02 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1921
Page
1
In a moonlit African night a hairless, two-footed hunter moves through dense foliage. Numa the lion tails him as the strange man animal, bearing a belt knife and club, presses toward open ground seeking escape across a treeless plain. The scene ends with the pursuer abandoning concealment for risk.
In Jersey City on July 2, Jack Dempsey defeated Georges Carpentier in the fourth round with a decisive right to the jaw. The French champion collapsed, was carried to his corner, and later left the ring unable to stand unaided, while Dempsey celebrated a dramatic, finish-heavy victory.
A look through the society notes shows Carpentier receiving a decoration and praised for his poise, while Dempsey’s circle discusses referees and public perception. Other items include a lamp in the press, jokes about boxing fame, and reflections on brains and bank fears.
A columnist voice laments a difficult parental relationship, noting sharp wit and biting critique. The piece contrasts gratitude with struggle, using a serpent metaphor to describe ingratitude and familial tension.
The Star Classified Ads emphasize buyers and helpers, framing language as a marketing atmosphere. Each paragraph hints at sales intent and use of persuasive phrasing to engage readers.
The Tacoma Scandinavian American failure triggers a quiet state banking shakeup. Claude P. Hay is removed as state bank commissioner, replaced by John P. Duke who becomes head of the division of banking. Duke, of Palouse, is deemed competent and began supervising as Langley handles liquidation at the Tacoma bank.
Chief William H. Searing tells Seattle children to celebrate with firecrackers under two inches in length without police interference. He encourages safe, extended celebrations Saturday through the following week, permitting Billy, Jack, Mary, and Daisy to participate as long as activities stay within limits.
Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell announced plans to slice city expenses to the bone and asked all department heads to submit preliminary budget estimates for review. He intends to scale down estimates and eliminate any items not absolutely necessary before council consideration.
Carpentier fell in four rounds in Jersey City while Tony Kattner of 2718 Elliott Ave. was fined $600 on two liquor charges in Federal Judge Neterer's court Saturday. Lightning struck four fir trees at Three Tree Point during an electric storm last evening. Mrs. W. H. Jenkins of 720 15th Ave. N. and Mrs. R. C. Anderson and Mrs. Charles Schmutz stood beneath the tree when it happened.
In Vancouver a 16 foot skiff capsized in a gale as the main boxing bout saw Dempsey press Carpentier through four rounds. Carpentier tired by late rounds and a resounding right to the jaw in the fourth sent him down for the count as the referee counted him out.
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