Sullivan criticizes Jeffries on Roosevelt visit remarks
Ex champion John L. Sullivan, in Washington, predicts James J. Johnson will beat Jeffries if he returns to boxing. He says Jeffries is too heavy and out of ring too long, and notes Roosevelt keeps informed on prize fighting. Sullivan plans to live to 100, declines golf, and jokes about aging and enjoying life.
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Jeffries
Johnson
Negro
Washington
John L. Sullivan
Roosevelt
White House
Sullivan
Africa
Mr. Taft
Johna
Burns
Polo Norwalk Club Bowler Victory Over Algonquin
South Norwalk Club visitors faced Algonquin in Norwalk, with pool tied at three games each. Bowling saw the visitors win four to two, led by Fred Zavakay who joined the Springfield league after playing for Winsted last season.
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South Norwalk
Algonquin Club
Norwalk
Springfield
Fred Zavakay
Torrington
Winsted
Yale Baseball Faces Stronger Crimson This Spring
New Haven reports Yale, Princeton and Harvard loom in the upcoming season. Yale loses seven players while Princeton and Harvard lose fewer veterans. Captain Fred Murphy heads Yale with Tad Jones and Tom Tuckey among coaches. Ed Walsh from Chicago may join as pitching coach, as Yale fielders and infielders show varying prospects.
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New Haven
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Yale News
Fred Murphy
Tad Jones
Tom Tuckey
Ed Walsh
Merritt
Badger
Murphy
Wheaton
Corey Ae Ree
Maer
Sullivan as Promoter Seeks Jeffries Johnson Fight
John L. Sullivan says an offer of 75000 dollars has been made for a match between James Jeffries and Johnson. He represents backers willing to fund the contest and is seeking a substitute if Jeffries does not return. San Francisco is not yet decided as the venue.
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Jeffries
Johnson
John L. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
San Francisco
Ope About the Amateurs by Dick Barrett
A local column previews Bridgeport amateur basketball and theatre news. Mentions Kimberly from New Haven facing the Yannigans, Dockrats under Congress Street bridge, Terry Rogers refereeing, Reba’s show, Muddy McCarthy as janitor, Jick Howell as assistant, Tom Gallagher in the Bridgeport Star press box, and Hans Lund signing with Clara Turner Co. for Danbury heavy parts starting next week at Smith's theatre.
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Hans Lund
Clara Turner Co
Smith's Theatre
Danbury
Hans
Smith’s
Anson Not Named NL Umpire Supervisor
Cleveland Jan 21 Pop Anson will not be made supervisor of National League umpires despite President Murphy's suggestion. Harry Pulliam, NL president, said he would help Anson but cannot endorse the plan. He noted he remains responsible for the umpires and will not relinquish that role, adding the Chicago club may best make Anson a scout.
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Cleveland
Pop” Anson
Murphy
Chicago
Harry Pulliam
League
Anson
Scout
Waterbury Polo Challenge Issued For Inter City Series
The All Waterbury polo team challenges any team in Bridgeport for a three match inter city championship. The challenge comes through Cronin of the Waterbury squad who invites local players to face the Waterbury men and earn a chance to see Cronin in action.
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Bridgeport
Man- Cronin
Waterbury
Jet
Cronin
Hat Makers Begin Plan to Break Strike
New York January 21 The executive committee of the National Hat Manufacturers Association will decide to borrow the date for reopening factories closed by the 25 000 hatters strike No peace overtures have been made by either side and manufacturers intend to reopen with strike breakers.
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United Press
New York
National Hat Manufacturers’ Association
Secretay flees with funds at Waterbury Clock Co
Waterbury, Jan 21. An investigating committee reports defalcations by R. R. Pearce, financial secretary of the Employes' Aid Society, totaling 1240 dollars in eighteen months. Pearce, a clerk who had served three years, began the misappropriation 18 months prior, disappeared for a week, then surrendered and is jailed in default of bond. The aid society meeting disclosed the loss.
