Dempsey and Carpentier Rise to World Boxing Fame
A retelling of Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier rising from humble origins in shipyards and mines to heavyweight boxing stardom. Dempsey’s meteoric ascent culminates in his 1919 title win over Jess Willard, while Carpentier’s European ascent includes European titles and notable knockouts before challenging Dempsey in a famed cross‑continental clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atameee Halied
Eréetant Physist
Jack Dempsey
Joep
Jess Willard
Tother Shipyards
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Dempsey
Kearn
John “Barber” Reiser
New ‘York
Reisler
Ictory
Agai
Salt Lake
Arthur Pesky
Porky Wigan
Battling Levinsky
Harrison
N.J
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Tex Rickard
Willard
Ite Sage
Toledo
Ohio
Pugilist
Kansas
Hoth Fieeters
Poledo
Withra
Winard
Denyse Wealihe
Peneywand
Sue Dempsey
Billy Minke
Benton Harbor
Brennan
Madigan Square Garden
Dempaey
Brenan
Mach
San Francn
Harpes
Georges Carpentier
Lieven
France
Lens
Freneth
Heid
Sipg
Europe
Carpentier
Ubis’tathler and Brothers
Tiens
Fratcota ‘Deschamps
Harding Knows Miss Garberson In Capital Circles
Susan Garberson, county home demonstration agent, is described as close to President Warren G. Harding. Her father is noted as one of Harding's best friends and George B. Christian, the President's secretary, is a cousin. The piece hints Garberson avoids bragging about her connections.
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Susan Garberson
Susan
Warren G. Harding
Harding
George B. Christian
Miss Garberson
Organ Installed in University of Virginia Greek Theater
M. P. Moller, noted local organ builder, completed a large specially built pipe organ for the Greek Theater at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The university claims the only Greek Theater in the East. Doors for the theater were also produced in Charlottesville by Jamison Cold Storage Door Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Moller
University ‘of Virginia At
Charlottesville
U. of Va
Jamison Cold
Car Swipers Quit When Lights Won't Light
The attempted theft of a Ford auto truck from a garage on Carrollton Avenue failed when the lights would not light, and officers Burger and Ambrose were nearby. The vehicle was taken from the garage around 11:30 last night. Cumberland reports Baltimore and Ohio Railway shop to reopen with 450 workers furloughed June 15. duration of reopening not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burger
Ambrose
Louis Webber
Carrollon Avenue
B&o
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Trial of World Series players to begin today
Chicago July 4 The actual trial of the 4919 World Series baseball scandal will start tomorrow before Judge Hugo Friend in the criminal courts unless the judge rules in favor of Col Berger's motion to quash the indictment against those involved. The jury selection will be started. This notice appears amid today’s classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hugo Friend
Col .Berger
Gasoline Measure Complaints Across State Highlighted
Motorists statewide report short measures at roadside gas stations. Public Service Commission explains it lacks authority to test pumps after conversion to metered pumping. Regulators note pumps are set accurately on installation but can be altered, with honest dealers potentially losing about a pint per gallon.
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Cit ‘Des
Ben
Public ‘Service Commission
Hes
Lightning Strikes Lutheran Church in Middletown Valley
During a severe storm lightning struck the Lutheran Church at Harmony in Middletown Valley. The roof was partly wrecked and interior damaged. a central pew splintered, a stained glass window knocked out, and the cornice shattered. Timber fragments were found up to 200 feet away. Neighborhood residents were stunned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Middletown Valley
Home of orchardist struck by lightning during storm
During a severe storm over the mountains east of Hancock the home of S. H. Carr, a noted fruit grower, was hit by a bolt of lightning. Fire started along the roof ledge but the Carr family, in the house, recovered from the shock and helped extinguish the blaze. Damage is expected to be minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
S. H. Carr
Carr
Sale of goods by City Pharmacy and Howard E. Young
City Pharmacy sides with Howard E. Young in a sale of goods. Details on items, prices, and terms are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Pharmacy
Howard E. Young
Miss Engle To Address Women In Hagerstown
Miss Lavinia Engle a leading Maryland League of Women Voters lecturer will speak at a Chamber of Commerce meeting this afternoon as Washington County Women gather to evaluate measures endorsed by the Cleveland national convention. She arrives from Baltimore at noon and will attend lunch with Mrs KEP Alexander and stay overnight with Mrs Forney Young at Marsh Run Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia Engle
Maryland League of Women Voters
Chamber of Commerce
Washington County
National’ Convention of Women Voters
Cleveland
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Hagerstown Club
The
League
Forney Young
Marsh Run Pike
Park Store Robbed Again At City Park
Mike Sallas' store in the City Park district was robbed again last night, goods valued at $50 taken. This is the second break in within a month. A $50 reward is offered for the raiders. Entry gained by climbing to the roof and breaking through. Victrola records were among the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Sallas
Probe Shooting Injures Man in Cumberland
Cumberland July 6 Millard Sager 42 is in critical condition at Allegany hospital with a bullet wound in the right lung J C Watkins a Western Maryland Railway foreman is held pending investigation Sager is from Braddock Pa
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Cumberland
Millard Sager
Allegany Hospital
J. C. Watkins
Western Maryland Railway
Sager
Braddock
Real Estate Woes and Apartment Hunts in Herald Mall
City dwellers seek affordable homes for married life but face crowded markets and high rents. The Herald Mall Real Estate section reveals cramped options, most apartments either occupied or pricey, leaving hopeful buyers scrambling for a modest, suitable nest without breaking the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menglessohn
Sin ‘Angel
Asterfellers
Herald Mall
Flashes In Action at the Academy July 11 12
The American Legion presents films by the United States Signal Corps showing Army Navy and Marine Corps actions for World War II era education. The screenings aim to teach children how things are done through authentic battlefield pictures. Community members are encouraged to attend and view these educational reels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
American Legion
Academy
United States Signal Corps
Battle Front
Dandruff Cure Cited By Leading Hairdresser
A top hairdresser endorses Parisian Sage as unmatched for dandruff relief and for making hair wavey thick and lustrous. The genuine product is sold at Aughinbaugh or Knelsley Drug stores.
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Aughinbaugh
Knelsley Drug Stores
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London
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Pat O'Keefe
Nepras Joe Jeannette
Germany
Kid Jackson
Gunboat Smith
Laneh
Smith
Carpender
England
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Innelform
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Leng
Becket
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Grundhoven
Battling -Levitiaky
Newark
N. de
Ame
Alma
John L. Weaver
Franklin SE
Glenzea
Miss
Garbderson
Moller
U.of VA
IRA
Bolt
Middletown
Valley
Tobias H. Porter
oFreton Street
Havertown
Miss Engleto
Yingling Auto & Carriage Works
Lee and
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Security Oil
Standard OU. Company A
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Standard Oil Company
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