Promoter Boxers and Officials Admit Money Payments Fight
Promoter and officials confess to paying boxers under an unsanctioned scheme tied to the Red Men shows and A A U rules. Testimony details prize versus cash payments, ringside inspectors, and the controversial fight in which Alf Ferguson died, with accusations against Dwyer and Kohman and a coroner’s probe into match conduct and payments.
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Larney
Promey
Alf
Wonson
Boxaiz
Donahue
Connecti* iv
AL A
Wulliamworth
Walsut Beach
Helea
Bernard J. Burns
Burton Street
Bridgeport
Carrel
Carrell
Fergison
Ferguson Wan Nai
Mwenair
Serjeant
Boxer recounts pay from multiple amateur bouts
A sixteen year old boxer from 98 Wally Street testified at the coronation hearing that he received payment for boxing in events at the Red Men Hall El Walnut Beach and Middletown amateur shows. He named Horace Autry as a deceased opponent linked to the case and described the incident at the Red Men’s hall Thursday night.
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Coron
Red Men
el Walnut Beach
Middletown
Horace Autry
Papes Diaper Ease Relief Promised in Ad Blurp
An old advertisement style snippet touts Pape's Diaper as a quick remedy for infant digestion issues. The spoofed text hints at soothing stomach gas and abdominal discomfort in children, claiming fast relief without delay.
Red Men Press for Clean-Up in Amateur Boxing
The Red Men Athletes Association and Konckapotananh Fort Mint lodge leaders push for federal or state action to purge corruption from Connecticut amateur boxing. They urge President Hulbert to intervene, offering support and expenses to settle the “intolerable conditions.”
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Sma A. U
Huvinurt
Ated Koliftean
Hulbert
Connecticut
Kennedy
A. A
Red Men
Attetig Association
Joseph H. Kohlman
Tito Sonaitiona
Conleur Boxing Ciycles
Konckapommanh
Ty Trine
G.M
Requis
Gomeeting
Fort Mint
Bright
M Ik
Athletis Association
Cammune
Mem Rm
Order of Red Abd
Mtr
Taderiie Wedlacin
Kollman
Joe Winte
Halbert
Institute Apprahe
Veinm Mse Campaton London Mutiny Sinking Milk Plot
In London reports an alleged British government plot involving an operation to encourage sinking ships and milk shipments. The item cites Associated Press style notes and references a mutiny tone in the timing of events.
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London
England
Dumbfounded remarks at inquest into Meriden accident
Walham d Kennedy of East Chester Conn president Conne AJ A U attended Corner John J Phelans inquest into the auto death of Horace AHI Meriden at the County Courthouse yesterday. The inquiry followed a sensational disclosure involving boxers and the Red Men’s Association resulting in suspensions and expulsions in the A A C.
Kennedy amazed by disclosures of boxing evils
Willin J. Kennedy of Port Chester Connecticut, president of the Connecticut A A U, expressed shock at disclosures from Coroner John J. Phelis in an inquest into Horace AMs death after an amateur boxing match. He urged cleaning up irregularities, suspended boxers, and allowed sanctioned shows to continue after next week while opposing commercialized amateur boxing.
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Willin J. Kenne
Port Chester
Conn
Connecticut A. A. U
John J. Phelis
Horace AM
Meriden
S T Vincent's Hospital
Tfuries
Tommy
Wna
Deaa Wirtz
New Haven
Registration Board
Ton Carroll
Gerry Griffin
Etty
Larry James
Kennedy
Connecticut
Kennely
Connecicat
Estimated Catholic Population in America in 1928 Directory
The 1928 official Catholic directory reports 19,689,042 Catholics in the United States, up 205,754 since May 1937. The Philippine Islands are excluded. New York City shows 1,270, Chicago 250,000, Boston 998,008, and Philadelphia 785,585 in the state data.
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New York
Ayated Press
United — States
PJ. Kennedy and Son of
New York City
Borton
Pydelphia
Lindbergh Confers With Secretary Olds in Washington
The meeting between Charles Lindbergh and Secretary Olds in Washington lasted only minutes. In the absence of Bee Y Bre Sioyy, Me Bldis acted as secretary during the session while speculation swirled about figures moving within the department.
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Washington
Ycotten Press
Girs
Steve Department
Bee Y Bre Sioyy
Venice
Assn
A. Lindbergh
John F. OMalley Guest in Danbury Event
John F. OMalley of Boston, former grand exalted ruler, attended a Danbury gathering with local officials. The event highlighted civic ties and Rotary Club activities with Birch meeting details and a noon talk by a former alderman candidate.
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Danabury
John F. Malev
Bostou
Provective Geour
el Geuteriana
UG Bikeney Tb
Boston
Warcyen
Sitartay
Board of Aldermei
Tyler
Maley
Rotary Clita
Two Children Lose Fingers While Playing
Two children suffer finger loss after a mishap while at play. Reports mention an incident at a residence or playground where a sharp object caused injury to one child and another involved in the same event. Officials note the injuries required medical attention and mention bystanders and local responders.
Fragmentary note on patient move to St Vincent's hospital
In the afternoon a private ambulance carried a person to St Vincent's hospital and to home was mentioned in the fragmentary text.
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St. Vincent's
Five Die in Georgia Tornado Hits Cherokee County
Five persons were killed and five injured when a tornado struck Cherokee county near Vanion Georgia on March 27. The victims named include Willia… referenced Millwood family members and Oste Heath among the dead.
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Georgia
Vanion
Cherokee County
Williats
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