Dempsey Gibbons Fight Headlines Alaska Trip
President Harding finishes a continent wide speaking tour and sails for Alaska. The trip, noted for policy pledges on the world court and prohibition, follows a deadly Pacific Northwest train incident where locomotive No 210 derailed near Tacoma killing engineer Edward Roddey.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Union Pacific
Westerday
Harding
Portland
Edward Roddey
Gibbons Wins Admiration in Shelby Fight With Dempsey
In Shelby Montana July a crowd of about 12 000 watched Jack Dempsey win a points decision. Tommy Gibbons earned praise for standing up to the champion and avoiding the Tiger rushes through 15 rounds. Shelby ended with a substantial cash deficit and the town gained a sports moment amid a noisy, peaceful scene.
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Big Pine Bowl
Gibbons
Jin Daugherty
Dempsey
Shelby
Daugherty
Smaintainui
Tommy
Pope
Marl
Nia
Tie
Harry Wills
New York
Carpentier
Robert Edgren
Evening World
New York World
Damon Runyan
New York American
Willard
Toledo
Grantland Tice
New York Tribune
W. Q. McGeehan
New York Herald
Hugh Fullerton
Chicago Tribune
Mike
Tom
United Press
Mont
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Gibons
Tommy Gibbons
Paul
Maenasee
Endeavorers On First Full Day Of Des Moines Meet
Des Moines July 5 trustees of the Christina Endeavor society selected Portland Ore as the next convention city. Sectional meetings on Christian Endeavor work and education opened today with plans for a 1925 convention site. An exhibit of religious art opened, drawing many delegates. A chorus of 600 voices planned a concert and speakers included Bishop Breyfogel and Rev Slang Pletcher.
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Des Moines
The
Christina Endeavor Society
Laduay
Portland, Ore
Associated Prey
Christian Endeavor
Society
Chrisian Endeavor
Endeavor
Missionary World
Yaterday
Portland
Ore
William EL .Taylor
S. ©. Breyfogel
Reading
Pletcher
London
British Christian Endeavor Union
United Pre
International Christian Endeavor
New York
Wayne B. Wheeler
Am Saloon League
Wheeler
New York Harbor
Dempsey Regains Spotlight After Shelby Bout
In Shelby Mont Tom Gibbons defeats by Dempsey in a gruelling fight. Gibbons plans a return match and departs for St Paul with wife and three children. American Legion delegates in Greenville vote to telegram Tom Gibbons congratulating him. Port Arthur Chamber seeks bid to host a Dempsey Gibbons heavyweight title bout.
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Jack Dempsey
St. Paul
St. .Paul
Lake Osna
Kis. Minn
Lean
Department of South Carolina
Two Black Eyes Get Barrymore Divorce
Actress Barrymore was granted a divorce from Russell Calt on grounds of extreme cruelty. Depositions recounted in April 1920 include her claim he struck her with a held object, beat her, and left her with two black eyes and a swollen face that kept her confined for days.
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Hon Aupport
Altho
Busig
Phrysiciian
Debs Draws 11000 at Davenport Fourth of July Picnic
About 11 000 hear Eugene V Debs Socialist reader at Davenport Iowa Fourth of July picnic. Debs compares attacks on him to Washington and abolitionists. He stresses work as the priority. Picnic officials ask crowd not to shake hands to keep Debs healthy for next year’s election.
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Debs
Davenport
Eugene V. Debs
George Washington
Dare
Washington
Otto Hranstetter
St Paul Plans Big Gibbons Celebration For Tom Return
St Paul civic and business leaders plan a major welcome when Tom Gibbons returns with Mrs. Gibbons and their children from the Ewin Cities. A proposed Gibbons day includes a municipal banquet for 5000 at the auditorium, with final plans coordinated by the St Paul Association.
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St. Paul
Tom
Minn
St. Paul Association
Bonus Board Delivers First 83,000 Claims in Order
Des Moines July 5 The state bonus board today reached about 83 000 claims and announced that these claims will be acted upon in the order they were filed. Bonus warrant No 60560 for 338 54 was issued to Winifred El Robb Des Moines former preacher sheriff.
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Des Moines
State
Haynes
Wintfread EL Robb
Sherlit
Harvester Magnate's Widow Dies at 83 in Lake Forest
Mrs. Cyrus McCormick widow of the late Harvester magnate dies at her Lake Forest home after a week of illness. She is mother of Cyrus H. McCormick Jr and Harold McCormick and reached age 83. The death occurred at 41 o'clock this morning, ending a long life linked to a leading Chicago business dynasty.
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Chicago
Cyrus McCormick
Cyrus H., Jr
Harold McCormick
Lake Forest
Lengl en Loses Tennis Match at Wimbledon
Suzanne Lenglen world women’s champion falls to defeat on centrecourt in the all England championships mixed doubles pairing with Jean Washer. They are beaten by R Lycett of Britain and Elizabeth Ryan with set scores 7 5 and 6 3.
