Leonard Knocks White Out In Ninth Round Showdown
Benny Leonard defeated Charlie White in the ninth round of a bitter lightweight title bout before about ten thousand spectators in Benton Harbor. Leonard drew first blood and after White fought back, a sharp right to the chin sent White sprawling and unable to rise. White had wins in rounds four through six, but Leonard’s late surge sealed the contest amid dramatic scenes and a huge gate estimated between fifty-five and sixty thousand dollars.
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Smoking Room Upsets Puritan Rules at Washington Club
Washington news: The Women’s City Club unveils a new smoking room for 8300 members, marking a bold shift in Puritanical club life. The Mary Scott Townsend house, once Roosevelt era executive mansion, is now the club’s home after raising 70000 dollars through a 10 dollar initiation and similar annual fee.
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Delegates Break into New Song as Convention Wades On
San Francisco reports delegates to the Democratic national convention altered their camp songs after the long trek. The refrain “How Dry I Am” was replaced with “How Broke I Aim” reflecting growing weariness and anxiety as the event proceeds.
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Delegates Run Low Funds Leave as Unit Rule Delegations Depart
In the second week many delegates run out of funds and have left for home. A majority of those who departed come from delegations enforcing the unit rule.
Millionaire William Fuld and the Ouija Board
Baltimore, July 6. William Fuld, reputed millionaire, is the man who makes the ouija board. It has earned him about 1,000,000 dollars. He laughs at belief in spirits yet relies on patents for the worldwide sales while he remains Presbyterian.
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Plague Death in Vera Cruz Reported
Vera Cruz reports one bubonic plague death and one new case in the last 24 hours. In Alabama Gadsden Ain baseball pennant chase bites local industry as mills and factories may close to avoid labor shortages. Police urged to curb railbirds at games to keep workers on the job during daily doubleheaders.
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Senator Harding Arrives at Marion in Welcoming Home
Senator Harding reaches Marion Ohio with Mrs Harding after a Washington trip. Local Democratic chairman D R Crissinger and townspeople greet him warmly amid bipartisan cheers. The party traveled 452 miles by car from Cumberland Maryland to Zanesville and Marion without incident. Daugherty and Jesse A. Smith accompany for campaign planning.
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Spa meeting develops a big hitch at Teuton plan rejection
Spa conference stalls amid disarmament talks as Allied and German representatives adjourn to await arrival of German defense minister and chief of staff. Fehrenbach signals disarmament first with indemnity to follow, while German reparations require national assembly approval. J A Gibson family returns home after visit.
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Car Shortage Crisis Strains Pennsylvania Industries
Pittsburgh reports a worsening railroad car shortage hitting iron, steel, and coal sectors. If not solved this week, suspension of production threatens 2,500 workers, with private car ownership limiting available freight capacity. only 7 percent of mine car supply is used for commercial coal.
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Britain plans big ship deal amid reconciliation push
Berlin reports British shipping interests seek an olive branch to Germany through a potential repurchase of German ships seized after Scapa Flow. Count Loecevich proposes five year payments with ships flying British or neutral flags, while Hamburg rejects terms. Negotiations continue as Americans back German-flag operation for equality with U S ships.
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Death Threat to Senator Small Taly G. A Murder Suspect Hunted
A fragment reports threats against Senator Small and a suspect described as a hunted murderer. No clear details on location or date are provided in the readable text.
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Cox Wins Democratic Nomination for President at Convention
In Convention Hall on July 6 Governor James M. Cox of Ohio secured the Democratic presidential nomination on the 44th ballot as Georgia and a few other delegations shifted support from McAdoo. The nomination was made unanimous amid applause as Cox crossed the necessary vote threshold. The convention reconvened at 12:45 p m to resume business and begin vice presidential balloting.
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Wealthy farmer and accomplice held on extortion plot against governor hopeful
A wealthy Momence farmer and a second man are under arrest for attempting to extort $40 from Len Small, a Republican governor candidate. Threats to kill Small and his family accompany a letter in police custody. Palmer is held locally, while the other suspect is in Kankakee.
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War Memorials for Heroes Certificates Issued
Next of kin of World War I officers enlisted men field clerks and other military members will receive memorial certificates bearing the president's facsimile signature. Wound certificates go to about 221,059 men while death certificates go to the next of kin of roughly 47,949 deceased veterans.
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Cox Widens Lead as Georgia Shifts Delegates in Ballot Deadlock
Special to The Evening Jour reports during a long deadlock at Convention Hall. After the 48th ballot Cox leads McAdoo 570 to 410 with Palmer and Davis at 7 votes each as Georgia shifts 28 McAdoo votes to Cox, breaking the impasse and triggering the 44th ballot that nominating Governor Cox.
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Convention Hall Deadlock Prompts Dark Horse Hope
From early balloting at Convention Hall on July 6 the Cox Mc Adoo tie left no clear path to nomination. A dark horse emerged as a likely winner with Davis viewed as favorite. Palmer released his delegates around 9:45 PM and urged flexible voting, but his 200 plus votes could not push either leader to the two thirds required.
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London Sword to Pershing Presented in London
A golden sword, gifted by the city of London, was presented to General Pershing today at the British embassy by Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador. The sword was intended for a 1918 visit but was not completed at that time.
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Noisy Woman Ejected From Convention Gallery
A woman identifying as Mrs. Francis Head of Washington was removed from the convention gallery for repeated disruptions, using a megaphone to shout during proceedings.
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