Youth boxer dies in Acorn arena sparring match
Louis Sulle age 19 collapsed after 43 seconds of sparring with Anthony Retartha age 17 at Acorna Athletic Club on Kossuth street. Sulle was pronounced dead by Dr. Owen J. Grearx. Retartha, known as Young Saxon, was arrested on a charge of manslaughter with bail set at 1900.
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Louis Sulle
Acorna Athletic Club
Kossuth Street
Anthony Metartha
Melby Street
Sulle
Retartha
Owen J. Grearx
Mullins
Scott &Redgate
Golden
Hill’ Street
Garlick
Saxon
Clifford Bright
Bulle
Fe ix
Young Gaxon
Retartha Straight Frem
Wort Jat
Ashcroft Manufacturing Company
Youngs Saxon
Archie Cameron
Ie - Sulie
State Street
Coast Guardsmen Drown in Squall Near Appledore Island
Three coast guard crew members Reginald Chesterton Les Foss and Sherman Parker drowned after their 30 foot launch sank in a squall off Appledore Island near Whale Rock Lighthouse on May 3. Elmér Alley survived. All men from Maine crews. Captain Hand and Wood Island station crew conducted rescue efforts.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Coast Guard
Appledore Island
Reginald C. Chesterton
Les 5
Foss
Denesport
Maine
Sherman ‘Parker
Cape Elizabeth
Elmér Alley
Whale'n Back
Isle of Shoals
Wood Island
Chas
Hand
Alley
Sately
Parker
Captain Hand
Hyo
Bolshevik Control of Trans-Caucasus Threatens Oil Supply
The Bolshevik authority in Baku, the second largest oil field globally, is reported to threaten oil supply for the British Black Sea fleet and foreshadow broader Bolshevik domination of the Trans-Caucasus region amid ongoing Washington coverage on May 3.
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Baku
Officis
Black Sea
Trans- Caucast
Washington
Connecticut Suffrage Rally Urges Emergency Session
Congressman Merritt urges Governor Holcomb to distinguish discretion from prejudice and call a special suffrage ratification session. Delegates from twelve states attend a Bridgeport High School rally urging Connecticut to act, with support from Mrs. Desha Breckinridge and other suffrage leaders.
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Holcomb
Schuyler Merritz
Merritt
Desha Breckinridge
State Suffrage Association of
Kentucky
Moleomb Py
William Worsee Day
Bridgeport
California
Colorado
Kansas
Connecticut
Dr Abbott Speaks Tonight at Roosevelt Memorial Meeting
Lawrence Abbott of New York, a friend of the late Colonel, will be the chief speaker at the Roosevelt memorial meeting in the high school auditorium tonight. Judge John Pullman, chairman of the Citizens committees, presides and will address top workers before they begin the memorial day program. Portin Mille of the Woman’s Roosevelt associations joins the speakers, with Ada Tuck Whittaker’s group providing music and village singing led by Joseph Weller.
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Lawrence Abbott
New York
Iate
Abbott
Rotnavelt
Roosevelt
John & Pullman
Citizens
Naal
Mies Portin Mille
Longsoley
Ada Tuck Whittaler
Mer Geardaley
United Congregational Church
Joseph Weller
Wile
Misa Mille
William A. Grippin
Tornado Toll Rises in Peggs Oklahoma
A deadly tornado in Peggs Oklahoma killed 51 people and injured around 100 with many critically hurt. Rescue teams from Wahlequah and surrounding areas combed tangled wreckage all day for victims, while property losses were not yet tallied.
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Muskoged
Oxls
Peggs
Oklahoma
Churokee
Estes
Wahlequah
Meyes
Government Regulation of Print Paper Supply Debated
Washington hearings on proposed regulation of print paper supply heard testimony from publishers including Jason Rogers of the New York Globe and Cherm Tread. St. Johns of St. Louis Globe-Democrat opposed the tax, arguing it would force many large newspapers out of business. The debate centered on risks to ads revenue and government curtailment.
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Washington
Senace Committee
Jason Rogers
New York Globe
Cherm
Nina
Glee
Th. St. Johns
Uehords
New York
Aries
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bet
Revised trolley rates take effect Sunday in Bridgeport area
Connecticut trolley company announces fare changes and zone ticket plan across Bridgeport and suburban lines. Cards valid for 50 zones will be sold at agencies. cash fares set per zone with tax on longer rides. Details list city routes and zone counts, with certain streets and districts affected.
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Bridgeport
Connnecticut
Zona
Organo Tkla
Far East Main Street
Seaview Avenue
Strafield
Forth Mall
Phun
Weelport
Tridgepor
Wala Street
Fairfield Avenue
Norwich
Yorsa
Beardsley Park
Brooklawn
Haven
Westport Jocal
North Main Street
Weaver Victim of Robbery After Car Wreck
Mount Vernon March 3 Evidence suggests George M H Weaver vice president of the Republican Truewriter company was robbed after a car accident near White Plains he was found dead with a money packet not marked nearby coroner Engle said a wallet was missing and police hunted a young woman said to have dined with him at a weekend stay house
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Mount Vernom
George MH. Weaver
Repinetan
White Plaine
Wena
Dioney
Owreekie
Engle
Yong
Weaver
Woman Captures Burglary Suspect in New York
In New York, a woman named Kelley restrained a suspected burglar during a confrontation. A detective sergeant helped hold the suspect until police arrived as bystanders watched the tense scene unfold on the street.
