davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
$500 PAID FOR SIX
FLASKS OF WHISKY

LONDON. Eng. Sept. 2.--Three
silver fox skins. for which $4,000 has
been refused In London, We're OBJ.
tanned In Archangel for six bottles
OF whisky by a British officer who
has Just returned from northern
RUSSIA.
Another officer traded a case Of
champagne for diamond necklace,
said TO be worth thousands of dol
lars. Returning soldiers say any
possession native has may be- oh
tanned with intoxicants.
The hunter who parted with his
fox skins had little pleasure out OF
the whisky, however. lie was found
IN serious condition and required
hospital treatment " saye his life
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
San Diego Is
Sure of Big
Water Events
Coast Water Stars Compete
in South; San Diego Wins

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Sept. THE
San Diego Rowing club yesterday
annexed the swimming title Of the
Pacific coast with total Of "a
points, a viewpoint lead over It's
nearest rival. Close upon the heels
OF the winning club was the Los
Angeles Athletic club. finishing
second with 20 points: Neptune
club. Alameda, third. 10 points.
Oakland Athletic club. fourth. n
points. and olympic club OF san
Francisco. fifth. with points.
!, was pronounced by officials 10
be the greatest swimming meet
ever held on tho Coast.
Entering the ladies events unat-
tached. Mrr. Frances Cowelir-
sehroth. CALIFORNIA; leading woman
swimmer. and Gladys Boohmen
broke even with the Los Angeles
Athletic club mcrmaids with a total
Of IL points each Third was Miss
Rose Hayworth ~ San Diego. with
II points; san Diego Rowing club.
fourth. with five points.
Airs Cow Schruth made a
new Pacific record Ia the 40
dash. swimming u In . minutes 3
seconds.
George Schrosh, ~ the Oakland
Athletic club. failed TO come up q
form and landed second and third
places in the events entered.
clyde awenes0n. the national
cha mpion from the Los Angeles
Athletic club, won the diving con.
test by n close margin from Clar-
nncs pinksion Of the San Diego
Rowing club.
The 2eo-yard breast stroke even,
was won by Dick Julian. Of the
San Francisco olympic club. over
Ike Messenger. OF tho Los Angeles
Athletic club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
Razz Berries

when they gave me all that
"sh.sh" stuff on the first tee /
made M my mind II was going to
be a dun and very quiet afternoon.
Imagine no one being allowed TO
talk but that was only cold tee"
stuff The golfers managed 10 hit
the ball off the tee despite the
many fancy STROKES they went thru
and the deadly calm that settled
over the so-callcd gallery (which
was on foot and not In seats). But
once out OF sound Of the tee--boy.
oh boy. you should have heard the
display Of language--hectic exple-
tives that only a golfer knows how
TO execute. The rough was no
rouRher than the golfer who
knocked his ball therein. II he
failed 10 call the rough. the bali. his
luck and himself. any names he
simply couldn't remember all he
knew. Two heard family fights and
listened to traffic cops on "a hot
afternoon. but they sounded Ike
sweet May zcphyrs perfumed with
apple blossom kisses when com
pared 10 the cyclonic outburst Of
profanity cmanating from tho brush
wherein n golfer plunged few
short seconds back. You wonder
why a man wanted TO spoil his Sat.
urday afternoon off in that manner.
You wondered II his motherin-la
was visiting him or whether he had
Just met his landlord. But anyhow,
after he had thrown off the verbal
ballast he emerged from the under
brush and proceeded 70 spank the
ball numerically. ana not having
any more similar spells during the
afternoon we breathed a sigh of re-
lief and went away satisfied that he
wouldn't murder his wife and babies
when no reached home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

Breathea there boy with
soul SO dead who never TO him
self hath said that the first day
at school. after a carefree vaes-
ton of 10 weeks. ia the extern
sion OF the limit
Clanklng chains Of slavery
are not a marker to the krooi
ultimatum which forces Young
Seattle TO grovel over the slate
or puzzle his head over the In.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
BROWN LEADS
COAST MOUND
PERFOR MERS

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 1.--The
Angels still have the top places in
the Coast league pitching averages.
Curly Brown tops the list with II
wins in - games. with Doc Gran
dali. Of the Angel band. eight points
behind with 81 games won OF 20
started.
Tom scaion. Seal ace. Is third with
- out o. -: Frornmc. Of vernon.
fourth. with IS won and lost: Bren.
ton. Seattle. fifth. with wins and 8
losses; Gould. Salt AXE. sixth. with
IL wins in % starts. and Piercy. Sac
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
HERE'S STORY ON
PRINCE OF WALES

