Dempsey Clinches Title in Third Round Beatdown
In Toledo on July 4, heavyweight champion Jess Willard was overwhelmed by Jack Dempsey. Willard, bleeding and with a swollen right eye, was floored seven times in the first round and quit after the third. A towel was tossed in as Dempsey delivered brutal, decisive blows to Willard’s jaw and ribs amid a roaring 50,000 crowd.
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Ohio
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Alf
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Ck Dempsey
Turner
Tad Wen
Dempsey
Young
Los Angeles
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Ogsir
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Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Rich Bend, Cal
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Quiet Independence Day in New York as Radicals Largely Stand Down
New York observed Independence Day with unusually calm streets as authorities avoided major disturbances. Police mobilized nationwide, guarding public buildings and prominent homes including Clark, Frick, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, and Shepard. Radical groups like the I W. and T. W. W. faced a quiet day as leaders dispersed and strike plans faded, leaving the city under notable police presence.
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Tima Socius
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LW. W
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Metropolitan Club
AL Clark
Henry ©. Frick
Cornelius Vanderbilt
W. K. Vanderbilt
Andrew Carnegie
Finley J. Shepard
Lethargy Radical
Rand School of Social Science
East Birteenth Street
Citys Hottest July 4 Drives Out Thousands
The article notes an all time high Independence Day heat in the city with 98 or 99 degrees, drawing crowds to beaches. It describes masses heading to Coney Island and Rockaway, subway and rail congestion, and thousands enjoying coastlines while authorities report minimal arrests.
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Reul
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Brooklyn Rapids Transit
Sea Beach
Brighton Heach
Brighton Line
Triia
Coney Isand
West End
Coney
Rockaway
Island
Long Island
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dempsey Declares Victory as Champion
Toledo July 4 Jack Dempsey, the new champion, said he would knock out his opponent in the first round and indeed did so. He described the foe as feeble after taking punishment, and promised to be a credit to boxing as champion.
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Toledo
Jack Dempsey
Loser says sees July 4 Dempsey Willard clash
Former champion Jess Willard recounts the July 4 bout with Dempsey, saying he fought until the third round but his eye closed and he could hardly see, acknowledging Dempsey as the hardest puncher he ever faced.
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Jess Willard
Dempsey
Dutch to Yield Kaiser Extradition Trial Publicized Abroad
London reports The Daily Mail says the Dutch government will surrender the former German Emperor for trial. A five judge panel from the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan is planned with Lord Sumner presiding and Sir Gordon Mewart leading the prosecution. The Kaiser may be defended by German and British lawyers and the case could go before Dutch courts with an international panel.
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Associated Press
Daily Mail
League of Nation
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Lord Sumner
United States
Great Britain
Wranse
Maly
Japan
Nowa
Gordon Mewart
Willead
William Hohenzoller
Fie Hayne
Kajaindietmunt
England
Minster
Miich Cribanal
Erie
Wrench
Apa
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Reading
Berd Ghiet Fustiou
Edward Dosgiass White
Supreme Court
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Ell
Dutch Extradition Rules Tie Kaiser's Fate to Law
A Hague official explained to Telegraaf that extradition for the former Kaiser or Crown Prince hinges on Dutch law and international treaties. If properly demanded, a formal process includes tribunal hearings, defense, and a ruling within fourteen days, guiding possible government action.
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Hague
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Gald
Admand
Ollieial
Lava
Camel
Minister of Justice
Demobilization of Army Could End War Prohibition by Aug
Washington reports a strong possibility that demobilization will finish by August 1, potentially ending war time prohibition. Authorities expect Baker’s peace strength target by September 30 to be reached easily with earlier discharge of temporary officers and enlisted men. Conservative estimates place completion by the first week of August.
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New York Tribune
Washington Bureau
Ashington
Baker
General Strike in France on July 21
Paris reports the executive committee of the General Labor Federation plans an international labor manifestation on July 21 with a complete stoppage in France and Italy. Objectives include stopping armed intervention in Russia, rapid demobilization, restoration of constitutional rights, amnesty, and fighting rising living costs. Rome says Italy will join a twenty four hour strike aligned with Southport plan, to last through Monday July 21, with a proclamation set for July 20.
