Willard vs Jesse: Toledo bout plans and weighins
In Toledo plans set for a Willard Jesse Harris fight with tuneup trips to Toledo and several lake boats anchored. Tex Rick says about 150 more fighters are expected. Willard, Nostrum-era figure, recalls 1915 Havana victory over Jack Johnson weighing 240 pounds. Archer predicts Willard can’t hurt Jesse. Dempsey’s status unclear as healing stitches are removed but rough glove work not yet allowed. Ketchel sparring partner notes a sharp hook to Ketchel’s midsection.
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Toledo
O. Tune
Tex Rick
Maumer
Willard
Jack Johnson
Havana
Tay
Archer
oFine
Damian
Jesse
Dempsey
Bill Ketchel
Willerd
New
Demanding Their Chance in Disabled Veterans Hiring
Washington D C editors urge national cooperation to salvage injured mill workers and returning farmers. Employers should ensure jobs are appropriate and fair, offering square deals and real opportunity while considering national strength through wise use of handicapped labor. The piece stresses careful match between job and ability and asks employers to answer key questions before hiring.
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D.C
Emere
United States
Coeram
Daylight Savings Repeal Bill Favored in Senate
Washington June 13 The Senate agricultural committee ordered the agricultural appropriation bill to be reported with a daylight saving act rider effective next October Chairman Gronna plans to bring it up early next week Amendments approved include one requiring net weight of meat products on wrappers to curb packing charges and an estimated savings of one cent per pound on beef and half a cent on other meats for consumers
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Washington, D. C
Senate Agricultural Committee
Gronna
Big Thefts Uncovered and 130 Arrests at Hamburg Docks
The Associated Press reports a major theft sweep at Hamburg docks with 130 arrests among workers. The raid followed widespread pilferage from American food shipments, yielding large quantities of bacon flour and cereals recovered and a strong police response.
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Hamburg
Associated Press
Kidney Ailments Said To Cause Back Pain And Fatigue
An advertisement claims sick kidneys cause lame backs fatigue loss of appetite and low ambition. It promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy with medicinal herbs to strengthen kidneys and relieve ailments. A laxative Hood’s Pills is also suggested for quick relief.
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Burke
Hood
Many Seek US Repatriation From British Army
British authorities examine thousands of soldiers seeking repatriation to the United States. Over 20,000 applications filed, about 3,000 certified, Wendreds rejected, with new requests continuing. Board aided by Lt. A Kane and US consul, probing motives and knowledge of US cities. Most applicants aim to return home quickly, some aided by facilities provided by British.
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Winehunter
England
Associated Press
Heleed
United
America
United States
A. Kane
London
Kane
South
East Land
Detroit
Bellevale
Knox Resolution Defeated Asserted by Senator Hitchcock
Washington D C Democratic Senator says Knox resolution will fail after conference on opposing the intermingling of nations and the peace treaty with Germany. Hitchcock, senior Democrat on foreign relations, expects a vote to defeat the measure, claims most Democrats back him and about eight Republicans oppose it.
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Washington, D. C
Tune
Knox
Senate
Germany
Hitchsock
Foreign Relations Committee
Reed
Missouri
Enn
Civil War Captain Austin W. Fuller Dies at 110
Captain Austin W. Fuller, veteran of the 12th Vermont, died Thursday at 6 Arlington Street Cambridge at age 110. Born in Cornish New Hampshire, he served from 1862 to war’s end, wounded at Cedar Creek after which his right arm shattered. He later guarded the White House, worked with the Freedman’s Bureau, and served as postmaster in St Albans Vermont. He lived with sister Mrs. A J Wood. wife Mary Robbie died in 1900.
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Boston
Autin W. Poller
Vermont
Arlington Street
Cambridge
A.J. Wood
Cornish
N. T
12Th
Battle of Cedar
Wood
Many Revolution Claims in Mexico City
Mexico City June 1 reports say claims for millions of pesos arising from the Madero revolution have been filed with diplomatic representatives by various factions seeking national reparations. The claims add to many others presented directly to the Mexican government and now before a commission which has paid none. Officials say foreigners must first present to Mexico. if denied, they may go through diplomatic channels.
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Mexico City
Army Appropriation Passes. House Sends to Senate
Washington June 1 The House yesterday passed and sent to the Senate the 1920 army appropriation bill totaling 8718 million dollars. It provides for a temporary army of 300000 men, far above the War Department's original recommendation of 1250 million.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
War Department
French editor Routier condemned by court martial
Paris reports Gaston Routier a French socialist journalist was sentenced to death by court martial for impairing military intelligence. He ran a Paris paper in Spain that carried German propaganda and founded La Valx of Madrid in 1817. His arrest had not been reported.
