Leonard Wins Technical Knockout to Retain Lightwelght Title
In Michigan City Indiana Kenny Leonard defeats Rocky Kansas of Buffalo by technical knockout in the eighth round to remain undisputed lightweight champion. Kansas quit after suffering a broken left arm in the third round as Leonard mounted a succession of sharp rights and lefts to the head and jaw. The crowd of about twenty five thousand watched Don Rogers stop the fight as Leonard landed a flurry of blows.
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Leonard Dominates Rocky in One Sided Kansas Bout
Leonard overwhelmed Rocky with a series of quick left jabs and rights to the head and body. Kansas pressed early but Leonard’s sharp combinations and head shots controlled the exchanges throughout the round.
Dr Valeria Parker Led Interdepartmental Social Hygiene Board
Dr Valeria H M Parker served as executive secretary of the United States interdepartmental social hygiene board which ended due to lack of funding. Her program aimed to clean up vice districts near military posts and Army officials estimate savings of 1 118 000 pounds in hospital costs last year.
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Valeria HM. Parker
United States Interdepartmental Social Hygiene Board
Obregon Leader Gustavo Flizende Dies in Mexico City
Mexico City reports the death of S.-Gen. Gustavo Flizende a top supporter of President Obregon. He was killed at Prehirgrad Txumin by a railway station ceremony with a military delegation awarding full honors.
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Lenglen Defeats Ryan in Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Final
Suzanne Lenglen defeats Miss Elizabeth Ryan of California to win the world lawn tennis championship at Wimbledon. The match ends with Lenglen ahead by one and six in the final set.
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Wimbledon
England
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Elizabeth Ryan
California
Tariff changes approved in Senate debate on cotton and agriculture
Washington July 5 Senate action on remaining McCumber tariff duties continues with proposed increases in agriculture items such as walnuts and peanuts and an amendment to cap cotton cloth duties at 45 percent to align with Payne Aldrich levels. Republicans push the change to win approval while Democrats threaten opposition. a cloture vote deadline looms without a guaranteed two thirds.
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Finance Committee
McCumber
Payne Aldrich
Finance
Canmut Tee
Last Big Attack Launched in Dublin as Forces Clash
Free State troops capture Kanon de Valera after a 24 hour siege of the Gresham hotel. A new battle opens in Dublin. Countess Markievicz reportedly captured by national troops. Casualties rise with nearly 200 killed in seven days of fighting. Irregulars in Cork imprisoned. Clonmel and Conmel trenches and conscription reported.
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Miss Opal Godlove Travels to Washington
Miss Opal Godlove spent yesterday in Washington and returned last evening to her home in Haskins.
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Fourth of July in Chicago Sees Few Injuries and Fires
Chicago reported only four small fires and one accident blamed on fireworks during Independence Day celebrations. A 12 year old girl was injured by a sulfur-filled tin can placed on streetcar tracks near Roosevelt. First aid given and condition not serious. Police and fire officials credit strict enforcement and public sentiment against illegal gatherings for the safety.
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International Association of Machinists
Fireworks Cause Panic in Ottawa Business District
Fireworks in front of the Marbold Dry Goods store accidentally set afire when a clerk lit a mantel to try a chaser. The blaze shattered large plate glass windows and three people sustained minor injuries in the panic.
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Girl dies from firecracker near Detroit July Fourth
Three year old Nanda Ancypa died after her brother Edward aged six lit a firecracker near her. the blaze burned her flimsy frock and flames caused fatal burns during a Fourth of July celebration in Detroit. Murphy wins auto race in Tacoma on July 5 as Jiminy Murphy takes the win in the voiture race.
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Maintenance Strike in Abeyance After Talks in Chicago
U S labor board announces postponement of maintenance of way strike after daylong talks in Chicago with union and railroad officials. President grade and executive committee members arrive from Detroit Indianapolis and Wilkes Barre. Union says action delayed while negotiations continue and resources exhausted.
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Detroit
J. C. Staeek
Indianapolis
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Wilkesbarre
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Boston
KK Ll. Enke Wilkestarre
P. Woods
Winnipes
J. J. Grady
Ottiwe
Harding Declaims Normalcy on 146th Birthday in Marion
President Harding speaks to thousands at the Marion fairgrounds on the republic s 146th birthday asserting all is well domestically and abroad. He notes strength unity and peace prospects while warning against public pessimism and group domination urging labor rights and collective bargaining be protected.
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Republic
America
Jewell Attacks Labor Board Over Wage Policy
B M Jewell, president of the striking railway shop workers, denounces the U S railway labor board for adopting an attitude favoring unions and pressuring workers to accept a wage scale below a decent living. He calls the board out for declaring strikers outlaws and criticizes its stance as anti worker.
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Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Standings of the clubs in National and American Leagues
National League standings show Chicago and Pittsburgh at 4-0 and 4-0. New York 6 Brooklyn 5. Philadelphia 6. Boston 1. American League lists Chicago 6-3. St Louis 3-3. Cleveland 4-11. Detroit 2-4. Philadelphia 3-1. New York 1. Boston 8. Washington 3-2.
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American resolve and world trust shape a just liberty
A speaker argues that American progress and justice anchor global trust. He asserts that despite world changes, fundamental freedoms endure, minority rights require majority protection, and public opinion can shift unjust laws. He notes war's upheaval and a continuing worldwide readjustment.
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John A. McSparran Named Unopposed Democratic Governor Candidate
John A. McSparran of Lancaster County is described as an unopposed Democratic candidate for governor of Pennsylvania. The item notes his broad knowledge and ties to the region.
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Lancaster County
Knows Greager
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