in Milwaukee warn
ing them against entering into con-
tracts for the exhibition of the pic
lures. The mayor gives as his reason
that such an exhibition is detrimental
to public morals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Savannah Ca, July 6.-Mayor Geo.
W. Ti.ieman stated today that under
no circumstances would he permit the
showing Of the Johnson Jeffries fight
pictures in Savannah
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

morrow. The delegation seeking the
permit wanted a brass band and an
escort of police. They next applied to
Police Chief Stewart.
Nothing doing" remarked the chief
IT don't think such an affair should
be dignitied by an escort and hand.
If you want to have q few automobiles
at the train, it's all right"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Louisville. KY. July 6.-Maycr Will
liam Q. Head announced today that
the exhibitions of the Johnson-Je ffries
fight pictures would be prohibited in
Louisville. The mayor says he fears
race riots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

The secretary Of the Christian En-
deavor Society had brief interview
with Gov. Draper shortly after noon
and talked the matter over informally.
II state action Is taken, it will come
through the state police. which has a
censorship control over the theaters
OF Massachusetts.
Governor Draper will not take any
action at the present time.
Mayor Fitzgerald stated positively
this afternoon that he would not al
low the pictures to be shown in Bos-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Capetown. July 6. There is vide
spread demand here for the prohibit
tio;I in South Africa of the bioscope
pictures of the Jeffries- Johnson fight,
owing to their effect upon the natives.
Signs are already evident among them
of excitement ON account of the vic
tory of the Negro.
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Capetown. July 6. There is a vide
spread demand here for the prohibit
tio;i in South Africa of the biOscOpe
pictures of the Jet1ries- Johnson fight,
owing to their effect upon the natives.
Signs are already evident among them
of excitement ON account of the vic
tory of the Negro
Albany, n. Y. July 6.-The Albany
Headquarters of the International Re-
form Bureau tonight issued an appeal
to local authorities ITO pass suitable
ordinances to prohibit the exhibition in
any moving picture theatres of the
views of the Johnson Jeffries prize
fight. 1T is demoralizing enough"
says the appeal. ito have millions of
boys reading the detailed description
of this prize fight
Buffalo, July 6.-Michael Regain,
Superintendent of police stated today
that the city ordnance prohibiting ex-
hibitions of moving pictures of prize
fights would be strictly enforced Il
am strongly opposed to such exhibit
TONS" said Supt Regain. las harmful
u tflc lIloIdlS tdotCo "a ga JONio
and of some older persons
Baltimore, July Ex-Governor Austin l..
Crothers tonight announced that he will
not permit the showing of the Johnson
Jeffries fight pictures in Maryland. This
announcement followed Geographic ap-
peal from William Shaw of Boston, gen.
eral secretary of the United Society Of
Christian Endeavor.
Cardinal Gibbons today declared his op-
position to the exhibition of the Johnson
Jeffries fight pictures In Baltimore or
elsewhere, saying:
1T would be wrong to show the horri-
BILE pictures, first, because the childreD
have to be protected and it is the chill
dren who would be most seriously af-
fected If such exhibitions were allowed.
The proper authorities should see to it
that the young men and young women,
too, are given the protection that is their
due. The showing of the pictures would
have a bad effect upon the men and wo-
| men of the community. also, and would.
I think, tend to induce attacks upon the
blacks. The resentment and ill-feeling in
duced by the result of the fight have
passed and should not be revived A pic
torial reproduction in Baltimore of the
fight might cause rioting that could but
injure the good name of the city. The
black people could not profit from seeing
the pictures. and | am sure the whites
would not"
San Francisco, July 6.-MayOr P. II.
Mccarthy announced today that under
no circumstances would the exhibition of
the moving pictures of the Johnson and
Jeffres fight he permitted in San Fran
cisco.
Springfield. Mass, July 6.-Springfeld' S
police commission has taken up the mat
ter of prohibiting the showing of the
Jeffries-Johnson fight pictures in the
moving picture play houses in this city,
and while no definite announcement has
yet been made there is little possibility
of their being allowed.
Kansas City. July 6-City officials an
nounced today that the Jeffres- johnson
hight pictures might be shown in Kansas
City unless they provoked trouble in 9TH
err places before reaching here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Providence. r. l.. July 6.-No exhibition
Of the Jeffries-Johnson fight pictures will
be allowed in Providence. Chairman Will
liam H. Luther OF the board Of police
commissioners stated today that the
rules made about three years ago against
moving pictures Of this character will he
rigidly enforced
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A Remarkable Pitching Feat.
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SAID NOTHING.

Continued from Page One.)
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Fort Worth, Tex. July 6.-In re-
Spouse to the request of Mayor Davis.
the city commission has passed an or
dinance prohibiting the exhibition of
pictures of the Johnson Jeffries fight
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Kansas City. July 6.-City officials an
nounced today that the Jeffries- johnson
fight pictures might be shown in Kansas
City unless they provoked trouble in 9TH
er places before reaching here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Harrisburg. Pa. July s.-Mayor E. S.
Meals today issued an order prohibit
ing the showing of the Reno prize
fight pictures in this city. The mayor
said that Harrisburg has many colored
people and he did not intend to take
any chances of disturbances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

Atlanta, Ga, July 6.-The Jeffries
Johnson prize fight pictures will be
barred from Atlanta. This announce
ment was made last night by Mayor
Maddox. An ordinance prohibiting the
presentation OF moving pictures of
prize fights will be introduced in the
city council and is expected to have
little opposition.
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Richmond, Va. July 6.--Gov. Mann
stated today that he will request Of
ficials of every section and town
in Virginia. to prohibit the show
ing of the Jeffries johnson fight pic
lures.
Mayor Richardson and Police Chief
Warner today emphatically declared
that they will use every means TO pre-
vent the pictures being shown here.
jefferson City. Mo-. July Ex-Governor
Hadley said today that If the exhibit
ton of the Johnson-Jeffries fight pic
lures starts race riots or produces pub
lie disturbances in the state. he Will
prevent their display as a public
nuisance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-07

New Bedford. Mass, July 6.-Mayor
Chas. S. Ashley said today that he would
not oppose the exhibition of Jeffries-
johnson prize fight moving pictures in
this city on the ground of their brutality.
The only ground. he said. on which ne
would possibly object to them would be
that they might stir up racial animosity
and he did not believe this objection
would apply to New Bedford.
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Norfolk. Va. July 6.-Mayor Reed Of
Portsmouth. Va, announced today that
he would forbid the exhibition of pictures
of the Johnson Jeffries fight.
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San Francisco, July 6-Mayor P II.
Mccarthy announced today that under
no circumstances would the exhibition of
the moving pictures of the Johnson and
Jeffries fight he permitted in San Fran
cisco.