NEW YORK, Sept. Here's a
William Faversham story on the
Prince OF Wales. told TO the actor
by the royal physician: The prince
was a small boy. A new governess
had been engaged King Edward
saw her in the palace courtyard.
shes no chicken" said the old con-
niseur. Second act: Young primes
meets poverness. Stares round
eyed. what are you. hen o.
rooster" he asks. Governess reg
listers anger. "Well. grandpa said
you were no chicken" counters the
prince
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

september Mourn IL rightN
Robbed OF every r'Nht 90 roam
with Towscr: stripped OF the
gladstone cool OF tho swimmin'
hole. forced to a soaplng behind
the ears. compelled TO bow TO
King 'Rithmctic and To pay
obeisance TO Queen writin--ia
Il any wonder that the small
boy OF Seattle regards Tuesday
morn as September MOURN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
kRUv0SkY BOXES
EVEN WITH "SPUO'

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept Ain a
far from virile main event bout.
Kayo kruvcsky and spud Murphy
boxed a draw last night. Murphy
was fouled in the third. but the ref.
cree ordered the min continued.
Billy Harold shaded Frankie Denny.
Frankie Farren and Monk Fowler
went 10 n fast draw. Jack Thomas
was thru after Goat LAWN landed
three punches.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
Suffered Three
Years From
Stomach Trouble

y. &. Brewer, copalis, Wash.
writes us: / was troubled with indi-
gestion for three years. and could
do hardly any work at all. but since
taking two boxes OF Jo.to am not
troubled at all and can eat anything
without bad results. ! would rec
ommend Joto to all that suffer from
stomach trouble.
Jo-TO is sold in Seattle at the
five 'Bartell Drug Stores and at
Swift's Pharmacies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

only one answer for Cuthbert,
and he learns IL with discon-
certing suddcnness His nose 10
rubbed In the dirt. the rubbers
are strapped--and school settles
down 10 the humdrum OF learn
ing what is what In this topsy-
turvy world Of ours.
Within a week the small boy
Is deep in his studies and school
IL a pretty fine place after all.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

tamperlnR with any ones ball play.
crs. stili are hot after a successor
to Miller Huggins. who il believed
TO have failed with hlEh-cla.s OF.
ganixation. and they lean strongly
either 20 Moran or wilbert Robin.
son. both OF whom are In the Ma.
tionhl league.
Cincinnati probably would call gu,
the watch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

submit to school discipline and
It's odious restrictions.
There is little Cuthbert Glenn.
mems TO licki
Cuthbert Is the composite
small boy who appears on the
school grounds arrayed in all
his fipery.
He II is who makes bold 10
announce that he IL glad that
schools open again. There IL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
Tilden ii Plays
Johnston Today

FOREST HILLS. ~. Y. Sept,
2.-tunited Press. William Til.
den, H.. Philadelphia. win meet
W. NJ. Johnston. san Francisco.
this afternoon for national tennis
honora.
Tilden. runner.up for the title
In last years tournament. won
his way into the finals by beating
II. Norris Williams H.. Boston.
the 1914 and 1915 champion. In
straight sets. 81. rs. s.5.
Johnston downed Wallace y.
Johnson. Philadelphia. &c. esi. ca.
60.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
Slim Sallee
Is Real Shy
nPenn.City
Yanks Rumored to Be on
Trail OF Moran for Leader

NEW YORK. Sept. 2--tUnitcd
Slim sailce came very near
being the most important part Of
the famous Rcd machine that has
run rampant thru the National
league this year. but there Rrc very
few fans who know that his fame
extends also In another direction.
SAiiee. canny. wise old pitcher,
never has started n game agninst
Philadelphia In It's home hand box.
In fact. only ~ starts against Phila.
deiphlas alleged National ! eague
club have been made by the
elongated southpaw.
The reason for Sims rcfrainins
from pitching when his club visits
Philadelphia L. simply this: lie IL
easy for the opposition 10 touch for
long flies. And long flies IN the
National league haiiiwick in the
sleep city are home runs. Some one
would be breaking the home run
record II sallee did much serving.
Occaslonaily the left handed mas
ter has finished a ball game against
the phiis. but never In all the years
he has been curving In the National
league under tho coiorH of ~
Louis. New York and Cincinnati
has he started against the Quakers
on their home lot.
Quite a record Surci
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

famous Three RS.
II the boy breathes who likes
20 go back 10 school the FIRST
DAY he r., In the estimation OF
the vast majority. either "a
teachers pet or lacking In all
human instincta'
Reduced to writing. the small
boy Is filled with hate today.
Think OF deserving Tige. his
dog. for the day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

