Dempsey Open Letter Sparks Tunney War of Words
In Philadelphia tension flares as Jack Dempsey publishes a letter asking Gene Tunney to answer questions about events before their title bout. Dempsey's allies deny influence, while Tunney calls the letter trash and a cheap appeal for sympathy.
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Ay Alan J
Gould
Chicago
Chicago Herald-Examiner
Jack Dampzey
Gere Tunney
Tunney
Max
Tagney
Dempsey
Philadelphia
Gibson
Holt
Hoff
Jimmy Brookson
Botterfield
Bronson
Bain
Bronzon
Yous Matuto
Bob Martin
AEF
Georges Carpentier
Gene Tunner
Agfar
Deropsey
Hoff-Gibson-Tunney
Staelt
New Jersey Woman Held In Slaying Of Husband
New Jersey woman Margaret Lilientahl faces possible bail as a material witness in the slaying of her 85 year old husband Dr A William Lilientahl on a lonely highway last Thursday. Police report she was found disheveled near the scene and questioned multiple times as detectives probe motives and a possible note from an unnamed man referencing a debt.
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New Jersey
Bammontov
N. J
Margaret Lijliendahl
William Lijlendehl
Louia Repetto
Athela Amunty
Lilientahl
Mma
Mira
Luillemdahl
Vineland
Lillendeht
Ptnte
Mra. Liendshl
Rogers Comments on Chicago Prize Fight Rules
In a rambling note, Rogers cites Calf. Hollyfood and Chicago prize fight rules with guns replacing gloves. He mentions Lindbergen visiting tomorrow and claims he would shout from a soap box to catch a peck at him. He references drafts, nurses, and political timing amid a chaotic stream of names and events.
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Hollysfood
Chicago
Lindbergen
P. Seni
Fray Ends Argument Ends in Knife Wounds at Home
Everett Cavender sustained four knife wounds during a brawl at the Harrison home at 623 Reg Oak Rest after an El Day party. Police seek assailant Herbert Bartlon as Cavender lies in serious condition at the focal hospital. His wife says Cavender visited Bartlon earlier and heard threats over the telephone before the attack.
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Harelac
Everett Daventer
Herrson
Reg Oak
Herbert Harneon
Harreon
Everett Cavender
Harrison
Greenbrier Street
Voler
Iso
Farrleon
Anid
Morgantown opens as students prepare for new term
The crowd at Morgantown for the state safety day dwindled by evening as thousands of students ready to begin the new term gathered. Robert Lamble and Robert Lilly, officials, remained to wrap up minor tasks and plan departure. An unofficial notice hinted the next year’s meet might move to Bluefield, but no statement was provided.
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Morgantown
Arc
Robert M. Lamblé
Department of Mines
Robert Lilly
Mee
Bluefield
Lemble
Inis
Gazette Fight Party Promises Ring Electrifying Clash
The Gazette hosts a boxing night with Gene Tunney and James Dempsey in Chicago to settle supremacy. A blow by blow account will be broadcast from The Gazette editorial room for locals, with a special megaphone setup across The Gazette’s Three Acres. Fans in Spencer Roane County will get updates from Clavette via a special wire. The Charleston time is nine thirty, but the bout may move up as in prior matches.
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Gene Fowler
Universal Service
Tunnet
Detenen
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempesy
Billy Gibson
Finney
Dempesy
Dempsey
Pol
Ie P. Flynn
Tunney
Gitwon
Nota Wornesn
Soldiers Field
Charleston
Jocy Dempsey
Chicago
The
Gazette
Fens
Charleston Gazette
Brute
Spencer
Roane County
Mae Clavette
Courthose
Charlestag Tana
Patriots Return to Paris for Legion Convention in 1919
Paris hosts 26,010 American Legion veterans marking the peace mobilization as Pershing and officials meet Premier Poincare. The parade, church services, and a night at Notre Dame kick off a week of events highlighting goodwill and friendship from the American people.
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American Legion
Eavage
Patticore
Patmere
Senate
Chamber
Legion Convention
Notre Dame Cathedral
Gioi Leubata
Fifseen
Thoussil
Marshal Fren
Pershing
Bayege
Walker
New York
eBurch
Cherbourg
Havre
Antwerp
New Paris
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Savage
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Fremier Poincare
Notre Dame
AM. Painese
War Spintster
Biffel Tower
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Europe
America
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Fig
Marstol Foch
Couraid
J. J. Jusserand
Washington
Quai D'Onny
Irgiannairey
Red Crow
Olcott correspondent reports odd rural misadventure
From Our Olcott correspondent Shick Pinson, ex state police, now a local instructor, tells of a chaotic police and family gathering turned comic calamity. A calf fire, improvised feasts, and a stalled group attempt to leave, ending with burned meat, torn clothes, and a long walk home.
Beery Sued Over Assault and Million Dollar Claim
Los Angeles reports Wallace Beery faces a 1 million suit from Misa Montanya alleging two violent assaults at Beery’s Hollywood home. Montanya seeks 50000 per year, 8500000 exemplary damages, asserting prior virtue and child legitimacy claims. Beery is missing in the High Sierras after a location shoot, with rescue efforts underway.
