Dempsey Quietly Captures World Heavyweight Title
A historical sports profile traces Jack Dempsey rising from shipyards to world heavyweight champion in 1918 19. It details his roots in Scotland Ireland and Indian heritage, early lack of education, promoter Jack Kearns guiding a comeback, and a knockout-filled path to topping Jess Willard on July 4 1919 at Toledo. Also covers Georges Carpentier rising star of France from bantam to heavyweight, wartime service, and postwar ring exploits across Europe, including notable knockouts and stage appearances.
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Eoth
Tever
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Dian Orlaif
Dempsey
Kearns
Jack Kearns
Hershuster
Kearn
John “Barber Reisler
New ‘York
Heisler
Raute
Salt Lake
Tex Rickard
Willard
Poeledo
Ohio
Kansas
Batte
Toledo
Salt’ Lake
Chivas
Onus
Billy Minke
Benton Harbor
Mich
RM Brennan
Madison Square Garden
Breinon
Dewpary
Sau Prince Tyan
Georges Carpentier
Lieven
France
Lens
Stock
Jack
Europe
Carpentier
Athens
Francois “Descamps
Pir
Joledain
Charles Ledoux
Jim Sullivan
Monte Carlo
Ghent
Bombardier Wells
London
Wells
Pat O'Keefe
Joe Jeannette
Germany
Kid Jackson
Gunboat Smith
England
Als
Jie
Beckett
Tiauy
Joe Beckett
Grundhoven
Monte, Carlo
Demingas
Apis
Aid
Harding knows Miss Garberson in county role
The article notes Susan Garberson is named county home demonstration agent. It mentions a personal link to President Warren G. Harding and cites her father as a close friend, with Secretary George B. Christian described as a cousin. The piece suggests Garberson avoids speaking of connections to avoid bragging.
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Susan Garberson
New County
Warren G. Harding
Harding
George. B. Christian
Milas Garberson
Misa Garberson
Moller Installs Large Organ at Virginia Greek Theater
Moller, a local organ maker, completed a special pipe organ installation in the Greek Theater at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The U V a theater is noted as the only Greek Theater in the East. Doors for the theater were built in Charlottesville by Jamison Coff Storage Door Company.
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M. P. Moller
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
U. of Va
Jamison Colff Storage Door Company
SAR Swipers Quit When Lights Wouldn't Light
The article reports a burglary attempt where a Ford truck from Louis Weber's garage on Carrollton Avenue was used by two men who fled when lights failed and officers Burger and Ambrose nearly apprehended them. The incident occurred last night at about 1:30. Cumberland, July 5. The new shop of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will reopen today with 450 workers furloughed June 16. No timeline given for how long operations will continue.
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Burger
Ambrose
Louis Weber
Carrolton Avenue
Cumberland
Pew
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Actual trial of ball players to start today
Chicago July 4 The actual trial of the 41919 World Series baseball scandal will start tomorrow before Judge Hugo Friend in the criminal court. If the judge rules against Col Berger’s motion to quash the indictment, jury selection will be started.
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Chicago
Hugo Friend
Col. Berger
Gasoline short measure complaints across state counties
Motorists statewide allege gasoline pumps give short measure at roadside stations especially away from cities. Public Service Commission says it cannot test pumps, only meters, and inspectors regulate pumps when installed. Fraud concerns rise as most fuel is now pumped directly into car tanks, with dealers potentially trimming a pint to a gallon in profit.
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Dyme
Lightning Strikes Lutheran Church in Harmony Middletown Valley
During a severe storm lightning struck the Lutheran Church at Harmony in Middletown Valley partly wrecking the roof and interior. A central pew splintered a stained glass window knocked out and cornice shattered. Timber fragments were found 200 feet away as neighborhood residents stood stunned.
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Harmony
Middletown Valley
Home of Orchardist Hit by Lightning
A severe storm east of Hancock struck the home of H. Carr, a noted fruit grower, causing a lightning fire that threatened the roof. The Carr family, inside the house, was stunned but recovered and helped extinguish the blaze along the roof edge. Estimated damage light.
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Hancock
H. Carr
Carr
SS Engle to Address Women
Miss Lavinia Engle a noted lecturer of the Maryland League of Women Voters will address the Washington county meeting at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. Women will decide to approve or condemn measures endorsed by the national convention in Cleveland. Engle will arrive from Baltimore at noon and be hosted by Mrs E P Alexander for lunch. She will stay overnight with Mrs J Forney Young at Marsh Run Pike.
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Lavinia Engle
Maryland League of Women Voters
Chamber of Commerce
Washington County
of Women Voters
Cleveland
Witl Amive
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Misa Engle
E.P. Alexander
Park Store Robbed Again with Reward Offered
Mike Sallas store in City Park was robbed again last night goods valued at fifty dollars stolen. It is the second break in within a month with entry gained by climbing to the roof and breaking through. Several Victrola records were taken and a fifty dollar reward is offered for raiders’ apprehension.
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Mike Sallas
Cumberland Probe Shooting Leaves Sager in Critical Condition
Millard Sager, 42, of Braddock Pennsylvania, remains in critical condition at Allegany hospital with a bullet wound to the right lung after a shooting. J C Watkins, a Western Maryland Railway foreman, is in custody pending investigation.
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Cumberland
Millard Sager
Allegany Hospital
J. C. Watkins
Western Maryland Railway
Sager
Braddock
Apartment hunting woes in real estate listings
A reader frets over finding affordable housing near marriage plans. The piece notes scarce, small apartments in Herald-Mail Real Estate columns, with rents that deter most seekers and leave couples with few helpful suggestions from friends. The narrator seeks a residence fit for an angel yet affordable for a modest income, lamenting the apartment hunt.
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Mendicasohn
Asterfellers
Herald-Mail
Flashes In Action at the Academy July 11 12
The American Legion presents Flashes In Action at the Academy on July 11 and 12. The films, produced by the United States Signal Corps, show authentic Army Navy and Marine Corps activities on the war front and other locations, offering a vivid view for local citizens.
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Army
Navy
Marine
American Legion
Academy
United States Sips Corps
Battle Front
Hairdresser Endorses Parisian Sage For Dandruff Cure
A leading hairdresser says Parisian Sage is unmatched for curing dandruff and making hair wavy thick and lustrous. Genuine product sold at Aughbinbaugh or Kneisley Drug stores.
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Aughbinbaugh
Kneisley Drug Stores
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Breedens Rheumatic
City Pharmacy
Howard E. Young
Thomas H. Porter
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Engle
Yingling Auto & Carriage Works
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