Dempsey Knocks Out Brennan in 12th for Title Rematch
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey defeats Bill Brennan of Chicago by knockout in the 12th round at Madison Square Garden. The bout, first New York heavyweight title fight since Walker law, drew mixed opinions as Brennan withstood early punishment before succumbing to Dempsey’s power. The undercard featured Charley Weinert and Bartley Madden, with Tate and Norfolk engaging in a 10 round bout.
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Jack Dempsey
Brennan
Chicago
Dempsey
New York
Madison Square Garden
Bill Brennan
Charley Weinert
Newark
X. J
Bartley Madden
Weinert
Madden
Bill Tate
Kid Norfolk
Baltimore
Tate
Education Board Demands Right to Property Sale
The Education Board insists on exercising its option to buy land near Bostwick Avenue School for 4580 dollars, placing 100 dollars in the owner’s hands to bind the bargain with a Friday expiration. If refused, the board will pursue condemnation proceedings. A title search showed the land once belonged to Holy Trinity Greek Catholic Church, requiring a bishop’s signature for a clear title in Pennsylvania.
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Weert End
Bostwick Avenue
Board of Education
Ana
Heving
Holy Trinity Greek Catholi Church
Pennslvania
Janet
Coal Mine Fire in Japan Leaves 130 Missing
In Yamaguchi Japan a coal mine blaze traps 130 workers. Five bodies have been recovered and twenty injured in the disaster.
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Yamaguchi
Japan
Harding Becomes Member of Typographical Union
Marion Web 14 reports President elect Harding now an honorary life member of the Marion Typographical Union number 676. He was voted in by a majority at a local meeting last night.
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Marion
Web
Harding
Marion Typhgraphical Union
Mrs O Grady Charged Police Chief With Interference
NEW YORK December 1 Mayor Hylan rejected the resignation of Mrs Fllen A O Grady the first women deputy police commissioner. She accused Police Commissioner Wright of treating her like a dog and declared she was hampered by politics. She cited loss of pay detectives and removal of duties including work for the Police Hospital and motion picture investigations. She vowed to persevere and insisted threats and interference blocked her work.
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New York
Hylan
Fllen
A. O'Grady
Esterday
Wwright
O'Grady
Ney
Police Parraent
TimWerin
Atyre
Police Hospital
Pyllee
League Assembly Backs Armament Limit Plan
Delegates from Britain, Norway, and others favor adopting a two year armament restraint. The disarmament committee’s report is approved in altered form as nations pledge cautious steps, with France Belgium and others agreeing to limit spending and military service while opposing restoration of wartime armaments. The assembly also considers international marriage laws and probes broader domestic matters.
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Enie
Atterneos
Lmited
Umatlowx
George Nicoll Barnes
Aharistign Lange
Xorwar
Mc Barnes
J. A. DL. Fisher
Iisner
Cnja
Barnes
Messrs
Lange Fer
France
Belgium
Poullet
Balgium
League of “Allons Adois
League
Weoman
Fifereat
National Fey
Great Britain and Japan Seek Naval Cut with U S
In Washington on December 14 the Senate heard proposals for a tripartite naval pact involving Great Britain and Japan. Senator Borah urged a five year naval building truce, while Secretary Daniels warned against suspending or curtailing U.S. naval construction. Admirals presented strength figures and pledged detailed inquiry into relative power. Daniels affirmed a navy aligned with national interests and cautioned against alliances that curb armament.
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Washington
Rae
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Commerasy
Senate
Borah
Temblican
Idaho
Meck Fn
Great Briain
Twouso Naval Committee
Daniels
England
Newa Building
Boran
Idaho Senotor Gaid
Thuse Naval Committee
Goontz
Naval
Onermona
Britain
Benator Harding
Norfolk
Lords Pass Home Rule Bill on Third Reading
Lords passed the third reading of the home rule bill after a brief debate. Lord Dunhraven attacked the government, while other peers defended the existing constitutional framework and rejected changes to the parliamentary system.
