Herman Regains World Title From Lynch in 13 Rounds
Pete Herman, the New Orleans bantamweight, regains the world title by decision over Joe Lynch in 13 rounds at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. Unanimous verdict cited as a rare return to crown. Lynch fought hard but Herman led on points through most rounds as crowd surged after announcement.
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Herman
Joe Lynch
Damon Renyo
Ebbetts Field
Brooklin
Pete Herman
Guillotte
New Orleans
New York
Brooklyn
Merman
Joe Lowen
Manhattan
Jimmy Wide
Posty Pridé
Jo Higgins
Lynch
Flentine
Lyrnek
Jitney Run Back After Two Hour City Conference
After a secret two hour meeting in Mayor Wilsons office with Superintendent Flanagan and other officials, jitney buses were allowed to continue running for the present. Police halted unpermitted lines during the session, then a messenger urged resumption. Traffic near Main and Jenny grew chaotic as buses resumed, drawing protests from women and public glare as observers waited for further action.
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Wilson
Patrick J. Flanagan
W. F. D. Kilpatrick
E. Earl Garlick
Jacob B. Klein
Walker
Pabl
He Hites Commission
Jacob G. Klein
Elem
Main
Jenny
Ave
Connecticut
Bridgeport
John
Agalnet
Walil
Sariler
Pubiic Cuuties Commission
Jime
Briézeport Shaapore
Sessio
Bridmegada Hanted
Time Limit for Special Tax Up July 31
Bridgeport area faces a final rush as 2 percent of 3,000 taxpayers must pay a federal special tax stamp, now termed a certificate, before the July 31 deadline. Deputy Collector W J Connell urged prompt payment, with August penalties of 2 dollars for continued business without paying. The Internal Revenue Office in Bridgeport handles Fairfield county, listing theaters, brokers, taxi services, manufacturers and tobacco products among taxed groups.
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Bridgeport
Internal Revenue Office
W. J. O'onnell
K'S
emMee
Internal Revenue Department
Mali
Internal Revenue
Fairfield County
Jitneys Warned to Surrender P S Markers
Hartford July 4 State police will arrest jitneys operating under obsolete P S markers after Monday unless local officials take them in hand. Motor Vehicle Department and Commissioner Stoeckel urge surrender of markers with a possible license revocation and a $4 rebate on surrendered markers.
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Hartford
P. S
State Motor Vehicle Department
Stoeckel
Confessions Admitted in 1919 World Series Case
Chicago court rules that Tory confessions by Eadie Creotte Claude Williams and Jos Jackson may be used as evidence in the baseball trial but only against the confessing individuals. The judge warned jury to disregard if later proven not voluntary. Details include Creotte’s claim of immunity, a plan to throw the World Series for $101,000, and meetings at the Ansonia and Warner hotels. The decision follows earlier testimony challenging promised immunity.
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Chicago
Twigo Friend
Eadie Creotte
Claude Williams
Jos Jackson
Comeé
Charles A. McDonald
Turvy
War Helm
Tudge McDonald
Creotte
McDonald
Clcott
Cleatte
Ansonia
New York
Warner Hotel
Two Women Autoists Injured In Seaside Crash
Two women struck by a passing car while repairing their own vehicle near Seaside were admitted to St Vincent's Hospital in severe shock. Annie Luser of 223% East 109th Street New York and Rose Kolask of 44 Canton Avenue were unable to state injury details and were to have X rays to check for broken bones. A fuller accident report was available last night.
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Seaside
Par
Hold-Up Man Seizes Cash At Titular Bout In Brooklyn
A lone robber, flashing a revolver, robbed a ticket taker of $900 at Hermas-Toyneh fight in Be Blits Field Brooklyn. Police on hand, park lights out, and crowds kept outside as guards restored order.
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Beblits Field
Brooklyn
Hermas- Toyneh
Tho Wates
Woman's plea leads to arrest in assault case
Mrs obrank evar of 1280 Pembroke street reported her husband assaulted her yesterday. she required medical care at Emergency hospital with bruises and facial injuries. Police detained nine men on trespass and property charges, bonds posted.
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Obrank Evar
Pembroke Street
Fairfield farmer and aide attack hired man in home
In Fairfield last Saturday night a farmer and an aide trapped a hired man and a neighbor in a room armed with knives a revolver and bludgeons. The assailants beat the man and robbed him of 90 dollars before fleeing, with tires slashed to elude pursuit. Police did not arrest Tony Rava and Louis Zglombicki pending further inquiry.