LONDON. Sept. 2.--Lakin stinson.
a pony driver. who was fined IS for
game trespass. became so excited
when arrested that he tried to hang
himself To a tree. and then after
wards attempted TO drown himself in
pond in the presence OF crowd
OF villagers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

that ] was instrumental In bringing
him back; for II things hadn't broke
az they did. Benny. who was plumb
discouraged at the time. probably
would have stuck TO his job in the
mines and forgotten about baseball"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
900 POWER MEN STRIKE

OROVILLE. Cal. Sept. Fifteen
hundred mon struck today at the
Caribou and Prattville plants Of tho
Great Western Power company. The
men demand IN clHhthour day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

Paris IL building down" instead
OF up, 20 preserve beauty OF city
underground "earth-scrapcrs" in
stead Of skyscraperss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

ramenio. is tenth. with 20 victories
and Is defeats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

The Giants have been accused by
cincinnatisns 81 attempting 20 buy
a pennant.
What would they say II they were
told that Col. Jacob Rupert and
Col. r. l.. Huston. owners Of the
New York Yankees. are laying plans
to pilIago Rcdvillc OF Pat Moran7
Would they yeiig
They probably would.
And the two colonies. while not
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

Grabbing both ssmss. the Angels
fipf,~red To - tie for the league lead
er-bip. steady pitching and heavy
batting wen easily over Portland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

The Oaks were too much FOR Johnny
Courh--aa another Seal defeat was
cAalksd up. 20 e.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
ROUND COAST BASES
Yesterdays winn-r~--seattie, salt
Lake. los Angeles uwol. Oakland.
vernon. Sacramento.

Home runs shssiT and Rumisr tsai
fakel. rournifr lIsoa AHEsies1. schiel
fEan Franciscol.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

Nerkis's home run rave the Cuts q &
to-1 victory over tho Reds IN the morn.
ms game. but the Morsss came beck and
nabbed the afternoon session. TO J.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

The senator. Ecs 90 Jen~. fer -four
run- In th. eighth aud Boston Lost.
q 10 Q.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

After Trough and Cre.pi were hit
for 10 runs In the opener, the saers-
m~pfsns retaiisteJ by taking the
second xsms from Vernon, & to o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

Wth 'Inignctian" Mays pitching. this
Yankees made n seven straight heating
the Athietica G 10 O.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02
66EzT.ssSZs,E..Z5E

ATCUIN. TIM scoarnoAuD
Yesterday. hero~@--araasy. sp~ak-
~ and ssraner blt the fret bail.
ttsude Williams pitched Ia them fer
deubi~s In the first inning and Cisse-
land beat the white sss to ..
Alexander let the cArdlaai. down viii,
three hits This Cubs won. TO o.
C~d-.n. Gerber and sisier tagned In
triple play. hut Detroit s~~t ~.
Leafs q To 4.
Carlson o.ipltehea Rsufhsr and the ri.
rates trimmed the HSds. 10 :.
Jess barnes won HE ssd game for
the Giants. heating fircokiyn I 10 !.
wah 'Inisnetlon~ Mays pisehina. tins
Yankees made u seven straight beating
the Athietiea 6 20 O.
The senator. got 90 Jens. for -four
run- In Oh. eighth aud Boston Lost.
Q 10 Z.
Nerkis's home run rave the Cuts a q.
to-1 victory over tho Reds IN the morn.
ms game. but the Norsss came back and
nabbed the afternoon session. 70 J.
--------------=-s -
ROUND COAST BASES
Yesterdays winnrrs--ssattie, salt
Lake. los Angeles uwol. Oakland,
vernon, Sacramento.
Home runs shesiT and numisr tsai,
fakel. fournifr los AnEsiesl. Schtek
fEan Franciscol.
Grabbing both ssne.. the Angels
fipf,ered to u tie for tho league lead
~r-bip. STEADY pitching and heavy
batting wen easily over Portland
After Trough and Cre.pi were hit
for 10 runs in the opener, the saers-
m~pfsns retaiisted by taking the
srcsud game from Vernon. to o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

Jess Bsrpes wen hi. SD game for
the Giants. bsssinx Hrcokiyn 4 To !.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

