French challenger favored in Dempsey fight poll
New York voters and experts weigh the Saturday bout. Of 226 interviewed 58 predict the French challenger will win while many see a closely matched fight. Carpentier camp remains confident the Frenchman will outbox Dempsey as ring tactics favor him over the champion.
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New York
Fune
Jack ‘Dempsey
Victor Manhassett
N. I
Jane
Carpentier
Jack” Dempasy
Dempsey
Fragmentary report on building collapse and reconstruction notes
A damaged OCR passage describes a building collapse and immediate repair efforts. It mentions a two story structure with a large auditorium erected by T. E. cost around twenty thousand, with Masons involved and plans for open term improvements. Insurance coverage is noted and citizens plan actions.
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T. E
A. A. Bleger
Tariff Bill Backers Expect Formal Report Delay
Democrats faced delays in releasing the permanent tariff bill with opposition not unexpected. Estimates place average duty around 18 to 20 percent, versus Payne Alderson and Dingley rates. The chairman prepared a statement to address doubtful points before the formal report.
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Cemitt
the- Payne-Ale
Keio Eunceabok Geeagh
Dingley
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Dempsey Aims For Decisive Knockout In Carpentier Fight
Atlantic City reports Dempsey wants the title bout with Carpentier to end decisively, preferring a knockout before twelve rounds if possible. He argues the champion should win regardless of the battered condition of either contender.
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Atlantic City
Jine
Dempsey
Carpentier
Governor Edwards Says Dempsey Carpentier Fight Scheduled
In Jersey City on June 30 Gov Edwards told the Associated Press the Dempsey Carpentier bout would be staged that Saturday. Prosecutor Garvan said he would not seek an indictment from the Hudson county grand jury unless more facts are provided by the International Reform Bureau to block the bout.
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Jersey City
Edwards
Associated Press Today
Jersey’ City
Garvan
Associated Press
International Reform Bussau
Hudson County Grand Jury
Dempsey-Carpentier
Senator Watson Fights Highway Bill
In Washington DC June, Senator Watson of Georgia denounced proposed federal road oversight, resisting a Townsend road bill he said would grant a federal highway commission control over state roads. He urged Georgia to defend sovereignty, declaring the South could not be bought.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
Dirt Gads
Lone Watson
Senate
Townsend Road
Federal Highway Commission
Washington
Strike Will Be Called After Arbitration Offer
The text notes that the workers plan to strike if arbitration is refused and mentions an offer of arbitration as a path to resolve the dispute. A formal announcement indicated the possible strike action depending on the outcome of arbitration discussions.
Georgia Adjourns Legislature Amid Short Layoff
AP reports the Georgia General Assembly adjourned briefly until July fifth after a short layoff. Leaders Hardwick and Watson are expected to reconvene that day with plans to address the session, while members were to attend a dinner and other engagements in Darien and Savannah.
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Short Lay
Mor Hardwick
Nces
Watson
Ite
Darien
Savannah
House introduces permanent tariff bill with limited details
The administration's permanent tariff bill was introduced in the House yesterday and published without explanatory statements or revenue estimates. Early projections by committee members put annual revenue near seven hundred million, far above prewar levels, with notable changes to wood, clothing, and knit fabric duties compared to the Payne Aldrich law.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Spys and Means Committee
Hows
Payne-Aldrich
Payre
Knit Fabrica
Hoodoo Black Sailor Cheated by Shipping Board Strike
Savannah Ga June 30 The crew of a Savannah ship threatened to walk out over the firing of Hoodoo known as ro0d00 a Black worker who had been with the Shipping Board for two years He first worked on the steamship Barnstable then on a wooden ship near Tybee He later returned to Savannah and sailed for Key West which ran aground After earlier labor trouble Hoodoo joined the Lake Fanbush as all hands signed up but the vessel was laid up for repairs When Hoodoo boarded the Shipping vessel today the crew rebelled and Hoodoo lost his job in the strike
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Savannah
The
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Port
Terday-T
John Eagle
Eagle
Shipping Board
Barnstable
Key West
Ana Eaners
Wasteriad
Sabai
Reduction of payrolls required before rate cuts
Philadelphia June 29. B T Whiter told the trades council that complete abrogation of national agreements and large payroll reductions must precede any railroad rate reductions. He said Federal Board wage cuts are only a small part of the raises granted railroad workers since 1914.
