Jersey Court Refuses Injunction to Halt Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Robert Watson of the International Reform Bureau sought an injunction in Jersey City chancery court to stop the Dempsey Carpentier contest. Vice Chancellor Stevenson declined to act and referred to another judge. Vice Chancellor Foster also refused to halt the fight, stating promoters could be held responsible if laws were violated after next Sunday.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
Robert Watson
International Reform Bureau
Chancery Court
Stevenson
Reformer
Foster
Governor Takes Rap At Pseudo Reformers
Seagirt New Jersey June 29 Governor Edwards criticizes individuals and organizations opposing the Dempsey Carpentier fight as blue Sunday reformers. He says New Jersey remains law abiding despite efforts by a few reformers.
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Associated Press
Seagrit
N. J
Edwards
Bill of Complaint To Stop Fight
In Jersey City on June 29 Rev. Harry B. Wyatt for the Clergymen's Community Club filed a bill of complaint with Prosecutor Carvan to halt the ongoing fight efforts.
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Awsecution Press
Jersey City
Harry B. Wyatt
Clergymen's Community Club
Carvan
Dempsey Not State Ex-Champion Says He Is On Edge
Atlantic City June 29 Dempsey will end his training within twenty four hours. Critics say he is too finely drawn yet observers at yesterday's impromptu workout declare him in top form. Judge Bonniwell of Philadelphia, former Olympic champion, says Dempsey is not stale and is on edge every minute with astonishing speed.
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Atlantic City
Dempsey
Bonniwell
Philadelphia
Parole Privilege Debate Over Witnessing World Title Fight
The article notes opposition to extending parole rights to Johnson to witness the world title fight. Johnson remains incarcerated for a white slavery conviction with a July 9 release date.
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Johnson
Carpentier Favored in Canada in Dempsey Bout Odds
In Montreal on June 29 Associated Press reports Carpentier is a 10 to 1 favorite over Dempsey, despite Wall Street odds. About $10,000 was wagered locally yesterday, with the largest single bet at $2,000.
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Canada
Associated Press
Montreal
Wall Street
Dempsey
Carpentier
Dempsey Auto Seizure for Debt in Philadelphia
An automobile owned by Jack Dempsey valued at $15,000 was seized in Philadelphia to satisfy a court judgment in favor of a local doctor for an unpaid balance on a minor nose operation.
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Philadelphia
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
White Sox Trial Opens Next Week in 1919 Scandal
CHICAGO June 29 Judge Friend in federal court overruled defense motions to quash indictments against White Sox players accused of conspiring to throw games in the 1919 World Series. The court adjourned until next Tuesday when the trial will resume.
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Chicago
Friend
White Sox
New York Republican Calls Room Conference Over Session Progress
Representative Ansorage of New York said yesterday that about one hundred new Republican members were dissatisfied with the special session. He and ten others called for a conference tonight to discuss the situation, claiming none of the session’s objectives have been met and new members have not been allowed to exert influence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Ansorage
New York
House
Ansarage
Champion Takes Off Pounds Ahead of Tryouts
Dempsey expects to drop two pounds today and another pound before tomorrow's tryout in Atlantic City. The Associated Press report notes the boxing champion plans a measured weight cut as he prepares for the next bout or challenge.
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Bn Associated Press
Atlantic City
Dempsey
Will Again Attempt Long Non Stop Flight
Seven hundred policemen 375 detectives and 300 firemen detailed to guard the arena in Jersey City as Davis and Springer prepared for the Dempsey Carpentier fight. Aviators planned a non-stop flight to land at Fort Bliss but will return to Los Angeles for repairs expected to take at least 24 hours before another attempt.
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Arena Jersey City
Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Davis
Springer
Dempsey
Fort Bliss
Los Angeles
Burman Shaded Lynch In Ten Round Chicago Bout
In Chicago last night Joe Burman shaded bantamweight champion Joe Lynch over ten rounds, according to Chicago newspapermen. The result reflects a close, hard fought match with Burman gaining the edge on points.
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Joe Lynch
Chicago Lad
Associated
Chicago
Joe Burman
Daugherty Rejects Johnson Parole Appeal
Washington June 29 The Department of Justice rejects the parole appeal for Jack Johnson from Leavenworth Penitentiary. Attorney General Daugherty contends the case does not meet the parole criteria.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Jack Johnson
Leavenworth Penitentary
Daugherty
Irish Parliament Opens With Sparse Attendance
Dublin June 29 The southern Irish parliament opened yesterday with comparatively few members present and the session lasting only fifteen minutes.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Premier declines De Valera invitation in Belfast
Associated Press report from Belfast dated June 20 states Premier Craig has declined De Valera's invitation to meet with other Irish unionists. The brief note mentions no further details on the meeting or participants.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Craig
Devalera
Lath Cae Bavarete
Paper mill workers vote to arbitrate wage dispute
Albany June 29. Striking employees at United States and Canada paper mills voted to accept the manufacturers proposal to submit the wage dispute to arbitration. Brotherhood members expect to resume work next week at headquarters of the paper workers.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
United States
Canada
Mingo County Under Martial Law Proclaimed Again
Governor Morgan issues new proclamation reaffirming state of war insurrection and riot in Mingo County and renewing martial law. Associated Press reports June dispatch from Charleston West Virginia noting ongoing emergency powers and authority.
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Mingo County
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Morgan
Disabled Veterans Meet in Convention in Detroit
The first annual convention of the Disabled Veterans of the World War opens in Detroit with a parade illustrating disabled soldiers’ problems and aid efforts. A French fete at Belle Isle followed, and today’s session features Uel Lamkin of the federal board for vocational education discussing 77,000 disabled soldiers in training and their activities.
