Taft Named Chief Justice in Landmark Presidential Choice
President Harding selects William Howard Taft as chief justice marking a historic elevation. The nomination prompts broad praise for Taft’s legal mastery, ethics, and American character as editors and citizens celebrate the confirmation and the strength of the republic.
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Supreme Court
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High Court
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Mr. Taft
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Dempsey Dominates Carpentier in Jersey City Showdown
In Jersey City on July 2, Jack Dempsey outclassed Georges Carpentier in 13 minutes before 90,000 spectators. The Atlantic City bout drew over 1.6 million dollars gross with promoter Tex Rickard expecting about 550 thousand for himself and sizable tax takings for federal and New Jersey revenues.
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Atlantic
Tex Rickard
New Jersey
Optimism Amid War End Signals Hope for Global Recovery
Editorial notes Postmaster General Hays Thomemont J P Morgan & Co and others cite signs the worst is over as Congress ends war with Germany and Austria Hungary. A peace declaration could revive trade, with Germany’s reparations terms and England’s coal strike influencing demand for American goods and farm products. Killed in action and casualty figures from World War I are listed.
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