Weaver Felsch and Zork Freed by Judge Levis
In Chicago several White Sox defendants were promised acquittal as the judge signaled freedom for Weaver Felsch and Zork after a defense counterattack on the state case. Alibis and documents were presented for others while plans to free Jackson Cicotte Gandill Risberg unfold for the next day.
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Weaver
Felsch
Zork
Levis
Chicago
Gaseball
Chicago White Sox
Buck Weaver
Hanny Elsch
Jessue
Carl Zork
St. Louia
Friend Unle
David Zeier
Des Moines
Iowa
Cribe
Joe Jackson
Eddie Cicotte
Claude Whl
Chick Gandill
Risberg
Gandil
State
Billy Mahars
Philadephia
Bill Burns
Feisch
Joe Johnson
Falls Cause Skull Fracture in Bridgeport Youth
Three injured in falls as scaffolding accidents occur. Efe Cooke, 13, of Stratford Avenue, suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by Dr. J. F. Walsh in serious condition. Another worker, John Doehn, fell ten feet at the Lutheran church site and was bruised, treated at St. hospital. Emil Yeko also tumbled, bruised and bruised, transported to Bridgeport Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Efe! Cooke
Stratford Avenue
J. F. Walst
John Doehn
Lutheran Church
Walsh
Mgton Avenue
Emil 1 Yeeko
Walsh Rennderer
Germany Requests U.S. Troops Remain on the Rhine
A Cologne sourced dispatch reports the German government asks the United States to keep troops on the Rhine so Berlin can directly discuss financial and economic matters with American interests. The Transfort Gazette quotes the request and notes U.S. agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Transfort
United States
Rhine
Berlin
Liggett Fortune Shrinks Amidst International Holdings
July 27 report says financier and head of Liggett International and United Drag Co faces severe asset impairment. Two-day stock decline triggers protective action for creditors as sugar ventures and commodity slumps hit his empire. Show horses sold and other assets disposed. Liggett's role in many firms listed, including New Haven firms and Winchester Arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Ostorn
Tonis IC
Miggett
United Drag Company
Iegels International. Ltd
Verustalso
Todex
Gurmal
Steed
United Prns
Liggettae
Liggetta International, Ltd
Louis Tad
Canada
Liggetta
New Haven Piri
Reason of Company
John Hansock Mutual Wife Insurance Company
National Acceptance Corporation
National Cigar Stands
Vonpany
National Ahawraut Bank of
Punta Alegra
Sugar
Cen 1 Shoe Company
Seamless Company, Inc
Lew
United Candy Company
Calted Mutual Fire
United Jewslers, Inc
Tors
Waited Laboratories
Namp Ley Cited Perfume Coimpany Pharmaceutical Company
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Ew Haren
Debs Release Plea Returns in Socialist Push
A renewed appeal for the release of Debs is led by the Socialist party and allied committees in Washington, pressing the President and Congress to grant clemency and end the imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Philippines not to have independence yet
A preliminary report from Major General Leonard M. Wood and W. Cameron Forbes, sent by President Harding to assess conditions in the Philippines, suggests independence is not imminent. The pair will submit a joint report. no official statement is expected before then. General Wood’s retirement status will be reviewed on return.
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Wood
Boy
Washington
Philippines
War Department
Leonard M. Wood
W. Cameron Forbes
Zentral
Islands
Harding
The
Pallippines
Aec
Retary Werks
Todas
Gen. Wood
Woad
Japan Accepts Invitation to Pacific Parley
Japan accepts invitations for a Pacific and Far East conference to discuss armament limits. The Japanesegovernment states it will follow an agenda agreed with the United States before the Washington meeting and aims to include key Pacific and Far East questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pacific
Tngtos
Hughes
Stern
Harding
United States
Washington
McGraw Suspended as Giants Manager Amid Altercation
New York Giants manager John McGraw was suspended indefinitely by President Tenn A Hoydier after umpire Ikteny reported abusive language during a Tuesday game. Player Reawlings faced a $50 fine for the same offense according to Klem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mppsburge
Tel McGraw
New York Giants
Tenn A. Hoydier
Ikteny
Ward Khem
Wame
Giants
Klem
State Police Uncertain On Jitney Action At Bridge
Superintendent Robert Hurley said action by the State Police is uncertain as the jitney situation nears a response from the motor vehicle department. Deputy Commissioner John A. McDonnell will advise next steps, with no definite plan yet. Bridgeport officials indicate no immediate move to alter operations under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hurley
State Police
Ardars
John A. A McDonale
Huartey
Fridseport
Mauger
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Downey Wins World Middleweight Crown in Cleveland Bout
Bryan Downey of Cleveland defeated Johnny Wilson of Boston by knockout in a twelve round no‑decision fight, earning the world middleweight title per the Cleveland Boxing Commission. A postfight riot erupted as officials upheld the knockout ruling amid disputed seventh round conduct and a controversial decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Wilson
Bryan Downey
Cleveland Boxing Commission
Cleveland
Boston
Cueveland
Johany Wilson
Jimmy Garden
Wilson
Gredner
Downey
Wisin
J. Wilberding
Cleveland Boxing Nowmission
Witherding
Time not ripe for Greek Turkish peace
London dispatch reports Austen Chamberlain stating the moment is not favorable for peace between Cirraks and Turks in Asia Minor. He remarks the helm of the government hesitates to pursue negotiations while tensions and military realities face the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Asia Minor
Austen Chamberlin
Thesernamant
Irish peace talks drag on as conference nears weeks
A Dublin meeting of Irish delegates discussed British peace terms, with reports noting extended deliberations and possible alignment by the British government. The session postponed Parliament action and signaled likely weeks of negotiation amid Unionist opposition and Irish leadership pressures.
