Yacht Rivalry Gets Keener
Newport R I June 17 Crews of the Vanitie and Resolute rush to start the ninth race in the American cup series off Sandy Hook next month Rear Commodore George Nichola skipper of the Vanitie aims to cut Resolute s lead of two races by tomorrow night with racing possible Saturday if trials run long Both crews paused at anchor in calm weather to inspect gear and prepare for a triangular course race committee pacing to weigh anchor as conditions improve
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Newport
Resolute
United States
Sandy Hook
George Nichola
Associate Skipper Talks About Cups and Spectacle
New York reports Mrs. Burton, associate skipper of Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II, weighs in on the America Cup pursuit. She notes some trophies are mere salvers and tea services while polishing a thousand cups, as Captain W M Burton sails to defend the trophy.
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New York
Burton
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock TV
W. M. Burton
Atlantic
Swamp not recommended for everything
Swamp is advertised as a remedy for kidney, liver, or bladder trouble and offered in large and medium bottles. A sample bottle is available by enclosing ten cents with the parcel post mailing information from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton, N.Y. and Barre Times, Adv.
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Tno
Ade + Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Alvo Menton
Barre Times
Loss of Appetite Spreads Across Season
An Arkansas era of feeble appetite linked to impure blood is noted. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised to restore appetite, with Hood's Pills offered as a gentle laxative. A yacht race anecdote follows with Mrs. Burton praising Shiamrock and confidence in victory. Baseball results from American and National Leagues are summarized for yesterday's games, with weather and storm-related disruptions.
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Hood
Harding Will See Party Men
Washington D C June 17 Senator Harding the Republican presidential nominee plans informal conferences with leaders of party groups. The move follows a meeting with Walter F Brown former Ohio progressive leader and floor manager at Chicago. Invitations go out at once and Harding aims to reflect party views in his formal acceptance speech. He has no major meetings today though many visitors are expected and film teams seek access for footage.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Walter F. Brown
Ohio
Chicago
Rain Delays Wilson Ratner Boxing Show at Shibe Park
Rain postponed the Shibe park boxing card last night. The eight round middleweight bout featuring Johnny Wilson the champion against Augie Ratner of New York is rescheduled for tonight.
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Philadelphia
Shibe Park
Johnny Wilson
Augie Ratner
New York
Tremaine Defeats Moore in 12 Round Toledo Bout
Carl Tremaine of Cleveland won a popular decision over Bal Moore of Memphis in a 12-round bantamweight fight held in Toledo Ohio last night.
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Pal Moore
Toledo
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
Bal Moore
Memphis
Miet
Airy Cross-Eyed Gent Wanted for Rent
Advertisement seeks a well ventilated furnished room for a gentleman who looks both ways. The notice appears in the Boston Transcript reflecting a quirky historical housing request and social norms of the era.
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Boston Transcript
Cuticura Heals Face Disfigured Says Patient
Miss Lena Morrie from Provincetown Massachusetts describes relief from a two month facial eruption. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum she reports complete healing following two cakes of Soap and one box of Ointment. Signatures and old ad copy reflect early 20th century cosmetic claims.
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Lena Morrie
Holway Ave
Provincetown
Mass
Senator Lodge Hosts Harding Dinner With Leaders
Washington June 17 Senator Harding Republican presidential nominee held a general dinner Tuesday night at Senator Lodge’s residence. Attending were Senate leaders Judge Bridges Smoot Brandegee and other Republican chiefs. They discussed the political situation and the party platform as Harding prepared for his acceptance speech and planned vacation spots near the Atlantic coast.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Jresident
Judge
Masssachusetts
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Brandegee
Treaty
League of Nations
Union
Léague of Nations
Senator Lodge
Washington
Senator Fall
Haye
Emet
Atlantic Ocean
Federal workers 70 years must be dropped from rolls
Washington June 17 federal employees reaching age seventy must be dropped from the rolls and cannot draw retirement pensions even if they have not completed the required years of service under the retirement law Attorney General Palmer stated in a letter to Secretary of the Interior Payne noting the ruling aims to enforce the retirement provisions and prevent pensions for short service cases.
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Washington, D.C
Palmer Ued
Interior
Payne
Bolsheviks Advance On Polish Front, Moscow Dispatch Says
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports Russian Bolshevik forces advancing on the northern end of the Polish front with other sections of the line also achieving gains. The London report is dated June 17.
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Moscow
London
Boviet Sucess
Akron’s industrial university rushes students in eight hour shifts
The piece describes a large Akron industrial university founded by big business, hosting 5700 students across five hundred classes. It features four departments plus production, aloe, commerce and household arts schools, with women in office and factory roles. It notes corporate support, extension models, and aims to make education practical and valuable for workers and engineers alike. It mentions collaboration among manufacturers, unions, and universities expanding practical schooling.