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Lords
Lesdon
Mer
Dunhraven
Neving
Birkenhead
Twixlinor
Pri
Priests Severely Beaten After Fires in Ireland
Reported attacks on two priests in Cork during Saturday night violence involve men in police uniforms. Father MacSwiney and Father MacSweeney suffered severe injuries, were robbed, and forced to strip as assailants searched passengers and fired into a crowd. Officials say the incident links to broader terrorist acts.
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Ireland
Cork
Dee
Reavy Patek
Father Macswinney
Waeswiney
Khregl
Father MacSewney
SUBSTITUTE LEVY FOR PROFITS TAK Sought by Rouse
Majority members of the committee outlined plans to repeal the excess profits tax and replace it with a substitute levy aimed at securing equal revenue. Roy G. Elliott urged simplification of the general taxation program. Officials cited uncollected taxes and audit delays as justification for the shift.
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ROUSE
Roy G. Elliott
Chicago
Warhington
Treasury
Thames
Adama
Adaims
Revenue Bureau
Gas Company contests meter charge protest with low return data
At a Hartford Public Utilities hearing, Bridgeport Gas Company presented ten month receipts and expenditures showing a return under five percent on invested capital despite cheaper coal and oil under prior contracts. Secretary Ralph I. Munson testified amid a 50 cent gas meter rental dispute raised by the Bridgeport Consumers' League.
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Ralph I. Munson
Public Utilities Commission
Consumers’ League of Bridgeport
Bridgeport Gas Company
Hartford
Bridgeport Consumers’ League
Finawane Geskamnent
Atureail Wu Kutareney the Gang Company
T. le Finkeldtour
Conmumars
New Point
Magh
Lavers
Teague
Navid
Dey
Gna
Gyeon
Haan
Alon
Finkalstona Ff Wes Brosh
Three Indicted on Murder Charges By Grand Jury
True bills charging murder in the first degree were presented by the grand jury in Superior Court yesterday. Joseph Bednar, Stax E. Krona, and Joseph Roche were named in the indictments and warrants issued for their arrest. They were not brought to court for pleas yet.
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Wurde
George
Bhuneiati Ig Superior Court
Joseph Bednar
Stax E. Krona
Joseph Roche
Gourt
CIA
Eight Bandits Rob 200 in Cafe Getting 30000
A group of eight bandits robbed a cafe, News reports say about 200 people were present as the heist unfolded. Police began searches after a loud crash and gunfire caused panic, with the robbers fleeing in a waiting automobile after taking around thirty thousand dollars.
Five missing as steam lighter sinks off Bridgeport Harbor
A steam lighter named Calvin Tompkins from New York sank in a heavy gale near Bridgeport Harbor at 8:30 yesterday. Seven crew members were saved, five remain missing, and a cargo bound for Singer Manufacturing was lost. Surviving crew were rescued by a bridgeport lighthouse keeper and cared for at the lighthouse as officials alert Singer and police report.
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Bridgeport
Calvin Tompkine
New York
Singer Manufacturing Company
William Hardwick
Hardwick
Coughlin
Singer Company
Badlea
Open Shop Policy Probed By Joint Legislation Panel
New York December 14 officials of Bethlehem Steel United States Steel and major fabricators testified they were barred from direct steel purchases due to open shop pressure. The inquiry examined union hiring rules and bids among Bridge Builders and Structural Iron Workers, with testimony noting bid exchanges and open shop support within manufacturers.
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New York
Teatimany
Bethlehem Steel Company
Linited States Steel Corporation
Manufactarors
Joint
Turk
Philadelphia
Brigant Grace
Charles M. Schwab
Paul Starrett
George A. Puller Company
Louis Horowitz
Thompson-Starrett
United States
Tet Lenge
Oc Tha Na
Structural Iron Workers
Bridge Builders and Rerultural Society
I Itg
American Bridge Company
United States Steel For
Paretan
Bethlehem Steel Bridge
George F. Gifford
Hw!sacle
Earle
Bethlehem Bridge Steel Company
Ve Weodety
National Agraciation of Siech Fabricalers
Indo
Gifford Wis
Onganizi Tion
Eal
Samus Uatermy
Raad
Nants
Physicians Sue Over Ban on Wet Prescriptions
Dr K P Murdock files suit in federal court challenging a prohibition that blocks physicians from issuing wet prescriptions for liquor and other alcoholic beverages. The complaint argues the amendment restricts medical practice and questions enforcement scope on whiskey and similar mixtures.
