Tesiny Refuses to Quit as Sixth District Chairman
Nicholas Tesiny, newly appointed Sixth District chair, faced a heated club meeting led by Chairman John A. Leonard. Cunningham supporters pressed for Tesiny’s resignation, while Tesiny vowed to stay and denounced moves to replace him, amid factional clashes and calls for Knapp to decide leadership.
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Cunningham
Tesiny
Nicholas Tesiny
John A. Leonard
Resin
Norji Avenue
Thomas J. Cunningham
Leonard
Alfred Knapp
Stub
Tesino
Knapp
Sthby
Rian
Athe
Spaen
Movki
Yitheir
Iher D. Stows
Drun
Ate
Wehlg
World's Greatest Gambler Ts. Wins Massive Stakes Feat
A sensational report claims Kal Te Moga, dubbed the world's greatest gambler, amassed about 9,000,008 in Europe and earlier stages in Deanville and Ads Rust. The streak included a 4,000,000 increase with a rapid open bank strategy and bold bets across tables.
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Wondox
Winnin
Kal Te Moga
Europe
Deanville
Ads Rust
Les Rai
Hisaereville
Mesa
World Series Fix Allegations Stir Cubs Giants Meeting
Testimony before a grand jury recounted offers of bribes to throw games during the World Series. Benton denied the charges of a New York pitcher and said he joked about the money before winning the game. Cubs president William Veek and club members faced scrutiny as a club vote and actions toward Chairman Tesing were debated at an early meeting.
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Verzog
New York
Beniondered
Eee Giants
Cubs
Vienna
Benton
Stend
Willam Veek
Clifford
Wilson
Sin
Reilly
Mortimer D. Stowe
Stowe
Tesing
Zalmon Goodsell Dies at Home Here
Zalmon Goodsell longtime Bridgenore figure dies at his home 74 North Avenue after a long illness. He led local boards and associations including the Board of Trade and Master Plumbers, served on the Board of Public Works and was a mayoral candidate in the 1880s and for state offices in later years. He held varied jobs from clerk to factory worker and businessman with ties to Nathaniel W. and William D. Bishop.
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Zalmon Goodsell
Elmen’ Goodsell
Imsurares
Ayuwe Eireles
North Avenue
Wiesel
Goedawl
Kent Mareh
Rey
Ile Syns
Board of Trade of
Bridgenore
Goodsull
Board of Public
Goodsel
Andrew Nash
Nathaniel Wer
William D. Bishop
Wheeler and Wilson
Wheeler Beers
Willam D. Bishop
Out for Congress Joe Mulvihill Withdraws Candidacy
Joe Mulvihill a prominent Bridgeport figure ends his bid for the Democratic nomination to Congress from the Fourth District. He cites plans to repeal Moet and push insurance and public works while detailing a lengthy record with the Bridgeport Board of Trade and local organizations. He was active in several civic roles and traced ancestry to Revolutionary War ancestors.
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Joseph
Mueivitill
Promeutaril
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Congress
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Ontec
Ade
Fie
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Lintes Ured
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Printgeport Board of
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Boards of ‘Trade
Meir
Engle
Mike
Ile & 3
West Sonies Ci
Wis Grear
Stiletter
Chicago
Mit
Repeal of Volstead Act Prompts Local Support Talk
The speaker cites pledges of support from Danbury and Stamford and others, predicting a nomination. Mulvihill is formed president at Danbury but has life in Bridgeport.
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Danbury
Stamford
Plac
Mulvihill
Bridgeport
Bridgeport boxing promoter linked to Tex Ricka and Suttle
A prominent figure in pugilism for years, he has promoted numerous boxing events in Bridgeport and elsewhere. Reports place him in the counsels of Tex Ricka, the boxing promoter who organized the championship.
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Bridgeport
Bruigh
Tex" Ricka
Unclear Fragments Mention Sports Figures and Parrot Quip
Fragmentary notes reference Jess Willard and Jack Demps amid unrelated sporting subjects. A London parrot reportedly spoke a line about age, reflecting stray items from the era.
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Jess Willard
Jack Demps
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Fred Daniels
Clit Wilson
Mr. Daniels
Johnny Crowley
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Mortimer Stowe
Stows
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Repubean
Joseph Reilly
Joe Mulvihill
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Ford Motor Company
Detroit
London
Joseph Mullins & CO
East Main Street
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