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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

Page

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Dempsey Aims For Decisive KO in Carpentier Bout

Jack Dempsey told reporters in Atlantic City he wants the title match at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City decided by a knockout before 12 rounds. He warned against referees stopping the bout or towels being thrown in and said he would fight on until counted out if needed.

Associated Hannar Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier E Ither Carpentier Boyle Thirty Acres Jersey City Dempsey

Fight planned as Dempsey Carpentier moves forward

Gov Edwardes announced the Dempsey Carpentier bout would go on in Jersey City despite efforts by Dr Wilbur F Crafts to intervene. An Associated Press report notes Crafts urged the governor to stop the fight, but Edwards affirmed the event would proceed on Saturday.

Associated Press Trenton N. J Jersey City Wilbur F. Crafts International Reform Bureau Today Edwards Aes Associated Presa Banner Gov Edwardes Today

Prosecutor Garvan Breaks with Reform Bureau Over Bout Indictment

In Jersey City on June 30 Associated Press reports Prosecutor Pierre Garvan would not seek an indictment to block the Deupsey Carpentier bout without more facts from the International Reform Bureau He said the Hudson county grand jury would not be convened until additional evidence is provided.

Associated Press Jersey City N. J Pierre Garvan Percesial Press International Reform Bureau Hudson County Grand Jury Deupsey-Carpentier

Italians in Terror as Volcano Erupts

MBESSINA Italy June 30 The volcano Stromboli on Stromboli Island off the north coast of Sicily burst into wild activity Tuesday night and terror filled the inland. Molten rocks and sulphurous gases poured from the crater may spell impending doom to panic stricken inhabitants. Islanders terrorized by the volcano’s behaviour over the last three days congregate on the shores preparing for a nighttime retreat but hope it will subside.

Mbessina Italy Stromboli Stromboli Island Sicily

Huck, Winifred Mason, seeks Illinois congress seat

Mrs Winifred Mason Huck daughter of the late Congressman William E Mason announces her candidacy to succeed her father as congressman at large from Illinois She is mother of four and has conferred with Governor Isman about filling the unexpired term and will run if a special election is held

Associated Press The Banner Chicago Winifred Mason Huck William BE. Mason Illinois Ismant

House Adopts War Termination Resolution

Washington June 30 the house adopted the conference report on the resolution terminating the war with Germany and Austria voting 263 to 0. The compromise between the Knox and Porter resolutions must be approved by the senate before presenting to the president.

Associated Pree Washington House Today Conference Germany Austria Senate

Anglo Japanese treaty renewal discussed at cabinet

London reports say the Pall Mall Gazette and Globe note British cabinet deliberations on renewing the Anglo Japanese pact with possible modifications. The foreign office indicates unlikely full renewal at present, but recommendations may be sent to the imperial conference.

London Pall Mall Gazette and Globe India Foreign Office

Red White and Blue Ear of Corn Produced by Northwestern Professor

Northwestern University professor William T. Woodburn announced after three years of work that he produced an ear of corn with red white and blue kernels. He said the colored corn arose from crossing red and white varieties to make blue ears and then grafting the three varieties.

Iry Associated Press Chicago William T. Woodburn Northwestern University

Still Silent Tillman Faces Cross-Examination in Divorce Case

Continued refusal by James A. Stillman to answer questions about his relations with Florence H. Leeds occurred as he appeared for cross-examination in the divorce suit he filed against former Fifi Potter. He invoked self incrimination to avoid identifying a photograph of Mr. Leeds while attorneys sparred over the banker's testimony and guardianship issues for infant Guy Stillman.

Associated Pran Poughkeeplin James A. Sulman Florence H. Leeds Siilman Leeds Stillilan John J. Mack Guardian Guy Stillman

Harding appoints delegates to international anti alcoholism congress

President Harding named American delegates for the 16th international congress against alcoholism to meet in Lausanne Switzerland next August. Included is Ernest H. Cherrington of Westerville Ohio among the appointees.

Washington Harding Lausanne Switzerland Ernest H. Cherrington Westerville, O

Appointments Confirmed Washington Ambassadors

June 30 Charles B. Warren of Michigan and William Miller Collier of New York were confirmed by the Senate yesterday as ambassadors to Japan and Chile, respectively.

