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.
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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.
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Jil
Ann Arbor
Mich
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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William Howard Taft
United States
White House
Edward Douglas White
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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.
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Harding
Congress
Carther
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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.
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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.
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Greece
Paris
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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.
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Wnrettinge
Owt Wa Chow
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Son Yat Sen
de Sun Yat Sou Wee
Southern
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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