Louisiana Town Beset by Early Morning Conflagration
A fire swept nine city blocks in Shreveport destroying over 250 homes and displacing more than 100 000 residents. The blaze followed broken water mains blamed on earlier destruction at three sites, injuring six and sparking a five hour battle to halt flames with help from railroads and private water providers.
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Shreveport
O. Childress
Fire Department
W. L. Thomas
Cotton Belt
Texas & Pacific
Red River
Wills Claims Dempsey Stalling for Title Fight
Harry Wills, returning from Europe, says he is in shape to fight Jack Dempsey anywhere and would meet the champion at the bell, but he believes Dempsey will delay a title bout. Wills accuses Dempsey of avoiding the ring and insists he is ready for a championship clash at any time.
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New York
Harry Wills
Europe
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Wills
Wills pushes for title clash with Dempsey after five years
Wills asserts he is always in condition and ready to fight for the title, saying Dempsey has avoided a match by dictating rules for years. He dismisses the idea of pre fights and insists a champion must stay in peak shape or fade away.
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Fidently
Dempsey
Wills
Nonpartisan Budget Debate Mentioned in Local Forum
Notice lists a public sale of household goods including an iron bed and bookcase advertised by Mrs. May King and Mrs. Julia McClatchey. Items include a brown and white wool blanket found near a Congregational church and available to the owner for a fee.
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May King
Davenport
Julia McClatchey
For Rent Webber’s small residence Fourth avenue east
Rental notice for a small residence on Fourth Avenue East listed by J. A. Lowry. Vacancy advertised with owner contact for inquiries.
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Webber
Fourth Avenue East
J. A. Lowry
Dawes Attacks Senate Rules In Portland Address
Vice President Charles G. Dawes reiterated his challenge to United States Senate debate rules in Portland. He argued unlimited debate could boost lawmaking, citing Senate bills and resolutions in ten years and contrasting House output amid cloture limits. He urged supporters not to pity him, stating the issue is not partisan but principled.
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Portland
Ore
United States Senate
Charles G. Dawes
Senate
Dawes
House of Representatives
House
Senate of the
United States
Oscar Underwood
Becaus
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Louisiana
Sweet Grass County Creamery
Owl Creek
L. F. Douthett Co
Washington Home Furnace
Wes Handy
Gibson
Big Timber
Winona
Eugene Buckley
U. S. Senate
Chicago
The
Reat
Aluminum
F. Follick
Grand Hotel
Oie Hardware Store
Columbus, Montana
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