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Detroit
Belle Isle
United French Society of
Uel Lamkin
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Bribery Charge Filed Against Former Prohibition Officer
Washington June 29 William Egan a former clerk in the legal department of the prohibition enforcement bureau was placed under arrest yesterday on charges of bribery Officials of the department intimated that they had evidence against other former employees of the bureau and more arrests may follow.
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Associated Press
Washington
William ¥. Egan
Legal Department of Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Department
Bureau
Nore
Stromboli Volcano Erupts Violently Near Sicily
Rome reports Stromboli on the island off Sicily violently erupted with loud explosions heard inland. About 2,000 inhabitants fled their homes as the long‑active volcano again roared, following eruptions in 1907 and 1915.
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Associated Press
Rome
Stromboli
Sicily
German officers on trial for war crimes in Leipzig
Lieut. Gen. Karl Stenger and Maj. Benno Grusius face trial before the German supreme court on charges connected to murdering POWs. French officers accuse Stenger of ordering no French prisoners alive, Grusius of transmitting orders. In London, a coal strike ends and Lloyd George to seek a 10 million pound subsidy. workers to return Monday.
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Associated Press
Liepzic
Leiut
Karl Stenger
Briade
Benno Grusius
Supreme Court
Stenger
Crusius
London
Lloyd George
Socialist Convention Reports Large Deficit in Debt
The Socialist national convention reported the party is $21,000 in debt and ordered a national campaign to raise funds. A motion to expel members supporting the Third Communist Internationale was rejected. The event took place in Detroit on June 29.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Socialist National Convention
Third Communist Internationale
Obregon Urges Americas League at Crossroads of Civilization
President Alvaro Obregon of Mexico urges unity among American nations in a statement for Hearst International. He says Mexico seeks peace after civil wars, will protect foreign investors, and will submit property-damage claims. He notes strong US trade ties and Pan-American cooperation as vital to mutual growth and protection.
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Obregon
League of Americas
International News Service
New York
New World
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Hearst
International
United States
Charles K Bonaparte Dies at 69 70 Years Old
Baltimore June 29 Charles K Bonaparte attorney general under Theodore Roosevelt died at his country home near Baltimore yesterday after a year of poor health. He was in his seventieth year.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Charles K. Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Here
Bootlegger Conspiracy Ties Local Chief to Arrest
Bremerton Va June 29 Police Chief Frank Reynolds was arrested on extortion charges after allegedly taking 110 dollars from a hotel employee under threat of arrest. Bail set at 1000. The city council refused his resignation and granted a sixty day paid vacation. The chief claims his arrest stems from a bootleggers conspiracy to remove him.
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Bremerton
Frank Reynolds
Reynolds
Bank of Nations Proposed with Two Billion Capital
Senator Hitchcock introduced a senate bill to create a New York Bank of Nations with two billion dollars capital. The bank would act as fiscal agent for the United States and other governments that may become stockholders.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Senate
New York
Bank of Nations
United States
Conferees Agree on Form of Peace Draft
Washington June 29 senate and house conferees formally agreed on the compromise draft of a substitute for the Knox and Porter peace resolutions as forecast in yesterday's dispatches.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Ulster Government Accepts Antarctic Expedition Invite
Sir Ernest Craig of Ulster government and explorer Shackleton announced the cabinet accepted the invitation for a new Antarctic expedition. Premier Lloyd chaired the plan to chart southern passages and pay about 30,000 miles of sea route.
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Associated Press
Belfast
London
Ernest Craig
Ulster
Shackleton
Lloyd
St- George
Constantia
McPherson Reinstated as Alaska Bureau Secretary
Seattle June 29. The Alaska bureau split in the Seattle Chamber of Commerce has been settled amicably. J P McPherson, discharged in the east, is restored to his position as secretary. The executive committee that he signed when removed remains in office. Frank Waterhouse said the misunderstanding is settled.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
J. P. McPherson
East
Bureau
McPherson
Frank Waterhouse
Chamber
Misleading Wage Referendum Report Draws Fire
Chicago June 29. B M Jewell secretary of the shop crafts organization called reports of an overwhelming vote against wage reductions for railway shop employees mislead ing. He said the vote was close and future ballots could swing the result either way.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Shop Crafts Organization
De Valera Seeks Lasting Peace in Ireland
Dublin June 29 President De Valera said he was not ready to answer Lloyd George's invitation for a conference but replied with an earnest desire for lasting peace, asserting the unity of Ireland is essential to that aim.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Devalera
Irish Republican
Lloyd George
Ireland
Senator Jones Bill for Alaska Radio Station Rejected
Washington June 29 The naval committee dis approves Senator Jones bill to establish a naval radio station on Unnecessary Island Alaska calling the station unnecessary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jones
Unnnecessary Island
Alaska
Naval Committee
Turk Plotters Are Put Behind Bars
Constantinople reporters say Turkish conspirators tied to a Turko Bolshevist plot have been detected by authorities. The investigation led to numerous arrests, including the alleged leaders, as June 29 dispatches describe a broad network and imminent threats.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Water Hole in Desert Saves Surveyor's Life from Fresno
J. C. Vincennes a Fresno surveyor was lost in the desert for two days before a water hole saved him. A searching party located him in Brawley California.
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Desert
Surveyor
Associated Press
Brawley
Cal
J. C. Vincennes
Fresno
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