Boxing fans find high regard from diverse leaders and stars
The article surveys broad admiration for boxing among royalty, presidents, politicians, actors, and sports figures. It cites George V, Roosevelt, La Follette, Gibson, Drexel Biddle, Cohan, Goodwin, and others as enthusiasts or participants, noting boxing’s cultural reach and occasional criticisms. It also recalls historic bouts and notable fighters from 1890 to 1883 in brief timeline form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexing
Maurice Meeterlinck
Au‘thor
Boxine
George V
Lama
Pirace
Wales
Roosevelt
White House
Mike T
Bob" LaFollette
Wisconsin
Waldo
New York
Percy Grant
George J. Gould
Gen. Wood
Gen. Miles
James ©. Sullivan
A. A.w
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Phila@eiphiia
Robert Hills
George M. Cohan
Nat Goodwin
Burglars Loot Millinery Store on Main Street
A malicious burglary in the Millinery company on the second floor at 1113 Main Street damaged costly stock. Entry through a rear window yielded a small cash sum. extensive destruction of feathers followed. Access reportedly required scaling roofs and a yard extension behind the building.
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Main Street
Middle Street
a@ marrow
Cheney Of Cubs Exposes Wagner Weakness At Plate
Chicago star Larry Cheney claims Hans Wagner of the Pirates shows a striking weakness on fast balls inside the strike zone. Cheney says Wagner, who has batted .824 over 17 years, trends to swing at curves and is vulnerable after two strikes. He notes he kept Wagner relatively quiet over eight games last season by mixing fast balls inside with his repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Cheney
Chicago Cub
Christy Mathewson
Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
Cheney
Wagner
Bill Brennan
Pirates
King’ Cole
Chicago
Joe Tinker
Hans
Archer
Cole
John V Shepherd in Critical Condition After Fairfield Accident
John V. Shepherd, the well known clerk, remains in critical condition at Galen Hospital after a Fairfield automobile crash last Sunday. Doctors report little or no change in his status with the patient often unconscious and the prognosis still guarded.
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John V. Shepherd
Fairfield
the Galen Hospital
Arrested for Driving by Discharging Trolley Car
Henry Arnold of Swift & Co was arrested by Motorcycle Patrolman Gorgas after trying to push a heavily loaded meat wagon past a streetcar at Howard Avenue. Arnold failed in city court, case continued tomorrow. Funeral for Mrs Mary Howe held at St Mary's Church with Rev Lieferman officiating. burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Relatives and friends attended. Bearers named Connors, Ryan, O'Brien, Rock, McGovern, Slavin.
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Henry ‘Arnold
East Main Street
Swift & Co
Gorgas
Howard Avenue
Arnold
Mary Howe
Charles C. Chapman
Stratford Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Father Lieferman
Michael Connors
William Ryan
Andrew O’brien
Frederick Rock
Christopher McGovern
Albert Slavin
St. Michael's Cemetery
Courtade Laments Loss of Authority Over Inspectors
Director of Public Works Jacob A. Courtade accused the Pav ing and Sewer commission of stripping him of authority by empowering commissioners to select inspectors from a filed list after July. He argued the move reduces his control over field work, while Commissioner Brown defended it. The meeting noted Staples will retire July 1, and other sewer contracts were awarded to Pierce Manufacturing Burns and B D Pierce Jr. company. Progress reports on Park Avenue were presented by Supt. Chapman and City Engineer Terry.
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Public Works
Jacob A. Courtade
Paving and Sewer Commission
Clifford B. Wilson
William R. Brown
Courtade
Brown
Frank T. Staples
Mne
Fairfield
Golden Hill
Stratford Avenue
Pierce Manufacturing Company
Beers Street
Burns Company
B. D. Pierce Jr. Company
C. H. Chapman
The
Connecticut Company
A. H. Terry
Park Avenue
Peichert Fined For Carrying Revolver
Edward Peichert a Worth Worthington saloon keeper was arraigned in city court for carrying a revolver during a recent battle that led to a Caruso conviction and the wounding of Frank Gordon. He received a $25 fine plus costs after a clemency plea by attorney Thomas Cullinan. Bonds for appeal were set at $100.
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Edward Peichert
Worth Washington Avenue
Frank
Caruso
Frank Gordon
Thomas Cullinan
Burroughs Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary in Bridgeport
Mr and Mrs James Richard Burroughs mark 25 years since their June 28 1888 South Congregational church wedding. A 7 to 11 reception at their Fairchild Avenue home features red and white rose decor and family helpers from Brooklyn. Guests include relatives and neighbors as they recall a well known Bridgeport union.
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James Richard Burroughs
Burroughs
Fair Beld Avenue
Mark Hallam
Joseph Torrey
John S. Chumsero
Marion Hallam
Brooklyn
Lois Cole
Kathleen Banks
Carrie Banks
South Congregational Church
R. S. McNeille
John Lindsey
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mary Frances Wells
Charles Wells
South Church
George Burroughs
Bridgeport National Bank
Angie Terry
Charles B. Read
George B. Wheeler
Edward S. Willett
F. A. Rice
Fred Wells Hallam
Bridgeport
Clergymen to see first Man and Superman at Plaza
At least thirty five local clergymen are set to attend the Plaza theater stock company’s first performance of Man and Superman on Monday afternoon. Plaza managers invited ministers to gauge reception and may withdraw if clergy deem it off color. City officials plan to attend.
