Storm Warning Reports For Gulf Coast As Hurricane Looms
Bureau officials warn of high winds and rain across the Gulf coast today with storm warnings hoisted from Biloxi to Cedar Keys. Pensacola reports indicate the center of the storm should pass inland east of Pensacola, bringing shifting gales and unsettled weather before clearing later.
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News-Item to Publish Fight Extra After Dempsey Bout
The News Item plans only a regular Home Carrier Edition today due to holidays. An Extra Edition will follow immediately after the Willard Dempsey heavyweight title fight, delivering round by round news, full battle details, crowd description, and all other developing coverage.
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Willard and Dempsey Set for Heavyweight Title Bout
Town buzzes as Jess Willard of Lawrence Kansas and Jack Dempsey of Salt Lake City Utah prepare for a 12 round world heavyweight championship fight at Bayview Park Toledo. Promoter Tex Rickard estimates 3:30 pm start with vast crowds, heavy police presence, and chaotic return traffic anticipated.
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Toledo Referee Picked for Willard Chamajananty Bout
A Toledo sport figure is chosen to referee the Willard Chamajananty bout set for Toledo at noon. Delays threaten the four mile track schedule. Parking for 21 000 cars at 2 dollars a unit, with proceeds to the city. Emergency services and city officials prepared for trouble as Willard remains betting favorite. Bout start expected around 3 30 due to delays.
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British R-34 Dirigible Near Newfoundland on July 4
The British airship R-34 reached Notre Dame Bay at 6 a.m. and planned to pass over St. Johns at noon dropping a mail bag for the governor. Fog and rain forced a northerly course earlier, with warnings issued for American aviators to keep clear of the dirigible on approach to Mineola.
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Holland Increases Guards Around Ex Emperor
The former German emperor's guards at Amerongen have been increased while his staff is reduced. Lieutenant General von Hstorffe has departed for Berlin. Sources in The Hague doubt Holland will hand over the ex monarch to the Allies, expecting him to stay in Holland for life.
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Kaiser's London Trial Considered by Peace Conference
London reports that Premier Lloyd George planned to try the former German emperor in London with a special Allied panel to oversee the trial. Dutch opinion favors asylum for the Kaiser, and Holland may refuse to surrender him, while extradition rules and guarantees for an impartial court are debated in Amsterdam papers.
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Injured Child Struck by Auto Near Con and Francis
Alice Duggan ten year old daughter of Mrs John R Duggan North street was struck by a motor vehicle at St Francis and Con streets Thursday noon. Jawbone broken and body badly bruised officials say she was to be much improved by morning. The driver Jess driving was on the police docket and charged.
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Forced Trip Aboard Steamer Herman Winter
A rough sea forced the Herman Winter voyage to Bocas del Toro Panama. Norville could not disembark and the voyage was expected to last about two weeks. Transfers from ship to pilot boat faced high waves making the maneuver difficult.
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ICH AND ITALIANS DEMONSTRATION
An Associated Press report notes the executive committee of the general labor federation and British comrades plan an international labor demonstration. The aim is to protest armed conflict, demobilize armies, restore constitutions, and drive down living costs. The event envisions unity with France and Russia and targets war pressures.
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American generals honored at dinner with Pershing officers
Georges Leygues presided over a dinner honoring General Pershing and about fifty American officers. Marquis Petain and Generals Dri md and Berthelot were also present along with other high ranking officials.
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Weather Forecast Harsh for South and East Coast
By Associated Press. Ngton reports variable weather with heavy local rains expected today and tonight. Saturday should be clear with strong gales along the south and east coasts this afternoon and tonight.
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Weather Dampens Mobile Fourth Celebration With Rain
Heavy morning rains and an approaching gulf storm tempered the Fourth of July events in Mobile though most public offices closed for the day. Despite weather, residents planned numerous gatherings to celebrate and witness the peace treaty signing, with an oath of allegiance to be recited at a major ceremony at 5 PM by the War Camp Community, emphasizing renewed citizenship and democracy.
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Suitcases Held at Police Station Await Owner ID
Two suitcases are being held at the police station awaiting identification of the owners. One case with men's clothes was found on the street several nights ago. the other contains miscellaneous items.
Tribute Paid to LaFayette by U S Ambassador in Paris
In Paris on the Fourth of July American ambassador Hugh C. Wallace laid a wreath on the tomb of the French hero LaFayette. He said the act embodies American sentiment and honored LaFayette as the knight who aided the U S in its fight for liberty.
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Officials Block Reds Outbreak in Many Cities
Washington authorities say every precaution was taken to prevent anarchist riots. Public buildings and officials' homes are guarded and suspects monitored as J Flynn of the DOJ notes no nation wide plot was found but vigilance remains. Elite police join home defense elements in planned automobile patrols across residential districts.
