1922 Boxing Titles See Many Changes Dempsey Still Champion
A review of 1922 shows major changes in world and American boxing titles. Dempsey remained heavyweight champ as heavy weights and lighter divisions shifted owners through notable bouts and suspensions, with Lennox, Kilbane, Wilson, Tunney, and Leonard among the year’s active champions and contenders.
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Dempsey
New York
Jing Siki
Georges Carpentier
Paris
Siki
Victo
Hie
Carpentier
Georges
Ein
Polly
Chaiuse
Johnny Buff
Jersey City
Joe Lynch
Pancho Villa
Lynch
Villa
Jack Britton
Mickey Walker
Elizabeth
N. J
Hut
Britton
Benny Leonard
Gene Tunney
Greenwich Village
Battling Levinsky
Harry Greg
Pittsburgh
New York State Athletic Commission
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Johnny Wilson
Boston
Empire State
Kilbane
Johnny Dundee
Wilson
Harry Greb
Rocky Kansas
Lew Tendler
Kansas
Tendler
Philadelphia
Tana Canis Poe
Kvermer
Chicago
Michigan City
Sunta
Lhe Chagapion
Cois
Charley White
Leonard Gs
Fatu White
Hichie Mitche Fiwaukee
Dally Dempsey
Jimmy Carey
Buffalo
Dempeey
Hart Wills
Wills
Nero
Floyd Johnson
Towa
Lalo Angel
Irpo
Johnson
Job Martin
Bill Brennan
Firpo
South America
Jim Tracey
United States
Brennan
Insane man kills two in Canton New Year’s attack
In Canton Ohio on New Year’s Eve a man identified as Joe Fernandez went on a shooting spree at the Rich home killing Elizabeth Rich and her three year old son Daniel and seriously wounding two others. Fernandez then slashed his own throat and is in serious condition as police investigate a sudden insanity claim.
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Associated Press
Canton
Ohio
Elizabeth Rich
Daniel
Joe Fernandez
Cay Fernandez
Rieh
Air locomotives common in French coal mines
Compressed air locomotives are in general use in French coal mines due to laws banning electric or gasoline locomotives where firedamp may be present, as noted in the article.
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France
Difference in Self-Description Sparks Reader Query
The Detroit News asks a young man who advertised as a doctors or undertaker's assistant to clarify his actual occupation. The inquiry seeks to determine the true role and any potential misrepresentation.
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Detroit News
Financial Hint From Kansas
Quote from the Atchison Globe notes that men pay attention to a bill only when they are asked to pay what they owe.
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Kansas
Atchison Globe
Librarians Urged Higher Pay and Certifications in U S
The American Library Association Council reports urge higher minimum salaries for librarians and education standards for certificates. Charles H. Compton argues salaries must match other professions and living costs to attract qualified staff, with proposed minimums for various education levels. Frank K. Walter supports establishing librarian certificates to ensure qualified professionals.
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Mgbicago
American Library Association Council
Charles H. Compton
St. Louis
Compton
Frank K. Walter
University of Minnesota
Bergdoll Not On Ship As Reported In Bergdoll Case
The German ship Jupiter arrived at Pensacola on January 1 and authorities found no sign of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll aboard. A wide search by soldiers sailors and Justice Department personnel failed to locate him and the captain doubted any such disguise report.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Florida
Jupiter
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Department of Justice
Bergdoll
Fragmentary Boston Transcript reminiscence note
A garbled OCR fragment recalls a scene from a Boston Transcript item with child Artie and a muddled dialogue about seeing and hearing events. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
John Paul Jones trousers fetch 20 guineas in London sale
A pair of trousers claimed to have been worn by Captain John Paul Jones, the American naval hero, sold in London recently for 20 guineas. The item, described as authentic by the seller, drew interest from collectors.
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John Paul Jones
Capt
John Paul
Industrial Standardization Drives Progress in 1922
A year 1922 review by Albert W Whitney highlights record activity in industrial standardization across raw materials processes and finished products. Progress includes formation of the Federal Specification Board, Hoover Division of Simplified Practice efforts, and 120+ undertakings with 43 initiated in the last year.
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New York
Albert W. Whitney
Oday
American Engineering Andards Committee
Mr. Whitney
Bops
Whitney
Woard
American Engineering Standards Committee
Hoover
Families Flee Fire in Night Clothes from City Block
Fifty families, in night attire, fled a west end Chicago apartment building after a fire ignited by two explosions in a grocery store on the ground floor. Fire officials reported no immediate serious injuries as crews fought the blaze through the night.
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Associated Press
Chicago
West End
Ants Build Long Tunnels Across South America
Readable traces describe ants in South America constructing extensive underground tunnels. The text notes remarkable industriousness and tunnel lengths reaching substantial measures.
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South America
Beware of Idleness Warns Against Lethargy
The saying by Crowquil cautions that idleness leads to loss as what is given today can be stolen tomorrow, urging constant diligence.
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Crowquil
Tempering Methods for Steel Improve Elasticity and Hardness
A note states that tempering steel in phenol yields greater elasticity and hardness than tempering in water. This suggests phenol as a preferred tempering medium for St. Stei. steel to enhance mechanical properties.
Emerald Holt Sets Price Record For Jewels
Emerald Holt achieves a record price for emeralds as the most costly jewel sold, highlighting demand for rare gems and high-end jewelry markets this season.
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Emeralld Holts
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U. S
Boston Transcript
Defiel
Hes
Devel
International Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commercce
New York State
America
Liccert & Myers Tosacco Co
Christmas Club
Dex
Our Christmas Club
Ic Club
the Farmers & Merchants State Bank
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