Edwards Confirms Dempsey Carpentier Fight Goes On
Governor Edward J. Edwards of New Jersey announced the Dempsey Carpentier fight would proceed despite blue law reformers efforts. Prosecutor Pierre Garven said he would not seek indictments unless more facts emerged. Counterfeit tickets for the match drew scrutiny as Tex Rickard and authorities pursued forged admissions and pending indictments for five forged tickets.
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Senate Panel Approves Anti Beer Bill With Changes
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee approved a revised anti beer bill aimed at protecting manufacturers dealers and consumers of industrial alcohol. The measure retains three main provisions banning beer prescriptions by doctors limiting physician issued vinous or spirituous prescriptions to 100 in ninety days and constraining action on tobacco and wine products, while proposing adjustments to the bill’s language for fuller committee approval.
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Night Before the Dempsey Carpentier Bout Dread
Grantland Rice reflects on the nerve jangling final night before the Dempsey Carpentier fight. Both boxers endure restless dreams and fatigue as immense public attention and media pressure mount across Jersey City and Manhasset.
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France Cables Best Wishes to Its Champion
Paris June 30 80 By The Associated Press Georges Carpentier will receive a cable from Gaston Vidal wishing him a fair and even break in the world heavyweight title bout with Jack Dempsey in Jersey City. Authorities note French sports federations voice support as public interest centers on the fight amid financial concerns. Mme Carpentier plans to ignore press reports and stay home Saturday, while bets surface in Paris cafés on Carpentier at 2 to 5 odds. Ledoux’s telegram influence noted.
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Scalpers Offer Bargains In Ringside Fight Seats
Speculators on Broadway offered ringside seats for the Dempsey Carpentier bout at $43 for a $50 ticket and $9 for $10 seats, with prices previously ranging from $79 to $250. The rush subsided by night, most ringside blocks exhausted and remaining tickets being sold off at any price.
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Garden
Hylan Forces Prompt Police In City Probe
Policemen subpoenaed by the Meyer joint legislative committee testified about a June 21 meeting where inspectors decided to have officers report to the Corporation Counsel for instructions before replying. The incident is cited as supporting Senator Meyer’s claim of executive influence over witnesses. Corporation Counsel John P. O'Brien denied obstruction, saying he cooperates with the committee. Meyer said the committee, backed by state power, would obtain what it seeks from witnesses as the inquiry continues into police handling of funds and related bookkeeping. The testimony includes William Zaranko’s data for tracing Police Department practices and ties to prior investigations. Continued on page three.
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Stillman Divorce Hearing Highlights Jewelry Purchases
Five hours of cross examination reveal Beal financier James A. Stillman denies testifying to incriminate himself while details emerge of expensive jewels bought for Florence Lawlor Leeds. Probes into trust funds for Leeds and her son, Jay Ward, accompany tense court room scenes as the case moves toward next session.
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House Passes Peace Bill by 263-59 Vote
Washington reports the House approved the peace resolution 263 to 59 after a short debate. Democratic leaders criticized a last minute provision on American rights and German property seizures, while Senate action was expected to follow with debate resuming tomorrow.
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Fight Over Hypothetical Children Ends With Lost Teeth
Hyman Schwarzman of Jamaica L I and Frank Arme se were charged with disorderly conduct after a Jamaica Police Court altercation over imagined child rearing. Armese admitted a fight occurred. Schwarzman claimed the quarrel involved insults about “kind of children.” Five friends joined, during which Schwarzman’s new false teeth were knocked out and taken by Armese. Magistrate Kochendorfer dismissed Schwarzman with a warning and fined Arme se 25 dollars.
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Sinn Fein Leaders Released From Mountjoy Prison
Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Féin and Professor John MacNeill Gaelic Leauge president, along with Michael Staines and E J Duggan Sinn Féin MPs, are freed from Mountjoy. Arrests followed last November and December with later conditional release and rearrest.
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Sinn
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London
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Threat to Seize Constantinople Made by Greeks
A June dispatch from Constantinople reports Allied officials fearing a Kemalist move toward the Ismid to Constantinople railway, while the Greek government pledges to defend Constantinople with army and fleet if required. Paris and Constantinople teletype notes cite French assurance Kemalists will not attack Allied forces, and that a Greek counteroffensive is under way. Raids by Allied troops and arrests sparked Turkish unease as Bosporus navigation continued.
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Cat Rights to Scratch in Fight Upheld by Law
The Supreme Court upheld a cat's right to defend itself with claws and teeth when threatened by a person who would interfere with a dog fight. Chief Justice Rugs wrote that prudence should prompt leaving a strange cat alone, reversing a lower court ruling in a suit by Mrs. Fanzie E. Goodwin against Nelson Grocery Company over injuries from protecting her dog.
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Taft Named Chief Justice by President Harding
From The Tribune's Washington Bureau Taft, formerly President, was named Chief Justice of the United States. The Senate confirmed 61 to 4 after an executive session vote. Taft plans to take the oath in Washington and arrive July 7. Opposition came from Borah Johnson La Follette who argued he lacks legal qualifications.
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