Dempsey Tunney title clash draws massive Philadelphia crowd
Philadelphia on September 22 reports a feverish boxing buzz as Dempsey prepares to defend his heavyweight title against Gene Tunney in a highly anticipated ten round bout at Sesqui Centennial Stadium. Pre-fight odds favor Dempsey but Tunney garners strong support amid public interest spanning continents. An expected gate nears record highs with thousands arriving for the sports spectacle that could last under 39 minutes.
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Marvile
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Demsey
Atlantic
Mom
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Toe Commission
Harveyx Bavie
Wittsburgh
Warry Farrell
Nentichs
Coolidge Reflects On Offical Life And Daily Joys
President Coolidge speaks informally about leaving office and the desires of colleagues to reveal more to the public. The interview recounts his calm routine, meeting a child with flowers, and his fondness for his dogs Rob Roy and Prudence Prim, plus a few notes on riding and sports as relaxation.
Benny Leonard Describes Heavyweight Plans in Dempsey Turmey Context
Atlantic City dispatch notes Benny Leonard discussing routines of Jack Dempsey and Gene Turmey ahead of a fight night. It mentions weigh in, meals at private retreats, sleep attempts, and the challenger’s mental prep. Also reports Boston arrests of Pinar del Rio crew for smuggling aliens, linked to Stamford and Jersey City leads, with bail set at 2600 each.
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Gene Turmey
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Pinar del Rio
Boston
East Cambridge
Stamford
Jersey City
United States
Pinar de Rio
American Sugar Refining Company
Broadcast of Dempsey Tooney Fight From Philadelphia Stadium
Local broadcasts announce the Dempsey Tooney bout from Seagui Stadium in Philadelphia. Radio stations WIZ and WEA will carry the fight tonight with Bridgeport station WOCWS standing by as the New York outlets also air the event.
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WEA
New York
Bridgeport
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Speiser May Get Wieler's Place in Town Clerk Race
Herman R. Speiser a prominent Republican in Ninth district may become assistant town clerk after Joseph F. Wieler's resignation becomes effective October. Officials doubt Speiser will seek the post, noting he was previously urged as a candidate last November. Continued on page six.
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Joseph F. Wieler
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Speiser
Lenglen sails for New York on professional tour
Suzanne Lenglen and her entourage depart Paris for the United States to promote her professional tennis venture. Fans and fashion leaders greet the star, who hopes Dempsey will win the heavyweight bout as she files into a new era of tennis.
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United States
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America
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Tal
Suzanne Togue
Heath
Tayself
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Suxanne
Philadelphia
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Lenglen
Dempsey
Paria
Pant Feret
Lyle
Swamship
Bout Will Not Be Stopped by Rain, Weather Man Says
Philadelphia reports the Dempsey Tunney title bout weather forecasts show showers unlikely to halt the outdoor fight at the sesqui centennial stadium. Weather predicted as light, 60 to 65 degrees, with Friday night backup if postponed. Rickard optimistic about clear skies. promoter has not postponed outdoor shows in two years.
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State and Nation Honor Hale at Coventry Ceremony
Connecticut and the nation paid tribute to Nathan Hale, hanged for spying 150 years ago. The event at South Coventry’s First Congregational Church included Gov Trumbull, President Coolidge’s message read by Gov. Trusbull, and radio broadcast. The crowd heard Hale’s famed line and remarks from state leaders and civic figures.
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Nathan Hale
First Congregational Church
Nathan Tate
Calvin Coollige
John H. Trusbull
Hale
Sherrod Soule
Putnam Phalanx
Trumbull
Charles H. Allen
Hale Spirit Needed Now Says Coolidge on Hale
Coventry Conn Sept 22 President Coolidge honors Nathan Hale by linking his willingness to serve to today. He cites Hales claim to be useful and laments the desire for glory, urging a noble unselfish service in necessary tasks. The speech was read at the Hale anniversary ceremonies.
