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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
Ford Rides in 15.O0O,Oc0th Car

Detroit-Henry Ford, who announc-
ed that his company will manufacture
new automobile to replace the pre-
sent Model T, returned to the Ford Mo-
tor Co. plant after an absence of two
months. When car No. 100000
neared the end of assembly conveyor,
Edsel Ford, son of the manufacturer
and president of the company, got be-
hind the wheel and his father stepped
I'm after him. Edsel drove the car to
the company's laboratories at Dear
born, distance of several miles, fol-
lowed by a caravan of employees and
officials of the company.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
ARTHYDE

Mr.. and Mrs. Edman of Willow
River, visited at the H. S. Wood home
Sunday.
J. G. Emmer is having his office
building remodeled so as to handle
a larger stock of hardware Mr..
Novotny is doing the carpenter work.
/ A number of families from here
took in the Memorial Day program at
McGrath Sunday, and at Willow River
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bahama and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Lesley Shir-
key and daughter, Philys of Brainerd.
spent Sunday and Monday at the
Thomson home here. Mrs. Bahama
is sister of Mrs. Thomson.
Gladys Ellison is visiting with her
sister, Mrs. ]. G. Emmer.
Elsie and Harvey Nortrup and
Perle Hansen left Saturday afternoon
for Duluth. They were accompanied
home Sunday, by Mrs. Nortrup's sister
and family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
DUXBURY

Ralph Munger had the misfortune
of breaking both bones in his right
arm, when he jumped off a swing on
the school ground last Thursday.
The school children and some of
their parents enjoyed a picnic at the
hall Friday. Thursday was the last
day of school.
Mr.. Harte of Brook Park, visited the
Sunday school Sunday forenoon and
gave an interesting talk.
The A. M. Anderson, L. Anderson,
and ]. Ludwig families and H. Han
stad took in the dance at Markville
Saturday night
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Bently of Keene,
spent Sunday at the J. Ludwig home.
Mrs. A. M. Anderson and Mrs. L.
Anderson spent Sunday afternoon with
Mrs. Isaacson in Keene.
r. Shute and family and Harold
and Erwin Anderson were Sunday Wis
itOrs at the o. Knutson home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
MCPHERSON

Mrs. Roy Elmer and mother went
to Superior Saturday.
Mrs. Simmons came Friday to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Roy Elmer.
Mr.. Duff left Sunday for Superior.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Wahlquist and
family of Brook Park, were here Wis
iting relatives Saturday.
Roy Elmer and two sons, Donald
and Kenneth, and Miss Goggin at
tended church at Kerrick Sunday
Edward Beaudry attended church
at Kerrick Sunday.
Mr.. Melancon was in Nickerson
Saturday attending meeting in the
hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Becker and son spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Kettle and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beaudry Wis
tied with Dorothy Becker Sunday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
Stands COLLAPSE; Lands Safe

: Norfolk, Va-A sudden storm blew
down the grandstand of the Ports
mouth baseball park during game in
which Commissioner Lands was the
guest of honor. Richard Preston Nc
Williams, AZ years old, was killed and
1T was estimated that between SO and
Is persons were injured. Thirty were
taken to a hospital.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
Drive is Opened by Chinese

Peking-YanS 4u-Ting, chief OF stan
Tor Marshal Chang Tso-Lin, the Man.
churian war. lord, announced that a
strong drive was being launched
against Hankow along the Peking-
Hankow railway, Tie engagement cen.
tering at Chumatien n the province
of Honan, with 10000 La 4.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
u. s. Farm Produce Shows Gain

Was gton-The general level OF
farm prices advanced during May to
126 per cent of prewar values, gain
of one point over April. At 126 the
index is still "a points above the 1910
IA average for May, but Is points be-
low May year ago, says the depart
ment of agriculture.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02

When you come to Minneapolis, take
a bus at the Union Depot and ride
to the door of the Lincoln Hotel.
Nicollet Avenue and 9th Street. Fare
ten cents. Hotel rates are $1.25 to
$500 per day. Special weekly rates.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
Marine Kills NICARAGUA General

! Chinandega, Nicaragua = Captain
William P. Richards of the United
States marine corps, shot and killed
the Liberal General Cabulla here, al
1egedly in self-defense. General Ca
bulla is declared to have been intoxi-
Gated and firing his revolver at people
in the street when Captain Richards
returned fire, killing him.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02

Christian Endeavor Founder is Dead
Newton, Mass.-The Rev. DR.. Fran
els e. Clark, known the world over
rs "the father OF Christian Endeav-
or" died at his home here. He was
IN his seventy-sixth year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-06-02
Queen Mary Has Goth Birthday.

queen WARY fIdS o0IH 6ITthudy.
London-Queen Mary celebrated
her sixtieth birthday at Buckingham
palace. A luncheon party was held
ut which the prince of wales, Prince
Henry, and the immediate members
Of the royal family were present.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
JURY TO PROBE
DIPLOMA Mill
Detectives Prepare to Pre-
sent Briggs Case.