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Washington to host peace pageant parade on First Week Day anniversary
A peace pageant will feature floats representing all nations with diplomatic seals in Washington. The celebration marks the first week day anniversary since the war ended, with a parade along Pennsylvania Avenue continuing to Page Two.
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Public buildings guarded as radials threaten city
In New York on July 4 guards surrounded public buildings and officials’ homes amid fears of bomb outrages. Police and secret service agents stood ready, with fire crews and detectives deployed. A Prince Hotel perimeter and Lusk committee investigation reported amid Bolshevik anxieties.
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Chicago Officers Ready For Any Emergency
Chicago officials report heightened readiness for July 4 potential disturbances. Two companies of the Fourteenth United States Infantry are stationed in the city and state militia stands by. Police reserves are concentrated at stations with orders to stay on duty until Monday. Chief Garrity says they do not expect trouble but are prepared.
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R-34 Expected to Reach New York Saturday
An Associated Press dispatch says the airship R-34 is likely to reach New York early Saturday morning after its arrival at Notre Dame Bay. Lt Col W. Lucas overseeing reception confirms no changes to plans and that the ship will begin its return flight about eight hours after landing.
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Weather Bureau Reports Favorable Conditions for R 34 Flight
The United States Weather Bureau sent the airship R 34 complete meteorological reports for the Atlantic coast and forecasts of wind and weather. A message from the Cape Race wireless station indicated excellent flying conditions for the next twenty four hours for the R 34.
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Italian Workingmen to Strike 24 Hours
The Italian General Confederation of Labor plans a 24 hour general strike in June, following a plan from the International Labour Conference. The action, extending similar to France and England, will begin Monday July 21 with a proclamation due July 20 and includes a potential boycott of the labor conference in Washington and related questions to be debated in Rome.
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Five Injured as Negro Troops Clash With Civilians in Bisbee
Bisbee Arizona July 4 five persons were wounded in a clash between Tenth Cavalry negro troops from Fort Huachuca under Col George B White and local civilians. A taunt to military policeman Georgie Sullivan sparked the fight. shots were exchanged as officers tried to disarm participants. Four negro troopers were arrested. troops arrived to aid police and military authorities. Officials debated allowing the Fourth of July parade with the troops present.
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Spartanburg Streetcar Strike Halts City Traffic
Spartanburg South Carolina street car service is idle as motormen and conductors strike after failing to reach union recognition. Two men reported for duty, assigned to a service car. workers demand higher wages, better conditions, union recognition, and reinstatement of discharged staff. Company says it will meet all demands except union recognition.
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Relative calm restored in Romagna as soviet groups seize control
The Giornale d Italia reports that in Imola and other Romagna towns a relative calm has returned while authorities have effectively ceded administrative power to socialist, syndicalist and anarchist groups that have taken control of the region as Soviets.
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Free Gold of World Controlled by U S
The United States already holds the largest gold stock in history and could claim most of the remaining free gold worldwide to cover its favorable merchandise balance. The balance was about $9 billion over the last three years, with bids failing to continue at current rates this year, posing payment challenges for debtor nations and raising living costs.
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Baseball Results Southern League Brief
Mobile report shows scattered results from the Southern League with players Hasty Coleman Boone and others contributing. The fragmentary notes mention Sam, Whee, and gaea amid terse game updates and partial scores.
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Private Soldiers Refused Decorations for Fear of Crowd
Private Clyde M. Boyd of Payne Ohio, wounded in France and awarded the Croix de Guerre, along with Private Joseph Buffalo and Corporal John Oakley, faced a request to attend the Fort Des Moines presentation on July Fourth but were deemed afraid to face the crowd and the decorations were declined.
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Speed Demons Race At Sheepshead Bay Independence Derby
The Independence auto derby headlines Sheepshead Bay with a three ten mile heat match for the American championship. Howdy Wilcox defeated Ralph de Palma in Indianapolis on May 31 and aims to repeat as de Palma seeks reversal. Fourteen drivers entered the big event.
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Monument to American Dead Planned in France
Paris July 4 An American dead memorial will be erected near Lafayette’s tomb at Picpus in May next year. Andre Tardieu announced the plan after the July Fourth tribute when Hugh C. Wallace, the American ambassador, laid a wreath on Lafayette’s tomb. Sculptor Bartholome has been engaged in the design.
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Inkstand from peace treaty presented to Versailles
Paris July 3. The inkstand used at the signing of the peace treaty was presented today to Versailles by Premier Clemenceau. The ceremony underscores the historic artifact’s role in the postwar proceedings and the French leader's gesture toward the city authorities.
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