Harding Signs Peace Revival Seen With Troops Not Returning Soon
President Harding signs a peace resolution ending war conditions legally while cautioning that American troops in Germany will not be brought home immediately. War-time powers expire, liquor prohibition nuances arise, and economic activity is expected to improve with embassies and consuls resuming work and passports issued to American salesmen.
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Harding's Peace O. K. Blot Preserved In Raritan Blotter
In Raritan New Jersey on July 2 a reverse reproduction of President Harding's signature on the peace resolution will be kept on a blotter by Mrs. Joseph S Frelinghuysen. The President pressed his pen hard to please his hostess creating a large ink blot and a fine reproduction.
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Daughter Tries With Mother to Die by Poison at Hotel Commodore
Frances Weiss and her daughter Henrietta Weiss attempted suicide by dissolving bichloride of mercury in water at the Hotel Commodore. They suffered severe poisoning and were taken to Flower Hospital, with Henrietta later moved to Bellevue. Dr. A J Greenberger aided, noting quarrels with Henrietta’s husband and the women’s intent to end their lives.
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Dempsey Defeats Carpentier Before Record Crowd
Ninety thousand fans packed Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City to witness Jack Dempsey deliver a crushing right hook that toppled Georges Carpentier in a landmark bout. The crowd, largely composed of women, roared at key moments while the arena ran smoothly with orderly fans and brief bursts of excitement.
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Liner Brings Fight Fans Too Late to See Miss
The French liner France arrived too late to deliver passengers to the Jersey City fight. Departing Havre June 26 with many French fans aboard, the ship reached New York area after quarantine and could not land until 6 p m. This delayed spectators who hoped to view the event as the Aquitania traveled from Southampton and Cherbourg the same day.
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Carpentier Too Eager As Dempsey Wins In Four
The bout ends in the fourth round after Carpentier presses forward. Dempsey lands decisive blows with a right and left hook, proves the stronger man, and lifts Carpentier with body punches as the French challenger collapses to the canvas.
Paris in gloom as Carpentier loses world title fight
Paris reacts with consternation after Georges Carpentier is knocked out by Dempsey in Jersey City. Airplanes and theater signs flashed defeat, crowds gather at Place de la Concorde to watch bulletins in English and French while Mme Carpentier hopes for his swift return.
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France's Idol Falls to Dempsey in Brutal Heavyweight Bout
In Jersey City July 2, French challenger Georges Carpentier endures early surge and brutal body blows from champion Jack Dempsey. A decisive second round right to Dempsey’s jaw and a final left-right combination seal Carpentier’s defeat after a grueling four-round effort marked by his battered frame and the crowd’s roar.
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Five Tex Rickards Try To Pass Gate At Arena
Tex Rickard, promoter, tries to enter the arena grounds ahead of event time. A burly doorkeeper stops him demanding a ticket, but after intervention by another attendant Rickard is allowed to enter his own property.
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Battle Ground
Dempsey Defeats Carpentier in Fourth Round Ring Triumph
In Jersey City Dempsey floors Carpentier in the fourth round after a fierce exchange. The French challenger suffers a broken right thumb and wrist earlier but displays famed sangfroid, smiling through defeat as Dempsey claims the world heavyweight crown in a dramatic bout watched by about ninety thousand spectators.
Dempsey and Carpentier Agree on Fight Outcome
After the bout Dempsey and Carpentier deemed the tougher, harder hitting man the winner. Carpentier noted a second round rally and a broken right thumb from a head strike but did not offer it as an excuse. Dempsey telegrammed his mother, praising Carpentier, claiming he won decisively and seeking the next challenger.
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Willard Eager to Fight Dempsey on Labor Day
Lawrence Kan July 2 Former world heavyweight champion Jess Willard said he is eager to box Jack Dempsey on Labor Day if arrangements can be made. He noted no new talks since spring when a March 17 bout was explored and said plans for a Dempsey Carpentier fight ended that effort. Willard was busy harvesting potatoes on his ranch with about fifty workers nearby.
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