Detective Chief Claude M. Wor-
ley today prepared to submit to the
Marion County grand jury, which
will be chosen July, the case of Otis
j. Briggs, 35, of 235 E. st. Joseph's
ST., confessed diploma mill operator.
Briggs waived preliminary ex-
animation before Municipal Judge
Dav v. White today and was re-
leased on $500 bond pending grand
jury action.
Briggs, dean of the College of
Drugless Physicians, 213 Empire
life Building, was arrested Friday
on charge of conspiracy to commit
felony.
He confessed, according to Worley,
to predating twenty-one diplomas
given graduates. The diplomas were
dated November and December,
1926, because of the provisions of an
act of the last Legislature that
licenses to practice druggles healing
be given without examination only
to persons, who had granted from
a recognized medical school before
Jan. /, 1927
Briggs maintained school branch
for Negroes at 603 N. Senate Ave.
He formerly conducted chiroprac-
tic school here know as the Indiana
Chiropractic College and Central
Scientific College of Chirapractic.
Briggs declared his purpose in
predating diplomas to evade the
law was to "help suffering
humanity"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
WANTED BANKER
GIVES SELF Up
WaIpoIe KaIer. Columbia
City, Gives $4,000

BIZ United Press
FIT. WAYNE, Ind, June 25.-Wal-
pole Kaler. former president Of the
First National Bank of Columbia
City, Ind, surrendered himself to
Federal authorities here today. He
was released later on $4,000 bond.
Appearance of Kaler ended a ma
tion-wide search that had been con-
Quoted for him after his bank was
forced by its tangled affairs to close.
The other two chief officials of the
institution already are in custody.
Kaler said he had been in Detroit,
where he went after the failure to
obtain a "fresh start" and did not
know until recently he was wanted.
When he heard indictments had
been returned against him, he came
back to Columbia City, Friday night.
Arthur G. Smith. vice president
and cashier and Frank E. Kremer,
assistant cashier, also have been
indicted, each charged with abstrac-
ton. conspiracy and embezzlement.
Smith is accused of embezzling
$4,000 and Kenner S1.5O0. Like gen.
eral charges are made against
Kaier.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
AWAIT ARRAICNMENT
Collins and Garrett to Ap-
pear July 5.

John J. Collins. city purchasing
agent. charged with bribery, and
Earl S. Garrett, former city market
master, charged with official mis-
conduct and false pretenses, will
be arraigned in Criminal Court,
July 5, Judge James A. Collins an
nounced today.
Collins was arrested Friday on an
affidavit filed by Deputy Prosecu-
tor William H. Sheaffer and the
special political corruption prose-
cutors. Garrett was taken in Gus
tody Tuesday, after four affidavits
were filed against him.
Collins is alleged to have 60
licited a $500 bribe from Samuel
Greenberg of the w. H. Armstrong
Company in an agreement to OBJ
tain a $4,000 surgical instrument
contract for him.
Collins is alleged to have charged
standholders at the city market $50
for transfer leases on stands, valued
at SIS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
New York Curb Opening
Opening Grain Review

BIZ Crffn Press
CHICAGO, June 25-Weather
conditions were so favorable over all
parts of the wheat belt today that
lower prices which opened the mar
ket were expected to continue.
Opening quotations we're &c to 1c
lower than yesterdays close. Trad
ers are going slowly and business is
extremely light.
Lower prices in corn featured the
opening market today, despite the
apparently bullish tendency of the
market. The opening prices we're 1
to 11ac lower than Fridays close.
Oats are generally following the
lead of other grains, and no new
features have entered this market
This grain opened Ac to sc lower
than the previous close.
Provisions opened steady.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
GOTHAM SCENE
OF AIR ACTIVITY
Frenchman Plans Ocean
Hop-BTd Anxious.

