Tiger Flowers Wins Middleweight Title in Greb Bout
The 160 pound Tiger Flowers defeats veteran Harry Greb in a dramatic fifteen round fight at Madison Square Garden to become the new middleweight champion. The crowd of about 18,000 witnesses a gritty, error filled contest with fluctuating momentum as Flowers seizes the crown once long held by Greb.
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Tiger Flowers
Greb
Laurel
Delaney
Flowers
New York
Harry Greb
Theudoro Tiger Flowers
Georgia
Creb
Madison Square Garden
Joe Humphries
Tennre
Plowers
Fairfield Board of Selecimen
America
Stratford
Stamford
Ian
Amrican ‘Legion Committee
Ridgefield
Uartford
Allyas
League Leaders Argue On Status Of Women's Civic Group
At a sparse meeting only a fraction of members attended, debates centered on whether the Womens Civic League should remain part of the state organization or operate as a separate entity. Proponents argued for independence while opponents favored continuation within the state group.
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Ths
Womens
League
Angus Thorne
Thes
Mass
Eleanor Wester
New York
West Indies
Vielauca
Lab Bs
Athum
Mra
Antes
Rosmith
Mwagne
Mrs Smith
Ms Feet Financialls
President Connidge silent on son Jon's marriage entry
President Connidge remains silent on his son Jon's marriage, with Amherst College and press commentary offering little clarity. Officials have not commented, and observers speculate on whether public discourse will reveal the president's stance.
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Washington
Connidge
Jon
Amherst
Man Missing for 13 Years Located By Radio Message
Howard L. Lasher age thirty nine was found living at 235 West 6b Street New York City after vanishing 13 years ago Relatives asked Chief of Police Williem Hart to help locate him and a radio broadcast via WTTC Hartford and WNYC New York aided the search Police say probate of his father's will cannot proceed until his whereabouts are confirmed.
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New Britain
Howard L. Lasher
West 6B Street
New York City
Williem (. Hart
Hart
WTTC
Hartford
WN ¥Yc
New York
M Oj. Lahey
New York Police Department
Lasher
Married in New York Licenced Manufacturing Official
INEWS SUMMARY reports Whls F Hobba a manufacturer obtains a license to wed in New York. The page also notes Fairfield board and civic matters, court actions, and other city news including property, public works, and local officials.
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Whls
F. Hobba
New York
Cluie League
Cage
Public Works Department
Grey loses midgame in 15 round tussle at Garden
Central and Trarding High clash on court again today while Singer tram drops three straight to Lecamohile in the Industrial bowling league. United States edges France in international couples match as Neten Wills stars in Morte Canto tennis. Rureys faces Jersey and Park City Gila prepares for Manchester.
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Grey
Tiger Wlower
Garden
Central
Singer Tram
Lecamohile
bin ‘Mien
United States
France
Neten
Rureys
Jersey
Park City
Gila Wil
Manchester
Divorce suit ends as Manton and wife reconcile in court
The Mabsl Manton and Willam Kevitt Manto settlement occurred after a conference with Justice Isidor Wasservogel. The jury was dismissed with seven to five in favor of the defendant, and Miss Marjorie Rambeau expressed joy at the reconciliation while denying infidelity accusations.
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New York
Web
Mabsl Manton
Willam Kevitt Manto
Marjorie Rambeau
Miss Rambeau
Justice Waeservogel
Mantons
Houdini Clashes At Washington Hearing Sparks Uproar
Houdini enrages spiritualists at Capitol hearing on the Copeland-Broom bill to ban fortune telling for fees. Sparks fly as lawmakers, guides, and witnesses gather, tempers flare, and security intervenes to prevent violence. Continued on Page Ten.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Floudini
Furbune
Recuime
Capitol
Houdini
Senate
House
Belgium to Obtain 150 Million Dollar International Loan
New York dispatch reports an international loan totaling 150 million dollars for Belgium, with American participation expected at 75 to 100 million. J P Morgan and Company and Guaranty Trust will handle the American portion, following Belgian parliament approval. Details of the long term bond issue remain to be discussed as temporary credits are replaced.
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New York
Belgium
J. UW. Morgan and Company
Clearanty Trust Company
Erelita
J. P. Morgan and Company
Guaranty Trust Company
Banque Nationale de Belgique
Teacher Goes on Trial for Organizing Community Center
Palmyra Indiana report on Professor W Clyde Martin former high school principal who started a community center offering dramatic, recreational activities including baseball and football for pupils. He defends projects as wholesome recreation while challenging church conservatives, facing charges of heresy at a church trial.
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Palmyra
Ind
Jesus Christ
Palmia
Ranger
W. Clyde Martin
Hitle
Furth
Martin
Ferry
Palmira
Winer Agricultural College
Church of Christ
Christ
Hans
Willis F. Hobbs Wins License to Wed in New York
Willis F. Hobbs president of Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing and Mrs Nelson M M Beach of Bridgeport obtained a marriage license in New York yesterday and were wed shortly after. Hobbs, a board member since July, built Bridgeport hardware firms and served as Seaside leader in 1918 and 1924. He has held roles with state manufacturers groups and local banks.
