Germans Keen to Pay Reparations and Rebuild Ruhr
In Jelogene on July 4, Germans express willingness to pay reparations and resume work in the Ruhr, hoping for food aid from America if needed. Officials discuss whether French demands mean mere cessation of resistance or active German aid to restore order and labor.
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Mark Sullivan
Jelogne
Ruhr
France
Berlin
Britain
Belgium
America
Germany
New York
Tribunt
Paris Editor on Trial for Alleged Treason
Ernest Judet former director of lEclair is on trial in Paris charged with treason for alleged dealings with Germany during the world war. The 72 year old was arrested six years after the crime and fled to Switzerland where he reportedly communicated with the German diplomatic service.
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Paris
Ernest Judet
l'Eclair
Judet
Switzerland
Irene Castle Seeks Divorce From Captain Treman in Paris
Irene Castle, American dancer, filed for divorce in the Seine tribunal in Paris. She says marriage to Captain Robert E Treman of Ithaca New York lasted four years and that his family opposed her stage career. She previously used her maiden name Irene Foote and is noted as a moving picture actress.
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Paris
iIrene Castle
Seine
Toay
Vernon
Castle
Robert E. Treman
Ithac
WN. Y
Castle Treman
Treman
Courier delivery deadline and reprint policy notice
The notice instructs readers the Courier should arrive before 5 30 pm. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Immigrant brides wed as ships dock at Ellis Island
Immigrants seek marriage in New York as couples from Ireland, England, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany arrive by sea. Forty arrivals found common hope in tying the knot with prospective spouses amidst Ellis Island procedures and city hall procedures. The immigration clerk notes: these couples mean business and many head for the western states or New England after marriage.
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Associated Press
New York
Ellis Island
City Hall
West
News
England
Auto overturns on curve. six hurt in Ashland crash
Ashland Ohio reports three killed and three seriously injured when their car left the road while rounding a sharp curve near Hayesville. Victims include Dorothy Love 18 Gretchen Cyphers 17 and Carl Ballet 27 all of Ashland. Robert Clark 17 expected to die. Carlos Friedland 17 and sister Thelma 19 sustained severe bruises. Driver said the machine was going at high speed.
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Ashland
Hayesville
I Dorothy Love
Gretchen
Cyphers
Carl Ballet
Robert Clark
Carlos Friedland
Thelma
Friedland
Navajo Wreck Near Domingo Believed Fatal for Several
AP reports that the Navajo passenger train from Chicago to Los Angeles derailed about five miles from Domingo New Mexico. Five or more people may be killed or fatally injured. W. C. Robertson is dead, Jon Blevins missing, and engineers Wal ter Crews Earl Hall severely burned. Wrecking crews and medical staff rushed to the scene.
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Associated Press
Domingo
N. M
Santa
Chicago
Los Angeles
W. C. Robertsoy
Jon Blevins
Walter Crews
Earl Hall
Albuquerque
British Warship to Honor Harding With Fourth Salute
A British warship the Curlew will fire a fourth of July salute to President Harding in Portland Oregon while the presidential train crosses the Willamette River bridge. Capt. Stanley L Holbrook leads the Curlew which arrived for the celebration and the salute marks a possible precedent for such honors. President Harding returns to Northwest life from Meacham to Portland with a full day of public events and a Alaska voyage scheduled on the Henderson. The trip to Alaska promises modern comforts including electric lights telephone and telegraph service and comfortable transport.
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Associated Press
Portland
Gre
Harding
Stanley L. Holbrook
Hh. M. S
Willamette River
United States
City Life
President
Meacham
Ore
Bey
Alaska
Washington
Aalciery
Veterans’ Hospital
Tacoma
Wash
Navy
Henderson
Great Northern Territory
Juneau
Pays Union Scale to Four for Beating Workman to Death
Kansas City Missouri July 4. Frank Recke business agent for the Fixture Workers union admitted hiring four union men at 6.60 each to fatally assault Joseph A. Rose a fellow union worker. Recke and two other union members Raymond Schulz and William J Mathews are charged with first degree murder. Police seek forty more union members for questioning.
