Dempsey Calls for Decisive Finish in Carpentier Bout
Atlantic City reports Jack Dempsey refuses a towel and wants a knockout to end the title fight. He argues a championship bout should end only by KO, not referee stoppage or submission. Carpentier backers in Manhasset express strong confidence ahead of Saturday's bout.
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Atlantic City
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Boyles Thirty Acres
Jersey City
Dempsey
Jersey City Fight Indictment Bid Faces Bid for Halt
Prosecutor Pierre Garvin said he would not seek grand jury indictment to block the Dempsey Carpentier prize bout without more facts from the International Reform bureau. Governors and clergymen push for action while Tex Rickard and promoters defend a boxing match. Dempsey is favored by many sportsmen in a New York survey ahead of the Saturday bout.
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Carpentier
Manhasset
L. 1
Georges Carpentier
Jack
Manager Descamps
Georges
Gus Wilson
Dempsey
Paul Journee
Ugh
Pierre Mallet
Joe Jeanette
Jersey City
Pierre Garvin
Associated Press
International Reform Bureau
Grand
Tex Rickard
Trenton
N. J
Wilbur F. Crafts
Edwards
Decline Persists in Cotton Markets Across Liverpool and New York
In New York and Liverpool, the cotton markets opened with declines as traders awaited the tomorrow crop report and holiday lull. Prices slipped with active months down 12 to 18 points from last night, futures showing steady to lower starts as June, July and distant contracts opened lower.
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New York
Liverpool
New
Jniv
Furniture Show Men Help Y W C A Cafeteria
The Southern Furniture exposition committee arranged a meal for the Y M C A cafeteria. They served a large ham of fine waned meat that pleased attendees and showcased the committee’s hospitality.
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Cafeeria
Furniture Makers Pastors Meeting Addressed by State Fair Head
Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt addressed North Carolina furniture manufacturers at the Southern Furniture Exposition building urging a statewide exhibit for Raleigh next October with free space. Col. J. E. Pogue outlined planned improvements and higher attendance, while C. F. Tomlinson endorsed and to chair a planning committee.
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George W. Vanderbilt
North Carolina Fair Association
North Carolina
Southern Furniture Exposition
Raleigh
J. Elwood Cox
Vanderbilt
State Fair Association
rMs
Col. Pogue
C. F. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Exposition
High Point Prepares for Fourth of July Parade and Speech
High Point plans a Monday Independence Day celebration with United States Senator Lee Overman as chief speaker at 2 PM. A dawn parade along Main and side streets, prizes for floats, contests, and a band concert follow, with decorations urged citywide and events at Welch Field and the Orpheum theater.
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High Point
EB. W. Freeze
Community Service Committee
United States
Lee
Overman
North Main Street
Charles M. Kephart
Main
Green
Commerce
Hamilton
Willowbrook
Washington Streets
Welchfield
Danville
Elm Street
Fred Tesh
Elks’ Band
J. Oliver Brison
Lee Ss. Overman
Cannon and Fetzer Company
Waterman Fountain
Mann Drug Company
N. H. Silver and Company
Jarrett Stationery Company
Ford’s Bonnet Shop
Ring Drug Company
Ed Ragan
P. H. Johnson
C. C. Muse
Alex Service
Orpheum Theater
Main Street
Boy Scouts
Tate Furniture Company
Max Bones
Bradner
York
Alph Moffitt
R. L. Loffin
U-Tote-Em Store
W. L. Stamey
Sinn Fein Leader Released From Prison in Dublin
Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Fein and Professor John McNeill president of the Gaelic League were freed from Montjoy prison in Dublin on June 30 according to AP dispatches.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein Organization
John McNell
Gae&e League
Montjoy
Taft for Chief Justice Likely Amid Quiet Nominations
Washington June 30 President Harding may nominate former President Taft for chief justice of the United States soon with official word withheld. Advisors expect a decision perhaps late today and assume no senate submission before the Fourth of July holiday.
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Washington
Harding
Taft
United States
Senate
New House Members Protest Inactivity in Session Debates
About sixty first term representatives gathered in Washington to press for faster work and greater participation in house proceedings. No formal action was taken. Representative Mondell of Wyoming urged calm, saying Congress had done all it could within the time available and had achieved more than in memory.
