Defensive Bids in Auction Bridge by Silson
Defensive bidding rules explained by Alton P. Silson. The article defines defensive bids as second or fourth hand responses to original bids and discusses when they are forced, how many cards and honors to show, and when to apply no trump or suit bids. It outlines aims of informing partner of high card strength and starting favorable bidding for one side, with notes on optimal play and bid examples.
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Alton P. Silson
Tritons Bridge Editor
Work
Mr. Whitehead
Mr. Lenz
E. V. Shepard
Defensive bidding guidance in bridge play
The text discusses when to defend or pass in bridge, noting that without a bona fide defensive bid containing three crivks you likely lack strength to reach a worthwhile contract. It warns that any bid may benefit the opponents and advises cautious bidding unless a solid defensive bid exists.
Elaborate Funeral for Late Tong Leader in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh on January 3 hosted a lavish funeral for George Lee former president of the Pittsburgh Hip Sing Tong. The Tong and 17 delegates from the San Francisco Hip Sing Tong oversaw arrangements. An elder misread the ancient ritual over the body during the service.
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Pittsburgh
Chinatown
George Lee
Hip Sing Tone
Lee
Hip Sing Tong
San Fran
Stop Catarrh With Ely's Cream Balm Head Cold Remedy
Advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm open nostrils and relieve catarrh instantly by applying antiseptic cream into the nose. It promises relief from stuffed head, hawking, and headache, with renewed breathing and clear sinuses.
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Ely
Aged man found dead in pit of well
Pittsburgh January 3 70 year old Jeffery Davis was found dead yesterday in the pit of a well on the Windgap after neighbors searched for him for 24 hours. He was believed dragged into the pit by the belt on the pump.
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Pittsburgh
Jeffery Davis
Coolidge Wears Bandage After White House Handshake Baratge
Washington January 8 U P reports that President Coolidge wore a bandage on his right wrist after shaking hands with about 3300 people at the White House New Year reception. Officials explain slight swelling from extensive hand use and expect quick relief. The president spoke of a prosperous year ahead for industry and the people, likening a new era to the factor system.
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White House
Coolidge
Luday
Ex-police chief granted new trial in Canton murder case
Former Canton police chief A Lengel, convicted of murder in the 1926 slaving of Don Mellett of the Canton Daily News, was granted a new trial by Common Pleas Judge Edwin Diehl. Lengel, released on $23,000 bond, faces a February retrial in Lisbon, as the supreme court ruled the original conviction error.
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Canton, O
A. Lengel
Don Te Mellett
Canton Daily News
Common Pleas
Edwin W. Diehl
Lengel
State Supreme Court
MoPets
Lisbon
Columbiana County
Officer of Woolen Company Ends Life
Fathey Smith, secretary of the J. W. Sith Woolen Company in Bridgeport, shot himself in the company office. Found slumped at his desk by night watchman John Nanciy. Authorities call it a suicide. he had been despondent and not a victim of insomnia.
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Norristown
Fathey Smith
J. W. Sith’ Woolen Company
Bridgeport
John Nanciy
Smith
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Herb Hoppers
First National
First National Bank
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Warren County
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Caribbean Sea
Wela
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Mexico
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U.P
Stein’s
Stein
the Woman’s Shop
S. A. Lengel
Mellett
Woolen Company
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