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Kansas City
Frank
Recke
Fixture Workers
Joseph A. Rose
Rosa
Das’sa
Raymond Schulz
William J. Mathews
Dagros Uyder
Grandma Fike 99 Dies at Home in Orange Township
Mrs Sally Anne Fike born 1824 in Somerset County Pennsylvania died at her granddaughter’s residence in Orange Township after a brief illness. She came to Black Hawk County in 1880 with husband John J Fike who died in 1885. Survived by three of their 13 children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Petersen Broad chapel.
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Orange Township
Sally Anne Fike
Aires Ulc. Miller
Fike
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
John J. Fike
Laws
Black Hawk County
Victims in Auto and Streetcar Crash Blamed
In Victoria three men were killed when a car driven by Elmer Gwynn at about 40 mph struck a streetcar. The coroner's verdict blamed both the trolley motorman J C Flinn and the automobile driver for the collision. Gwynn was among the dead. Flinn sustained serious injuries.
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Dez Moines
Victoria
Elmer Gwynn
Victor Merchant
J. C. Flinn
Gwynn
Two Americans Set to Battle for Wimbledon Honors
William Johnston and Francis T. Hunter, both Americans, advanced to the Wimbledon men's singles final after straight-set semifinal wins. Johnston defeated B. I. G. Norton of South Africa, while Hunter beat F. G. Lowe of England. Suzanne Lenglen is expected to reach the women's final after a 6 0 6 0 semifinal victory over Mrs. Beamish.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
William Johnston
Francis T. Hunter
Johnston
B. I. G. Norton
South Africa
Hunter
F. G Lowe
England
Mile
Suzanne Lenglen
Mrs. Beamish
Winining
British Cabinet to Hear Curzon Report on Reparation Talks
London July 4. Cabinets members to discuss reparations and related issues with Lord Curzon reporting on talks with French and Belgian ambassadors. Daily Telegraph notes St Aulaire’s vague statements, suggesting France may stay in Ruhr until claims are paid, hindering Germany’s ability to pay.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Curzon
Daily Telegraph
Count de St. Aulaire
France
Ruhr
Germany
Harvest Time Slogan Tied to 29th Christian Endeavor Convention
Des Moines hosts the twenty ninth international convention of Christian Endeavor with an estimated 15000 delegates registered. Delegates arrive by six trains from New England Canada and the midwest while tent colonies form at the state fairgrounds. Dr K Landrith says the goal is to train a generation ready to live by the Sermon on the Mount as Harvest time is here is adopted as the slogan. Wayne Wheeler will speak at the session with Senator A B Gummins greeting delegates tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Seasione
New England States
Oslock
New
New Englanders. Other Trains Brought Large Delegations From Kimans City
Minnesota
Far West
Midwest
Chicago
Endeavorars
State
Texas
Yedro Wilmeth
McKinney
Tex
K Landrith
Eid
America
Christian Endeavor
Dr. Landrith
Christina Endeavorers
Wayne
Wheeler
A. B. Gummins
Commons Asks Data on 12 Mile Proposal
London July 4 Premier Baldwin stated in the House of Commons that he is willing to table terms of an America proposal seeking power to enlist outside the three mile limit. The plan targets ships engaged in smuggling intoxicating liquor and would proceed if the United States consents.
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London
Baldwin
Laws Y of Commons
America
United States
Shelby Town Finances Dempsey Gibbons Fight Bid
In Shelby Montana a wild financing saga funds a July 4 heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibbons. Promoters chase $200,000 from Kearns and $100,000 backing from a Shelby real estate operator, with chaos over timing and a last-minute pledge to finalize Dempsey's purse and save the world of boxing.
