Bowker Edged by Delmont in 12 Round Featherweight Elimination
Boston reports Joe Bowker England champion featherweight was knocked down three times and beaten decisively in the 12th round by Al Delmont. Bowker showed flashes of form but failed to rally as Delmont dominated late. New York notes George Dennis Boston proved gamest against Little Joe Coster in a tough decision. New Orleans recounts Donahue Boston drawing with Freddie Webb after absorbing punishment.
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Wy Wee
Boston
Joe Bowker
England
al Delmont
Bowker
Delmont
Driscoll
Moran
New York
George Dennis
Joe Coster
Dennis
New Orleans
Young Donahue
Freddie Webb
Baseball Notes From Rochester Camp and Local Happenings
Baseball figures like Heine Batch and Flanagan train with Rochester Eastern Leaguers in Lexington Kentucky as options seek outfield strength. Other items mention Eddie Lennox trying out with Brooklyn, John Hess leaving Nashville, and various Connecticut Leaguers pursuing opportunities while city social notes report health, celebrations, and community events.
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Heine Batch
Flanagan
Lexington
Connecticut
Levene
Eddie Lennox
New Haven
Brooklyn
John Hummell
Holyoke
Tirg Jordan
Bridgeport Beats Waterbury. Benson Nets 51 Points
Bridgeport took two points from Waterbury last night without Jimmy Watt who is sidelined in Pittsburg. Benson led Bridgeport with a high 243 and a total of 51 points in the game.
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Bridgeport
Waterbury
Jimmy Watt
Incas Crnelk
Pittsburg
Benson
Senior First vs Stamford AMC Fast Team in Key Friday Showdown
Basketball highlights a fast Friday game on the Incal floor as the Senior First team meets Stamford AMC. Stamford has two wins in three meetings. A preliminary features Middletown Y.M.C.A. Employed Boys versus local Employed Boys for top State League spot. Middletown is 3-1, Bridgeport is 3-2.
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Stamford ¥. M. C. A
Stamford
Middletown Y. M. C. A
Middletown
Bridgeport
Appeal Filed Over $10,000 Damage Suit Involving Central Vermont
Bartlett Keeler and Cohn representing James R. Bergen appeal to the Supreme Court after a non suit in Superior Court over injuries from a collision with Central Vermont railroad at South Willington last year. The suit seeks $10,000 in damages.
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Supreme Court
Bartlett, Keeler & Cohn
James R. Bergen
Central Vermont Railroad
South Willington
Russo Turkish Indemnity Pact Ends Balkan Question
St. Petersburg on March 17 reports the Russo Turkish agreement for Bulgaria's indemnity payment has been signed, concluding the Balkan issue for Bulgaria.
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St. Petersburg
Bulgaria
Balkan
Free Cure Offer Promises Rupture Relief For All Times
An advertisement claims a universal method to cure rupture without trusses or surgery. It asserts the method works for single or double hernias, any age or occupation, and invites readers to mail a coupon for a free trial. The message emphasizes life extension and better health.
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W. S. Rice
Life and Battles in the Career of Battling Nelson
The narrative recounts Battling Nelson’s fights and life from Hegewisch to Wisconsin, detailing his bout with Charley Berry, a decisive win over Collier in Pullman, and later victories over Joe Percente and Kid Ryan. It notes family pressure to quit boxing, bets, crowd frenzy, and Nelson’s persistent return to the ring.
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Nelson
Gen [ Taa
Charley Berry
Hegewisch
Santa Claus
Bat
Dad Knight
Pullman
Frankie Collier
Pete Kelley
Collier
Battling
Wisconsin
Bond du Lac
Fost
Berry
Tom Ryan
Paddy Dorrell
Paddy
Ryan
Joe Percente
Oshkosh
Wis
Sir Joseph
Windy City
Percente
Kid Ryan
St. Patrick's Day
Fairfield County News Trustee Removal Casewide Estate Fight
In New Haven probate court Wm R Shelton seeks removal of trustee Wm M Atwater over a $40 000 fund tied to the estate of the late New Haven ex mayor Wm Shelton of Huntington The estate valued over 100 000 and including home farm prompts the dispute additional items include a bequest to granddaughter Louisa Shelton and a share to grandson Wm R Shelton if prudent and economical. The case follows questions about accounting since 1896 and Atwater’s status as trustee.
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Wm. Shelton
New Haven
Wm. R. Shelton
Huntington
Wm. M. Atwater
Shelton
Louisa Shelton
Atwater
Florida
Unknown man killed by train found on tracks
New Lomion reports a badly mutilated body found on the Water fort railroad tracks. The remains could not be identified due to severe damage and lack of distinguishing features on clothing.