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Varia
Yale Ny
Brokers Reveal Miller Used Bond Links to King Trial
New York court testimony traces a $10,000 liberty loan bond from Richard Merton to Thomas W. Miller and then to Harry M. Daugherty as part of a probe into releases of $7,000,000 in American Metal proceeds. Goldman Sachs staff note King’s presence and a $50,000 cash retainer plus $891,000 in bonds, with further bonds used to buy General Motors stock.
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Richard Merton
Thomas W. Miller
Harry M. Daugherty
Seneral
John T. Hing
Merton
Miller
Daugherty
Harding
King Fee
Howard J. Sachs
Goldman, Sachs and Company
Morton
King
Kings
Liberty
Honda
John Ballew O'Rourke
Swarthout and
Appenzeller
Goldman, Lewis and Company
General Motors Corporation
William Rand
Jury Disagrees in Case of Dr Campo
The jury in Criminal Superior court could not reach a verdict against Dr. A R Campo, alleged wholesale distiller. Judge L P Waldo Marvin discharged the jurors after around two hours. The case now awaits decision by State's Attorney William H Comley on whether Dr Campo will be retried in a subsequent term.
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Criminal Superior Court
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Willam H. Comley
Campo
Superior Court
Comleyt
Dr. Campo
Convict Hinted Prison Bribe Case in Hartford Court
Earl T. Davis twenty two a guard at the state prison pleaded guilty to receiving a bribe of fifteen hundred nine dollars and aiding Lawrence Ferrone a convict in an attempt to escape from the state prison on September fourteenth. He was remanded to the county for sentence next Tuesday at the suggestion of State's Attorney Hugh M. Alearn. Perrone pleaded not guilty and challenged the court. Continued on Page Six.
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Earl T. Davis
Scuilty
Lawrence Ferrone
Perrone
Trim
Mr. Alvorn
Hurricane Devastates Encarnacion. Death Toll Rising
Reports from Asuncion indicate a catastrophic hurricane impacted Encarnacion Monday night. Official tallies show 20 dead with other counts near 400 injured and over 400 buildings destroyed. Rescue work continues amid debris blocked rail lines and shortages of food and relief funds. Government aides, including Interior Minister Rivarola, lead dispatches to the disaster zone as Paraguay cultivates urgent relief measures and pledges funds.
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Paraguay
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Encarnacion
Minister of the Interior
Rivarola
Praaidant
Yalshes
Death Toll Soars as Miami Flood Sweeps Moordhaven
Rebuilding efforts surge after a catastrophic flood devastates Moordhaven and surrounding areas. Col. B. L. Lowry reports at least 110 bodies recovered with more feared dead. Sanitation collapses and mass evacuations continue as relief workers, Red Cross, and military units mobilize. Authorities plan wide search, rationing, and mandatory checks as refugees flood nearby cities.
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B. L. Lowry
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Associated Tonight
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Bridgeport Girl Describes Miami Storm by Candlelight
Bridgeport residents recount surviving a deadly Miami storm. Misa Maria Buchwalder and sister Irma, safe in a Calhoun Place home, describe darkness, wrecked parlor, rising water, and ten people crowded in a hall as boats sank and firefight rents. A telegram later brought relief to worried parents. The sisters ran a Crystal Beauty Parlor in Bridgeport before traveling to Miami where the business was wrecked. The narrative ends with a note about martial law and continued search for wreckage.
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Misa Maria ‘Buchwalder
Calhoun Place
Irma
Bridgeport
Main Street
Thia
Fra
New York
Caplan
Cornell University
Alock
Mme
Newel
George Lepar
George
Frenchy
France
Florida mirrors Miami terror in Bridgeport notes
Fragmented page items reveal a chaotic statewide update with reports of fires, injuries, court actions, and weather threats. Notable mentions include a fatal Florida blaze, a courthouse case with a $10,000 certificate, and hurricane warnings affecting South America areas.
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