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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1921
Page
1
A Washington dispatch reports the Senate has passed the conference report on a treaty of amity and trade with Germany. The action signals potential relations between the United States and Germany amid postwar diplomacy and seeks to secure commerce and political ties.
A government plan to raise wages for men prompts debate across industries. The move, tied to a broader policy on labor and minimum pay, faces opposition from several unions and business groups. Proponents say the measure addresses wage inequality, while critics warn of inflation and job cuts.
Contenders Jas Dempsey of the United States and Georges Carpentier of France to meet in a twelve round heavyweight title bout. Prize money totals $309,000 with Carpentier earning $200,000 and Dempsey $109,000. Gloves eight ounces. The arena in Jersey City expects to seat around 100,000 spectators. Public sale details incomplete.
Contested events at a July highway games saw Alfred Phipps, 27, of the Bronx, win the world championship in a dramatic late-night finish near the bleachers. The crowd watched as Phipps, an elevator operator from 889 Fox Avenue, claimed victory after a tense push with rival Dempsey and Walsh. The final moment featured Phipps prevailing in a sequence near 971 Washington Avenue, Yonkers.
An issue at the New York Stock Exchange triggers blame from the Henge team as officials face scrutiny during July. Key figures are cited amid ongoing tensions as the case proceeds.
Dempsey floors Carpentier with two right blows to the jaw in the fourth round of their Jersey City bout. The French challenger collapses, Downey and Des camps react as Dempsey dominates, with officials and crowd present for the title clash.
A detailed boxing recount describes Dempsey delivering solid combinations to Carpentier across rounds four and beyond. Carpentier sustains a beating with head and body blows as Dempsey repeatedly tests the French challenger. Referee Hood watches as Carpentier shows bravery before being forced to the canvas.
Rail union leaders grapple with a wage cut order issued by the U.S. Board as workers express dissatisfaction. Early voting shows strong opposition within unions though leaders seek to avoid a rail crisis, despite a $100 million annual pay reduction.
President Harding is set to sign a peace bill today after weeks of political maneuvering. The measure aims to resolve tensions between opposing powers and solidify a landmark accord.
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