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Bridgeport Hardware Company
Nelson M. Beach
Ripper
Willis J. Hobbs
Bridgeport Elardware Company
Nelson MM. Beach
New York
Me. Hobbs
Ankor
Lyhne
Bridgeport Metal Goods Company
Hobbs
Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Company
North Hampton
New Hampshire
Phillips Academy
Exeter
Providence
R. I
Bridgeport
Iso
American Bel, ‘Tin and Tool Company
Wilmot and Hobbs Manufacturing Company
Fridgeport Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport Hardware
Lha
Tobbs
Seaside Plus
Ije
State Chamber of Commerce
Alsonquin Club
Furst National Bank
City Savings Bank
Count Salm von Hoogstaeten denies interviews over split
Washington February 26 AP Desperate under public glare over his affair with Millicent Rogers heiress Count Salim Salm von Hoogstaeten issued a statement denying interviews attributed to him. He says he would be living happily with his wife if she had been left alone and warns that much fuss over his motives and finances is unfounded. He plans no further legal action against his wife though a New York separation suit against the Rogers heiress proceeds. reporters were admitted to his Palm Beach hotel suite to hear the statement.
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Washington
Millicent Rogers
Ludwig Salm von Hoogstaeten
Ahbulding
Salim
Palm Beach
Peter Alfred Constantin
Count Salm
Woman Tries To End Life With Gas At Home
Mrs Leona Chagnon forty one wife of Anthony H Chagton of 651 Union avenue attempted to kill herself with gas yesterday afternoon. Her sister arrived and found her unconscious in a gas filled room. The sister shut off the gas and summoned an ambulance. Dr Brodsky gave artificial respiration and restoratives. She was taken to Bridgeport hospital where her condition remained critical on the danger list.
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Leona Chagnon
Anthony H. Chagton
Union Avenue
Brodsky
Bridgeport Hospital
Former Policemen Bound Over On Bribery Charge
Stanley Kopernack, once a Dudley Massachusetts officer, and his brother Raymond faced a higher court bound over for bribery after offering State Trooper Weber 25 to avoid arrest for Christmas holdup. Witnesses testified Kopernack attempted the bribe on February 22. bail set at 5000, Kopernack jailed in Danbury.
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Stanley Kopernack
Dudley
Masa
Raymond
Justice of Peace
Peter McManus
Ridgefield
Superior Court
George Weber
Danbury
Charles W. Walker
Henry Wilson
D. Dunbury
Justice McManus
Porter Stannard
Henry Palou
Weber
Kopernach
Hauer
Tidgefield
Kopernack
Slaymond Wopernack
Jal
Dudley Poles Department
Oaeph Plassie
Webster
AM. Reed
Heathlig
New Tax Forms Ready for Issue in Hartford
Hartford Feb 26 AP Collector Robert C Eaton said inventory farms for cigar juiders dealers importers and manufacturers holding tobacco in original packages for sale on March 21 will be eligible for refunds under the new tax law. Refunds arise from the difference between old and new tax rates, with claims available for refunds of ten dollars or more.
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Hartford
Internal Revenue
Robert C. Eaton
Senate
Senator seeks Marcus Garvey release via petition
A New Haven Branch of the Universal Negro Improvement Association petitioned the Senate to intervene for Marcus Garvey, jailed for efforts to colonize African American citizens. Connecticut memorials opposed a bill banning interracial marriage in the District of Columbia, introduced by Senator Bingham.
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Washington
Marcus Garvey
Africa
Senate
New Haven
Conn
Universal Negro Improvement Association
Senator Bingham
Connecticut
Jstrict
Columbia
Seratus Biagham
Senate Reilets Move Against Judiciary Board
In Washington on February 26 the Senate, 36 to 33, rejected a majority report attacking the Justice Department’s handling of an Aluminum Company of America probe. Senator Robinson abandoned a plan to use special counsel to pursue contempt charges against the firm after Mellon’s link to the case drew central attention. Democratic leaders, with a few Republican insurgents, largely supported the panel’s report amid sharp exchange over the accusations.
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Washington
Senate
Department of Justice
Alumainum Company of America
Robinson
Arkansas
Aluminum Concern
Mellon
Senate Judiciary Committee
Blease
South Carolina
Bruce
Maryland
Judiciary Committee
Howard L. Doheny
Harry F. Sincla
Walsh
Montana
Reed
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Aluminum
Theea
Free Eagles to Build New Clubhouse in Madison Street Plan
The Fraternal Order of Free Eagles will begin construction of a modern two story brick clubhouse at 1582 1596 Alain Street costing about 75000. Secretary William A Crardon said the lodge with roughly 940 members outgrew its frame building taken over two years ago from Madison Hall. Architect Leonard Keim will draft preliminary designs within a week, with work starting upon approval. The building will include a reception hall billiard room bellroom committees rooms and several bowling alleys.
