Old-Time Pitcher Luther Taylor Denies Death Report
Luther H. Taylor known as the original Dummy Taylor of the New York Giants denied death reports from Galesburg Na mols in a statement to the Council Bluffs Nonpareil. He recalled his Illinois semi pro days and confirmed he is alive, noting earlier portrayals and pictures from the era.
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Council Bluffs
Associated Press
Luther H. ‘Taylor
Taylor
New York Giants
Galesburg
Namols
Coury Bluffs
Tarner
Glads
Luther Taylor
Alee
Dummy Taylor Memoir Reflects Old Guard Giants Era
New York July 27. An Associated Press report notes that Dummy Taylor was part of John McGraws Old Guard. The deaf and mute pitcher starred for the Giants, often performing antics with his arms before delivering pitches. His battery mates included Roger Bresnahan and Frank Bowerman, forming a famous pairing in the team’s earlier days.
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New York
Associated Press
Taylor
John McGraw
McGraw
Baltimore
Giants
Roger Bresnahan
Bresnahan
Frank Bowerman
Battery
Sea shell injures woman at home in Bridgeport
An ornamental sea shell fell from a shelf striking Mrs. Margaret Fournier, 33, on the scalp and causing a severe head wound at her home on 121 Arch Street. Emergency ambulance took her to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment and observation. Camping equipment advertised by Telegram Post Classified Ad.
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Margaret Fournier
Arch Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Promises Pure Quality
A vintage ad extols Canada Dry as crisp and refreshing, not too sweet, using Jamaica ginger instead of capsicum iced pepper. It stresses consistent purity and high quality, noting long service in Canada’s great hospitals and in the United States.
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Canada
Arm mangled in steam shovel accident at Norwalk
Louis Canto thirty two was trapped for about forty minutes when his right arm was caught in steam shovel gears. Fellow workers halted the machine and freed him. Doctors amputated the arm at Norwalk Hospital after emergency treatment. Canto, married with children, is employed by the Nagy Brothers Trunking firm on the Norwalk Darton turnpike project.
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Norwalk
Louis Canto
Hite
Danto
Iater
Canto
Norwalk Hospital
William Tracey
I Darren
Nagy
Phantom stabber hunt continues after string of attacks
Reports detail a so far unidentified assailant dubbed the phantom stabber who struck Tuesday morning injuring Sin Gins berg at 4 stabbed on Columbia Street. Four men were questioned at headquarters as investigators await a clearer description while a latest victim sought to identify a potential suspect.
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Sin Ginsberg
Columbia Street
Simmer School
Tay Maricion
Phantor
Tals
Poliranitic
Agen Uietamns
Mey
Navy starts tests in powdered coal burning
July 27. Philadelphia Navy yard begins tests of a pulverized coal burning unit that could replace oil as fuel for U S naval vessels. Commander J B Evans, chief transportation officer, led the experiment ordered by Washington. The unit operated in the yard hotel room and will run 240 hours at Gulblast, an average for trans Atlantic vessels.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Jadelphia Navy Yard
United States
J. 8 Evans
Navy Department
Washington
Gulblast
Back Yard Fight Ends With Arrest of Two Men
Two men displaying pugilistic skill in a rear yard were arrested by Patrolman Michael Herchies and held at headquarters on assault charges. Names given include Gordon and Kalaman, both locals, with unclear details from the fragmentary report.
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Michael Herchies
Michael Gordant
Kalaman
Linen Avenue
Gordan
Va pastors urged to bar a "wet" president
The Anti-Saigon League of Virginia urged pastors and congregations to back political action against the election of a perceived unfavorable president. The letter, signed by the legislative committee, called for spiritual and financial support to prevent what it termed a "luke warm" administration.
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Richmond
Associated = Press
Stolen Art Treasures Found in Pawn Shop Case
New York July 27 Two 17th century miniature frames stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art were recovered from pawn shops. Police traced loans of 765 on each frame. One recovered piece failed to match descriptions, revealing two missing portraits. The frames reportedly contained diamonds or rhinestones. one had 85 small diamonds, the other 47 diamonds of one eighth carat each.