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Specall
United Press
Waterbury
R. R. Pearce
Aid Society
Pearce
Waterbury case reduced to theft with small fine
Schuyler Waterbury’s embezzlement charge from Exton, Cole & Burnham Co. was changed to theft in City court this morning. Judge Pullman imposed a $5 fine plus costs, noting Waterbury had already forfeited a $150 bond and repaid about $160. The case involved a year-old arrest and a re-arrest in Stamford last week with defense by Judge Light and representation for the firm by Judge Beers.
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Pullman
Waterbury
Exton, Cole & Burnham Co
Stamford
Light
Norwalk
A. B. Beers
Eaton, Cole & Burnham Co
Waterloo
DeLaney
Gleason Will Not Bring Suit Over Broken Arm
J J Gleason, who went to emergency hospital Monday night with a broken arm, is now home in Milford and has not decided to pursue prosecution of Dr H W Allen of the Connecticut Medical and Electric Institute. The injury resulted when Dr C L Crocker Jr led him outside and left him. Gleason slipped on icy stairs. Dr Ives did not see him until summoned from bed to examine the man in his cell.
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J. J. Gleason
Milford
H. W. Allen
Connecticut Medical and Electric Institute
Gleason
Allen
C. L. Crocker, Jr
No job yet for the coroner in Grey letter case
Bert Lasher of New York wrote to Supt Birmingham threatening to make a job for the coroner out of a youth named Grey who allegedly insulted him twice. Police investigated and found Grey to be a decent young man who refused to disclose information about the complainant. He attributed the letter to a disordered mind.
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Bert Lasher
New York
Birmingham
Grey
Weather Outlook for New Haven Milder Atlantic Ridge Forecast
Weather Indications New Haven January 21 forecast fair with continued mild temperatures for tonight and Friday. A ridge of high pressure from the Atlantic coast brings pleasant weather east of the Mississippi, while the west experiences low pressure, cloudy skies and local rains. Temperature remains mild across regions.
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United Press
New Haven
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Pacific Coast
Wall Street Today Early Trades and Funeral Notice
At 11 am the market showed a firm tone with railroad stocks edging up fractions. Rock Island preferred gained 2 percent while several specialties posted good advances. By noon price moves remained narrow and general trading was firm. a funeral for Henrietta Halsted Angevine, held yesterday at 970 North Avenue, with interment in Mountain Grove cemetery, was officiated by Rev. Gerald H. Beard and Rev. A. Davies.
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United Press
Rock Island
Henrietta Halsted
James H. Angevine
North Avenue
Gerald H. Beard
A. Davies
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Ben Franklin as Oldest Signer Highlighted
An informal clipping notes that Ben Franklin was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence. The brief remark reflects a historical trivia tone, contrasting a humorous exchange about a manager and a gloomy author with a lighter aside about lullabies and a Galveston News quip.
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Ben Franklin
James Dean Discharged After Chicken Bones Evidence Fails
James Dean, held on suspicion of stealing John Kosa's chickens, was discharged in city court this morning as the chicken bones found in his tent did not prove the theft beyond reasonable doubt. Patrolman Bulkley’s trail was erased by melting snow, and the charge collapsed. Dean and his brother George, previously released, will seek new quarters. their father remains at Lakeview. The will of Magdalena Harter was admitted to probate, leaving all property to her husband August Harter with Alfred Griesinger and Charles Schmidt named as appraisers.
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James Dean
West End
John Kosa
Kosa
Dean
Bulkley
Wordin Avenue
George
Lakeview
Magdalena Harter
August Harter
Alfred Griesinger
Charles Schmidt
My Bay Would Cong At Night
Cliftondale resident Mrs. E B Jackson testifies her son Leon suffered nightly coughing fits with nausea after whooping cough. After using Father John’s Medicine the nausea ceased and coughing diminished. she credits the product with preventing pneumonia and consumption by providing pure nourishment.
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Leon
Ms. E. E. Jackson
Cliftondale
Father John
EB. E. Jackson
Jackson St
Mass
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Reba
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