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Desault
Tony Rava
Greenfield Aib Fairfield
Louis Zglombicki
Norwalk
H.R. Winand
Fairfield
Raffa
Caroline
Watts
Norwalts
Three Prisoners Escape From Litchfield County Jail
Three inmates escaped from the Litchfield County jail early today. Prisoners Robert Bailey Ferdinand Rapp and Charles Murphy led the breakout within the work room as they unlocked a door and cut casings, with 12 to 14 others implicated but not joining. The fugitives, bound for Massachusetts, were reported by deputies as the alarm was raised after a ten minute delay.
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Litckefield
Tel
Lae Litelfield
Massachusetts
Robert Bailey
Therdinand Rapp
Coonan
Charles Murphy
Winsted
Bailey
Murphy
Stealte
Jallute
Miter Kean
Ana
Lighted cigarette spurs fire that destroys Cunard liner Mauretania
Southampton July 25 A cigarette spark from an upholstery worker sparked a blaze aboard the Cunard liner Mauretania. Eight hundred crew and firemen battled the flames as water pumps and hoses struggled to reach the fire through open port holes. The ship suffered extensive damage across three decks and faced possible destruction while fire brigades fought to control the blaze.
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Forbes W. Fairbairn
Southampton
London
Thes Mauretania
Cunard Line
Lusitania
Lee Bow
New York
America
Tne
Hayers
Board of Trade
Mauretania
MacNeil
Ciinard
Ship Board Holds War Council Amid Seizure Probe
Watlington July 25 The Shipping Board and UA are enjoined from seizing U S Mail Steamship lines over payment delinquencies. Chairman Lasker, in Chicago, orders full account. board to meet to address alleged discrimination against the Miami company and defend actions as lawful under charter terms.
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Watlington
Ua, & Shipping Board
U.S. Mail
Ahip Company
D. Lasker
Chicago
New York
Elmer Schlesinger
Miam
Mall Company
Teaneck
Babe Arose From Chlorform Incident, Child Recovering
Alexander Orova, 17 months, of 401 Railroad Avenue, reportedly ingested tablets found on a dump on Krantstan Avenue. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital after collapsing and sinking into unconsciousness but showed marked improvement by nightfall and is expected to recover.
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Alexander Orova
Railroad Avenue
Avis
Krantstan Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Rons Yaneses
Stonington Voters Turn Down Female Burgesses
Stonington Conn July 28 three women candidates for Burgesses, nominated by the Republicans, were defeated by their male Democratic opponents by an average of party votes each in the Borough election today. Little voting interest was shown as about 280 ballots were cast. Cornelius B Crandal was elected warden for the twenty seventh term.
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Stonington
Conn
Corneliua B. Crandal
Pearl Sperry Jr Taken in Federal Raid on Hostelry
New Haven reports federal agents and local police raided a small hotel run by Pearl Sperry Jr. One man was arrested in a Saturday roundup of alleged smugglers. The raid seized nearly a truckload of manini and bottles of antifreeze. Braxton Masick was also arrested on federal charges alleging violation of the Volaterd act.
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New Haven
Federall
Pearl Ft. Sperry, Jr
Braxton Masick
Masic
President seeks broad powers for War Finance body
President Harding will propose expanding the War Finance Corporation to become the central agency for economic readjustment. The plan, backed by Mellon and Meyer, would place the entity in charge of railroad settlement, farm credits, and export financing, funded via treasury-backed instruments if needed.
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Mellon
Meyer
Corporation
Washington
Warnance Corporation
Harding
War Finance Corporation
Swans Cing
Rent Dispute Ends With Landlord Injuries
A landlord and tenant argued over rent resulting in the landlord needing treatment at Embergen hospital for four teeth marks on his right hand and nail scratches on the face. The landlord, identified as Joseph Ferris of Middle Street, reported the unnamed tenant as the attacker. The case had not reached formal notice by late last night.
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Embergen Hospital
Alfred Normiut
Joseph Ferris
Middle Street
Westbrook Auto Smash Victim Dies After Fractured Skull
Samuel Suasman, 72, of Afount Vernon, N X, died at New Lonston hospital after a Westbrook auto crash Friday. He left behind a wife, five sons, one daughter, eleven grandchildren and a great grand, while en route to a family reunion with his son.
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Norwiog
Samuel Suasman
Afount Vernon
N. X
West Brook
New Lonston
Gaushter
Ann
Woman Is Stabbed and Beaten Left in Gutter
Mrs Jennie Roberta a 45 year old resident of 32 Railroad avenue was attacked late last night by an unidentified man on Railroad avenue near Broad street. She suffered a stab wound to the right hand and contusions along with hysteria and was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr Alfred Kornhiut who gave four stitches. She was later removed to her home in the tramsal wagons and told police she did not know her assailant. She has a reputation as an old timer with prior drunkenness arrests.
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Jennie Roberts
Avant
Jennie Roberta
Railroad Avenue
Broad Street
Roberts
Alfred
Kornhiut
Deen
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