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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1919

Page

5

Connecticut Co employes dine at Stratfield banquet

About 250 Connecticut company employees from across the state attended the Connecticut section of the American Electric Railway association monthly meeting and banquet at Stratfield. Manager Joseph Goodwin presided. J K Frnford of New Haven delivered the principal address urging cooperation and efficiency. Attorney J F Berry received a traveling bag in appreciation. Local and New York talent provided entertainment, including singing and dancing performances. Committees for hall, entertainment, printing, and welfare were named.

Connecticut American Electric Railways Association Stratfield Connecticut Company Joseph Goodwin J.K. Frndford New Haven J. F. Berry New York Alvin C. Bruel Jed W. BE. Jones L. Hibling E. W. Boath A. C. Colby F. H. Fowler F. Rogan B. Gould SB. Foster W. W. Wasen M. E. Star H. F. Downs F. MacLean

Jitney Trolley Crash Sparks Suit Over 1827 Death

In a Civil Common Pleas case Judge John J. Walsh hears Franz Philips claim after a Stratford Avenue collision with a trolley on September 14, 1827. Philips alleges his jitney was wrecked and he was 30 days incapacitated, seeking $2,000 from the trolley company. A garage keeper testified the jitney sold for $65. case to proceed when court convenes.

Franz Philips John J. Walsh Stratford Avenue Bunnell Street Philps Polps Gedutdeg Baldwin Connecticut

Bridgeport Man Held By New Haven Police

In New Haven city court Judge Eplan bound over to the Superior court three men from Bridgeport and Belle Dock Camp on charges of theft from a person. Daniel Coleman of 89 Broad Street Edward White and James Smith were accused of jostling cafe owner James Callotti and taking about $29. White allegedly removed Callotti’s billfold while Coleman grabbed the cash from White’s pocket.

New Haven Eplan Daniel Coleman Broadstreet Edward White Bridgeport James Smith Belle Dock Camp James Callotti White Jenela Callotti Coleman

Derby man indicted for murder in Milford Turnpike case

New Haven April 29 A true bill of murder in the first degree was returned by a New Haven county jury against Antonio Valente 28 of Derby charged with assaulting Mrs Louisa H Bradley 71 at her home on the Milford Turnpike March 31. Mrs Bradley died April 7 from injuries. Coroner Mix ruled Valente criminally responsible for her death. Valente has a wife and two children in Derby.

New Haven Antonio Valente Derby Louisa H. Bradley Milford Turnpike

Seizes Property of Read Man for Debt

Proceedings filed by Lillian M. Hic Plains against Mary et al. allege debt owed by Harry Webb to M. Bruce for 17000 dollars secured by mortgage on specified property. Upon Bruce’s death the note became widow’s property and was received by plaintiff.

Lillian M. Hic Plains Marry Et Als Harry Webb M. Bruce Bruce

Salvation Army to Hire The Bartenders

Bridgeport report shows Salvation Army proposing to hire bartenders as it tests a program introducing non alcoholic drinks for bar service. City bartenders question the move arguing it lowers professional dignity and alters the traditional bar setting while officials defend the initiative as part of broader temperance efforts.

Derraody Lenset Cin Salvacion

Stamford Fetes Its Sons In Battery F Fahrt Home

Stamford honors its Battery F soldiers returning from service in a large parade. The crowd filled the streets as the troops, disembarking at the station, were greeted by nearly the entire city and led in a march past the cheering residents.

Stamford Ainford Tle Salvier Hays Morchad Latterwo States Service Cams

Foreclosure Suit Over Greenwich Land By James C Green

A Greenwich land foreclosure suit claims 45 040 remains due on two notes totaling 253.08 secured by a mortgage on Greenwich property. James C. Green, formerly of Greenwich and now in New York, recently joined the 26th division and was discharged at Camp Devens. The plaintiff seeks foreclosure alleging the note's late payment and that the note was sent July 3 and payable June 157.

Greenwich James C. Green New York Camp Devens Nnfen Greent

Demmen Sues for Divorce in Norwalk District Court

Edgar M Demmen of Norwalk filed for divorce from Nellie L Demmen in Civil Superior Court alleging desertion in November 1913. The couple married March 30, 1902. The defendant’s maiden name was Grussman.

Edgar Mdemmen Norwalk Nellie L. Demmen Civil Superior Court Grussman

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