Dempsey May Become Sticky in Heavyweight Tuneup
Spurred by fear of injury ahead of the Willard bout, heavyweight challenger Dempsey will ease off in workouts. Trainer DeForest plans light four round sparring to keep distance sense sharp while Willard pushes two more days of rapid training.
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Tolods
Dane
Iosa Willard
Jack Dowopeey
Tex Rickard
Willard
Sanday
Dempery
Halt Lake
Dempsry
Nage
Jimmy DeForest
To Carry Fight Fans Is Big Contract
In Toledo Ohio on June 40 beyond, plans are drawn to move fight fans to the Willard vs Dempsey arena for the July 4 contest. Officials expect 10 000 to 20 000 citizens traveling by streetcars taxis boats and walking. City railways doubling service and sleeping cars along the Maumee River will ease crowding with up to 15 000 per hour on the Bay View line and added auto use for the day.
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Toledo
Tex Rickard
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Ope
Bay View Park
Stemet
Toledo Railight Company
Ion
Austom
Arena
Summit Street
Maumee River
Willard
Peepley
Clark
Fatia
Stotion
Maimee River
Maumee
Krupps Lose Contracts Amid Strikes and Instability
Ensen June 21 Krupps works cite strikes and unrest in Germany as the cause of lost orders. A Dutch contract shifted to England despite lower quotes, the Dutch distrusting Krupps’ ability to fulfill. Norwegian State rail deliveries also went to an American firm at higher price.
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Ensen
Lune 21
Krupps
Germany
England
Eer
Krype
Toel
Little Roy and cousin argue over chair space
In a brief humorous note from the Boston Transcript, Little Roy and his cousin sit close on an armchair. Roy mutters that there would be more room if one of them moved. The quip captures a playful moment of crowded seating.
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Roy
Mary
Boston Transcript
Hand's Sarparapilia and Hood's Pills Advertisement
All run down and worn out. Because you have not purified your blood, waste matter remains causing weakness loss of appetite dull headache broken sleep backache eruptions and humors. Hand's Sarparapilia strengthens tones builds you up. Hood's Pills aid stomach-toning and digestion.
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Hood
Baseball score recap from Saturday league games
In the American League Boston beat New York 2 to 0 in the first game and New York won 4 to 1 in the second. Washington defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 in the first game while the second game result is not listed. Detroit and Cleveland were blanked 4 to 0 by their opponents. At St Louis, Chicago split with St Louis 5 to 5 in a doubleheader note.
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New York
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Puilaenpees
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louie
Cincinnati
Pitteburg
Brooklyn
NL Games Hit Chicago And Cincinnati Scores
In a National League action in Chicago and Cincinnati, Chicago faced Pittsburgh with a 7 to 4 loss, while Cincinnati routed St Louis 14 to unknown final, highlighting the day’s standout hitter and pitching performances across the league.
Challenge to Carpentier in Behalf of Jack Dempsey
Paris June text reports a boxing promoter Tex Rickard offering a match between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey. Carpentier sought details on rounds and conditions before replying to the offer by cable.
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Paris
Georges Carpentier
Tex Mickard
Jack Dempsey
Dochanpe Tor Cs
Carpentier
Rickard
Food price cuts in German states aim to ease costs
Under an agreement with strikers, the government proposes large cuts in foreign food prices across free states and communities. A half pound of American flour drops to 20 50 pfennig, rice falls to two marks, cereals drop to one mark, and foreign fats, bacon, and potatoes become cheaper under new regulations.
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Berlin
Associated Presaj
Free States
Costa
Kitty Grammes
United States Films Dominate Brazil Screen Scene
Rio de Janeiro reports a surge of American moving pictures dominating cinemas in downtown Rio. Big posters and theater lanes line Avenida Rio Branco as Brazilians flock to English language films, learning English to better understand plots and posters.
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Beneil
Associated Press
Avenida
Rio Branei
New York
Hoston
San Francisco
Almout
United States
Maving Picture Theatres
Cinemate
Crisen
Montpelier Triumphs In Close Montpelier Seminary Victory
Montpelier seminary defeated Goddard seminary 5 to 3 in a tense afternoon game. Granal pitched well for Montpelier, with key hits and two runs driven in. Goddard’s errors in the seventh and ninth allowed Montpelier to claim the win despite Goddard’s strong pitching effort.
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Goddard Seminary
Montpelier Seminary
Montpelier
Montplier
Bso
Ally
Goddard
Infelders
Barre
Duba
Pt Inca
Montig' Lara
Mare
MeGargina
Beattie
Bank
Slayton
Howard
Granal
Pilgrit
Mont
Nee
King
Pilgrien
Gormley
Geanal
Amin
Ginidard
Ranal
Dipone
Pilerim
Frome
Hewrh
Drmckett
Ward
Ib Kelly
Mary
Malden
Disabled but Not Disgruntled Veterans Train For New Lives
In Washington on June 10 disabled soldier boys pursue vocational training under a federal board program. They express optimism about better jobs and future prospects as they adapt to civilian life, with many describing a strong spirit and satisfaction in training.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Board
Ife
Ieee
Felow
Middle Western College
DRESSMAKER SAVED FROM OPERATION BY VEGETABLE COMPOUND
Ithaca New York woman recounts years of right side pain leading to a planned operation. A friend recommended Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound, and after taking it she regained strength and continued sewing. She praises the medicine and urges others with female troubles to try it.
