NOME TRI WEEKLY NUGGET
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
VOLUME 13.
NOME, ALASKA FRIDAY JULY 4. 1919.
TELEPHONE MAIN 11«
DEMPSEY WINS
TOLEDO BATTLE
IN THREE ROUNDS
Spertal to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
RINGSIDE, TORE DO. July 4—12: 4T. ]>. m.. with a temperature of one
hundred and twenty degrees prevailing at the ringside and the crowd gather
ing slowly into the giant arena, the battle for tin* heavyweight championship
of the world is only a matter of two hours away.
Dempsey is hiding the time in impatience and is eager for the i'r.y.
Willard appears imperturable and unruffled. Sporting writers at the ring
side are convinced that the champion is planning for a careful defensive
battle and will not he inclined to rush things. Dempsey is the soul "of con
fidence and predicts that he will knock Willard out before the last gong rings.
Willard is a favorite in the betting today and more Willard money is appearing.
The main fight is to he preceded by a number of preliminaries of short
duration.
THE FIGHT BY ROUNDS.
RINGSIDE, TOLEDO. July 1—The great battle for the heavyweight
title is under way with the great arena scarcely more than half filled by the
huge throng of spectators gathered from far and wide.
The heat is terrific.
ROUND ONE
Both men came up quickly. Willard landed the first blow, a light left
to the head. Willai'd appears bulky and heavy beside his slimmer opponent.
Dempsey hooked a sharp left to Willard’s stomach. Willard snapped a quick
left to fho jaw in reply. A moment later Dempsey knocked Willarp down
with a crashing right to the jaw. The champion arose slowly and appeared
unsteady on his feet. Dempsey* repeated the trick a. moment later, his light
darting against his opponent’s jaw with a resounding smash. This time
Willard took a count of six before again facing bis antagonist. Almost be
fore the’champion had time to draw a dozen good breaths Dempsey again sent
1 im reeling to the floor with another terrific right hand blow.
RINGSIDE.—Willard throws up sponge at end of third round.
Editor’s Note—Owing to telegraph service curtailment today, reports
of second and third rounds will not arrive before r> p. m. this evening. They
will be published in the Weekly Nugget Saturday. •*.
FRANCO-AMERICAN
AGREEMENT INVOLVES
U.S. IN WAR PACT
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
PARIS, July 3—The French Foreign Office published today for the first
time the full text of the agreement between France and America regarding
France’s future defense against German aggression.
Th agreement first cites the articles of the peace treaty prohibiting
Germany from fortifying the Rhine river and assembling armed forces within
thirty miles of the Rhine river and then provides that America shall come im
mediately to France’s aid if Germany makes an unprovoked move against
France. In the event of Germany attempting aggressions against France.
America must immediately grant all possible assistance toward warding off a
German invasion of French territory.
The agreement is not binding, however, until it is ratified by the
l^eQgue of Nations and endored by.the French parliament and the American
Senate.
The Foreign Office also simultaneously published a similar agreement
between France and England. The latter contains the provision that its
existence between England and Franco imposes no obligation upon the
Eritish dominions unless the dominion parliaments ratify it.
The Franco-Ameriean agreement is signed on behalf of the United
States by President Wilson and Secretary of State Eanslng.
WAR DEPT ORDERS
ARMY REDUCED TO
PEACE STRENGTH
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 3—Unless unexpected developments appear in
the Interval, the American army will be once more reduced to peace time
strength by the last of September, according to an official statement issued by
the War Department today.
The deparment has Issued orders to the commanders of the various
, departments to reduce the personnel of their forces to the peace time strength
of two hundred and thirty three thousand as speedily'os possible, the reduction
to bo fully completed by September SO. ,
GRIGSBY SEATED AS ALASKA DELEGATE
RESULT NEW ELECTION RETURN LAW
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, July 3—-A Washington special to the Seattle Tin e-' today
announces that Qeorge 15. (Srigsby was seated as the Alaska Delegate t• * •'•in
gress yesterday upon motion by former Speaker (Mark.
The House took action following (Irigshy's statement that the last
Alaska Legislature passed a law prodding that election retu-r.s eouhl ho •ent
to the Territorial Canvassing Board by telegraph.
Delegate James Wiekerslmm contended that <!rigsh\ < mild not he
seated as the returns from the special election called hi Mi! the office made
vacant l>y the death of Chas. Sulzer were incomplete on account of the long
’caching Jun<
mltting the returns to be made by wire. Ifoth (Jrigsby
to take testimony regarding the contest over the Novmber
which resulted in the issuance of a certificate to Sulzer
Times correspondent there is every prospect that the conte
until afler the comidetion of the next session of t'ongres
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LITTLE BETTING
ON TOLEDO FIGHT
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
TOLEDO. July 3—netting >n tomorrow's battle for the world’s
heavyweight title is continuing extremely light. It is estimated that not over
ten thousand dollars hits been wagired in this city up to the. present.
