02 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1921
Page
1
About 90,000 expected to attend the ring clash as $1,500,000 worth of seats are sold. Dempsey is a near three to one favorite but Carpentier gains momentum as the bout nears. New York crowds favor the French challenger and view him strong against Dempsey.
The jury in Bernard Steinhauser's trial for the Quitt murder remained undecided at 2:30 AM after being given the case at 3 PM. Thomas F. Owens, a re instated Jamaica Plain patrolman, was jailed for nine months for attempting to influence a juror after the trial.
Chicago July 1 Charles G Dawes chairman of Central Trust and A E F brigadier general now in Washington organizing the budget system appears as a musical composer He wrote Melody in a Major a violin piece Kreisler will perform it Kreisler reportedly selected it without knowing the composer identity Dawes is known to have written other pieces but this is his first public publication.
The Old Colony Trust Company seeks information on men who subscribed to the first 3 14% Liberty Bond issue through the Old Colony Trust Company while serving in the Massachusetts National Guard. Bonds unclaimed or partially paid await proper identification at Bond Department Counter, 17 Court Street, Boston. Names listed include many 6th Inf, 101st Eng, 9th Inf, and other units with last names such as nastasopoulos, Anderson, Carnetto, Bennett, Bernard, Burke, Burns, Daniels, and more.
Thousands of YD veterans from New England and across the United States have filled Boston, turning the city into an occupied scene with crowded hotels, armories, and streets as a three day reunion festival opens this afternoon.
Senator Lodge told the Senate he was aware of no plan by the administration to submit the Versailles treaty to the Senate.
Manuel Garcia of 28 Springstreet East Cambridge is charged with arson after a kitchen bonfire in his empty home triggered a fire in a three tenement building. A deputy fire chief and a police sergeant chased him through multiple streets. the blaze caused slight damage. He will be examined for mental condition.
A suit reveals a dispute over custody and marital decree. The plaintiff alleges the child named Baby Guy was attacked, and questions arise about visitation and the wife's alimony terms. The case centers on custody and potential safeguarding orders.
In Poughkeepsie July hearings before Referee Daniel J. Gleason, the motive behind James A. Stillman and his fight with his wife was laid out. Counsel showed Guy as the target of the attack and suggested the suit would have proceeded without publicity if not for the child.
Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier will enter the ring in Jersey City for the world heavyweight title. The bout is scheduled for 3 o'clock daylight saving time and should last no more than 47 minutes if the full 12 rounds are completed with one minute intermissions.
The article notes at Carnegie's death 400 people on his pension roll including 100 veterans or widows of Civil War Telegr ap hers Corps members not eligible for government pensions. The appraisal values the net estate at 22,151,011 dollars. Continuous on page 2 fourth column.
Alfred McDonough aged 12 of 251 Bennington street was accidentally shot in the leg with a 32 caliber revolver by Thomas Gallagher also 12 of 247 Bennington street in the cellar of the McDonough home. Mrs Catherine McDonough found him weak from blood loss and he was taken to East Boston Relief Hospital before returning home.
National League results include Chicago beating St Louis 8 to 6 and Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 2. Boston and New York had rain delays. Brooklyn and Philadelphia also affected. American League games saw Philadelphia defeat Washington 2 to 1 in the first game and Washington win 1 to 0 in the 12 inning second game. Chicago edged St Louis 4 to 3. New York and Boston rainout.
Friday night betting, backed by cash or checks via a Wall Street firm as commissioners, showed Dempsey favored to win at 2 1 2 to 1 and a knockout in one round at 1 to 8. Carpentier’s chances to miss the seventh round stood 40 to 25, with rising French money affecting earlier odds. Ringside odds were expected to swing to 2 to 1 in favor of the American.
Pugilistic history looms as Jack Dempsey defends the heavyweight title against Georges Carpentier in Jersey City. Dempsey to receive 300000 and Carpentier 200000 regardless of result. no decision if bout goes limit. Hudson county grand jury clears principals and promoters of conspiracy charge.
Today recalls Garfield assassin at 681, Holt’s 1915 Capitol plot, 1918 U S troops capture Vaux in France, Bolshevists take Lemberg a year ago, Belgian Parliament defeats women’s suffrage, Allied council meets Brussels, Jamaica shaken by a quake.
Early morning clouds clear to bright skies with pleasant warmth. The forecast calls for sunny conditions and milder temperatures throughout the day.
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions across Boston and vicinity for Saturday and Sunday with rising temperatures. Eastern New York and southern New England see similar patterns, with Maine possible showers Saturday and mild to moderate northwest winds. North of Sandy Hook expect overcast skies and showers along the Maine coast Saturday.
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