Corporate profits rise in 1925 but margin narrows
The National Industrial Conference Board reports that total earnings increased across industries in 1925, driven by higher volumes, but profit margins fell from 1923 levels. Manufacturing and trade saw smaller margins. finance profits rose while dividends and capital movements varied by sector. Agricultural and mining groups faced weaker profits, with dividends sometimes exceeding profits and draining surplus.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Park Avenue
Conference Board
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Thendustry
Public Officials Attend Fete of San Rocco in Bridgeport
Mayor Behrens Sheriff Hockhelser and Aldermen Abrlala Baunders and Assistant City Prosecuting Attorney Bohannon attended the feast of San Rocco at Columbus park under Castelfran chese society auspices. More than 4,000 attended with speeches by officials and a Bridgeport City band concert. The event included a parade, dancing, band fireworks, and a Holy Rosary mass, with a large turnout leaving little room for planned athletics.
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Maurice Hockhelser
Louis A Abrlala
James A. Baunders
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San Rocco
Columbus Park
Castelfranchese Society
Joan Capozat
Bridgeport
Louis Chiarella
Washington Park
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John Capozzi
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Andrea Casella
John Izzo
Rocco Riccio
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Saveterio Paoletti
Harry Paoletti
Long Island Fire Brigade First In Hose Laying Tests
West Haven hosts 21st State Firemen convention with field events on Beach Street. North Merrick, L I, wins hose relay in 59 seconds, besting East Hartford. Prizes go to Rye for best appearing company and motor pumper, Hamden for motor hook and ladder, West Hartford for chemical motor truck, Cos Cob for longest march crew, and more.
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Asociated Press
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State Firemen's Association
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Athletics Hit Two Sox Hurlers Hard In 10–8 Win
Philadelphia hammered the White Sox for an 8 to 6 lead turning into a 10–8 win. Cochrane cleared the bases with a first inning homer, Ward added a sixth inning shot for Chicago, and Rommel earned the win while Jacobs took the loss in a high-scoring contest.
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Evans predicts Minikahda tests all players fairly
Charles Evans Jr argues the Minikahda course will level the field for the National Amateur Championship. He notes Bobby Jones may not dominate without favorable draw, praises the old style challenge of 8600 yard courses, and predicts few scores under 70 with 147 likely to win medal.
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Doran Family Sends Sympathy for Pilot Pedlar
A message from the Doran family of Flint Michigan to Mrs. Frank Pedlar Joy of Miami Florida expresses sympathy for pilot Aurygy Pedlar and crew of the biplane Miss Doran lost in the Pacific. The family hopes for good news as relatives in Johnstown Pennsylvania report Mrs Joy is overwhelmed with anxiety over her son.
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Associated Press
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Flint Mich
Frank Pedlar
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Miami
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Aurygy Pedlar
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Pacific
Mildred Doren
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War of the Big Towns fuels fall sports chatter
The Sports section surveys cross sport rivalries from baseball to golf and boxing. It notes Yankees versus Cubs potential World Series intrigue, Giants and Pirates form, and the Tunney Dempsey bout's draw. It also lists golf and tennis standouts, upcoming titles, and a crowded six week stretch of major events.
Naramore Third In Army Rifle Meet at Connecticut Range
Edward P. Doyle of Whitneyville won with 247 of 250 as the Connecticut State Rifle Association event drew 43 entrants the largest ever. Fred Kunn of Stratford took second, Earle H. Naramore of Bridgeport finished third, with several others qualifying as experts from Bridgeport Wallingford Stamford Hartford and Meriden. Firing followed U S Army regulations from multiple positions.
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Associated Press
Edward FP. Doyle
Whitneyville
Connecticut State Rife Association
Fred ©. Kunn
Stratford
Earle HE. Naramore
Bridgeport
H. L. Markham
Wallingford
A. J. Palmer
G. @. Smith
F. A. Colburne
Stamford
Arthur Lynch
Charles W. Fisher
Donald Worth
W. Williamson
Hartford
Fred H. Warner
Clintonville
C. Capaccio
Eric Johnson
Meriden
United States Army
Tunney Trains Before 5,000 At Camp Show
Heavyweight champion Gene Tunney drew a crowd of about five thousand to Bill Osborn’s training camp to watch him spar with Paul Cavalier and Billy Vidabeck ahead of the Dempsey title bout at Soldiers Field next month. He ran six miles this morning and rattled the light bag before three round sessions. Billy Gibson and staff arrived yesterday as the camp took shape.
