Betting on the Big Fight Johnson Favored Over Jeffries
London and across the United States report brisk betting on the Johnson Jeffries match. Odds vary by city with Jeffries often listed as favorite at 10 to 7 or 7 to 4, while Johnson attracts 2 to 1 or similar returns in several pools and cafes. Americans finance much of the Jeffries stake as English bettors weigh Burns and Johnson’s strengths.
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London
a.c _s
Reno
Tom Corbett
Jeffries
San Francisco
New York
Albany
Jeff
Baron Willonson
Johnson
Tom Sharkes
Brooklyn
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Mec Nettoes
Joe Gans
Pittsburg
Sef
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
To & Om
Indianapolis
Chicago
Toronto
Denver
ST. Louis
England
National Sporting Club
Tommy Burns
Burns
East Side residents oppose plan to buy garbage plant
Angered East Bridgeport residents report nightly stench from Bridgeport By-Products plant and fear a city purchase. They allege delays, improper handling, and a scheme to transfer ownership, urging a May meeting to protest continued operation and seek court action if needed.
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East Side
Bridgeport
Stoot
C. S. Hames
Wyllys Place
Board of Health
East Bridgeport
F Livingstone
Bridgeport By-Product Co
Wednes Bar
Eames
Livingstone
Asi Merle Cowles
Frank G
Asylum Street
Estate of Mrs Wheeler Worth Over Two Hundred Thousand
An inventory filed in probate shows Mary Crissy Wheeler widow of Nathaniel Wheeler left a fortune over 200000 with life use of one fourth. Real estate valued at 17500. deposits and notes comprise most of the estate. Bonds include 15 of the N H N H H R R convertible debentures due 1949, par value 15000, appraised at 19950.
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Mary Crissy Wheeler
Nathaniel Wheeler
Stores to Close at 5 P M During Summer Months
Beginning Tuesday evening July 6 the leading mercantile houses of this city will close at 5 p m The change continues July and August each weekday except Saturday Merchants invite others to join The extra hour off the five first working days is loved by clerks Fire commissioners to meet this evening
Kate O’Hare Promises Resignation If She Votes Against Trusts
Kansas City Kansas July 1 Mrs Kate Richards O’Hare a Socialist candidate for Congress from the Second Kansas district says she will resign if voters deem she votes in the trusts’ interests She has written an undated resignation to be filled by colleagues should she diverge on any bill She plans a heavy speaking schedule to win election and maintain presence in public discourse
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Kansas City
Kan
Kate Richards O'Hare
Kansas
Congress
Big Railroad Strike Threat Looms Over Southeast Lines
United Press reports that 50 000 conductors and trainmen across lines like Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line and Georgia Southern plan to strike today if arbitration fails They cite living wage demands and working condition reforms with talks ongoing for weeks Officials deny immediate strike danger though wage hikes target 15 to 30 percent across lines in Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida and nearby states
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United Press
Washington
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Railway
Queen & Crescent
Mobile & Ohio
Georgia Southern
F. L. Pittman
Millionaire kid Chandler held on higher auto offense bond
Byron F. Chandler known as the millionaire kid was summoned from New London boat races after signaling his grandmother’s critical illness. Chandler and H. F. Webb face July 6 arraignment for auto speeding, with bail set at 100 dollars to ensure their appearance. Wallace D. Ayer paid a 20 dollar fine plus costs for speeding. Dr C N Haskell due to arraignment next for alleged failure to label his automobile.
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Byron F. Chandler
George F. Barnes
New London
Chandler
H. F. Webb
Wallace D. Ayer
Yale
Judgce Wilder
Chandler and Webb
C. N. Haskell
Sphinx Teddy Refuses To Say a Word About His Talk With Taft
Former President Theodore Roosevelt leaves Boston for New York from Back Bay Station at 1 04 PM after a quiet departure. The sphinx of politics avoids comment on discussions with Taft amid speculation.