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Lydia E. Ham
Ithaca
N.Y
Lydia B
Prnar Watataen
BE. Pail St
Lydia E. Pink
Army transport cars in England cost US little despite high sale prices
London reports American army motor transport in England cost the U S government little for vehicles. Auctions show touring cars and ambulances selling at far above original prices, with 592 units used for troop movement and only a few reserved for final clearance in London. Major J C Weller notes demand is high, prices far exceed prewar expectations, and England did not mass produce such private-use vehicles.
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London
Associated Press
American Army Motor Transport
England
United States
Army
Perera
of Army
Lp&s
J. C. Weller
H Ead
Enter Traveport
Mmrtermueter
Encitiel Pree
Englert
Landos
Faery
The Boas Will Appreciate This The Thumenaville Ties
A clipped note from the Boston Transcript mentions an editor Whipleaser with glass plate over his area and a remark about not winding to a phrase.
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Whipleaser
Boston ‘Transcript
Wilsons Voyage Over Calm Sea And War Brides
Thousands of returning American soldiers and about twenty French war brides ride aboard the presidential ship George Washington on a calm voyage to the United States. Messages from King Alfonso of Spain and the King of England reach President Wilson praising peace and liberty as the voyage continues amid formal greetings and hopes for a united world.
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United States
Parle White Eimac
Hotel de Crillon
George Ington
Wnd
Trides
Wilson
England
Alfonso
Spain
George
Alfonen
Mesmer
United States of America
Mice Wilson
Diay
Negro prisoners slain by soldiers in Matangas prison
Havana reports five alleged voodoo worshipers held at San Severino prison in Matangas were shot by soldiers as they attempted to escape during a mob assault. Two mob members were killed and 11 hurt when soldiers opened fire on would be lynchers after a midnight telephone message described rising disorder. The town remains greatly agitated with fears of further trouble.
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Havana
Teero Vondoo
San Severino
Matangas
Pris
Matunsan
Post Mills Christian Endeavor meets on India aid topic
The Christian Endeavor gathering Thursday evening featured the missionary committee presenting The Toilers of India. They described famine relief via Y M C A efforts, modern agricultural industrial training, new tools, cooperative credit societies, and tobacco aid. A large Pont Mille delegation attended Thetford Academy centennial at Thetford Hill on Friday August 27. Haying is underway after drought and recent rain. The Post Mills fair is 40 days away on Wednesday August 20. Rev A H Sargent visited his parents in Orford N H Saturday.
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Christian Endeavor
India
Crystal Lake Lodge
Odd Fellowa
Eitimer
Penial Neal
Pont Mille
Thetford Academy
Orfordae N. H
A Fine Old Hen Recalls Rev Engie Quip
A Boston Transcript note recalls Lord Fisher praising his country and retorting a remark about an American admiral. In a 1910s style dinner exchange Fisher reportedly called Britain “a fine old hen that hatched the revolution” in a witty counterpoint to reciprocal compliments.
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Lord Fisher
Boston Transcript
Parliament Rejects Capital Levy to Cut War Debt
The House of Commons defeated the proposal 617 to 72, arguing a capital levy would ripple through national finances. Liberal leaders and supporters warned debt costs would persist under high income taxes for decades, while opponents fear uproar and insecurity from a levy on wealth.
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London
Associated
Austen Chambertin
Exch
Masterman
Out of State Tourists Praise Vermont Roads
A Vermont interview with motorists from New York Pennsylvania Illinois and New England finds visitors agree Vermont highways are not as bad as some claim, with several noting roads far above regional averages. A Illinois tourist who declined to name himself cited his license plate for identification and endorsed Vermont road quality.
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The
Hersit
New Messmethusette
Connecticut
Aml Fitnese
Ratland
United States
Tgorg
Bulland
Naad
Verwont Fonds
Pennsylvania
New York
Ilinoie
Welle River
Rutland
New England
Minot
Klimela
Sian
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Bretton Woods
Criticism of Vermont Highways Sparks Public Debate
The Vermont roads face off-hand condemnation from some readers who note passable spots and call for improved repair and rating. The Rutland Herald reports on voices urging accountability and better maintenance of state highways.
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Vermont
Taxation and investment powers in postwar economy
Paul Mc Warburg argues in The Nation's Business that current tax policy may harm investment by shrinking large incomes, risking slower economic growth. He suggests expanding thrift campaigns and shifting investment funding to workers and small earners as private enterprise resumes dominance after government.
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Inner Seary
Jong
Paul Mc Warburg
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