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Associated Press
Gene Tunney
Bill Osborn
Jacki Dempsey
Soldiers Field
Paul Cavalier
Billy Vidabeck
Tunney
Billy Gibson
Two Are Arrested as Turnpike Speeders
Milford report states H. I. Sprvievak, 27, of 14 South Street Haver straw Massachusetts, arrested for speeding as police renew crackdown on turnpike violators. Charlee H. Fuller, 29, of 405 Linden Street, Wellesley Hills Massachusetts, also charged with speeding. Officer Ryudetpp Vou Hecht assisted in the arrests.
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H. I. Sprvievak
South Street
Hayerstraw
Massachusetts
Charlee H. Fuller
Linden Street
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Siso
Ryudetpp Vou Hecht
Stevenson and Webb Placed on U S Polo Team
In Port Washington New York Aug 21 two veteran players J Watson Webb and Malcolm Stevenson rejoined the American polo lineup in the International Cup buildup shifting Winston Guest and J Cheever Cowdin. The revamped four showed renewed dash as they defeated a junior team 11 to 5 after a 4-4 tie.
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Associated Press
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Malcolm Stevenson
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Fleschmann Field
Webb
United States Polo Association
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Stevenson
Explosion Seizure: 400 Pounds Dynamite Seized in Massachusetts
State police seize 400 pounds of dynamite stored without a permit and moved to the Framingham magazine. The Land Development company’s vast stash remains under guard for two days, with location of the seizure undisclosed.
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Billerica
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Associated Press
Framingham
Beauty expert held for speeding on turnpike
Milford August 20 A Special Correspondent Sebastano Aniglione thirty one of 35 Kent street Hartford claimed to be a beauty expert. He was arrested for speeding on the New Haven Milford turnpike early yesterday morning by Policeman Rudolph vor Hach. He was cited for driving almost sixty miles an hour on the highway.
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Dempsey Trusted Flynn Says In Sixth Article
Leo P Flynn, manager of Jack Dempsey, recalls in a sixth article how Dempsey trusted his trainer during the lead up to the Sharkey fight. Flynn details Dempsey’s nerves, a nervous stomach, and a powder prescription that helped steady him before weigh-ins and the big bout.
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Jack Dempsey
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Babe Ruth Leads Week With Three Homers
Babe Ruth hammered three home runs in the past week, closing in on his 58 season record but short of the mark with six weeks remaining. Lou Gehrig added one four-base drive, bringing his total to 99 tied with Ruth at 99. Rogers Hornsby and Terry also homered thrice and twice respectively as McGraw's Giants enjoyed a productive period.
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Associated Press
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Lou Gehrig
Bebe
Gehrig
Rogers Hornsby
Terry
Giants
McGraw
Ku Klux Klan Demonstration Near Binghamton
A Klan rally with blazing crosses and pistol belts gathered near Binghamton last night to protest delays in Sacco and Vanzetti execution. The demonstration, attended by members in full regalia, remained peaceful without disorders.
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Vanzett
Boston
Hornsby Gains In Batting Race In Big Eight Standings
New York August 21 by AP. Rogers Hornsby 35 threatens the pace markers in the big eight with a batting average of .352, passing Frank Frisch and closing on Babe Ruth. Paul Waner leads at .384 while Gehrig sits at .362.
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Asbo-Clated Press
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Babe Ruth
Hornsby
Frank Frisch
Bambino
Paul Waner
Pirates
Lou Gehrig
P. Waner
Gehrig
Yankees
Ibs Speaker
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Horneby
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Frisch
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Cobb
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Roush
Veterans Bureau cuts rent by 243 430 in year
The Veterans' Bureau saved 243 430 in rent in the last fiscal year through reduced tenants and space releases. Further reductions expected this year bring an estimated total saving of about 260 428. Planned actions include closing West Haven and St Paul hospitals and moving Minneapolis office to Fort Snelling, plus reducing leased hospital rents and relocating New Orleans regional office to federal property.
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Asso
Clalted Press
Veterans’ Bureau
West Haven
Conn
St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolia
Giants Win Over Dubs Upheld in Polo Grounds Protest
New York Giants 6 Chicago Cubs 4 in a July 18 game at the Polo Grounds will stand after NL president John A. Heydler ruled the umpire Rigler's call final. The disputed eighth inning decision involved Heathcote and Reese during a ten inning affair.
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New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Chicago
Rigler
John A. Heydler
Heydler
Heathcote
Fick
Reese
College loans repaid promptly by Harmon Foundation
New York reports the Harmon Foundation has issued figures showing less than one percent of loans to college students in the last five years were not refunded. Of 275000 in loans to 1723 students, all were promptly repaid, the foundation says the experience strengthens discipline and aids student development.
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Harmon Foundation
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