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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1919
Page
3
In New York a man shoots and kills Detective James Maher after firing at a hotel watchman at the Pennam Hotel near Para West and Seventy fourth Street. The suspect Johnny Rogers fled, hid in a closet, and was later pursued as panic erupted among guests and staff. Details of the manhunt and motive remain unclear.
Private James McPherson of the 137th Engineers reportedly drowned while aboard the transport Martha Washington after a sea crossing from Brest. Comrades glimpsed the fall into the sea and a life boat was launched within minutes in a rescue attempt. Brigadier General Malvern Hill and Col S G Shartle, aboard, noted German adherence to armistice terms.
An electrical storm of tropical intensity battered New York for over four hours causing heavy property loss and telephones down. A 19 year old man, Robert Maher, was killed near the foot of Fountain Beacan in Poughkeepsie, as theatres were drenched and thousands evacuated.
Chaotic report from a Wisconsin courtroom describes Judge Dolan admonishing two youths before a fatal leap from an eleventh floor window. The incident, amid a string of unrelated city notes, closes with scattered fragments on coal barges in Bridgeport and a Washington fishing tale, reflecting a crowded, disorderly page.
A transcription recounts Chief Tahan instructing boys on making fire by friction learned from Indians. The lesson centers on a love of tools, the mother piece of good life, and the patience to strike sparks with a bow drill until flame appears.
Chicago dated report details actress Mary MacLane in a crowded courtroom linked to larceny as bailee. Mme Aila Kiples argues the alterations and past attire involved. Washington sketches mention funding and construction plans for a submarine project with multiple figures and dates.
Burglars smashed a plate glass window at a clothing store on Well Street and Wall Street, snatching crates and trousers before escaping. Police found a portion of the goods later in the area and are investigating the smash and grab incident.
Fragmentary obituary style notes a veteran named John or Jon Pa, once a prominent figure in Kennely, long associated with Mason and Washington circles. It mentions years of service in three wars, a role as a marshal, and an illness that worsened before death.
Police request public help in locating Joseph Kaled who disappeared after leaving a residence early in the morning. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the local station and provide any sighting details promptly.
An ad style fragment touts enhanced footwear wear and comfort claims. It references longer lasting soles and diverse shoe fits while mentioning vendors and promotional phrases. The readable text hints at a retail advertisement with generic product benefits.
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