Dempsey Victory Promise A Benton Harbor Tale
In Benton Harbor Michigan Labor Day sees Jack Dempsey defending his world heavyweight title with Lola Wallin a 17 year old Rockford high school girl who travels for the bout. She borrows money for a ticket by working at a cream parlor after learning ticket prices. Dempsey buys her a $30 ticket and encourages her to enjoy the match, displaying a rare act of generosity from the champion. The report also notes baseball tensions as Philadelphia defeats Detroit with alleged fixes and Veeck calls for an investigation.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Lola Wallin
Lola
Sho
Dempsey
Floyd Wussimmons
Jack
Detroit
Cubs
Phillies
Fred Mitchell
Alexander
Mitchell Ps
Chicago
William Veeck
Philadelphia
Claude Hendrix
Fred Mitchall
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Veeck
Chicago Sharks
Cub
Protect Your Child and Others Cough Remedy Endorsement
Beginning of school brings coughs and colds to many children. At first sign give Foley's Honey and Tar Compound a safe, reliable cough medicine. Mrs. J. B. Plummers from Passaic New Jersey reports it the best remedy for her little boy. Suitable for coughs colds croup whooping cough hay fever and asthma. Sold everywhere.
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Foley
J. B. Plummers
Autumn St
Passaic
N. J
Ugly story of fixed game in major league
Mr Veeck comments on his impression of reduced gambling this year noting possible reasons. The article continues from page 1 and discusses the ugly story of a fixed game in the major leagues.
Cox attacks war powers as he reiterates fund charges
Governor Cox dismisses the peace plan rhetoric as fairy tales and asserts Congress alone can declare war. He calls on Senator Harding for a clear peace stance while accusing him of dodging 1,163 roll calls in the Senate. Judge Mentzer returns to the city today after a month’s vacation. Clocks in city county buildings stopped at exactly twelve thirty Saturday morning, including the outer clock.
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Congress
Goyer Cox
League
Cox
Harding
Senate
City County
America not through with Polish pressure in Russia Poland talks continue
The state department signals no final word on Poland Russia tensions. Officials contemplate a reply to Poland while urging calm reflection. The aim is to let Poles secure assurance the Bolsheviks have halted invasions before withdrawing to defined frontiers. Red troops checks reported in various sectors.
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State Department
Polian
Poliat
Poland
Washington
Colorado Establishes State Policemen
Governor Oliver H. P. announced the completion of a Colorado state constabulary with about 200 men. Col. Patrick J. Hamrock described the force as nearly ready, while state officials asked Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania to send a member to Colorado to aid in staffing.
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Colorado
Denver
Oliver H. P
Patrick J. Hamrock
Atenaic Tession
State Oficala
Govanor Sproul
Pennsylvant
Soviet Forces Repel Attacks and Capture Prisoners in Ukraine
In the Chelm region Soviet troops pushed the enemy back to the left bank of the western Bug and defeated detachments while in the Lemburg sector they repulsed advances and drove the foe westward. The enemy suffered heavy losses as 360 prisoners were taken along with three artillery pieces and 30 machine guns.
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Moscow
Chelm
Bug
Lemburg
Labor Day Observed by Cheyenne Businesses
Most Cheyenne business houses will close or shorten hours on Labor Day while public offices remain open. Community events are planned downtown with parades and speakers highlighting labor history and local workers.
Labor Day Holiday Observed With Parades and Races
Cheyenne observes Labor Day with a full day off for workers. The Post Office closes and no mail is delivered. A parade is planned in the morning by the Trader and Labor Assembly, followed by a program at City Park. Afternoon events include motorcycle and auto races at Frontier Park.
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Cheyenne Wildows
Bite
Postoffice
Trader and Labor Assembly
City Park
Frontier Park
Old Soldier Praises Foley Cathartic Tablets
An elderly veteran from Ward 5 at the Soldiers' Home in California endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets, claiming they keep him in a natural shape and relieve various ailments. Two men fined for drunkenness after failing to appear in police court. Many fans travel to Denver for games in the Denver Post tournament. Jack Burri, a deputy U S marshal, is in Denver on business.
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W. H. Clough
Ward 5
Soldiers’ Home
Cal
Denver
Aee
Jack Burri
United States Marshal
Chautauqua Speaker From Seattle To Visit Ellison-White
C Herteman of Seattle Washington will speak at Ellison White chautauqua Monday evening. Merrieman has built a life on community problems and is known nationwide for this work. At the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce request he was scheduled for the chautauqua program and his theme Dry Bones will cover civic issues. His talk targets business men and ties to local concerns. Baseball adage about slips between September and the pennant is noted.
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S. C. Herteman
Seattle
Washington
Merrieman
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
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Rockford, M
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Judge Mentzer
Mr, Hoppe
Hoppe
Walter J. Sullivan
A. J. Drexel Biddie of
Philadelle Mee Dower Omnter, Mra
America
United States
Conon
London
Cheyenne
U. S. Idleman Motor CO
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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