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Los Angeles
Wallace Beery
Tuanten Atontangs
Misa Montanya
Beery
Rita Beery
Hollywood
Pnborn
Miss Montanya
Mist Montarra
Mss
Montanya
New York
One Dead Seven Hurt In Michigan Train Crash
One person died and seven were injured when a passenger train collided head on with a freight train near Carpenters, Michigan. A Detroit baggage man, Robert Steele, was killed. Louis Benning of Detroit remained seriously injured. The freight engine operator reportedly signaled a switch miscommunication led to the fatal impact. the brakeman was detained for investigation.
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Lapeer
Mich
Michigan
Carpentier
Ann
Robert Steele
Detroit
Louis Benning
Fremman
Corpenclas
Prasenger
Tig
Steeds Of Wind Catcher For Race Over Continent
Roosevel Field hosts the largest airplane gathering in two years for three cross country air races with total prizes around 44 000 dollars. Heavily noted pilots prepare for a roughly 2350 mile route to Spokane with stops at Chienge and Glendive, Mont, and a separate non stop flight offering 10 000 dollars to win.
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Roosevelt Field
Felts Field
Spade Rane
Wash
Arin
Tian
Plana Groupe
Afitohel Field
Chienge
Glendive
Mont
I Pienés
St. Panton/ Welliceta
Five Die In Head-On Car Crash Near Bainbridge
Five youths were aboard a car that crashed after losing control near Bainbridge. Henry Swick aged 20 and Berechel Caldwell aged 21 died at the scene or hospital, while Hott Mathews, Braley Welch, and Babe Lee Brooker were injured. The group had met an old friend and were returning home when the driver Swick lost control and struck a tree. Caldwell was thrown from the fender seat. Welch was ejected and died soon after at the hospital.
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Bainbridge
Kired
Henry Swick
Berechel Caldwell
Hott Mathews
Bmaley Welch
Babe Lee Brooker
Welch
Swick
Caldwell
Hoth
Beepital
One Time Actress Elfiq Fry Dies in Hollywood
Elfiq Fry, 48, once a vivacious physical comedy actress in Boston and New York, died at her Hollywood home. She married Samuel Hrew in 1921 in Pittsburgh, who died three months after the wedding. In recent years she had appeared in occasional parts in films.
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Cal
Elfiq Fry
Boston
New York
Samuel Hrewater
Pittsburgh Steel Magnete
Paralysis Claims First Victim Here West Side Girl Dies
Infantile paralysis claimed its first Charleston victim as Maxine Jarrett, thirteen, died after being paralyzed from neck to chest. Funeral at grandmother’s home set for 2:30 PM with restricted attendance. Health officials announced contact quarantines and school monitoring in Glenwood on warning of further spread. Authorities noted cases across the country, with fears of wider outbreaks.
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Orent
Virginia
Ite Firth
Charleston
Maxine Jarrett
Glenwoodes
Qatenuine
Elizabeth Robkinen
Sixth Street
Bobbe
Picture plane still lost on continent trip
New York on September 18 a Mateo-Gordo Warner plane with a lion aboard departed San Diego for New York and the pilot Martin Jensen has not been heard from since Friday. The craft was due yesterday before noon and no word has reached the New York offices of the motion picture producers. The company remains without advice on Jensen’s whereabouts.
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Martin Jensen
Mateo-Gordowyn-Mayer
San Diego
Lion
Jony
Motion Picthre Y
Agit
Ruth Elder seeks trans Atlantic flight despite license hurdle
Ruth Elder, aiming to be the first woman to fly from New York to Paris, passed her physical exam at Mitchel Field and planned to depart for Europe when weather allows. She lacks a pilot’s license after a required test was postponed, and her plane the American Girl is equipped for a long overwater trip with fuel and safety gear. Elder, with co pilot George Haldeman, remains determined, stating nothing can stop the flight except weather. Germany notes Otto Boenneck delaying his distance flight due to unfavorable conditions with a planned takeoff tomorrow.
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Uarties Field
Pites
Ruth Elder
Otti Fiarts
Pattmant of
Commerce Officium
Miss Elder
Americop Girl
George
Haldeman
Germany
Otto Boenneck
Boenneck
Steel Firm Vows to Continue Work After Fire at Trojan Plant
G T Thayer Jr and Richard Venable announce Trojan Steel will press on despite Saturday night blaze that damaged machinery at the South Side plant. Firefighters responded to a stormy spark origin from a forge igniting combustible material, delaying inspection until embers cooled.
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Trojan Steel Company
South Cidey
G. T.thayer, Jr
Staal
Yible Contertal
G. T. Thayer, Jr
Richard Venable
Jend
Weve
Hospital baby shuffle case tests parentage in Cleveland
In Cleveland Fairview Park hospital faces a complex child parentage dispute dubbed the baby shuffle case. Prosecutor Stanton plans to seek blood tests while Judge Weygandt weighs whether to order hospital records and handwriting evidence to determine true parentage of Abby Smith amid tampered entry claims and two other Smith families involved.
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Cleveland
Fairview Park Hospital
Aby Smith
Sam Smith
Sit
Ray Recouns
Sam Smiths
Sam
Bdby Smith
Senate
Asa Common
Carl
Weygandt
Mie Samamit
Dudge Whygandt
Smitha
Willie Willis Nine Captain Claim Read in Slang
A fragment notes Willie Willis saying he would be captain of their nine but another player has that role now. The line reflects casual sports team talk from 1927 and hints at shifting leadership.
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Publishers Syndicat
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