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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

Page

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Dempsey Seeks Final Prep For Jersey City Bout

After ten weeks of training Jack Dempsey plans to defend his heavyweight title Saturday in Jersey City. He hopes to drop to 190 pounds, will depart in secrecy, and prefers a knockout finish with no towel. Georges Carpentier’s camp remains confident ahead of the title clash with a global crowd expected at ringside.

Pane City Jack Dempsey Jersey City Dempsey Jack Kearns Jack Dace Santa Innether Carpentier Boyle Boyle's 30 Acres New York Georges Carpentier Chicago France England Canada Australia Africa China Japan Harding Daugherty United States J. P Morgan Henry Ford Harry Payne Whitney W. Baruch

Prominent Figures Set for Boxes in Roosevelt Event

Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Mrs Roosevelt along with Kermit Roosevelt Nicholas Longworth and Governor Edwards of New Jersey are listed as In boxes with other high profile guests including Guggenheim Percy Rockefeller Vin cent Astor Russell Colt and others.

University of Michigan Finance Prof Adams Resigns

U of M expert Jil announces the resignation of Henry Carter Adama professor of political economy and finance who has led the department since 1887 in Ann Arbor Michigan on July 1.

U. of M Jil Ann Arbor Mich Henry Carter Adama

Harding Waives Special Car for July Fourth Trip

President Harding and his party will depart Washington by a chair car on a regular passenger train for a Fourth of July vacation at Senator Frelinghuysen’s Bariton New Jersey home. This marks the first time in several administrations that a president traveled as an ordinary passenger.

Washington Harding Frelinghuysen Bariton X. J

Ford Car Every Twenty Minutes Schedule

Detroit news notes the Ford plant release timetable aims to produce a new car every twenty minutes during July on the factory line. Production cadence and scheduling are highlighted for the month in Michigan.

Ford Detroit Mich

Forced Irish police expansion sparks debate in London

London reports say the Royal Irish Constabulary could rise from 12 000 to 50 000 as Dublin orders grow. UK press weighs De Valera Sinn Fein reply to Lloyd George conference invitation and Sir James Craig’s Ulster stance with varied editorials.

London Oral Irish Constabulary Daily Sketch James Craig Ulster Eamonn de Valera Irish Republic de Valera James Sinn Fein Lloyd George Ireland Daily Mail de Valiera Sir James

House Adopts Compromise Peace Resolution 263 to 5

The U S House votes 263 to 5 to adopt a compromise peace resolution ending the state of war with Germany and Austria Hungary. The measure, urged by the foreign affairs chair, now goes to the Senate with hopes of quick passage and July 4 peace prospects.

Washington House Germany Austria-Mungaty Senate United States Vorter House Foreign Affairs Committee Ve Democrat Pleinenkine Metsmm Foreign Affairs Committee Flood Austria Harding Wilson Bourke Cochran New York

Cochran Votes for Peace Measure in Chamber Tale

In a close vote Cochran declares a present stance linking peace to congressional authority. The Knox-Porter compromise ends war claims, preserves Versailles mandates, and keeps German assets held by the custodian until American claims are settled. Bergdoll is named to be returned to the United States.

Mr. Cochran Cochran United States Congress Senate Bhense House Versailles Trianon Germany Bergdoll Philadelphia

Taft Named Chief Justice of the United States

President Harding announced the appointment of former President William Howard Taft as chief justice. Taft will succeed the late Edward Douglass White, who had appointed him in 1910. The nomination was sent to the Senate as Harding moves to ready the court for the October term amid crowded federal dockets.

Washington William Howard Taft United States White House Edward Douglas White Mr. Taft Senate Harding Araple

Harding Signs Bill Creating Army Of 154000

President Harding signed the annual army appropriation bill directing reduction of the regular army to 150000 by October 1 and urged congress to consider Carter legislation to ease the obligation to discharged enlisted men. He told congress he would not demand enforceable discharge dates and noted the need to avoid demoralizing the army. He pressed for rapid action on tariff and revenue bills as well as farm export legislation.

