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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
4
Governor Holcomb is described as suffering from a goat-related ailment during a porch visit at the governor’s residence. Dr. Phineas H Insgis, a surgeon general, attends and notes the governor’s condition as fluctuating but improving slowly. Local observers report a curious scene with staff and attendees, while officials keep details limited.
A garbled report describes a burglary near a street and avenue junction with mentions of suspects and a pursuit. The text references a local school division and notes a scheduled event Monday evening at Jefferson school with soldiers and a yard, suggesting a tense security situation and potential arrests.
District Attorney Joseph Bo Ry wolg Ue opened the case against Mrs Oladgye Dean charged with the murder of her nine year old son Joseph Allan Dunner 390n. The Commonwealth sought to show a troubled marriage and a long pattern of neglect culminating in the morning of the shooting when she claimed she would shoot herself and her son. The gun was fired and the child died as the mother reportedly turned the weapon on herself. Evidence began with detailed testimony about the events at the home near Pittsburgh and the revolver and its handling by Dunn prior to the shooting. The jury viewed the scene and the case resumed this afternoon with presentation of evidence.
State Tuberculosis Commissioner John Gunshanan spoke in Bridgeport to recruit more members for the Bridgeport Tuberculosis Relief Association, noting it has about 16 000 city members and branches statewide. He addressed Bilton Machine Tool employees urging support and donations to aid those afflicted and dependents.
Vormer commander of Worres at Coblenz reports to Houston that Dickman is assigned to command the Southern Army. He is to oversee the withdrawal of forces and proceed toward Houston Towns Co, with orders from the War Department. The dispatch notes his return to duty and reorganization of the command.
A discussion among Plan State figures and trustees from Avon Canton and Collins schools explored establishing a trades school in Pennsylvania to serve Avon Canton and Collins. The plan calls for state approval and a building provision with support from the state board of education and superintendent Savider. A report from Waddletown notes imminent construction and state authorization.
Resolutions adopted by the Board of Aktarmen at their July meeting endorsed the Friends of Thrigh Freedom movement and extended sympathy to those seeking national independence. Congressmen Schuyler Meritt John Juson and Augustin Lonergan will introduce the resolutions in Congress. Letter from T A He Rotmson acknowledges receipt of copies for the resolutions.
Brief obituary note reports Robert Karlstrom died near Bartford where he owned land with widow Elizabeth and son. Surviving listed include Elizabeth as widow and a son. mention of Bartford and local land holdings.
An aged Hartford man was struck by a motorcycle on New Britain Avenue near Lh Srown Street and died while being rushed to Hartford Hospital. George Mo Parrett of New Britain Avenue was the rider of the motorcycle and taken into custody by police.
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