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New York
Museum of Art
Lindbergh Reaches Albany on Northbound Tour
Charles A. Lindbergh and the Spirit of St Louis landed at Albany airport this afternoon to an official welcome by Mayor John Boyd Thacher and a crowd. He circled the city, then proceeded to Lincoln Park for greetings before a hotel dinner, as a thunder shower passed.
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Albany
WN. Y
Associated Jess
Charles A. Lindbergh
Spirit of
St. Louis
Albiary
Springfield
John Boyd Thacher
Tlndbergh
Lindbergh
Meyer Thacher
Linco Park
Laker
Ten Eyck Hotel
Stephenson Probe Shifts to Indiana Assembly
Indianapolis July 27 A grand jury directed an inquiry into alleged political corruption linked to the 1925 Indiana General Assembly and the Stephenson era. Testimony described D C Stephenson as dominating Indiana politics and the legislature, with office staff and others recalling legislators visiting his chamber.
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Indianapolis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Indiana
General Assembly
D. C
Stephevison
Auto Hits Standing Auto. Women Hurt
Two women were slightly injured when their sedan crashed into the rear of a standing car on State Street near Fairfield Avenue. Beatrice Little, 29, of Manchester, and Flora McCormack, of Manchester, were treated at Emergency Hospital by Dr. David Greenspun. The other car was operated by K. Gaushpol, 30, of Garden City, N.Y., after stopping in a traffic line.
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State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Beatrica Little
Manchester
Flora McCormack
David 5. Greenspun
K. Gausphol
Garden City
N.Y
Marilyn Miller Seeks Divorce From Jak Pickford
Paris report states Marilyn Miller American musical comedy star filed for divorce from husband Jak Pickford American film star in Southern France court. Court attempts at reconciliation failed. Miller expects decree around October 15.
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Paris
Marilyn Miller
Jak Pickford
France
Miss Miller
Miss Muller
Ambulance Calls Reported With Multiple Patients
Ambulance calls logged from 11:10 p m to 11:30 p m at various streets including Bunnell Clark Fifth and William Streets. Patients named Florence Astrum Joseph Fuzzale Adem Kolynski Pouline Samuskerick Margaret Fournier treated or observed at Bridgeport and other hospitals with injuries described and destinations noted.
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Bunnell Street
Florence Astrum
St. Vincent's Hospital
Joseph Fuzzale
Clark Street
Fifth Stret
Fifth Street
Hillside
William Street
Adem Kolynski
Hilaire
Main Street
Pouline Samuskerick
Bridgeport Hospital
Arch Street
Margaret Fournier
Fire records and alarms sweep city with minor damage noted
At 1 48 p m bus 4714 Lowe Laundry 1000 Seaview avenue. Four D T box set by short circuit No fires. Engines and eight trucks three chemical three 4 14 p m SUI alarm 696 Union avenue lightning believed struck No fire No damage. Chemical 3 7 20 p m B81II alarm 444 Fairview Avenue slight damage engine U2 truck
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Lowe Laundry
Seaview Avenue
D. T
SUI
Union Avenue
Fairview Avenue
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Public push urges Coolidge to state prohibition stand
A nonpartisan movement led by The Christian Science Monitor seeks a public declaration from President Coolidge endorsing prohibition as a duty and principle. The effort gathers support from Yale economist Irving Fisher and others, while dry and wet factions within the Republican Party debate leadership and 1932 potential.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
Publc
Coolidge
The
Christian Science Monitor
Res Publican
Monitor
Irving Fisher
Yale
Ruth Morgan
National League of Women Vetera
G. van E. Roberts
New York Women's Committee For Law Enforcement
Robert E. Corradini
World League Against Alcoholism
Republican Party
Republican Organization
New York State
National Republican Party
Wadsworth
Agan
Pas
Mr. Coolidge
New York
New York Republican
New Jersey
Oman
Senator Butler
Massachuseetts. Ia
Wuldiny
Three Die and Two Hurt In Lufthansa Plane Crash
Three persons were killed and two injured when a Lufthansa passenger plane crashed and burned between Cassel and Clésnen. The accident occurred this afternoon as the air service aircraft met with a fire, according to Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Prosenger
Lufthansa
Cassel
Clésnen
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