Washington Harding Congress Carther Secretary of War Tunis House Learders Senate House

Senate panel backs plan for 100 million ag export corp

The Senate Agricultural Committee advanced a bill to create a 100 million dollar government corporation to promote agricultural product exports. Chairman Norris urged swift Senate calendar placement before a three day recess. Democrats warned they would oppose provisions granting the corporation authority to purchase products for sale abroad and would challenge other powers assigned to the entity, arguing current functions are already performed by other agencies.

Senate Agricultural Committee Norris Senate Fey

Leeds to Take Wife's Name in Greek Royal Match

Paris reports that William Leeds will wed Princess Xenia of Greece at Prince Georges of Greece's home near Paris. He will assume her name and receive the title of prince consort, making him the first American bridegroom to do so.

Princess Xenia Greece Paris William Tl. Leeds Prince Georges St. Cloud Leeds

United States Gunboat At Wa Chow Reports Action

From Wa Chow July 1 a U S gunboat reports engagement with forces allied to Dr Sun Yat Sen. Kuomintang troops, supporting Sun Yat sen, defeated opposing forces and captured all positions. Sun Yat Sen inaugurated president of southern China and set up government at Canton opposing the former government.

Irenbel Awgoetmat Wnrettinge Owt Wa Chow Kucang Tung Party Son Yat Sen de Sun Yat Sou Wee Southern China Canton Dheking

Anti Beer Bills Approved by Senate Subcommittee

Washington July 1 A senate judiciary subcommittee ordered a favorable report on the Willis Campbell and medical bill after several amendments to the house measure were adopted.

Senate Judiciary Willis Campbell Washington

New Jersey Fight Goes On Despite Stop Appeals

Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts urged Governor Edwards to cancel the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Jersey City arguing a crime risk if held. Governor Edwards replied the fight would proceed Saturday within the law. Crafts also sought to involve Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania in the appeal.

Trenton N. J Dempsey Carpentier Jersey City Wilbur F. Crafts International Reform Bureau Edwards Crafts Doctor Crafts Rickard Buig Sproul Pennsylvania Ma Wards

Two Robbers Board Train in Illinois This Morning

Two men boarded a train in Illinois this morning prompting a security response. Authorities described the incident as a robbery attempt with no injuries reported and investigators reviewing surveillance footage.

Illinois

Express Messenger Shot Survives Train Robbery at Veedersburg

Special to The Evening Journal reports four passenger train No. 44 was halted by two bandits at Covington. The robbers boarded the car and rifled the express safe at Veedersburg after the train’s first stop. The messenger was shot twice but survived.

Danville Covington Hwltness Veeders

Statue of G W Kondon Unveiled in Trafalgar Square

In Trafalgar Square a statue of G W Kondon was unveiled as a gift from Virginia to Great Britain. The ceremony featured a large crowd and a ceremonial cloak lifting to reveal the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes covering the statue. Judith Beaver of Virginia assisted in bearing the flag, and the gift is part of a foreign affairs ceremony by the British government.

London

Sinn Fein Leaders Freed From Mountjoy Prison

Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Fein and Prof John MacNeill president of the Geetic league were freed from Mountjoy prison in Dublin. They were arrested last May after a daring escape attempt by Sinn Fein members in the House of Commons.

Harding Seeks Aats Advice At White House Talks

The July 1 White House conference with President Harding and Secretaries Hoover and Hughes discussed refunding road obligations. Officials said no government cause was found for the debt, but follow up developments emerged from the discussions.

Melton Hoover White House Washington Harding

Harding signals push on tariff and antie bills

President Harding indicated a firm stand against delaying the enactment of tariff and anti inflation measures. He urged both Senate and House to prioritize the two key bills and expedite action to speed their passage.

Washingtom Harding Louise Senate House

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