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Lenglen
Wimbledon
Eng
Su Tzanne Leglen
Iowa Nurse Dying After Contracting Hospital Infection
Miss Viv Jats Ruth Owens 23, called the prettiest nurse in Cook County Hospital, died today after a blood infection from patient care. A dozen doctors conferred but could not save her. As she died she asked about the patient whose infection caused her illness, saying that would be wonderful if she recovered. Her home was in Edinburgh, Iowa.
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Chicago
Viv Jats
Ruth Owens
Cook County Hospital
Simplicity marks new premier on ViatT 10 Monarch
London July 6 Mrs. Stanley Baldwin wife of Britain's new prime minister remained calm as her husband left the countryside for Buckingham Palace after a call from the king. The Baldwins, and their family, waited outside the palace as he became prime minister and shared in the public jubilation and private reflection.
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Stanley Baldwin
Britain
Aldershot
Baldwins
Curzons
America
Noumber
Downing Street
Baldwin
Associated Press
Coalition
Lloyd George
Worcestershire
Fainting Man Drowns After River Fall Near Centerville
George D. Holmes, 23, of Otumwa and Deep River, drowned in the Chariton river at Centerville after fainting and plunging into the water. His body was recovered last night. He owned a garage at Avery and funeral services will be held in Deep River tomorrow.
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George D. Holmes
Chariton River
Holmes
G. W. Holmes
Deep River
Avery
Ottumwa
Telephone Operator 83 Killed by Train in Van Cleve
Pauline Campbell aged 83 a telephone operator at Van Cleve in Marshall County was instantly killed when struck by a Minneapolis and St Louis branch line train at a grade crossing yesterday afternoon. She had worked at the job for 15 years and it is believed she failed to see the approaching train.
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Marshalltown
Pauline Campbell
van Cleve
This County
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Repeal Push for Georgia Dry Law Sparks Vote
Tanta Georgia July 6 Representative Craig Arnold introduced a resolution in the Georgia general assembly calling for repeal of the state prohibition law. The measure argues enforcement has failed and seeks repeal in the current session. A disjointed wire service item notes an unrelated crime report about a Scarsdale governess murder unfolding in a wealthy enclave.
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Tanta
Georgia
Craig Arnold
Georgia General Assembly
Farmers Fight For Unity At Farmer Labors Convention
Chicago July 6 A faction led by William Poster and ally C B Ruthenberg clash with Illinois delegation over control of the Farmer Labor party convention to unite minorities for a 1924 presidential bid. Farm plank calls include public ownership of resources debt moratorium and tax on excess profits.
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International News Wire
Chicago
William 2
Poster
C. B. Ruthenberg
Illinois
Farmer-Labor Party
Illnois
Four Entrants Down in Big Elimination Balloon Race
Four contestants were eliminated by noon in the national balloon race in Indianapolis. Nine balloons remained afloat or unreported as Ralph Upsel of City of Detroit landed at Wapakonetta Ohio with a split seam. The Good year No 2 dropped two miles north of here at 11 am after a descent from about 16 900 feet as pilots Jack Boettner and Jack Yolton of Akron opted to land near Lake Erie to avoid a possible crossing.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Great Western and Rock Island Tax Hearing Opens
Des Moines July 6 Great Western and Rock Island presented data in a tax valuation case before Judge Scott M Ladd as master in chancery. The railroads argued par and book values of stocks and property against the state board of taxation while objections were sustained. Hearing expected to continue tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Chicago, Great Western Railway
Rock Island Hnes
Whic
State Board of Taxation
Scott M. Ladd
Rock Island
Chicago
Independence Fourth Pageant Draws Giant Crowd In Independence
In Independence Indiana an estimated five thousand people attended yesterday's all day Fourth celebration. The crowd overflowed as floats and industrial exhibits opened the day followed by races and a baseball game. The Wapsi pinnican river legend pageant at the fairgrounds drew large interest and will be repeated tonight and tomorrow evening.
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Independence
Fairgrounds
Fourth of July Picnic Draws Hundreds at Gates Park
About 500 people, mostly colored, gathered for the Fourth at Gates park. The Colored Scout band played all day as games and sports entertained. Addresses by Rev. Vi Atlison, Craig Arbuckle, Milton Fields and Jos Hopkins focused on patriotism and welfare of the American Negro. A barbecue and fireworks capped the celebration. Also listing marriage licenses and delegates returning from Columbus, Ohio, where the United Commercial Travelers held their grand council with delegates from Canada and the U.S.
