Firpo Confidence Dempsey's Danger in July 27 Enterprise
Special to the Enterprise describes Luis Angel Firpo as a rising challenger to champion Jack Dempsey, noting his large physique, earnings of about $200,000 in eighteen months, self management, and confidence in his own ability to win. The piece previews the anticipated bout and Firpo’s public appeal amid debate over his readiness and fighting style.
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Luis Firpo
South America
Jack Dempsey
Firpo
Jess Willard
Dempsey
Robert Fuller
New York
Luis Angel Firpo
Anl
Queensbury
Luis
Buenos Aires
Argentina
China
Willard
Bill Brennan
Jack McAuliffe
Wallops
Pampas
Panama Canal Tolls Reach $1 300 000 for Five Days in July
Abilene reports that Panama Canal tolls collected in the first five days of July totaled 300 000. President J D Sandefer of Simmons College, on a Texas party trip directed by Secretary Porter Whaley, notes broad receptions for the Texans. Governor Pat M Neff highlighted $6 million annual net income after canal upkeep and the Zone’s 30 000 government employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
United States
Panama Canal
J. D. Sandefer
Simmons College
Panama
Cuba
Sandefer
Texas Party
West Texas Chamber of
I Mn
Porter Whaley
Pat M. Neff
Canal Zone
Gatun
Harding
Secretary of War
United States Navy
Porras
Ican
Morrow
United Vernment
Tubby Turner Seen Entering Clothing Store
Bilkins recalls Tubby Turner entering a shop and Tilten quips the only ready to wear item suited for him is a handkerchief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilkins
Tubby Turner
Tilten
Magician Quip Sparks Banter About Hiding Behind Skirts
In a witty exchange, Luke asks what to call a man who hides behind a woman's skirt and the reply labels such a figure a magician. The quip reflects playful gendered humor.
Mrs Francis DeAugbe Lajune Affair Denied
A local resident denies reports that Mrs Francis DeAugbe Lajune ran off with a boarder. She states the claim is false, malicious, and slanderous, insisting the matter involved only a reamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis DeAugbe Lajune
Public sale notice in Reeves County foreclosure case
On June 25 1923 Sheriff E Rans? of Reeves County Texas cited by Clerk C W Harper levied on real estate to satisfy a 3345 80 claim against S H Jackson in case 20856 and a separate 1000 judgment against William Moeller with six percent interest from February 28 1923 and costs. action follows Matilda Fahligren recovery in court and notes encumbrances disclosed.
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S. H. Jackson
William Moeller
Matilda Fahlgren
Towit
Texas and Pacific Survey
Reeves County
Texas
Court House
Pecos
Levy
State of
Matilda Fahligren
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Reeves County Texas 1923
On the 13th day of July 1923 Sheriff I E B Kiser levied on real estate in Reeves County to satisfy a judgment in Murray Company versus T L Patrick Company for 1856.60 dollars plus costs. The property is a Murray automatic Trampler located at Saragosa on the gin lot leased from P V S Ry Co, 73 feet by 100 feet along the north side of the Saragosa switch.
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State of
Texas
Reeves
District Court
Reeves County
L. M. White
C. F. Morris
Kiser
Tor
W. H. Browning, Jr
Court House
Pecos
Vendue
Pecos Enterprise
E. B. Kiser
Saragosa
S. W
Saragosa Gin
T. L. Patrick
T. L. Patrick Et al
Levy
Citizens National Bank of Waco
W. P. Bryan
B. Kiser
Deaf Smith County
T. J. Patrick Company
Dallas County
T. L. Patrick Company
Murray Company
Murray
Saragosa Switch
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State of Texas
County of
19Th Judicial District Court
McLennan County
Pecos River
Peess River
Sisi and Mes
Areo
Snd
Love of
Eppliee
Pertiee
Eugene Cartledge
Austin
THE
Dallas. News
Tom McClure
Screw Bean Springs
Carlsbad Road
R. M. Alexander
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