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Associated Press
Shelby
Mont
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Tex Rickard
Goldfield
Ney
Jac Kearns
Dempsey
Gibbons
Shelly
Hearns
Shelbyites
Kearns
Evan
Mike Collins
St. Paul
Montana
Great Falls
iKearns
Thhreaten
Dempsay
Thea Sporting World
Balloons to Launch in National Elimination Race
Indianapolis July 4 four balloons will start at 4 pm in the national elimination balloon race. Army Navy and civilian crews listed for the start. Balloons carry week’s provisions and altitude instruments as tests of air currents precede the Brussels race entry.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Great [Lakes
Cimnada
Pols
Feleult
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air-Service
International Lraccay
Brussels
Emtrant
Arnivy—Linut
Robert S
Olstead
Washington
John Whaptow
W. T. van Orman
Akron
Herbert J. Thadsden
Retroit
N. E. Honeywell
St. Louis
J. McCulloch
Army
American Legion
BE. McCulloush
Baltimore
Carlton ‘Bond
Aberdeen
Navy
Lawrence Washington
F. Ow.reicheldorfer
Fouiriven
Jack Bovtiner
Jack Yoiton
Ralph Upson
Netroit
C. G. Andrus
Due
Lakehurst
N.J
J. B. Anderson
F. J. Guibert
Trampton Roads
T. D. Guinn
Tlampton Roads
Lester Miller
Scott Field
Hellevfsle
Tieut- Courtland M. Brown
Yale
James GB. Jordan
Seat Field
Lieve
Max IF
Moyer
Betting on Fight in New York
New York gamblers wagered on the Dempsey Gibbons bout with totals under 40000 dollars. Ring officials, used to handling large sums, report odds around 3 to 1 with some bets as high as 5 to 2.
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New York
Nempsey- Gibbons
Lig
Mine Riot Tow Is Damaged by Flames
Fire of undetermined origin in Herrin July damaged the business district. Estimated losses reached about 100000 dollars. The Good Luck clothing store was destroyed while Miller Wohl Company and Steines Ladies’ store suffered severe damage.
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Herrin, Jr
Good Luck
Miller Wohl Company
Steines Ladies
Dempsey Gibbons Heavyweight Title Fight Nears
Shelby Mont July 4 reports show Dempsey and Gibbons preparing for the heavyweight title bout in Shelby as locals rally for a potential record crowd and rule changes limit clinching while Dempsey trains under trainer Lavattas and exits for the ring with Chicago detective Mike Trant in attendance.
Big Fight Principals Outline Championship Bout
Data lists principals Jack Dempsey and Frank Gibbons with Salt Lakatty as a champion, approximate weights Dempsey around 175 pounds and Gibbons about 181. Referee Jimmie Daugherty from Philadelphia. bout set for fifteen rounds to a decision with a three strike limit. Time listed as 4 p m mountain time. Gloves weigh six ounces. Arena described as built at a cost of 85000 dollars to hold 40000, covering six areas. Admission ranges from 20 to 50 dollars.
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Gibbons
Edie Kane
Bud Gorman
Jimmy Delaney
Buck
Papes
Dempsey
King
Associated
Jack Dempsey
Great Northern
Tommy Gibbons
Big Pine Bowl
Shelby
Mike Trant
Chicago
Champpion
Jerry Lavattas
Joe Benjamin
F Dempsey
Jack
Lavattas
Mariner
Bob Fitzsimmons
Carpentier
Jacek
Tnited Press
Mont
Montana
Eddie
Kane
Beit
Tommy
Salt Lakatty
Fom Gibbons
St. Paul
Jimmie Daugherty
Philadelphia
Legion Wants All Vets' Bureau Jobs
Des Moines July 4 A resolution drafted by the Argonne post of the American Legion seeks exclusive veteran employment in the Des Moines veterans bureau. The measure, presented to Dan C. G. C. Nowagnist, cites that non veterans fill positions, while current staff claim Civil Service protections prevent dismissal without cause. District manager M. B. Head and Dr. Wrank J. Williams acknowledge limited ex service staffing in their departments.
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International News Wire
Des Moines
Veterans’ Bureau
Argonne
American Legion
Dan Cgc
Nowagnist
Veterans' Bureau
I Ding
M. BH
F Newauhst
Fie
Newqllist
Wrank J.williams
Renewal of Cigaret Licenses Refused by Dumont Council
Dumont Is July 4 Renewal of cigaret dealer licenses was refused by the town council after a petition signed by members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and other citizens.
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Dumont, Is
Women's Christian “Temperance Union
Baseball Today Schedule Across Major Leagues
Baseball today features games in Cleveland with Detroit as the batteries Dy Morton and O N Gary, St Louis hosting Chicago with Fa Danforth and Sey, Chicago hosting Cincinnati with Taq Ween and O Fan, and Pittsburgh facing St Louis with Bugby and Kone E in the expected battery matchups.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Cleveland Batteries
Dy Morton
O'N
St. Lonis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Taq Ween
O'Fan
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Papasan
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Toole County
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Fies
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W. Stevle
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Friedrichshaven
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Shalby
Eo Gibbons
Legion
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Olemons
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