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Sphinx Teddy
Taft
United Press
Boston
the Sphinx
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Back Bay
Local boxing bets favor Jeffries as wagers rise
Local bettors eye odds for the Jeffries versus Johnson bout. Charles J. Berger lays $500 against $400 on Jeffries while Thomas Tobin wagers $200 to $100 on the white fighter with New Haven ties. Bets from New Haven circulate as the public awaits odds.
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Charles J. Berger
Jeffries
Thomas Tobin
New
Justice near as Tristo faces trial in city court
John Tristo, victim of the Dullis wedding feast assault, was arraigned for breach of the peace and assault in City Court after arriving from hospital. Prosecutor DeLaney seeks $1,000 bail to prevent possible elusion and ensure testimony. He will stand trial next Wednesday with five co-defendants.
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John ‘'Tristo
Dullis’ Hall
Tristo
DeLaney
Women's Labor League Formed at Central Labor Union Meeting
The Women's Labor League was organized last night at the Central Labor Union hall with Miss O'Reilly and Miss Scott of New York as speakers. L. A. Flanagan introduced Miss O'Reilly who urged organization and unity in the labor movement, while Miss Scott highlighted union made goods and the union label. Temporary officers elected: Mrs. Mulloy president, Mrs. Goulden vice president, Miss Rabinowitz secretary.
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Women’s Labor League
Central Labor Union
Miss O'Reilly
Miss Scott
New York
L. A. Flanagan
Isbor
Hatters’ Union
Scott
The
Mulloy
Goulden
For Sale and Rental Notices from Local Watson Co Listings
A mixed page of real estate and service notices. Listings show multiple Watson Co. ads for 83 Fairfield Ave and nearby properties including 9 room cottages on Lau Tel Ave Clinton Ave Hazlewood Ave Colorado Ave and a 2 family house all up to date with improvements. Also a farm of 106 acres with house and barn priced at 2000 and a 4 room rental at 124 Savoy St. Additional items include a 300 piano for 130 and mimeograph and notary services at Sears Ridg. Also local meals at Hartmanns and a roast beef special at 4:30 daily.
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Lau- Tel Ave
Watson Co
Fairfield Ave
Clinton Ave
Jacob Rausler
Pine St
North Ave
Hazlewood Ave
Colorado Ave
D. F. Watson Co
New Catholic Church at Walnut and Laurel Beaches
A new Gothic style church at Walnut and Laurel Beaches will hold mass starting Sunday July 3. Temple seats about 700, with dedication planned for August by Bishop Wuian, funded by local residents and non Catholic supporters, serving summer Catholics and aiding moral health and local property value.
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NEW Catholic Church
Walnut and
Laurel Beaches
Walnut
Laurel
Father McClean
St. Mary's Milford
Connecticut
Union Chapel
Walnut Beach
M. Stowe
Laurel Beach
Ziesirabl
Central
Clark Avenue
Church Street
William Schmidt
Bridgeport
Stratfield
Newfield
L. D. Stone
Hermore
McClean
Wuian
Local Ads Mix Food, Framing, and Meet Notices
A collage of classified item ads lists safes and lockwork by Walter E. Marsh, meat products by Peter Hron, framing by Standard Art Store, and dining at Pratt's Cafe. Public notices call Lodge 747 members to a July 1 meeting. McPadden's Cafe advertises German brews and roast beef. a farm horse is sought weighing 1200 pounds+.
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Lodge 747
I. A. of M
Jos. P. McCann
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Meigs Ridg
Piz Ito
Hartmann's
Wall Street
William J .Mead
Newfield Building
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Washington Ave
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Father M’clean
William Schridt
Laurel Beach,r.c.chapel
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Thomas Meath
Bommes & Biltz
J. F. Welsh
Kossuth Street
Walter E. Marsh
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
Standard Art Store
Stratfield Building
Pratt's Cafe
Albert Tiska
Lincoln School
O'Connor's
East Main
Walter Sts
McPadden
F. & M Schaefer
M. McPadden
Maxwell
Calle
Port Automobile Co
Far Ave
F. E. Beach
Malone’s
Cones
Harral Ave
Vack
Cannon & Ferguson
Commerce Street
New Haven
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Weber Square
Steinert's
Main Street
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Farmer
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