Dempsey Must Battle Or Relinquish Title If Paid Fails
Chaos surrounds the Dempsey title fight as contract talks unfold in Great Falls. The dispute centers on a $50,000 cash payment and a $50,000 balance, with lawyers hinting the deal may be illegal and Dempsey could forfeit $25,000 if he withdraws. Promoters and managers clash over terms as the bout scheduled for next Wednesday hangs in the balance.
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Tittle
Dempthbons
Lampsey
Vhark Kearns
Dempsey
Moutua
Rod
Ant Aha
Four Killed On U S Destroyer Willison Explosion
Four crew members were killed and four others injured when an explosion tore through the engine room of the United States destroyer Willison, reported from New York on June 30. The disaster occurred during the day, with initial casualty figures released by the Navy.
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United States
Willison
Snyder in Prison Halts $25,000 Claim
Noubi notes a $25,000 prize awaiting Robert W. Snyder, once of the city, but Snyder is imprisoned blocking claim. The piece hints at a New York firm lure and possible ongoing pursuit, with continued details promised on Page 14.
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Snyder
Noubi
Robert W. Snyder
New York
Winers Adopt Conservative Policy In Making Demands
Anthracite mine workers at a tri district convention near Scranton adopt a conservative policy led by John L Tews with a single exception raising day laborer pay by two dollars per day. The meeting, held in Wilkesbarre, confirms leaders Roger Lewis and colleagues, and signals a show of unity against wage demands.
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Hy International News Service
Scranton
John L. Tews
Huing
Thomas Fennony
John Ty Lewis
Idk
Operdtora
Wilkesharre
Levwis
Russia
Wage Raise Clash Heads to Atlantic City Talks
Operators plan to oppose a 20 percent wage rise and a two year contract sought by anthracite miners. Industry insiders say miners inflate figures to gain leverage at negotiations. A wage scale report from the coal commission will inform talks to replace the expiring August 31 contract.
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Op Wiersaliosal News Service
Washington
Atlantc City
United States Coal Commission
Het
Cal Comets
Slo
Three Want Job as New City Clerk
Mayor Bowman announced three candidates for the city clerk post and said the final selection would be made at the next council meeting. A special session will decide paving on South Potomac Street with stool asphalt, following a previous council vote.
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Bowman
Charles J. Bowman
Utis
Wade
Sont Potomac Street
Ib Wis
Open Shop Plank Wall BeTaheoed By George R Holmes
Gardiner Mont June 30 President Harding seeks an open shop plant in the 1924 Republican platform. The move gains headway with General Dawes backing it in Chicago and amid party leaders. Meanwhile Mrs Amantia Prank remains hospitalized after pancreatic surgery and is in serious condition.
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George R. Holmes
Gardiner
Mont
Harding
Providentis
Helena
Lendo
Chas. G. Dawes
Chicago
Heela
Smithsburg Heartsland Develops Town Property Purchasers Plan
Smithsburg and Paxville buyers Lancelot Jacques and Stanley Hauver take ownership of Catoctin Furnace land. They will subdivide and sell 44 small houses and the land, after paying 26000 dollars for the property costing 10 state acres. An adjoining timber unit cost 8000 dollars and is to be removed in about a year. The Thropp Everett Pa sale traces back 18 to 20 years to Waters Keens Claggett and Rothback trustees bankrupt Blue Mountain Iron and Steel. The stave timber option remains with the new owners.
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Lancelot Jacques
Smithsburg
Stanley Hauver
Paxville
Catoctin
Ntes Atave Milla
Hazardous device explosion injures and kills in Ruby Market area
A hazardous device exploded near the northern edge of the Ruby Market injuring at least 25 people and causing nine fatalities. The blast occurred around 100 thie Atorntny on a Wednesday in Dalstan tala le woon Dulebarg and Ceatete. Authorities report multiple victims and ongoing investigations into the incident.
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International Neva Servier
Paius
Nina Massino Noldiera
Scenes At Cumberland Dance Hall Rival Those Of Bygone Days
A Cumberland Times report describes the dance hall near Corrigansville four miles from Cumberland as a hotspot of lawlessness and debauchery. It depicts nightly fist fights drunkenness and women dancing with reckless abandon as in frontier days.
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Cumberland Dance Hall
Corrigansville
Cumberland
Cumberland Times
Wild West
U S Won't Relax Dry Regulation Says Mellon
London report cites Secretary Andrew Mellon stating no relaxation of the dry ship rules while the American Congress acts. He notes law enforcement extends to transportation within U S waters and possible treaties to search and seize beyond three miles, needing presidential treaty power and Senate approval.
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Luther Huston
Sta
Tnternational Mewn Service
London
American Congress
Washington
American Treasury
Andrew Mellon
Mellon
Lonslon
United States
Three Mile Minit
Tix Manor
Senate
New Heating Plant Installed In Church
A new heating plant has been installed at St. John's Episcopal Church by the Bimlenunth Hnghber ing Company of York. The plant will heat the church and rear sections, enabling warmer services and improved comfort for parishioners in the Sharpburg area and nearby locales.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Te Bimlenunth Hnghbering Company
York, Pa
Larehurels
Dance Ends in Tragedy at Cumberland Hall
A Cumberland county dance ends with the death of a man after a confrontation at the hall. The slain patron, age about 50, was dragged from a car, beaten by a crowd, and died near a stone wall beside the National Pike. Witnesses say the evolving scene followed a late request for more pep as the band played Barney Google's.
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Flan
Kent
Cumberland
Agd
Agschiagt
Anen
Corriganaville
Cumberlaint & Westernport Electric
Beidee
Altoona Telegraph Operator Dies In Oil Fire Accident
Altoona Pa June 30 Martin Featire aged 36 railroad telegraph operator at Gatlin died from burns suffered while trying to start a fire with oil to keep warm. The oil proved to be alcohol and exploded.
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Altoona
Martin Featiere
Gatlitzin
State Dept. Worried By Warning
Washington reports a diplomatic crisis over U S prohibition laws with Britain. Lord Cerron warned that seizures of beverage liquors on foreign ships are legal but cannot be fully accepted, prompting concern in the State Department and among foreign embassies about American actions and future diplomatic negotiations.
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W. H. Atkins
Stow
International Newsy Streke
Washington
United States
State Department
Great Britain
Lord Cerron
Stuart Treasury
Eight of crew die in agony after sinking
A Mauritius dispatch reports eight of the crew of the British steamer Trevessa perished in agony after the ship sank in the Indian Ocean on May 27. Only a few survivors reached the Indian Devan Islands, while the lifeboat cohort struggled with extreme thirst and hunger as they drifted for weeks. Also noted, Justice Tolan and Potter of Waynesboro died suddenly after 24 years on the bench.
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Iy Internaional News Service
London
Mighe
Trevessa
Trevegga
Havigas
Indiad Devan Islands
Tolan &. Potter
Peage
Waynesboro
Beautiful American Wife Of Filipino And Medical Student Held For Murder
Police probe a suspected poison plot tied to the death of Filipino Cleto M. Abiny. Adeline Timie Along, 28, an American wife, and Vincent A. Navarra, 27, a medical student, are under arrest as investigators search for motive and connections. Autopsy cites tuberculosis. officials say further information pending. Meanwhile the weather service lists a forecast of scattered showers and cool conditions for the region.
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Oy Tnternatigent Neya Service
Washington
Poties
Cleto M. Abiny
Adeline Timie
Vincent A. Navarra
Thaltiot
Gordon
Alton Wy
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