Br United Press
NEW YORK, June 25.-New York
became a center of aviation activity
again today.
Commander Richard E. Byrd and
his crew of three scanned weather
reports anxiously and announced
they hoped the storm area over the
north Atlantic would clear suffi-
GENTLY to permit them to leave for
Paris in the America tomorrow.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, after
nights rest at the Long Island
home of F. Trubee Dawson, assist
ant secretary of war in charge of
aviation, was understood to have
scheduled conferences with aviation
promoters and fianciers in connec-
ton with his plans to establish an
airplane passenger service in the
United States. The plans were dis
cussed in detail in Washington yes
terday, after which Lindbergh, Da-
vison and Assistant Secretary of
War Hanford Macnider flew to New
York.
Capt. Rene Fonck. French avi-
ator, announced plans to fly from.
New York to Paris next fall in a
giant plane carrying eight persons.
The plane, now nearing completion,
is a Sikorsky similar to the one in
which Fonck met disaster on an at
tempted take-off for Paris fight a
year ago. That plane turned over
and caught fire. Two members of
the crew we're burned to death.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
CAPITAL SHIPS
ISSUE RAISED
Arms ParIey Delegate Asks
Washington Advice.

BIZ United Press
GENEVA, June 25.--Final decision
whether capital ships were to be
discussed at the naval limitation
conference rested with Washing
ton today.
American delegate Hugh S. Glib
son submitted the question to the
Government at Washington follow
ing absolute insistence by w. C.
Bridgeman. chief British delegate,
that he was unable to return to
London without putting his govern
ment's views on capital ships be-
fore the conference.
Before seeking advice because Of
the apparent impassibility of the
obstacle, Gibson reiterated his view
that he saw no reason to discuss
capital ships, whose status was re-
garded as settled at the Washing
ton conference. The subject is not
on the conference agenda.
Admiral Saito. Japan, is previous
ly asking fresh instructions from
his government, also had pointed
out that capital ships we're not on
the program.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
STATE RADIO DEALERS
CONVENE HERE MONDAY
Atwater Kent Convention VIII
Bring 300 Merchants.

More than 300 Indiana dealers of
Atwater Kent radios will be in In
dianapolis Monday to attend the
third annual Atwater Kent dealers
convention at the SEVERN.
'The H. T. Electric Company. of
which Adolph Wagner is president,
will be host to the dealers.
From $50 TO IL a. m Monday the
dealers will inspect new radio mer-
chandise. The entire afternoon will
be given over to a business session
at which factory representatives will
speak. A banquet will be held on
the roof garden at $50 O'Clock.
The principal speaker at the
banquet will be frederick Lands of
Logansport, former Congressman.
Among the Atwater Kent factory
representatives who will be here
from Philadelphia are: Richard
Smiley, George Jaud, r. Wayne Nc
Dowell, Frank Miller, Donald Nc
Kay and others.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
z KILLED, q INJURED
Auto Smashes Into Milk
Waqon-Driver Arrested.

BIZ United Press
BUFFALO, N. Y, June 25.-Two
children were killed and four men
injured when an automobile and a
milk wagon collided on the Lake
Shore road near Hamburg early to-
day.
The children, William Fell, ~, and
Raymond Millick, IA, died en- route
to the hospital They had been
riding on the rear of the wagon.
The other two occupants of the
milk cart, William Husband, and
William Lyons, both of Blasdell, also
we're removed to a hospital at
Lackawanna, where their condition
was reported serious.
Neil A. Belgircio, 81, and Stanley
Beji, 81, both of Lackawanna, suS-
tanned less serious injuries. Belgir-
clio, driver of the automobile, was
arrested on a charge of second de-
gree manslaughter.
The impact smashed the wagon
to pieces and killed the horse.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
DAM ATTACK FAILS
Fifth Attempt to Destroy
AqueduCt Made.