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Paris
Gaston Routtier
Spain
Routler
la Valx of
Madrid
Palo Alto Cement Ship Shows Lighter Concrete Mix
San Francisco June M. the new cement ship Palo Alto launched at Government Island Oakland differs from the Faith in architecture and mix. Walls four inches thick except bottom at five inches, deck houses and fittings concrete. In about six weeks a second concrete vessel, the Twilight, will be launched and be the first puffed brick ship.
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San Francisco
Palo Alto
Government Island
Oakland
San Francisco Shipbuilding Company
Henen
Big rise in wheat stocks in May 1 1910 survey
Commercial stocks of wheat reported by the Department of Agriculture for May 1, 1910, totaled OS ATRIAT bushels across 9457 elevators, mills, and dealers. Stocks were nearly five times higher than last year, reaching about 80.7 percent of the 118 stocks, with Chicago Board of Trade figures showing 48,002,000 bushels versus 2,777,000 a year earlier.
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Department of Agriculture
Chicago
New Coach for Harvard Succeeds Haughton
Robert T. Fisher will coach the Harvard eleven next fall replacing Percy D. Haughton who declined to return due to business pressures. Fisher’s 1911 team played strongly against Yale and will continue the “Hanghion system.”
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Horton
Robert T. Fisher
Harvard
Percy D. Haughton
Fisher
Yale
Government urged to aid disease fight in wartime era
Atlantic City June 14 Dr David R Lyman president of the National Tuberculosis Association says modern medicine controls acute infectious diseases but calls for a stronger government role and a new division of tuberculosis in the U S Public Health Service He urges a national health department with equal rank to other science bodies and greater public private cooperation to prevent disease during reconstruction years
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Atlantic City
N. J
David R. Lyman
America
Layman
U. S
Public Health Service
Washiton
Department of Public Health
Treasury Department
National Army
de. Lyman
Charles J. Hatfield
Natinal Association
Uber
James HL. Pershing
Sire
Fortunes Made in War Lift Antique Prices in London
London reports record antique prices as wartime fortunes spark a flood of sales. Rich consignments include a portrait bid at 80 000 and a Reynolda work at 70 000, while Chippendale furniture and historic pieces fetch top sums. Buyers include new money from wartime gains seeking period authenticity.
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London
Associated Press
England
Mien Why Hive Jong
Frank Hale Ale
Wieser
William and
Mary Cree
David Garrick
Hundreds Walk the Plank Over Russian Levy Refusal
New York June 14 Hundreds of Russians who refused to pay a Bolshevik levy of 811000000 on Odessa were forced to walk the plank from a yacht formerly owned by the exar, per August Danner, representative for the International Harvest company in southern Russia, who arrived on the transport Eti plewoud with Mr Danner.
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New York
Odessa
Exar
August Danner
Russia
International Harvester Company
Mr. Danner
Etiplewoud
Fertilizer Prices for 2010 Season Announced by Department
The department outlines planned price ranges for mixed fertilizers across northern states, noting a ~30 percent cut from spring levels, with discounts for cash payments and monthly advance. Separate delivery surcharges apply regionally, plus adjustments for bag sizes and carload quantities. The move aims to curb price variation and inform dealers and farmers under food control regulations. The investigation also covers unmixed materials and delivery rate differences across regions and the broader supply chain.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
Arkansas
Tennviven
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio River
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Middle Western
New York
Western Pennee
Ohio
Westirginia
Missouri
Town
New England
Com- M
Clip Your Coupons And Protect Liberty Bonds
Uncle Sam holds about 860 million owed to Liberty bond holders who have not clipped coupons. Check your bonds, clip due coupons at the bank for full face value, or convert to war savings stamps. Do not sell to unsavory buyers. borrow on security if needed and use reputable bankers for any sale.
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Uncle Sam
Liberty
Uncle Sam Ia
Sam
Eeenay
Alleged Embezzler Arrested in Connecticut Case
Lucien N Archer, an alleged embezzler linked to a Connecticut case, was arrested in Riverhead yesterday on a fugitive charge. He faced trial this week for grand larceny in the second degree over stock sales in a rumored South American mine. bondsmen in Connecticut caused his arrest.
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New York
Lucien N, Archer
Connecticut
Riverhead
L. T
South America
Hawaii Intently American Country in Pacific Letters
Honolulu reports letters from the mainland showing widespread confusion over Hawaii status as a U S territory. Governor McCarthy notes Hawaii is fully American with a large native population and modern amenities while some seek self determination though statehood is unlikely amid misconceptions.
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T. H
Preas
United States
Hawai
Alaska
Ora
C. J. McCarthy
Hawaii
Eolf
Appooly
Pacific
Waikiki Beach
Oahu
Wawall
Tropics
San Francisco
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