Timely Rescues Save Five From Drowning At Beach
Five people were rescued from drowning at Laurel Beach Myrtle Beach and the Housatonic River yesterday. Lifeguards and bystanders pulled a man to Bridgeport Hospital after a near drowning near Boehgoh pond. Miss Hattie Nielsen of Softyoke Mass and Ernest Duberse of Waterbury each required aid. Duberse was saved by Lifeguard Jack Bentz near Myrtle Beach after cramps and exhaustion.
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Beach's
Housatonic Rive
Myre Beach
Gaur Beach
Tesches
Bridgeport Hospital
Hobe
Cannel
Pariis Street
Bridgeport
Boegoh
Stratford
Tate
Caby
Laurel
Myrtle Beach
Ernest Duberse
Waterbury
Cresaips
Jack Bentz
Sobield
Duberse
Josephiny
Record of Temperature Extremes and Humidity Shown
The report lists yesterday’s high of 93 degrees with 74 percent humidity and a low near 130 in the morning. It notes a 98 degree mark reached yesterday at 2:30 p.m. and describes readings from a local cooperative weather observer in Bridgeport, including morning and evening values and a dated table of temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie
William Tenniegs
Co-Operative Weather Phvarver
Dbridgeport
American Legion Eyes Continued Push for Bonus Ahead
The American Legion signals to President Harding its ongoing campaign for adjusted pensions for veterans. The message is delivered in person by elevated Legion members amid the nationwide push, with emphasis on securing benefits despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Legion
Harding
Starch magnate Duryea ends life in New York office
Harry H. Duryea 47, heir to a National Starch fortune and director of American Woodworking Machinery, shot himself in his Madison Avenue office. Police call it suicide. He left an estate valued at up to a million, with family members cited in probate.
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Harry H. Duryea
Brother
Father
National Starch Co
New York
Hiram Duryea
National Starch Company
Madison Avenue
American Woodworking Machinery Company
Sanderson
Mail Line Seeks To Buy Vessels In Tug of War
The United States Mail Steamship Co offered to buy its seized passenger ships outright after the Shipping Board sought a price via telegraph. Assistant to the president TE A Quarles disclosed the move and potential investors. A venue change for injunction hearings was pursued, and negotiations with Connecticut interests continued alongside wage talks and arbitration plans in Bridgeport New Haven and New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ited States Mail Steamship Company
Ited States Shipping Board
TE. A. Quarles
Line
Shipping Board
Washington
Telegraph
Quarles
Tdoyd Une
Supreme Court
Martin To- Morrow
Ibe
New Haven Road Refuses to Cut Freight Rates
WATTRORL reports that New Haven Road will not reduce freight rates. President Wd Pearson of the SeibLat ven road stated in his New Ela office that the railway would resist any rate cuts to maintain competition with motor truck services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Road
Wattrorl
Wd Pearson
SeibLatven
New Ela
Bastan & Main
Dawes Reforms Army and Navy Purchasing Policy
Washington July 11 a presidential executive order coordinates purchasing for the army navy and shipping board and permits transfer of surplus supplies between government agencies. Signed by President Dawes directs the Hudger Murex to divide the country into zones aligned with corps areas for supply purchasing with wartime agencies coordinating procurement.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Asd Shipping Board
Tn Smather
Jare Tr
Dawes
Hudger Murex
ALY Corps
Aeter
Heder Putehayig
Euilavigas
Wasihsirlen
American Valuations Backed in Tariff Debate
Dudler Harmon of Connecticut Manufacturers urged the Senate Finance committee to retain American valuations for import duties rather than foreign valuation. Senator McLean aligns with the plan, with Senators Watson and Smoot supporting. Reporters show broad backing for American Valuation, with Provisions opposed. Consinned on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FH. Manning
Washington
Telegram
Dudler Harmon
Manufacturers' Association of Connecticut
Senate Finance Committee
House
Finance Commiittee
George McLean
Connecticut
Watson
Indiana
Smoot
Utah
Valuation change debated by producers and importers
WASHINGTON July 27 lawmakers heard testimony on American valuation provisions before the Senate Finance Committee. New York manufacturer James de Jong argued the opponents' claim that changing the duty basis would badly affect most import lines was untenable. Continued on page Lge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forday
Senate FinaNce Committee
Jmeon de Jong
New York
Arrests expected today in trolley bus crash report
Police indicate arrests likely today as investigation into the Milford crash continues. Eighteen aboard the trolley bus were injured, five seriously, with several still in hospital. one severely hurt man underwent an operation after the accident.
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Tiwan
Milford
Mitford and Bideoport
Edward
Carleton Avenue
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Ethel Cooke
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New Haven
Scranton
Lackawanna, Limited
W. H.thomas
Magistrat
Pielang Maekherri Adong
Tokio
Far East
Tayy
John McGraw
Conlin
Jimmy Gardner
Lord Birkenhead
Asse
A. Ahie
Trish
Naw
Sonia
Geno Hot O. Sinans
Dirken
de Valera
Hia
Teantes
Dublin
Perliament
Cuctanee
Robert Connell
Stratford Pond
Laurel Beach
Children IN
Housatonic
Senate
Mail Line
Telegraphs Shipping Board
U. 8
Frailey
W. Cale
Aenoristo 2
B. Pati Sridgeport
Potter
Joh J. Toohey
New Havess
Eral
Bridg Nther
New Har
Rhesult
Fiomil
Gerenard Flanagan
John J. Toohey
Thi City
Io Hridgeport
Ecording
Flanagan
Ever Local
Tits Cotuimitice Fnlien
Citiéa
John Z. Toohey
Flo
Ube Tows] Union
Pudevtorad
E. J. Pearson
Bridgeporter Talks
H. A. Phillips
Winter
Etic
Vibe Connecticus Company
Wviver
Mabie
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