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Gates Park
Vi Atlison
Graig Arbuckle
Milton Fields
Jos Hopkins
S. Arch W. McIarlana
Columbus
Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers
McFarlane
Canada
United States
Bargain Fines for Three Who Bought Booze for Holiday
In police court this morning, four Fourth of July celebrants faced reduced fines from Judge J. W. Gwynne. Three drunks received $10 fines instead of the usual $23.60 plus costs, while one defendant forfeited a $26 bond. George Hoskins drew 30 days in jail for fighting his wife after pleading guilty to intoxication but disorderly conduct. Gerald Wood paid 10 for speeding with gas on, operating a car after dark without lights, and muffler issues. another defendant forfeited a $3 bond and a heating charge was continued. a disorderly conduct charge was dismissed for a different defendant.
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J. W. Gwynne
George Hoskins
Ida Hoskins
Gerald Wood
Scouts Plan August Camp at Morris Isle
A. F. Jury announces the annual Boy Scout camp at Morris Isle from August 11 to 21. Daily schedule runs 6 25 a m to 9 26 p m with full day activities and fixed recreation. Swimming is allowed at set times to prevent accidents and the camp operates on a semi military basis using M G A equipment. reservations accepted daily with a expected maximum of 120 by July.
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A. F. Jury
Morris Isle
M.G. A
Barrett Resigns as Adjutant of Legion
Ralph A. Barrett adjutant for Secker-Chapman Pest of the American Legion for 18 months will resign at the regular semi monthly post meeting tonight. He leaves for a more lucrative position. No successor announced yet, but applications will be invited tonight and likely accepted. No action on the proposed American Legion carnival.
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Ralph A. Barrett
Secker-Chapman Pest
American Legion
Muscatine Board Buys Gravel Machinery for Pits
The Muscatine county board of supervisors bought 37060 dollars of gravel digging equipment to be used with government machinery in operating the county gravel pits for road surfacing. Bricklayers begin work on Monticello’s new 200000 dollar school building with an auditorium and gymnasium slated for completion next year. In Davenport churches protested when Federal Judge Martin J Wade offered bootlegger Len to celebrate the Fourth of July with 50 hours of freedom. Clarence Penaley of Mondamin Iowa was hospitalized with severe burns from removing powder brought from France at war’s end. doctors fear recovery may be unlikely.
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Muscatino
Muscatine
Cound
Blairs
Clarénce Penaley
Mondamin
France
Des Moines Bus Men See Rain Delay Service
Des Moines motor bus operators announce discontinuance on some routes and sharp curtailment on others effective yesterday. Insurance costs and permits under new law are chief grievances. a test case is before Judge Applegate with decisions pending.线路被暂停，影响至多点往返。
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Associated Preas
Des Moines
J. H. Applegate
Railnone Commission
Red Hand Seen in Dock Union Strike Threat to England
The Daily Express accuses communists of steering a nationwide 46 000 dock workers strike across England with Manchester joining 7000 and London 2000 workers. Union leaders deny communist influence as the dispute risks food shortages and rapid escalation. Fegte moves were scheduled for 6day.
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Red Hand
England
London
Daily Express
Manchester
Liverpool
Tdenace
Woman in Way of Landing Flyer Turns in Crash
Ottumwa Iowa July 6 Willard Bridgeman local aviator and Glen Conrad army flyer of Burlington were slightly injured when Bridgeman’s plane crashed north of Bloomfield after engine failure at 2000 feet He said a woman and four children rushed onto the field as he prepared to land forcing a sharp turn and a crash about fifty feet from the field. machine wrecked.
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Ottumwa
Willard Bridgeman
Glen Conrad
Burlington
Bridgeman
Bloomfield
Grand jury Indicts 7 More for Floggings
Houston July 5 Harris County grand jury returned seven more indictments tied to loggings and terrorist actions. The charges include assault with a pistol and relate to floggings of Mrs Audrey Harrison and R Am jand at Goose Creek. Indictments in Hooded outrages rise to thirty one.
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Houston
Tex
Harris County
Goose Creek
Audrey Harrison
R. Am Jand
Goons Creak
Night Sessions in Lash Rose Trial Lake City
Court ordered night sessions in the Higginbotham trial as the case against convict Doss accelerates toward a Saturday jury verdict. Many witnesses are still to testify with the bulk being character witnesses whose testimony will quickly conclude.
ZRL Accepts Ride From Strangers Attacked
Chicago July 6 A 15 year old girl Mary Kus accepted a ride from three youths in an automobile and was attacked. She told police she wandered among trees in a forest reserve and her condition is perilous after being found.
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Chicago
Mary Kus
Doctors Busy on Day for Safe and Sane Celebration
Reports from multiple states describe a deadly Fourth of July with four Michigan deaths from homemade explosives and fire caused by gas pipes and clothes catching fire. In New England nine auto fatalities plus child burns and other injuries were recorded, while the Pacific coast noted one revolver accident fatality and two aviation deaths among broader holiday casualties.
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Michigan
Grand Ramaa
Boston
New Eagland
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
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