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Poli
Plaza Theater
Plaza
Bold Robber Detected In Hartford Home Break-In
Hartford police report a bold house robbery attempt on Bellview street. A. Strouch said a man entered during the night and tried to take earrings from Mrs. Strouch, but fled when she awoke. The intruder left with a pair of trousers containing two gold watches and small change.
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Hartford
A. Strouch
Bellview Street
Clearance Sale of Hats and Trimmings
A clear announcement notes reduced prices with hats and untrimmed hats selling for less than half their former prices. Flowers Feathers and trimmings also discounted to below half price.
Recollections of Guy de Maupassant by His Valet
Dr Edwin F Bowers surveys Francois Valet’s intimate portrait of Guy de Maupassant. The book covers the writer’s childhood, strength, humor, love of animals, battles with brain illness, and final struggles, praising its vivid, witness-based portrayal.
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Guy Demaupassant
Guy de Maupassant
Francois
John Lane
de Maupassant
DeMaupassant
DéMaupassant
Building Permits Issued For Bridgeport Developments
Thirteen permits totaling 38510 in cost were approved by Bridgeport's Board of Building Commissioners. Projects include a three story brick addition to Bridgeport Hospital, a hollow tile ward building, nurses’ home, laundry and power plant, with bids open until July 7. Multiple new homes and commercial blocks are planned across the city, with various contractors and locations cited.
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Board of Building Commissioners
Bridgeport Hospital
Nathaniel ‘W. Bishop
Broad
John
la Resista Corset Co
Norman Street
Railroad Avenue
J. W. Davis
W. F. Charles
Mill Hill Avenue
Julia B. Walker
Eaton Street
East Street
C. W. Nettleton
John Szekers
Hansen Avenue
Forichard Lombard
John J. MacFarland
Bishop Avenue
M. M. Granat
Sixth Street
Cc. C. Hawley
A. W. Burritt Co
Wells Place
Stratford
Cc. E. Chatneuff
Howard Avenue
Thate Street
C. Barnum Seeley
Catherine Kennedy
Pequonnock
Grand Streets
Liefield Brothers
Broad Street
Logan Bros
Main Street
Bulle Head
F. Winthrop -Pyle
Washington Terrace
Schwartz Bros
Bridgeport
Bristol
Empire Amusement&Co
New York
John Mayansik
Spruce Street
Peter Street
Nicola Adrian
Grand Street
DeVer H. Warner
Park Place
Malcolm Macfayden
International Silver Co
Seaview
Crescent Avenues
Yost Typewriter Co
Siemon Hard Rubber Corporation
State Street
Mary Es Posito
Wheeler Avenue
Salts Textile Co
Nichols Street
Kossuth
Theresa Stapleton
North Side
Hanley Avenue
A. Stahl
The
Galen Corporation
Myrtle Avenue
A. Rehill
Hunting Street
John Shea
Pain free dentistry raises local debate in Bridgeport
Dr Don R Beebe notes in Bridgeport at least 24 dentists including himself are using a simple analgesic before tooth operations. He explains analgesia as a midway state between anesthesia and full sensation, allowing talk sight and movement while pain remains absent and with no nauseating after effects.
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Don R. Beebe
Meigs
Bridgeport
Pool Seller Fined in Hartford Police Court
Archie H Bow man of Putnam trainman pled guilty to selling baseball pools a two and a half month habit and was fined 25 by Justice McConville who warned of possible superior court action. Charity Department grocery distribution will shift to Thursday July 3 due to Fourth of July.
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Hartford
Archie H. Bowman
Putnam
McConville
Bowman
Charity Department
Spd
VGA
Elks Plan Fine Trip for Grand Lodge Reunion
The Smith Murray Co Elks organize a multi day rail and lake tour starting Sunday from Bridgeport, with special Lehigh Valley train to Rochester and side trips to Niagara Falls Lake Ontario Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay and Clayton. It details timetable landmarks prices and accommodations ending back in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
New York
Grand Central Terminal
Lehigh Valley Station
Rochester
Lehigh Valley
Newark
N. J
Bethlehem
United States Steel Company
Mead Chunk
Wilkes Barre
Pennsylvania
Blue Ridge Mountains
Lake Seneca
Switzerland of America
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Seneca River
Lake Ontario
America
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
N. H
Charlotte
Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company
Alexandria Bay
Thousand Island House
Niagara
Delaney Returns After Twenty Years Away From Home
John D L Delaney, brother of Prosecutor Alexander De Laney, reappeared in his birth city visiting his mother Mrs DeLaney on Arch Street. He has spent two decades in the southwest with Houston police and later in Indian Territory, where he led Republican politics as town chairman in his headquarters city. A fellow family member has lived in exile from Bridgeport for 23 years.
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John DL. Delaney
Alexander DeLaney
Mre
DeLaney
Arch Street
John Delaney
South West
Houston
Teres
Indian Territory
Hie
Bridgeport
Education trust for efficiency urged by U S official
Washington reports Dr K Babock of the United States Bureau of Education urges a national education trust created by consolidating smaller colleges and state institutions to reduce duplication and improve efficiency. The plan cites six state colleges and other institutions as wasteful. In Dayton Ohio Samuel Heck, 63, shot his 82 year old companion and then killed himself, believed deranged. a farmer want ad beckons.
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Washington
K. ©. Babcock
United States
Chureau of Education
Dureau
Samuel Heck
Dayton
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