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United States
Akron
Industrial University
Ite
Aloe
Milton
Consulta
Columbia
MO. A
VW. A
Leone Senge
Echool
SS Caerly
Tebe
Hares
Electric
Cuoweras
Man freed by railroad track robbery survivor in hospital
Excelsior Springs Missouri June le George Underwood of Carrollton was bound to a railroad track with wire by robbers. He freed his right arm just as a train approached, injuring his left hand and foot while two men restrained him.
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Excelsior Springs
le George Underwood
Carrollton
Turnis
Underwood
Maroney's Good Record
Medford Mass June 17 Henry J Maroney a Dartmouth senior was shot and killed by fellow student Robert Meads. Oldest son of James I Maroney of West Medford who is treasurer of John Briggs Co Inc. Henry born 1895 in New Haven Conn a Medford High and Phillips Academy graduate. He served as an ensign in the navy and spent nine months overseas transport service. President of Dartmouth Dramatic Club. Brother Walter is a Dartmouth freshman active in athletics. Parents were en route to Hanover to attend ceremonies where Henry would have received his degree.
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Medford
Mass
Sjtune
Henry J. Maroney
Thertmouth
Robert Meads
James I. Maroney
West Medford
John Briggs & Co. Inc
Borton
Henry
New Haven
Conn
Phillips Andover Academy
Tavy
Overseas Transport Service
Dramatic Club of
Dartmouth
Walter Maroney
Hanover
Chicago Faces Bankruptcy Over $15 Million Loan Refusal
James B. Forgan, chairman of the Chicago clearing house, said Chicago banks refused a $15,000,000 loan and would not loan more at this time. He attributed the move to the city’s rejection of bankers' reform suggestions and warned bankruptcy could come before year’s end.
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Chicago
James B. Forgan
Chicago Clearing House
Forgan
Businessmen charged over inland waterways plan miss
In St Louis on June 17 Henry Greasenbier Jr president of a new Junior Chamber of Commerce addressed the first annual convention. He accused American businessmen of failing to cooperate with farmers and urged action to develop inland waterways, noting Congress has appropriated 500 million dollars for this purpose.
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St. Louis
Henry Greasenbier, Jr
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Seven Barks Remedy Promises Health Across Regions
A nostalgic advertisement extols SEVEN BARKS as a harmless, blend of medicinal roots and herbs for Indigestion Constipation Liver Kidney and Stomach issues. It claims decades of steady sales, saves doctor bills, priced at 60 cents per bottle, with simple dosage of 10 to 20 drops in water after meals, urging readers to ask their druggist to stock it.
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Tiar
Proposal of $100 Million Loan Aids Western Wool Growers
Chicago on July 17 hosted Western bankers and sheep ranchers to discuss a $100,000,000 fund to support western wool growers until the wool market rebounds. The plan seeks banks to finance the annual wool clip, potentially making Chicago the nation’s wool center as Boston loses its financing lead due to a tight money market.
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Chicago
Boston
Carpentier Challenges Dempsey After Oct 10
Georges Carpentier heavyweight champion of Europe issues a challenge to Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight champion. He says Dempsey can name time and place after October in any location. Carpentier to return to France in July and may come to America again after a few weeks.
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Dempsey
Wichita
Eek
Georges’ Carpentier
Europe
Jack
Came to Stay Love Story Recalled in Boston Transcript
A fragment recalls a cheery stranger who promised to return a daughter and later brought her back with her husband in May. The brief remark, sourced from the Boston Transcript, hints at a nostalgic tale of reunion and enduring affection.
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Phamley
Boston Transcript
Reward helps Russian recruit avoid long prison term
Philadelphia June 17 An epellent reward earned by Anthony Telensky while serving overseas saved him from a lengthy sentence for raising 10 notes to 50 dollars. He was wounded 14 times and Judge Thompson deducted a year for each wound. Telensky, an naturalized Russian, enlisted after the war began. He received one year in the federal prison at Atlanta. The judge said the offense called for the maximum 15 years but wartime service kept the punishment manageable.
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Philadelphia
Anthony Telensky
Thompson
Atlanta
Telensky
Senior Day at Norwich University Opens with Troop Drill
Senior Day at Norwich University featured a 10 a.m. mounted troop drill with rifles and full-bleed noise as both mounted and dismounted units clashed in a combat drill. A totillion followed, then Butt's manual practice and rifle work in the afternoon. Cameron and Sergt. Hard demonstrated training methods with a horse jumping display before guard mounts and evening parades closed the day.
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Norwich University
Trent
HL i
Cameron
Sergt. Hard
Dewey Hall
College Talent Cabaret Impresses Large Early Evening Crowd
An imitation cabaret at eight featured fine singing and dancing talent from the college. Refreshments were served continuously and the event drew a very well attended, favorable audience. Carroll's orchestra provided the music throughout the evening.
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Carroll
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