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Order of Free Eagless
Alain Street
William A. Crardon
Madison Hall
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Leonard Keim
Ithin
Conqueror of John Coolidge Falls In Titular Bout
Matty Silverman who beat John Coolidge earlier in the Amherst college 135 pound championship lost decisively today to William Hughes of Waterbury Conn. Hughes dominated all three rounds and sent Silverman to the mat for a four count in the second. John Coolidge was absent, having left Amherst this noon and not expected back until tomorrow.
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Amherst
Mass
Matty Silverman
John Coolidge
President Coolidge
Amherst College
Brooklyn
William Hughes
Waterbury
Silverman
Hughes
Carroll at Secret Grand Jury Session in New York
Federal grand jury in New York began probing the YVotecead Act after a party hosted by Tsarl Carrell. A nude show girl allegedly served wine from a bathtub, prompting police scrutiny of nudity laws and immigration issues involving Vera, Countess of Cathcart, amid controversy over plans to star her in Carrell’s forthcoming production.
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New York
Tsarl Carrell
McLaughlin
Carrot
Vera
Carroll
Motion Victory Theatre Owners of America
Coun
Movie Star Constance Talmadge to Wed English Captain
Miss Constance Talmadge motion picture actress and Captain Alastir Wiliam Mackintosh of London, England, obtained a marriage license in Redwood City California. The ceremony is planned for tomorrow at Jean de St Cyr’s Burlingame home. Talmadge lists age as five and birthplace as New York. Mackintosh’s entry is noted in the register.
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Redwood Cipry
Cal
Valu
Constance Talmadge
Alastir Wiliam Mackintosh
Tondon
England
Jean de St. Cyr
Burlingame
Talmadge
New York
Constance Alice Almadge
Mackintosh
Bimba Denies Attack on U S and Attacks Blasphemy Law
In Brockton Pep 26 AP reports Anthony Bimba rested his case in a blasphemy and seditious utterances trial. Only four defense witnesses testified to dispute claims he urged overthrow of the U S government and denied God only in connection with Lithuanian Catholic priests. Bimba did not testify. The defense argued an old court ruling barred atheists from testifying. Arguments set for tomorrow morning.
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Belghim
Wall Street
Marl Astrull
Department of Justice
Tris
Bimba
U. 8
Constance Talmatgn
Mantons
Paris
Roumantwr
Poland
Lithuania
Locarno Reaty
Brockto Mass
Antoony Bimba
United States
Harry Hoffman
Isthuania
Soungs
Kovno
Washington
Stockton
Kasimir Visi
Beach wins early phase of suit for control of estate
New York February 26 Stanley Yale Beach gains the first legal phase in a fight over control of his fortune. Judge O Malley denied wife Margaret Beachs motion to block the suit begun last month. Beach seeks to place a 500000 estate in trust for his father and children, arguing his brother in law delayed access.
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New York
Stanley Yale Beach
William the
Norman King
England
O'Malley
Margaret B. Beach
Beach
Bench
Frederick Conver Beach
Jan Albert Wales
Lved
Connecti
Ince
Jennis Beach Gasper
Alfred J. Beach
Elihu Yale
Yale University
Wales
Guerlue
Dal
Caroline Watson
D' Marguerite
President Signs Tax Reduction Bill Amid Deficit Fears
President Coolidge signed a $387 million tax reduction bill into law despite warning a $100,000,000 annual Treasury deficit is possible. The measure extends payment time for levies and allows large corporations with incomes over $5,000 to file tentative returns with a single estimate due.
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Washington
Coolidge
Treasury
Lor
Congress
Amy Curplus
Ulth
Mr. Coot
Former Local Resident Dies in Saranac Lake
Word arrived of the death of Mrs. E ast V. Shaw at Saranac Lake New York yesterday afternoon aged about seventy. She formerly resided at Laurel avenue and Fairfield avenue with her husband Earnest W. Shaw a former secretary and treasurer of the Artistic Bridge Company. The couple moved to Saranac Lake in 1922 with two children surviving. Mr. Shaw was connected with Brooklawn Country Club and Seaside Club.
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Oly
Brooklawn
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Women’s Civic League
Inews Summary
Singer Cory
State and Pamficly County
Freshent Coolidge
Department of Juativa
Aluminion Company
Weath
Funda Ieregular Speculative Arts React
Treign
Cntton
Riverpool
Agar
Tradr
Storts
Manton
Willis F. Hobbs
N. Y
Count
Judiciary Board
Free Eagles
Main Street
Grand Jury
Mee
British Flying Corps
U.S
Bimbo
Cortain
Wemart
Ficit
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