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August 5, 1889
Evening Capital
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
What is this article about?
John L. Sullivan, the champion pugilist and prisoner, receives a hero's welcome in Mississippi, with crowds cheering him at stations and shaking his hand, despite the governor's orders to jail him for mocking the law.
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SHAKING SULLIVAN'S HAND
Crowds Greet the Prisoner Pugilist and Ladies Shake His Hand.
Jackson, Miss., Aug. 5.—Sullivan's trip to Mississippi was like a triumphal tour. Crowds gathered at every railroad station and cheered the pugilist and at several points ladies sent bouquets to him. At Durant, Miss., the crowd numbered several hundred. The privilege of shaking Sullivan's hand was fairly begged for. Several ladies gained entrance to the car and were introduced to the champion.
At Jackson the crowd was still larger and no less enthusiastic. Sullivan was met by Renaud and other sports and taken to a hotel where a spread had been arranged for. The crowd followed and cheered for the pugilist. Sullivan went into the rotunda of the hotel and held a levee shaking hands with hundreds of persons.
The governor, on being informed of the demonstration, was very much incensed and ordered Sullivan locked up in the city jail. He said he would not allow a prisoner charged with a serious offence to make a mockery of the law.
Crowds Greet the Prisoner Pugilist and Ladies Shake His Hand.
Jackson, Miss., Aug. 5.—Sullivan's trip to Mississippi was like a triumphal tour. Crowds gathered at every railroad station and cheered the pugilist and at several points ladies sent bouquets to him. At Durant, Miss., the crowd numbered several hundred. The privilege of shaking Sullivan's hand was fairly begged for. Several ladies gained entrance to the car and were introduced to the champion.
At Jackson the crowd was still larger and no less enthusiastic. Sullivan was met by Renaud and other sports and taken to a hotel where a spread had been arranged for. The crowd followed and cheered for the pugilist. Sullivan went into the rotunda of the hotel and held a levee shaking hands with hundreds of persons.
The governor, on being informed of the demonstration, was very much incensed and ordered Sullivan locked up in the city jail. He said he would not allow a prisoner charged with a serious offence to make a mockery of the law.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Sullivan
Pugilist
Prisoner
Crowd Cheers
Handshaking
Jackson Mississippi
Governor Order
What entities or persons were involved?
Sullivan
Renaud
The Governor
Where did it happen?
Jackson, Miss.; Durant, Miss.; Mississippi
Story Details
Key Persons
Sullivan
Renaud
The Governor
Location
Jackson, Miss.; Durant, Miss.; Mississippi
Event Date
Aug. 5.
Story Details
Sullivan, a prisoner and champion pugilist, is greeted by enthusiastic crowds and ladies during his train trip to Mississippi, shaking hands at stations and a hotel, until the incensed governor orders him jailed to prevent mockery of the law.