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New York
Anbeth Kelley
Tedar
Apetas Abiain
Mieeadinr
Tang Day
Judge Yet Riles Lawyers Over Dispossess Warrants
A Bronx judge in the Second District Municipal Court, Justice Monoraly, ordered lawyers to stop pressuring for dispossess warrants after a ruling he would not grant warrants to tenants failing to pay rent. Landlords and attorneys protested, claiming to pursue a Supreme Court appeal. The judge left chambers to applause from tenants.
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Bronx
Justice Monoraly
Morris
Supreme Court of the United States
Aldermen Approve Bonds and Safety Measures
The council approved bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars with 350k for sewer bonds 900k for schools and 50k for parks at 3 percent interest. Eight firefighters added bringing force to 121. A public hearing May 17 on slag dumping enforcement and track changes near Pembroke Lake was set. Locomotive operation hours on Railroad Avenue were referred to streets committee while a summer playground strip at Crestview remains under review.
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Souneil
Wes
Americo Aldo
Sedgwick Street
North Avenue
Fingga
Harvar
Amen Ont Twhee Stampine Company
Pembroke Lake
Timlt
Taven Rand
Rallinaé Avenue
Crestent Rvemu
Clarence Street
Board of Recreation
Unclear: Teachers Voted for Further $100 Raise
A garbled report notes a board submission stating 17 of 69 contracts remained for school teachers. It mentions salary state changes and a desire to add longevity adjustments, but the text is fragmented and hard to parse.
Presidential candidates approved in Days party update
Washington dispatch reports seven presidential candidates were approved today as the Days party moves toward a constitutional question on prohibition. The article notes ongoing deliberations and a stalled decision on the amendment, with various leaders weighing the path forward.
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Washington
Two Americans killed in Carranza territory in Mexico
Washington reports two more American deaths in Carranza controlled territory amid rising tensions along the border. Officials note no link to Sonora rebellion as warship protection requests are sent. a port closure near Juarez could impact federal revenue. Obregon forces advance near Mexico City as U.S. urges punishment for the El Oro killings.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Sonora Revolutionary Movement
Navy
Juarez
Escovar
Cal Elty
Chihushus
Alvaro
Obregon
Revolutionary Teader
Tesxcoca
Lazaro
Juan Rico
Ben Francis Greenlaw
el Oro
Mexico City
Carrinsa
Reet Destrayeta
Atextean Watera
Yampiro
Taxman
Vera Cruz
Stareg Department
Obreron
Tila
Manuel Pel
Feliz Diaz
Pirment
Carranza
Marten
Palley
Revolt Seizes Key Mexican State As Border Holds Shifts
General Calles announced Juarez fell to revolutionists and more than half of the international boundary is now under rebel control. Carranza loyal troops remain in Casas Grandes near the Sonora border while plans target Chihuahua. Calles said rebel forces will advance into Chihuahua to seize the next key city.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Juarez
Carranza
Republic of Mexico
Aman Carranza
Carrison
Chihuahua
Casas Granéy
Sonere
P. Elias Calles
Revolutionista
Camus
Brolasiriee
al Paso
Corer
Callies
Jay
Garranga Sragpe Cout
Plela
Wood Leads in Maryland Primary
Baltimore May 26 General Leonard Wood led the Maryland presidential preference primary, carrying nineteen of twenty three counties and Baltimore by simple majority, winning 16 delegates to the Republican national convention. Wood’s statewide margin stood at 8,008 votes as counting continued.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Leonard Wood
Wood
Joanson
Wife's Wrist Cut During Argument in Hartford Street
In Hartford a husband or brother-in-law may have pushed his wife through a window or cut her with a knife during a heated argument. She was found on a back porch and taken by emergency ambulance to Bridgeport hospital after patrol officer and responders heard a cry for help. The suspect is being held at a precinct station.
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Myers
Serous
Statner
Steuben
Strike in Wilalantic Willimantic Carding Dept Paralyzes Work
Three hundred carding department operatives in Wilimantic Willimantic went on strike, disrupting operations as Sid Amercan Thren samvpagy Ashery faced refusal by seven employees to join the carriers. Landers urged them to wait out the action in the afternoon, delaying duties and signaling broader labor tensions.
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Anthony Retartha
Salle
Trans-Caucasus
Bridgeport Telegram
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Post Publishing CO
Ctnema
Searly
Mies
Sweeley
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Seward
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Colaada
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PATHE
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Jongressman Merritt
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Congress
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United States
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Rapahilane
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Republican State Executive Committee
Apuairers
Simons
Robinson
Frances
Dr. Abbott
Mammoth Roosevelt
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Believe Weaver
Burelar
Qoungil
Curbon
American. Tube and Stamping Co
W. D. Price
Wiillam Theisen Priey
Mr Price
Port of
Streke
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