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Washington
Congress
House
Mondell
Wyoming
Republican House
Davis Arraigned in Police Court
Harry K. Davis of Charlotte was arraigned in Municipal Court before Judge Walter Royal on false pretense charges. The hearing was set for July 20 after a continuance was requested. Davis allegedly solicited stock for Consumers' Tire and Supply, a bankrupt company, from local businessmen. He is represented by Dr. Fred Peacock and Attorney Paul and held on $500 bond.
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Harry K. Davis
Charlotte
Walter Royal
Thomas J. Gold
Poow. Albertson
Insurance Department
Raleigh
Jealous Lover Causes Fatal Double Tragedy in Washington
In Washington North Carolina Miss Lola Ecklin a 21 year old woman died after being shot Sunday afternoon by Leslie Cox who then attempted suicide by shooting himself. Cox died yesterday. Ecklin expressed sympathy for Cox saying she did not blame him and could not understand his act.
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Washington
N. C
Lola Ecklin
Leslie Cox
Cox
Miss Ecklin
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Promises Saturday Jersey City
High pointers in boxing get fast service for the Dempsey Carpentier championship at Jersey City Saturday. The Enterprise will open a matinee at 2 10 pm and relay ringside news via the Associated Press leased wire to crowds outside its North Main street building.
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Jersey City
Enterprise
Permanent tariff bill moves toward passage in House
Chairman Fordney says the administration’s permanent tariff bill will set average duties between 18 and 20 percent, slightly below the Payne Aldrich measure. The plan delays changes until after July 4 with a rule to bar amendments on the floor except those from the committee. Democratic minority reports loom as caucus aims for a unified party stance.
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Washington
House
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Underwood
Dingley
Decree Declines Power to Greensboro and High Point
Judge James H. Boyd signs a decree in North Carolina Public Service Co v Southern Power Co ruling the latter not required to furnish current to Greensboro and High Point. Six months grace to arrange power supply. Public Service Co to pay current costs and may appeal.
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Greensboro
James H. Boyd
North Carolina Public Service Company
Southern Power Company
Public Service Corporation
High Point
Boyd
Guilford
Public Service Company
State Corporation Commission
Dempsey to Wear Eight-Ounce Gloves in Carpentier Bout
New York June 30 promoter Tex Rickard announced that eight ounce gloves will be used by Dempsey and Carpentier in the championship match. The boxers prepare for the title fight as plans are confirmed.
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New York
Dempsey
Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Bombing Test Off Virginia Hits Iowa Twice
Rear Admiral Jones reports 70 aerial bombs dropped on the radio controlled battleship Iowa off Virginia. Only two bombs struck the vessel, yielding a hit rate under three percent. Scout planes aided the attack, with staff praising their searching work.
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Washington
Iowa
Virginia
Navy Department
Jones
Flying Corps
Norris bill to create $100 million export corporation
In Washington on June 30 the senate committee reported favorably on the Norris bill creating a government corporation worth 100 million dollars to promote agricultural exports. Norris urged the bill be placed high on the calendar before a three day recess. Democrats signaled opposition to a provision allowing the corporation to buy products from foreign countries.
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Washington
Norris
Senate
Red White and Blue Corn Declared By Northwestern Professor
Chicago June 30 After three years of experiments Prof William L Woodburn of Northwestern University announced the production of an ear of corn with red white and blue kernels. He said future crops may yield solid bars of the three colors by crossing red and white to make blue ears and grafting the varieties.
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Chicago
William JL. Woodburn
Northwestern University
Woodburn
City Water Deemed Absolutely Pure by Raleigh Report
City Manager R L Pickett announced that Raleigh reports confirm the local water is absolutely pure for the month. Laboratory tests in Raleigh’s hygiene lab show the water as 100 percent pure, allowing residents to drink with confidence.
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R. L. Pickett
Raleigh
Anglo Japanese treaty renewed with modifications in cabinet meeting
London June 30 The Pall Mall Gazette and Globe report the British cabinet renewed the Anglo Japanese treaty with changes under discussion. The modifications focus on the attitude toward the role of India and the broader empire. The papers noted the agreement would proceed with these specified adjustments.
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London
Pall Malliszette and Globe
Tude
Lion of India
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