Jack O'Brien Pushes For Decisive Boxing Contests
Former champion Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia urges boxing clubs to adopt a system where all bouts receive a decision. He proposes three to five judges to render verdicts, with judges’ names kept secret until fight night, aiming to curb false claims and boost match interest. The idea requires approval from the boxing commissions before adoption.
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Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Aend
Jack
J O'Brien
Grigas
Gallery Watches Women in Golf Players at Greenwich
Greenwich Conn June 5 Today match play and foursomes at Greenwich Corner will decide whether the Girls come into custody of the Metropolitan Philadelphia district for the next thing and women were eliminated. Survivors stood Philadelphia 12 Metropolitan Association 11 points Twenty one points later to be divided today Gallery attracted a large crowd B Carter president of the Railway Firemen's Brotherhood at Chicago
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Greenwich
Conn
Giis
By Aau
Cole Jphia
Philadelphia
Metropolitan Association
Eagles Plan Huge New Auditorium
At a meeting last night the local Eagles proposed a gigantic auditorium on Main Street near Madison Avenue, aiming to be the largest in the state with lodge rooms on the second floor. Excavation will start soon after a carnival proceeds of 4100 dollars were reported. the event marked Bridgeport Series eleventh anniversary and the initiation of fifty members.
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Aerue of Eagles
Main Street
Madison Avenue
Bridgeport
Daniel J. O'Conner
John 3. Doyle
John J. Havey
John I. Lynch
Thomas F. McNamara
Meriden
John Spittler
Francis T. Wade
Aerie
New England
New Haven
Queen's Daughters Party A Successful Social Event
The Queen's Daughters Party at the Brook lawn Dancing pavilion drew a smaller crowd due to stormy weather but proved a social and financial success with many prizes. Mrs Thomas McMullen led the entertainment committee. prize winners included Mesdames Sullivan Bray Connors Lydday Mullins Jennings Daley Holate Fenton Cotter Fenton Kelly Metcalf Halligan Morrissey Donovan Clampett Sanford and Misses Lyddy Jennings Stapleton Sheedy Berger. Messrs Finn Kelly Neary Martin Lucy Jennings Moran Butler Buckley.
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Brooklawn
Thomas McMullen
Mesdames
William Sullivan
John Bray
John Connors
John Lydday
F. C
Mullins
Jennings
Daley
Holate
Fenton
Cotter
Fenton Kelly
Metcalf
Wiliam Halligan
Amas Morrissey
B. T. Finn
J. A. Kelly
Neary
Martin Lucy
T. B. Jennings
K. R John Moran
James Butler
William Buckley
Baldwin to Open Staats Saengerfest at Casino
Governor Simeon Baldwin accepts invitation to attend Staats Saengerfest opening on June 29 at the Casino on State Street. He will speak briefly. Bridgeport decorates city hall for the event as plans for the festival and carnival at Columbus Park mature and prize singing contests approach.
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Simeon
Baldwin
State Street
Buckingham
Saengerfeet
City Hall Park
Columbus Park
Mustn t Ask Return Of Seized Fishing Tackle
Hartford June 5 No man arrested in this state for illegal fishing has a right to demand return of his fishing tackle held by the court. Any attempt at recovery may be punished as contempt of court. Contempt also lies for those issuing or serving writs. Flora Drummond, suffragette leader, rearrested in London under the cat and mouse act and confined in Holloway jail.
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Hartford
Flora Drummond
London
Holloway
Bridgeport
Glacier
Telephone 608-3
Stratfield Road
Bargain Day Ends Anniversary Clearance Sale Wrapping Up
Saturday as Usual Will Be Bargain Day Tomorrow will be the last day of the Anniversary Clearance Sale. Gigantic bargains in every department showcase summer styles and up-to-date wear. Millinery specials and overstocked trims offered at deep discounts with a wide array of white chip hats , ostrich plumes and ribbons. Numerous white lawn waists and silk chiffon items priced to clear, along with rains coats and decorative feathers.
Weather Outlook Sees Rain Across Northern Regions
General forecast notes rain in northern districts from the Rockies to the coast with 3.48 inches reported in Huron South Carolina and moderate temperatures east of the Rockies. Disturbances center over Utah and Kansas. New Haven forecast calls for fair and cooler tonight then fair and warmer Saturday with rising cloudiness. State forecast adds fair tonight and Saturday with light to moderate north winds and lamps urged for drivers.
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Rocky Mountains
Huron
S. C
Utah
Kansas
New Haven
Kindergarten Teachers Graduate This Evening
The Connecticut Froebel Normal Primary Kindergarten training school holds limencement exercises this evening in Stratfield. Jenny B. Merrill, Ph.D., New York kindergartens superintendent, will speak. Dr Fishard L. Swain will invoke the blessing. The program features songs, stories, games, and chorus numbers. Miss Ruth Burton delivers the valedictory.