Washington Charles B. Warren Michigan William Miller Collier New York Senate Japan Chile

Banner Will Megaphone The Big Bout At Dempsey Carpentier Fight

The Banner invites Mt Vernon sports lovers to a Saturday watch party at 2 PM in front of The Banner office public square. The Dempsey Carpentier bout from Jersey City will be relayed by wire from The Associated Press with round by round megaphone coverage for attendees who cannot travel.

Mt. Vernon Dempsey-Carpentier Jersey Citys N. J Associated Press Anner Banner Office Bannier Office

Black Man Arrested After Violent Attack on Woman

Gallipolis report states Mrs. Eliza Short, injured critically, after Benjamin Riley, a Black man, attacked her last night. He was captured by police at the scene. authorities describe a brutal assault leaving her teeth knocked out and her home unguarded.

Gallipolis Eliza Short Benjamin Riley Shim Shore

Band Cowgert enjoys popular approval in Mt Vernon

The K of P band drew a large crowd in Mt Vernon for a Wednesday concert. Fans filled the square park and sidewalks, encores were common, and Lawler drug store provided ice cream and cigars. Donations to the concert fund were generous as plans for a next show were announced.

Mt. Vernon K. of P West High Street Lawler

Release Two From Mt. Joy Prison

Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Fein and Prof. John MacNeil president of the Gaelic League were released from Mt. Joy prison in Dublin this afternoon.

Try Frese Banner Dublin Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein Jobn MacNeil Gaelic League Mt. Joy

Decrease in Cost of Living Reported at 16 Percent

Washington June 10 The decrease in the cost of living between June 1920 and May 1921 was 16.7 percent based on prices in 32 cities released by the Department of Labor. Except for fuel light and housing all items dropped in price.

Washington Bpan Department of Labor

Mayor FitzGerald Plans European Trip Amid Mayor Candidacy Question

Cleveland Mayor FitzGerald may travel to Europe this fall whether or not he runs for mayor again. The trip would be for pleasure and sightseeing, with no firm political decision yet.

Cleveland FitzGerald Europe

Allied Troops March Through Streets and Raid Hotels

Constantinople reports say allied troops under General Harrington searched Bolshevik offices and seized arms in raids. Greek forces withdrew from Ismid as Turkish Nationalists were believed to gain a route toward Constantinople amid rumors of a planned uprising.

Prem Constantinople Ating Harerington Tela Ismid

Harding signs army bill limits to 160000 officers

President Harding signed the annual army appropriations bill directing a reduction of the regular army to 160000 men by October 1. He urged Congress to consider further measures to relieve the government from harming enlisted men whose discharge the cut would force. He said he would not press the War Department to dismiss men with definite enlistment terms and cited a moral obligation.

Associated Press Banner Washington Harding Congress Secretary of War

Draft evader given a year sentence in Cincinnati

U S District Judge Peck sentenced Walter J Foertmeyer to one year in jail after he pled guilty to failing to register on June 5, 2017. The judge rejected a deduction for six weeks imprisonment after his arrest in Laredo Texas following deportation from Mexico.

Cincinnati U. S France Peck Walter J. Foertmeyer Fortmeyer Laredo Tex Mexico

Wage Agreement Signed by Union Workers in Mills

An arbitration agreement was signed by union workers at paper mills in the United States and Canada, excluding the International company fee. The workers had been on strike since May 1.

New York Canada International Company Fee

Alligator Attack Halts Rowing on River Crossing

Mason Maupin reports a large alligator attacked his rowboat on the Kanawha near Arbuckle, Gallipolis. The reptile nearly capsized the frail craft and Maupin struck it on the head to force it away.

Associated Press Gallipolis Bathera Ohio Kanawha Mason Maupin Kameawha River Arbuckle Maupin

Duty Bill Faces House Vote With Tariff Averages

The measure sets an average duty rate between 1 and 20 percent, per unofficial estimates, lower than the Payne Aldrich 88.65 percent, with Underwood 8 percent and Dingley 26 percent cited. The bill’s full committee timing shifts to Wednesday. a minority report is being prepared. A Republican caucus will align positions before next week’s House consideration.

Asocuied Bamnery Washington Administration House Payne-Aldrich Fordney Ways and Means Committee Underwood

Harding Cousin of Harding Dies in Spokane Funeral

Funeral services for John H. Bennett 77 a second cousin of President Harding and boyhood playmate of the president's father were held in Spokane. The body will be taken to Crestline for burial. North Baltimore seven have filed for Wood County board of elections city council.

Harding Spokane Wash John H. Bennett Ohio Crestline Baltimore Wood County Board of Elections

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