BIZ United Press
Los ANGELES, June 25.-With
a terrific roar, heard over a radius
of several miles, dynamite intended
to destroy the Los Angeles aqueduct
was exploded near Lone Pine late
last night, according to reports re-
ceived here today.
The latest attempt, the fifth with
in a month, was unsuccessful, the
plans of the marauders failing when
the side Of cliff which they ex-
pected to move into the open con-
crete waterway loosened but stopped
at the edge Of the aqueduct.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
Beer Sells at S Gents
a Glass i'm Ontario

was fixed at $3.75 for a case of
twenty -four-pint bottles. That was
too expensive for the workingman,
so he drank hard liquors. brewers
testified before the liquor commits
sion.
New regulations went into effect
today. Four-gallon kegs went on
sale at $2.40 each. Only persons
with liquor permits secured at the
government stores could make
purchases.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
Opening Markets

NEW YORK, June 25.-Strength
was displayed in most sections of
the list in early dealings today on
the New York Stock Exchange. In
dividual industrial shares such as
Baldwin, General Railway Signal,
and Colorado Fuel furnished the
features, the first two making new
highs and last rising more than a
point Rails were firm, particularly
the Loree southwestern group, where
Kansas City Southern featured. Oils
were generally easier, but low priced
issues held firm with transcon-
tinental running up q on the report
of new well brought in. Motor
shares we're considerably improved,
Hudson, Mack, and General Motors
higher.
Describing the market, the Wall
Street journals financial review
said:
Wall Street found much to be
satisfied with in the economic news
at the week end. Another source
of encouragement was the sub
stantial cllrtailment of new bond
offerings. Flotations during the
week totaled 94,296,000, compared
with $120,261 900 last week and
$123,966,00 in the corresponding
period last year.
Large buying orders accumulated
overnight and vigorous advanced
took place in many sections of the
list in the early dealings today.
Baldwin jumped to further
record high at 2311a, up TX, General
Railway Signal reached a new peak
on reports of further orders booked
by the company. Oils, were subjected
TO renewed pressure on the new
high peak in Seminole production.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
New Chief Declares War on
Both Big and Little
VioIatorS.
DROP ANDREWS PLAN
Open Season On, but Third
Degree Barred, Says
LoWman.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press n"
WASHINGTON, June 25.-Open
warfare on all prohibition law vio-
lators-large or small-was declared
today by Seymour Lowman, acting
assistant secretary of the treasury.
Heretofore the Federal dry orga-
nization under Gen. l.. G. Andrews
concentrated against sources Of sup
ply and relief on local authorities
to nab hip pocket flask toters, but
now it is open season for prohibi-
ton agents.
After All Violators
my policy will be to enforce IT,
law in its entirety within the
means provided" Lowman said. "Of
course 1t will be difficult to police
the entire country with the means
at our disposal. but there will be
no winking at the small violators.
Lowman said that he would fol-
low the Volstead act as a sufficient
guide" in fixing his policies.
Probes lie Guardia Charge
"There is one policy, however;
that will not be allowed and that
is third degree methods to obtain
confessions from prisoners" Low
man said. Il have received a tele-
gram from Representative La Guar
dia, New York. complaining than
Maj. August Heise. assistant admin
istrator, used torture to obtain
confession from a suspect.
"An investigation of this will be
made at once. No prohibition bu-
reau employe will be allowed TO use
such tactics and any attempting 1t
will be dismissed from service"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
BRICK IS ONLY CLEW
JeweIry Store Window
Broken by Burglars.

A building brick wrapped in paper
and rags, was the onl yclew police
had today to the burglars who
smashed the window at the A. G.
Joss jewellery store, 348 Indiana Ave-,
at 4 a. m. today.
Police called to the place by per-
sons who saw the broken window,
were unable to locate any one who
heard the crash or saw the brick.
hurler. Joss said wrist watches
worth $50 were taken.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
Page a Piper!

BIZ Times Special
SHARPSVILLE, Ind, June
25.-Armies of rats have in
: vaded this town, driven from
usual haunts by water follow
ing recent heavy rains. The
rats are making heavy inroads
on poultry.
Mrs. w. S. Alexander placed
a poison mixture at strategic
points. But her chickens ate
the poison, killing eighteen.
Forty ducks belonging to Mrs.
Carl Nieman and forty chick
ems owned by Mrs. Everett
Grayson have been killed by
the rats.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
CONFER WITH PERSHING
Three City Men Ask Pershing IL
Come Here July 4.

Three Indianapolis citizens Were
in Washington today to confer with
Gen. John j. Pershing in an effort
to induce the general to reconsider
his cancellation of his engagement
here July 4. General Pershing was
to attend the corner stone laying]
ceremonies of the Shrine e%the-f m
dianapolis War Memorial.
Those who went to Washington
are Solon j. Carter, Samuel Ashby,
and William H. Kershner, adjutant
general of the Indiana National
Guard.
Several state officials have urged.
General Pershing to reconsider. !
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
MURDER DEFENDANT
EXPECTED ON STAND
Melvin Rigsby May Be Witness at
Newcastle Monday.