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General Labor Federation
France
Italy
Russia
Rome
General Confederations of Labor
International Labor Conference
Southport
England
Washington
Sig Biplane Due Here To day After 1 075 Mile Flight
The Handley Page bombing biplane, backed by Vice Admiral Kerr and a three man crew, started from Harbor Grace on a 1075 mile non stop attempt to Mineola New York. If successful the aircraft may continue to Toronto or Atlantic City. Weather winds and fuel limits shaped the cautious timetable as the craft neared Antigonish and St Pierre Miquelon with hourly wireless updates planned.
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Mark Kere
London Daily Mail
New York
Mark Kerr
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Admiralty
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Atlantic
United States
Toronto
Prince of Waioa
Atlantic City
Autoron
Dempsey Story Ends in Death as a Tragic Prank
Anthony Wasielewski of 101 Eagle Street Greenpoint Brooklyn is arrested on a homicide charge after striking Thomas Black while demonstrating Jack Dempsey’s knockout. Black collapsed at Eagle Avenue Provost Street Greenpoint and was pronounced dead at Greenpoint Hospital. Wasielewski was to be arraigned today in Williams burg Plaza court.
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Wan Rex
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Anthony Wesselowski
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Greenint
J. Kroll
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Williamsburg
Germans to Be Repatriated From Brazilian Internment
In Rio de Janeiro in July the government announced plans to send home German sailors held after internment aboard German vessels. Austrian representatives have asked Brazil for details on conditions for Austrian subjects entering the country.
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Brazil
DE Janeiro
British airship R-34 heads for New York noon arrival
R-34 crossed the Atlantic and is en route to Mineola Roosevelt Field with a noon ETA. It was reported fifty miles east of Sydney, Nova Scotia yesterday evening when passed by a Handley-Page biplane bound for Mineola. The biplane reached Mineola by 8:40 p.m. and the dirigible was expected to land around noon.
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Wilson Delivers July 4 Address Aboard Ship
On board the George Washington the Fourth of July featured sports and a tug of war between army and navy units. President Wilson spoke at 3 p.m. to soldiers and sailors as observers watched morning events and plans for a civil victory in New York were noted. Weather remained fine with calm seas and light winds as six American destroyers proceeded ahead.
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Washington
Associated Press
George Washington
Navy
Wilson
New York
Canward
Women's Emancipation Bill Defeated in Commons
London July 4 The women's Emancipation Bill was defeated in the House of Commons by 100 to 85. Major Waldorf Astor announced the government will next week introduce a replacement bill to place men and women on equal terms in civil and judicial matters. The measure, supported by its sponsors, aims for political and legal equality and would remove barriers such as prohibiting women from sitting in the House of Lords.
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London
House of Commons
Tme
Major Waldorf Astor
Major Astor
Labor Party
Great Britain
House of Lords
Fog and Rain Force British Dirigible to Abandon Its Effort
The airship R34, after crossing the Atlantic from Scotland, steered away from St. John's Newfoundland due to fog and adverse winds, heading toward New York. Naval officers expect it to reach Roosevelt Field, Mineola, by noon tomorrow while reports say it was sighted near St. Pierre and Notre Dame Bay, with weather advisories issued for possible thunderstorms along the coast.
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Atlantic Ocean
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New York
Admiralty
Roosevelt Vield
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Miquelon
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Soundland
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York
Navy Department
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Navy
Weather Bureau
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Cape Hatteras
Maine
Canadian Maritime
Middle Atlantic
New England
Searchlights Hunt Heavens for R-34
Staff by Mineola L. 1 fily searchlight beams. Roosevelt Field toe height. A kite balloon aflame in the glow. British officials hope the crew from the R-24 will pick up and follow home. Navy officers doubt disappearance before noon. Wireless stations will remain on alert through the night in case the R-84 responds.
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Roosevelt
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