C~d-on. Gerber and sisier turned In
= triple play. bat Detroit s~~t ~.
Iouis 4 to a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

Carlson outpitched nsufhsr and the pi-
rates trimmed tBs uS1a. J 10 :.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-02

Aisrsndsr let the Cardinals aown viii,
Ihrse hits. This c9bs wou. TO o.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12

Mrs. B.-W Rice has received Two
letters asking for all sorts Of childish
things Two dolls. doll buggy, two
pieces Of ribbon, 4 pink cap, pair Of
shoes, pair Of over-shoes and other
little things The home was investi-
gated and very sick babe, with much
privation was found. The mother had
held the infant in her arm for four
days and nights without sleep and
only scant food. Hard luck has over
taken them but the husband is a hard
worker and will soon be on his feet.
Mrs. Rice wishes that the Santa let
tiers might come in early so she win
have time to investigate the wants Of
the tots. This time she will simply
use the phone in many instances and
ask certain ones to take given cases
and be responsible altogether and
thus clear her books Of names as
speedily as possible. There will be
nearly a hundred children made joy
Gus by this process.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
ANNUAL MEETING SHOWS
PLEASING DEVELOPMENT


The annual meeting of the Baptist
church was held Thursday, Dec. "a,
in which reports showed a marked
advance along all departments. Dur
ing the year 1858 had been invested
in missions; the current expenses had
been met promptly and balance left
in the treasury; new parsonage had
been added to the property account
with over. $1,000 paid ON the same ,-the
Sunday school had surpassed all for
mer records in attendance and interest
and the young peoples work shared
a similar degree Of prosperity.
The following officers were cleo
ted: deacons, B. F. Leavell and Ed
gar GIBSON; trustees, Angus Martin,
La. N. Richardson, Shas. Rutter. Ed
gar Gipson and E. Bane; financial
secretary, F. L. Evans; treasurer Of
lcurrent expense, Chas. Rutter; treas
|urer of building fund. A. w. Quasi;
Treasurer Of missions, Mrs. VIM.
Momberg; auditor, E. Bane; clerk,
Mrs. F. M. Breshears; superintendent
Of Sunday school, Mrs. Wayne Bit
ney; assistant superintendent. Miss
Edna Askey; chorister. Angus Mar
tin; organist, Miss Helen White.
IA social hour centering around the
evening meal followed when the
spirit of good fellowship prevailed.
At the evening session fine inspira-
tional address was given by the Rev
+. g. Black. the new pastor Of the
Wilder Baptist church. AS ! token
!of esteem and appreciation for ef-
lficient service as chorister. purse
was presented to Angus Martin
through the pastor the Rev A. r
White.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12

There was q Medical Corps mar,
who gave his patients pill no matter
the ailment. One day u big burly
chauffeur came in and complained Of
q sore knee. The NJ D. promptly
gave him a tiny white pill. The big
fellow swallowed II and then started
20 shake his leg vigorously.
What are you doing that fors''
asked the M. d.
I'm trying to shake that pill down
to my knee, Doc" answered the
chauffeur.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
Caldwell Thirty Years Ago
terview with his Honor.

A Missouri banker, who sacrificed
an arm in defending his bank against
Jesse James, has just been sent to
jail for robbing the institution of
100000. Truly does Shakespeare ca
say:
The highwayman bestrides his horse,
While cunning for his game,
The cashier takes milder course,
But gets there just the same
Married-At the M. church,
Thursday evening, Dec. A. ]. H,
Gwinn and Miss Charlie Lucas. the
Rev. J. S. Anderson officiating.
Miss Charlie Lucas is the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. MI Lucas
and is an accomplished and lovable
young lady. Mr.. Gwinn is one OF
Caldwell's best young men and is SO
well known throughout the Boise
valley that comment in The Tribune
is out of place.
The church was most tastefully dec
GRATED and Is or 80 invited guests
witnessed the ceremony. The brides
costume was magnificent The hap
Ply couple have the earnest congratu-
lations of scores Of friends, who wish
them all of the Happiness possible in
this world.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cwinn go to house.
keeping at once in the trim little
home that Jim has built on Kimbal
street. They will be at home to theil
friends Friday and Saturday eve,
nings Of next week.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
OLD AS THINGS co

Mrs Morningcall: when you spoke
of your maid as an old family re-
tainer expected to see an older per-
son. How long has she been in your
family7s
Mrs. Rooral: Ever since last
Wednesday,. :" London Opinion.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
HE WENT ALONG

Mrs. Cuddy has sold out and gone
to California with her family. He
accompanied them.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12

A large piece Of coal in Blatch-
ly's show window is labelled: Coal
removed from a freight train going
20 miles per hour BY Hogan, the stiff
Hands OF.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
Police Court.