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CPLA
Mui Te Poatrain
Ralah W. Stone
Chambedwitty
United States
Stelet Court
K.P. Murdock
Pdayt
American Protective Medina Fraternity
Brinks of
Park Board Names Two to Draft Budget
The Park Board appointed resident George Ki Eames and Secretary B F Cooney to prepare the department requisition for the coming year. They will trim items to essentials and present it to the city auditor. Louis Kutscher’s term ends soon, with a special meeting expected before month’s end to elect a successor for the six year term.
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George Ki. Eames
B. F. Cooney
Park Board
Louis Kutscher SI
Frederick Sailer
Arter
Hia
Cutacher Hag
Jury friendliness ends trial in Wiliams Oil case mistrial
In New York, a federal jury's apparent cordiality with more than a dozen defendants indicted for using malls to defraud investors in the W. P. Williams Oil Co. prompted Judge Mack to declare a mistrial and dismiss the jurors after six weeks of testimony. The judge, prosecutor, and defense counsel agreed the atmosphere could bias the outcome. Separate Tokyo item notes the Akame Tama eruption near Tokio and Ashes affecting a wide area with Professor Omori to investigate.
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New York
W. P. Wiliams Oil Company
Mack
Tokio
Omori
Three Vessels From St Johns Reported Last Night
(Continued on Page Two) Three vessels from St Johns reported last night all three were from thin port Thea Ludwig laden with a cargo of fish has been near Malaga Fler captain was drowned The Belliveau returning here at Ballast from Spanish ports bound for mild-cean her crew is safe The schooner Harriet bound from this city for European ports with a cargo of fish is ashore on the north coast of the island and believed to be a total wreck.
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Thea Ludwig
Spandah
Malaga
Kessye
Fler
Belliveau
Harriet
Steamer San Fabio Grounds at Havand Entrance
Dec 14 report that the steamer San Fabio of the United Fruit Line bound for Boston with passengers and cargo print paper ran aground at Havand Haven entrance. She sits at the foot of the breakwater resting upright with no immediate danger to the vessel or crew.
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Fervana
San Fabio
United Fruit Hue
Pbatne
Boston
Thi
Forbes
Freighter Wingna Jefe Fort William bound freight fears
Fears were voiced today for the safety of the freighter Wingna Jefe bound for Toledo with 110,000 bushels of grain for a local mill. The ship departed Ontario and was reported perched near its destination as of Sunday with uncertain prospects.
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Toledo
Winonz
Wingna
Fort William
Ontario
Harding Gratified with Talks On Association of Nations
President elect Harding expressed satisfaction with early talks on an association of nations. He said he had gathered information and advice that encouraged peace prospects, while stressing no firm stance on a global referendum. He planned further conferences, denied any agents in Europe, and noted invitations but no definite commitments for January.
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Harding
Association of Nations
Eltad
Harding Beefere
Harbert Hoover
Eithy
Senator McCormick
INS
Pennsylvania Railroad
Raymond Robins
Progresaive Party
Republican Executive
Atun Jong
Will Jegreen
Marion
Offerals
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West End
Typographical Union
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department Post Publishing CO
Craw
Chief Enright
Mrs. O’grady
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America
U. S
M’swiney
M'Carty
GAS Company
Bednar
Reche
Kranz
New Orleans
Calvin Tompkins
Milford
Stratford
Fairfield
Walnut
Bethlehem Steel Co
U. S. Steel Corporation
Union Construction Company
Society
Comiaand
Eames
Cooney
St. Johns
Havand
Hoover
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