Viscount Grey to Leave New York for London Mission
Viscount Grey will depart for London to report on his work in the United States. He arrived in New York last September 26 and announced his heightened health prevents a permanent ambassadorship. The White House visit was deemed inadvisable. Pending his departure, Ronald C. Vy will serve in the government during the war as aviation field aid. The island dispute over a Spanish grant moves toward condemnation as the government refuses a $5,000,000 payment and seeks an easement.
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Rumors of White Sox throwing games investigated in 1919 season
At a Chicago meeting two St. Louis men claimed knowledge of game throwing as hearsay with no direct evidence against White Sox players. Charles Comiskey and Alfred Austrits were told gamblers would testify if they came to Chicago. Rumors also linked three White Sox players to paying $200 per game to throw weekly games and to telegraph gamblers details in advance.
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Rebuses to Give Use of Island to Government
The Associated Press report states Judge Trippett ruled the government holds an easement over Coronado Beach company property on North Island in San Diego. In Laredo Mexico City paper Excelsior claims officials report the United States has re established censorship on mail from several Mexican states.
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War Risk Insurance Face Large Roll For Veterans
Government through the Bureau of War Risk Insurance insured about forty billion dollars on the lives of more than 4.5 million service members and veterans. Approximately 90 percent of men in active service were covered, with average protection around 8,700 dollars. After discharge many overlook premiums and address records, but reinstatement remains possible within eighteen months with minimal payments.
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Falcons at Phoenix Park Killings Spark Inquest Confusion
Two inquests into the Phoenix Park shooting in Dublin failed to clarify the motive or reveal an organized attack on the vice regal lodge residence of Field Marshal Viscount French. Coronial summaries indicate Lieutenant Boast was killed by military bullet fragments while civilian Lawrence Kennedy was struck on a park route by a military patrol. evidence did not confirm Kennedy's armed status.
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Greek merchant murdered in Juarez region
Juarez Mexico December 29 Marcos Kaporn a Greek merchant whose former home is said to be in the United States was murdered in Jiminez Chihuahua according to unofficial advices received here tonight An American and a woman have been arrested for investigation Robbery is said to have been the motive The report did not specify if Kaporn was a naturalized American citizen
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Tunney Wins Lightweight Bout In E F Exhibition
Gene Tunney former American expeditionary force light champion knocked out Bob Pearce of Chicago in the second round of an eight round match in Jersey City. Tunney weighed 175 pounds to Pearce 166. Pearce was down in the first round from a right upper cut but the bell saved him.
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Bob Pearce
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Willard warns railroads face financial problems
Baltimore December 27 Pres ident Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroads in a dinner speech challenged Director Hines figures and warned that private ownership would bring an increased payroll and higher operating costs while yielding less revenue unless rates rise He said the coming years will bring a hiatus and poorer railroad credit amid a transition period and urged rate increases to solve the troubles Carl R Gray retired Western Maryland president and new Union Pacific president attended the event
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Young Chaney Beats Johnny Kilbane in Jersey City
Johnny Kilbane is defeated by Young Chaney in Jersey City on December 29, with the two boxers contending for the lightweight title. Kilbane suffers a setback as Chaney secures the victory in a closely fought bout witnessed by local fans and reporters.
Chaney Outpoints Kilbane In Close Boxing Bout
Johnny Kilbane weighed 122 pounds while Chaney at 128 held the aggressive stance. Chaney won rounds one three four and seven, Kilbane took two eight, while five and six were even. Kilbane’s best punch was a right smash to Chaney’s eye in round two as Kilbane pressed for a knockout in the final round. Jeff Smith of Bayonne stopped Jack Coyne of Orange in the second round.
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Bayonne
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Railroad Head Passes
Theodore Cobb, president of the New York and Pennsylvania railroad, died after a two week illness in Hornell New York on December 30.
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New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
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