@<~S@~@ ks>AA@~4 sAA~AAAs
Police Court.
Edward McCrew was brought be-
fore his honor to answer for indie
cent exposure. Fined SIS and costs,
which he paid.
Alfred Gay got too gay and was
brought up for disturbing the peace.
Two days and half in the Galloway
on bread and water.
Civil action--G. w. Froman VS.. L.
N. Glass. suit to recover $1,000. Ac-
ton settled and case dismissed.
doc" the most expert coal thief
in town. one of the follows who make
bushes of it. was invited by the
marshal to take walk last Thursday
and left the town via the railroad tie
route, much ianiented.
Quite drama occurred in Caldwell
this week without the popular prices
of admission A man named Swartz
had about $500 head Of sheep in Har-
ney ounty, Oregon. which were at
tached by the sheriff. During the alb.
sence of the receiver, Swartz went out
ON the range with a companion and
sent the herdefs to camp on pretext
of GETTING their nav far l,erd;n<, ,nd
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12

doc" the most expert coal thief
in town. one Of the follows who make
a bushes of it. was invited by the
marshal to take walk last Thursday
and left the town via the railroad tie
route, much lanented.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-07
ST. LOUIS BARS
 ARE WIDE OPEN
COURT RESTRAINS REVENUE COLLECTOR FROM INTERFER-
 ING WITH THE SALES

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6.-(P)-An order issued by the judge of the federal court here has gladdened the hearts of thousands of residents of this city. This order restraints the collector of internal revenue from interfering with the sale of liquor and as re- suit all the bars and cafes are wide open. Immediately following the is- suance of the order the saloons open ed and have been doing rushing business ever since. The bars are not confining their sales to beers and wines but are selling all kinds of drinks and in any quantity.
 Hundreds of citizens are now busy preparing themselves for the dry days by taking advantage of this opportunity to lay In a large supply of the liquid that cheers" There has been no material increase in the price of whiskey. the saloonmen not taking any advantage to profiteer
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-07
HARD YEAR FOR
 BRITISH CHAMPS
MUCH TOUTED BRITISH LIGHT WEIGHT OUTPOINTED BY
 TANK BANTAM.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec, 6.-P)- Jack Sharkeyn New York bantam weight fighter, tonight decisiyely out pointed Jimmy Wilde, the British champion boxer before a big crowd of local fans. The fight was too onesided to be interesting. Wilde had the best of only two rounds, Sharkey taking all the re mainder.
 The Englishman, who recently came to the United States under a contract with New York manager, was the most talked-of man in his class in the world. He was consid- cred a fighting marvel. In the fight here tonight he failed completely to live up to his advance notices.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-07
SPORTING MEN
 MAKE AN OFFER
DEMPSEY IS OFFERED ONE HUN DRIED THOUSAND FOR FIGHT
 IN PORTLAND, ORE.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 6.-(P)- A syndicate of business and sport ing men of this city wired today to Jack Dempsey offering him guaran- tee of one hundred thousand dollars if he will fight Georges Carpenter, the French heavyweight, next June. The promoters want the fight staged in this city.
 Those backing the Dempsey offer are optimistic regarding the cham pion's acceptance as they believe he will be inclined to welcome a bout with the Frenchman. Carpen- tier has just defeated Beckett, an Englishman, and thus retains the title of European heavyweight cham pion. No reply has yet been received from Dempsey's manager but 1t Is believed the promoters will have some definite word by Monday.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-07
TROOPS ATTACK
 GEN. OBRECON
CARRANZA SOLDIERS FIRED ON OBREGON WHILE
 HE WAS SPEAKING

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-(P)-An unconfirmed report received here to- day says that Carranza troops fired on the followers of General Obregon at Pachuca last night while the lat ter were congregated to hear their leader deliver a speech.
 Obregon, according to the despatch, was speaking in the interests of his candidacy for president and large crowd of enthusiastic followers had gathered when the CarranZa troops suddenly opened fire. This unwar- ranted attack resulted in the dispers- ing of the meeting. The report states that no one was killed by the firing and only a few minor wounds inflict- ed.