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New Lomion
Waterfort
Salvation Army Secondhand Sales Face License Question
Prosecuting Attorney De Laney and Police Board President Hill argue the city’s secondhand license ordinance does not apply to the Salvation Army store. They say the army does not buy or profit, relies on donations, and uses proceeds for charity, so a warrant would be refused and an injunction could be sought if needed. The Junk Dealers’ Association seeks court settlement, Bartlett Keeler and Cohn representing them.
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de Laney
Hill
Police Board
Army
Salvation Army
DeLaney
George H. Hill
Police Department
DeLahey
Junk Dealers’ Association
Bartlett, Keeler and Cohn
Moyer Age Gown Highlights New Dressmaker Show
New York reports two new designs at the Dressmakers Protective Association session. The moyen age gown features a high waist with a long corset, a side pocket for pennies, and a large red and gold breast buckle inspired by medieval French styles.
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New York
Dressmakers’ Protective Association
Association
Bell Hartford dealer arraigned for driving without tag
Arthur W Bell of Hartford auto dealer faced City court for driving an automobile in New Haven without a rear license tag. He was fined 5 dollars plus costs after explaining the tag likely dropped off en route to Stamford to deliver a new car.
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United Press
New Haven
Arthur W
Bell
Hartford
Stamford
Kent church calls Rev. C. H. Perry as pastor
The First Congregational church of Kent unanimously called Rev. C. H. Perry of Farley Massachusetts to be pastor and Mr Perry has accepted.
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Caled
Kent
First Congregational Church of
C. H. Perry
Farley, Mass
Perry
City Court Reports Drunkenness Fines and Domestic Case Details
William Casey of Brookfield cited for drunkenness after a fall near winter quarters. Charlies W Galpin fined with wife Mary and daughter-in-law Gertrude for assault. verdict 1 dollar and costs plus 10 days jail. Harry Seltzer case over stones and damage postponed to the 20th. Rinse at Bridgeport Hospital listed as improving. doctors monitoring wound and condition.
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William Casey
Brookfield
Winter Quarters
Charlies W. Galpin
Seaview Avenue
Mary Galpin
Gertrude
N&t
Harry Seltzer
Avith
Joseph
Bridgeport
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Nashville
Eason
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Izzy Hoffman
Providence
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Tommy Dowd
New Bedford
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Beau Mont
Seattle
Bill Kerr
Fred Tenney
Brown University
Frank Chance
Fresno
Cal
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Eddie Plank
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg
Mack
Ed Reulbach
Notre Dame
McGraw
Charley Dooin
Mike Donlin
Philadelphia
Charley
Mike
Carley
E. L. Graves
W. H. Harty
Joseph D. Hartigan
Stratford
St. Patrick
Old Town
People's Presbyterian Church
Lincoln Ball
James J. Conlin
H. D Murphy
Old Point Comfort
Fairfield Avenue
Senator McNeil
Kenneth W. McNeil
Anti-rs
Elks
Romelades
Smith-Murray Co
Yasin
Lew
O'Rourke
Nutmeg League
Bridgeport Boys
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Tae
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Rte
New Britain
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Hopkins U
McPartla
Dubie
Meriden
Ao Eeeass
Bristol
Peaes
Bougtet
Bane
West Pullman
Collier’s
Collfer
Colliser
Fairfield County News
Harry Wilson
Morris Slonsky
Yale & Towne Cony
Wilson
Slonsky
Danbury
Acks Ice
Danbury Ice Company
Northampton
Mass
Commodore James D. Smith
Deforest Moores
Moores
Harrison Decker
James Dickinson Cummings
Com. Smith
Smith
Patrick McAuliffe
Masiter Cummings
Mr. Moores
Master Cummings
Wm .Burke
Greenwich
Coscob
Trottes- Track
Mary Simmons
New Canaan
Terrence H. Murray
Idaho
Murray
Golden Star
Mr. Murray
Norwalk
Edward J. Sims
Granville W., Hoyt
Mr. O'Connor
Llet
Mark Rogers
Rye
Mar
Litchfield County News
Charlotte McMullen
John L. Buell
Litchfield
Flower Hospital
Anna Reeves
Miss McMullen
Luther Sordan
New Hartford
William H. Sage
Woodbury
Dr. Sage
Sandisfield
Yale Medical School
Tinionville
Sherman Hill
Pomperaug River
James Fisi
Blathenthal & Bickart, Inc
M. McPadden
Booth Street
Bridgeport, Conn
East Main
Orange St
Corn
Field
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