Bridgeport Wins Big Night as Delaney Captures Title
Bridgeport erupts in wild celebration after Jack Delaney wins the world light heavyweight title at Ebbet Wield. Crowds flood streets, horns sound, and fireworks light up the night as Bridgeport also tops the East league by beating Providence 3 to 1. Fans fill Middle Street, vehicles crash, and officers guide the throng while awaiting a formal welcome home.
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Bridgeport
Jack Delaney
Providence Grays
Delaney
Ebbet~ Wield
Pride
Middle Street
Post Publishing Company
Acarcely
Mls
Wes Hem
Insanity Greater Among Bachelors Than Married Men
London July 1 Professor M Robertson told the Total Medical Psychological association that insanity is three times more common among men and women who remain bachelors until fifty five than among married persons. He said young men who stay single until fifty five die four years younger than married men. Marriage is shown as the more favorable condition for health.
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London
M. Robertson
Total Medical Psychological Association
Delaney wins light heavyweight title in Bridgeport
Bridgeport reports Jack Delaney defeating Berlenbach in a sensational light heavyweight bout to claim the title as crowds roar and local pride soars. News notes cite corroboration by three witnesses and a bustling city reaction across pages 1 and 10.
French ministry denied power to act for franc
Paris July 16. The finance committee of the Chamber of Deputies votes 14 to 13 against granting decree powers to the government to curb the franc decline. Premier Briand and Finance Minister Caillaux vow to push the measure in open session tomorrow. Caillaux seeks parliamentary ratification of the Melion-Berenger debt settlement with the United States and the new debt accord with England before summer recess. Washington talks continue for concessions as negotiations proceed.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
CaiNaux
M. Cailaux
United States
England
Caillaux
M. Calllaux
Washington
Belgian finances show improvement in six month rule
Brussels July 16 AP confidence in Belgium's finances grows after Parliament grants King Albert unlimited legislative powers for six months to aid the economy. The franc shows slight movement while dollars and pounds offer stabilization aid. Public gifts bolster the sinking fund and bets revenue is planned through new betting agencies.
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Brussels
Albert
Forelgn
War Bank
Woman in Cabin Prison Refuses Vacate Until Autumn
Mrs Hemming, freed from Cabin Prison, vows to stay through late autumn despite legal pressure and repeated break-in attempts to remove her and seize the Highland Lake cottage. She cites a planned marriage proposal from Louis Griffing and details her relationship with Griffing and Mrs Lena Dickinson of Springfield. The siege continues as authorities pursue eviction measures.
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Winsted
Conn
Highland Lake
Cotti
Louis
Hartod
Manon
Griffing
Hemming
Banks Failures Spur Probe and Tragedy in Atlanta
Atlanta July 16. Bankruptcy cases of Bankers Trust and the closing of 85 of 120 Georgia Florida banks climaxed with the suicide of 3 R Smith, president of the Atlanta Real Estate Board and Bankers Trust director. Judge Foward orders Grand Jury investigation. state officials to present records. Governor Wellborn says Georgia banking condition improved despite suspensions. Crop relief remains uncertain as drought and conditions persist.
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Atlanta, Ga
Banker's Trust Company
Georgia
Florida
3. R. Smith
Atlanta Real Estate Board
Bankers’ Trust Company
G. H. Foward
Fulton Superior Court
Grand Jury
Atlanta District Solicitor General
State Banking Department
M. B. Wellborn
Sixth Federal Reserve District
Wave length fight may end in courts
In New York on July 1 Paul B Kiugh former executive chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters argued that wave length disputes between stations may lead to legal action. He warned that stations misusing another's wave length risk enjoinment and legal redress, noting confusion in New York as several stations jumped to conflicting frequencies amid a court ruling affecting government control of spectrum.
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New York
Helief
Paul B Kiugh
National Aegelation of Broadcasters
Khugh
Kliugh
Vaid
Klugh
Conimerce Hawyer
Distillery Unearthed In Noroton Front Of Relief Hospital
Federal agents under Chief Edward Loolan busted a large illegal distillery behind the Noroton Relief hospital housed in a derelict colonial building. Five men were arrested including Dr. A R Campbell Eclectic doctor at Noroton Fielier hospital. about 3000 gallons of denatured alcohol, two 500 gallon stills and two 50 gallon stills were seized. Suspects listed as Vita Talerna Vita Camelo Frank Pence and Joe Modico hailed from Brooklyn. Distillery was fully equipped and in operation, with 24 hour shifts powered by a modern steam boiler in the cellar.