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Philadelphia
B. T. Whiter
Railroad Labor Board
Trades Council of the Manufacturers’ Club
Federal Board
Railroad clerks barred from separate wage talks
Chicago June 29 The Railroad Labor Board ruled no group of railroad employees can negotiate separate wages or working conditions apart from the overall system agreement. The decision involved clerks in general offices who sought separate arrangements with railroads.
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Chicago, Ill
Railroad Labor Board
Watc ‘Hel
Road
Anther Hood
Mason's Daughter Runs for Illinois At Large Congress Seat
Chicago June 30 Mrs Winifred Mason Buck youngest daughter of late Congressman Mason announced her candidacy to succeed her father as Congressman at large from Illinois She is the mother of four children.
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Chicago
Ill
Winnifred Mason Buck
Mason
Illinois
Favorable Norris Export Bill Reported by Senate
Washington June 30 A favorable report on the Norris bill to create a government corporation with a hundred million dollar capital to promote exportation of agricultural products was ordered today by the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Agri
Stillman paternity case resumes in New York court
James A. Stillman faced examination by court today over the paternity of a child alleged to be illegitimate. The proceedings resumed with the banker accused in a libel suit and the question of paternity central to the case.
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Gui Stillman
Banker Stillman Denies Affair Details in Divorce Hearing
Jas A Stillman, wealthy New York banker, testifies for hours in a divorce case against Florence Hi Leeds, resisting questions about alleged affairs, love nests, and a possible conspiracy to undermine his wife and child. Guardian ad litem John B Mack accuses plans to legitimize another child and destroy the Stillman marriage.
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Poughkeepsie,n
Jas, A. Stillman
New York
Tila
Helen
Clara
John B. Mack
Guardian Ad Litem
Guy Stillman
Florence H. Leeds
Jay Leeds
Mr. Stillman
Democratic Group Proposes Board Buy Abroad Sales Provisions
Democratic members of the cultural committee gave notice they propose including provisions authorizing the corporation to purchase products for sale abroad.
Virginia gift unveils Washington statue in London square
The bronze Cody of George Washington, modeled after the Richmond original, was unveiled today in Trafalgar Square London as Virginia presents the statue to Great Britain. Hart-Curzon accepted on behalf of the British government. Miss Brewer of Virginia pulled the string releasing the American and British flags.
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London
Cody of
Rotary guests of Paris plan Edinburgh convention tour
Paris reports that about 200 American delegates to the Rotary International convention in Edinburgh are in the city, with over 600 expected to attend from every state. Some 200 British delegates present and a detailed entertainment program is arranged, including a noon Rotary luncheon to showcase a typical American meal to French onlookers.
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Paris
International Rotary
Hdinburgh
Viefte
Senate must act on naval bill after house reversals
In Washington on June 30 the naval appropriation bill was sent back to the Senate with the Borah disarmament amendment approved but all other Senate changes rejected by the House. The action aims to let the measure take effect before midnight or the new fiscal year. The Senate must yield on amendments rejected by the House in its conference report.
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House
Senate
Washington, D. C
South African to Play Tilden at Tennis Championship
Wimbledon match report notes B. I. C. Norton, a South African tennis star, won the right to meet William Tilden in the men’s singles at the British turf court tennis championship by defeating Manuel Alonzo, the Spanish singles champion.
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B. I. C. Norton
William T. Til
Manuel Alonzo
Geddess Speech Sparks Confused Meeting Tension
An unclear excerpt from a meeting notes fragment shows Geddess or Britistow remarking on dreams and time while discussing an agenda. The garbled text references class, age, and a financial figure but lacks coherent context or identifiable actions.
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