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Connecticut
Froebel Normal
Stratfield
Jenny B. Merrill
New York
Fishard L. Swain
Ruth Burton
Exams Schedule Dictates College Tests For Juniors Seniors
The record shows the college board and Yale exams fall during the regular school exams next week. Juniors and seniors in college work will take afternoon exams with a 1:45 to 3:15 slot and 3:30 to 5:00 slot on Tuesday to Friday detailing Ancient History U.S. History English German French Geometry Geography Chemistry Vergil Algebra II Physics II and related reviews.
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College Board
Yale
English History Review
Cicero
Thursdday
St Josephs RC church choir hosts shower for Miss Milbauer
The St Josephs RC church choir held a miscellaneous shower for Miss Florence Milbauer a longtime choir member. Guests enjoyed solos by Theresa Polke Elizabeth Pez and Theresa Lotr with ice cream and cake served. Engagement news followed as Miss Rose Landes announced her engagement to Philip Carlson.
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St. Joseph's RC
Florence Milbauer
Millbauer
Theresa Lotr
Lizabeth Pez
Theresa Polke
Elizabeth Schriebber
Mary Whyland
Coral Herb
Rose Herb
Elsie Herb
Anna Heb
Hisse Stockmann
Carolina Segora
May Smeltzer
Louise Schwab
Carrie Lepold
Mary Lepold
Anna Lepold
Amanda Lichinberger
Elsie Lichenberger
Miss Milbauer
Fannie Landes
Mainstreet
Miss Rose Landes
Philip Carlson
Metropolitan Auto and Carriage, Co
Miss Landes
Pleads Guilty to White Slavery Charge in Hartford
Hartford June 5 Joseph Petrazzo alias Jack D Alesio pleaded guilty in police court to a white slavery charge and was bound over to the superior court. His case will probably be disposed of next week. Petrazzo was arrested in Akron Ohio and brought to Hartford yesterday waiving extradition.
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Hartford
Joseph Petrazzo
Jack D’alesio
Petrazzo
Akron
Lana
Putnam Woman Acquitted in Husband Death Case
Putnam Connecticut June 5 a superior court jury after eight minutes deliberation acquitted Amanda C Lawson of East Woodstock of manslaughter in the death of her husband Jonas P Lawson last August. Mrs Lawson collapsed when
The Smith Murray Co Hosiery and Underwear Sale
Cash and Low Prices at The Smith Murray Co store feature a wide hosiery and underwear selection for women and children at reduced prices. Items include waste vests, cotton and silk vests, union suits, and stockings with several price points and sizes listed.
Corsets Offered At Two Dollars Each
Advertisement notes heavy coutil corsets with satin top in plain style. Low bust design features free hip for movement and grace. Fitted with six hose supporters. A full two dollar value.
Muslin Nightgowns On Sale In Varied Patterns
Seldom can you find such savings on fine muslin nightgowns in at least a dozen patterns. Trimmed with embroidery and lace, some crepe for travel, all originally priced at 1 to 1.25, now 75 cents. Princess slips in white muslin offered one piece with no waist gathers and scalloped lower edges.
Dresses and rompers in gingham colors for summer
Dresses for the little ones priced at 50c with striped or checked gingham, low necklines, short sleeves, pleated skirts, and colored belts and buttons. Rompers sized 1 to 5 feature tiny checks or stripes and solid colors in blue pink and tan.
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Erica
Panama
B. Carter
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Queen’s. Daughters
Gov. Baldwin
Staats ‘Saengerfest
Horsford
E. H. Dillon
Rue ST. Cecile
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E. H. Dillon & CO
Keeney’s Empire
Eiavtat
Bruce McRae
the Hampshire Co., Inc
The
Bridgeport Farmer
Criterion Board
Edward Lynch
Sandy Hook
Newtown
Clifford Walters
Henry Hendersohn
Stamford
Naugatuck
Naugatuck High Nine
Lavery
Walters
O’connell
Rubber Town Boys
Rosting Rooters
Jim Rickard
Naugatuck Valley
John Corcoran
John
Schwartz
Bentons
F. M. Wilson
Helen Wilson
Myrtle Avenue
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Milford
Harry C. Griswold
the Stratfield
Europe
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Cunard Line
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Arla Neal
John T. Sherry
Mabel Matson
Central Avenue
H. C. Sewing Club
Frances Wilson
Maylah Hallock
Winifred Beach
Louise and Leila Mosher
Lucille Aelian
Miss Matson
Bish Jennings
Fairfield
Putnam
Smith-Murray CO
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Hudson Mills
Smith-Murray
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Bridgeport, Conn
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CRA
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Boston
Grace Wagner
John P. Wagner
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