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Edward Loolan
Noroton Relief Hospital
A. R. Campbell
Noroton Fielier Hospital
Brooklyn
Vita Talerno
Vita Camelo
Frank Pence
Joe Modico
Doolan
Aid Hous
Committee approves city vouchers for various services
Finance committee of the Common Council orders payment of several vouchers including Wallingford iseworks for the municipal fireworks display on July 5 for 1,000 dollars, Searle Oakey and Miller for news system installation in the collectors office 4,167.88, Edwin J Bugler for Yellow Mill bridge 646.85, Ernest W Wiggin bridge engineer 554.51, Kertolink Trap Hock company stone 1,416.80, Bernardino and Manova weirs 2,542.04, Pierce Manufacturing sewers 64.95, Louis Jacques Construction Bowers 1,287.00, Waterite pavement 33,10, Leverty and Sons 7 Hurle 7,254.54, Warren Ehos.
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Common Woyneil
Wallingford Iseworks Company
Searle, Oakey and Miller
Edwin J. Bugler
Yellow Mill
Ernest W. Wiggin
Corge T. McCarthy
Bernardino and
M.novha
Pierce Manufacturing Company
Finn
Louis Jacques Construction Company
Bowers
Leverty
Leverty and 2254 and Sons
Warren Ehos
Drug raids arrest nearly thousand in international crusade
In a widespread operation across three sections of the capital, nearly 100 persons were arrested and $10,000 in narcotics proceeds seized by international revenue agents and local police. Most detainees are to be held as material witnesses as part of a six month narcotics campaign.
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Hington
Apenla and
Jasul
Rabl Santa
Bridgeport Bears Top Providence Grays For Lead In Eastern League
Bridgeport Bears defeat Providence Grays three to one to seize a half game lead in the Eastern League. Pitcher Andy Rush scattered four hits and fanned five as Bridgeport’s defense and timely hitting, including Shorty Oberle’s two-run eighth inning double, held Graham to four safeties. Yordy’s sixth inning hit provided the decisive edge in a nine inning battle.
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Bridgeport
Bears
Rube Marquard
Providence Grays
Grays
Gene McCann
Providence
Wilch Graham
Boster Braves
Shorty Obere
Platter
Yordy
Graham
Andy Rush
Waterbury
King T King estate nets about 400000 in New York holdings
Estatemanager officials indicate the late John T King Bridgeport Republicans leader and former national committeeman from Connecticut left an estate. Final New York totals are not yet clear and will take time to resolve. Attorney Charlies Stuart Canfield noted the grand net total is undetermined and inventories will follow.
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John T. King
Bridgeport Republican Organization
National
Connecticut
New York
Charlies Stuart Canfield
Eleanor King
F.gures
New Yorks
Prac Cally
Bridgeport Fighter Delaney Takes Title in 15 Round Bout
Jack Delaney of Bridgeport defeated Paul Berlenbach in a fast 15 round fight at Abbetts Field Brooklyn to claim the light heavyweight title. Delaney dominated with sharp lefts and rights, outboxing and outlasting the defending champion as Berlenbach pressed, staggered but could not stop the attack. Crowd of 46,000 witnessed a tense battle with Delaney clearly earning the decision.
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Bridgeport
Berlenback
Abbets
Brooklyn
Jack Delaney
Paul Berlenbach
Astoria
Nest Artilatic Racing
Wivegngl
Delaney
Paul
Berlerbach
Berlenthal
Tel
Tiger
Berlenbach
Beut
Tirt
Jark
Bertbach
Bertenbach
Ilenbach
Ton
Groung
Cat
Ray Schalke
Lark City Boy
Dan
Jack Delancey
Divorce Charges May Reopen Hall Mills Murder Mystery
In New Jersey a divorce suit raises questions tied to the Hall Mills case. Arthur S. Riehl claims details in papers about the slaying are relevant, with Prosecutor John Toolan noting the allegations do not justify reopening the murder probe. Bergen had seen the papers before vacation.
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N. J
Brungwick Hall-Mills
Marcage
Aythue S. Rieht
Taube ¢Teist- Rieht
Pypaerutor
Hergen
Sogresset County
John Toolan
Middlesex County
Tuen
Bergen
Toolen
New Brunswick
Soney
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