Dempsey backers are asking odds of ten to eight and are apparently finding
f. w wlio are willing to support the champion at that figure.
The crowd gathering to see the fight is the largest ever assembled
'acre and the accomodations are taxed to the utmost. Every hotel in the city
is full to overflowing and many persons are walking the streets. Lodging
house and hotel keepers are charging five dollars a night for beds in moms
containing several other lodgers.
Several large buildings have been converted into dormitories where
cots are rented to the visitors for as much as live dollars per night. llun-,
dreds of persons are also sleeping in tents pitched in the neighborhood of tin
Announcement was made today that the oflldals will hold a meeting|
to decide upon the rules tonight. Willard has announced his willingness
to box under any recognized, ring rules that may be adopted. The champion
suggested that the contestants he permitted to box while they had one arm
free and to break immediately at command of the referee.
Dempsey is asking that the judges sit on opposite sides of the ring
during the contest so that one or the other may observe all that goes on in the
Roth fighters have ended their training and are resting today. Doth
are planning motor trips trfis afternoon to get away from the crowds and get
their minds off the fight. Dempsey is eager for the fray and expects to
rush the fight as much as possible in the hope of wearing the champion out.
PHONE STRIKERS EXPECT COMPLETE TIE-UP
OF NORTHWEST SERVICE THIS WEEK
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, July 3—The striking telephone operators are expecting to
tie up all Northwestern telephone service by the close uf the present week.
The company is endeavoring to continue service but is already finding
the task difficult because of the increasing number joining the walkout.
JUNE RECORD MONTH FOR RETURNING TROOP SHIPMENTS
Special to The Nome Nugget.by The Associated Press.
BREST, France, July 3—The officials in charge of the trinsportation j
ot American troops to their native shores report that shipments of returningl
soldiers reached their high water mark last month.
Over one hundred and seventy seven thousand American soldiers left
Brest for America during the month. This is tlje highest record attained
since the signing of the armistice.
U.S. TROOPS SEEK TO
MARRY GERMAN GIRLS
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Tress.
COBLENZ, Germany, July 3—(Associated Press Exclusive Dispatch)
Over one hundred and forty American soldiers, including a number of officers,
have asked permission of the American military authorities to marry German"
girls since the American forces took up residence in the occupied areas of the
former German empire, according to a statement by :-rmy officials i
The number of men making application for permission to wed German
girls has increased to such proportions that the question has bo-n-v* one!
that ii is seriously puzzling the military pfficials.
In view of the German girls being classed as enemies until the >fgr.*nj^
of the peace treaty, the authorities have heretofore taken the requests ^p
marry them under advisement Now that peace is signed, the situation Is
altered to a great extent, although there is still a doubt regarding whether or
not the Americans will be permitted to marry their German sweethearts,
while in the government service.
The Judge Advocate is expected to decide the question soon.
REVIVAL OF BOMB
OUTRAGES THREATENS
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
XKW YORK. July 3—Tlu- Fifth Avenue homes of former luited
Staffs senator Clark, Corneluis Vanderbilt. Carnegie. Henry Frick. Mrs. Fin
ely Sheppagd and Vincent Astor are being closely guarded I. the i>< live today
(Wing to a resumption of the anarchist threats to renew the rereni bond- out
rages tomorrow.
The police have Intercepted a number ,,f radical .nnm u n ic., t ions
intimating that, tin* anarchists arc planning to inauguiate a mu bombing
campaign against the homes n|i tlie wealtln on tin1 Fourth'
ed among a number of others mentioned in the an ireliistic missi\es.
As an added precaution against a possible effort to create reign of
terror, t lie National Guard has been given orders -to I"- r. ,ol\ to mobilize
immediately iti the event of a call.
FAMOUS DRIVERS TO COMPETE IN TACOMA SPEED CONTEST FRIDAY
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
TACOMA, July 3—The large prizes hung up by the management of
the Tacoma Speedway for the annual automobile contest tuition have at
tracted ;t famous group of death defying speed merchants and it is predicted
that the race will be one of the most thrilling that hits taken pin. e here.
Dario. I lest a, Louis Chevrelot. Ralph Mulfonl. Kddie Hearn and Cliff
Durant will participate in the contest, which is expected to attract many thous
ands of spectators from it 11 parts of the Sound section. Ilickenb.m her. f,m .its
aviator and former auto speed king, will act as starter of the contest.
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