Bv Times Special
NEWCASTLE. Ind. June 25.--
Melvin Rigsby, former town marshal
of Shirley, accused of the murder Of
Herman Riggs, is expected to testify
in his own defense at the trial here
Monday.
First evidence by the defense in
cluded an attack on the character
of Riggs. and the State on cross
examination brought out that some
of those testifying we're not closely
acquainted with the Staying victim.
Defense testimony by w. G. T. U.
members was declared by the prose-
cution to be actuated by prejudice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
ALL SUSPECTS LISTED

Liquor Violation Sleuths Given
Book of Hot Tips.
Bu United Press
WASHINGTON, June 25.-The
Washington Citizens Association
for Law and Order. engaged in rid
ding the capital Of liquor law vio-
lators, received a bulky package to-
day. On the outside was written
List of Suspected Dry Law Vio-
lators." The package was opened.
Inside was city directory.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25

Bn United Press
WINDSOR, Int, June 25.-The
price of beer was reduced today to
the equivalent of cents a glass
and made available to consumers
at the breweries instead of through
the liquor stores. The price re-
duction was aimed to encourage the
drinking of beer instead of hard
liquors.
When the new liquor regulations
went into effect the price of beer
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
FARMER FIRE FIGHTERS
Ross Township Residents Have
Fully Equipped Truck.

BIZ United Press
ROSSVILLE, Ind, June 25.-Ross
Township farmers now own a fully
equipped fire truck and will coop
crate with the department here in
fighting f1amos in the town or on
farm. The truck carries three chem
ical extinguishers, four sets Of lad
ers and other equipment. The OUT
fit cost $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
PRISONER ILL IN JAIL
Ball BIackmail Defendant May Get
Trial Delay at Muncie.
BIZ Times Special

BIZ Times Special
MUNCIE, Ind, June 25.-Georgt
Rosin, held in Jail here on a charge
of attempting to obtain $4,000 from
Frank G. Ball, manufacturer, is i'll
his counsel asserts and doubt is ex-
pressed as to whether or not he
will be able to appear for trial
Monday. )
Defense counsel declared Friday
that Rosin had not eaten in three
days. Sheriff McAuley asserted the
prisoner was not on a hunger strike
and had eaten at noon Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
Local Livestock Openinu

Hogs-Receipts, $500; market.
weak but generally steady; top,
1885; bulk, $S.75@925. Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 200; market, not established.
Calves-Receipts, 800; market, weak
to lower; best vealers. $12. Sheep
and lambs-Receipts. 800; market,
lambs 25q SOC lower.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
AZ HOUSES INVOLVED
IN DEAL AT K0KOM0
Haynes Auto Company Realty Con-
ditionally SOLD

BIZ Times Special
KOKOMO, Ind, June 25.-Forty-
two houses built here few years
ago by the Haynes Automobile Com
pany have been bought condition
ally by the Peoples Investment and
Loan Company, a branch OF the
Peoples Loan and Trust Company.
The deal must be approved by the
Fletcher Trust and Savings Bank,
indianapolis, trustee for Haynes
bondholders, the auto company hav-
ing failed in business.
In case the transaction is ap-
proved, the il Sment and loan
company INTENDS offer the houses
for sale separately, after improve
ments and repairs have been made.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
Muncie Woman Ends Life

BIZ Times Special
tMUNCIE, Ind, June 25.-Mrs.
Jules LaDuron, Who became the
wife of DR.. Jules LaDuron, Muncie
physician six months ago, killed
herself by hanging at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Sophia Duerr, in
Louisville. KY. She is said to have
suffered a nervous breakdown a
week ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-25
APPEAL DEMPSEY CASE
Old Injunction Against Bout with
Tunney Being Fought.

Appeal from the injunction granti
ed by former Superior Court JudgE
Clinton H. Givan, last fall, against
the then heavyweight boxing cham,
pion, Jack Dempsey. to prevent hisI
fight with Gene Tunney was filed|
in the Supreme Court today. Suit
was brought by the Chicago Coli
scum Club, alleging that Dempsey
had broken a contract to- fight
Harry Wills, Negro contender, be-
fore meeting Tunney.