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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1919

Page

10

Man Claims to Befriend Homeless Animals by Killing Them

A sensational account portrays a man named George Reasoner from Bridgeport discussing humane disposal of stray animals. The piece details an alleged “Modern Operating Room” at an asylum for pets, including electrodomic methods and a municipal cruelty case starring a Willard Street bartender. Dr. Hair reportedly runs the city animal institute with daily ambulance calls and strict animal nourishment orders under penalty.

George Reasoner Dr. Hair Presster Mass Bridgeport Institute Hall Willard Street

Hartford Sees First War Prohibition Test Case

Hartford report notes United States District Attorney John F. Crosby outlines a strategy for testing the war prohibition law. He advises liquor interests that violations would trigger prosecutions and discusses potential injunctions and grand jury indictments to challenge constitutionality.

Hartford United States John F. Crosby Arnon A. Alling William A. King Connecticut Department of ‘Justice Grosby

American Legion Charter Read At Bridgeport High School

Representatives RS Stain Philo C Calhoun and Charles Cyrus spoke at Bridgeport High School to explain the American Legion plans and purposes and to collect applications. The local post charter was received yesterday and will be read at the July 7 meeting at 7:46 PM in the high school auditorium. Eligible men include Allied veterans who are or become citizens and those applying for first papers.

Stain Philo C Calhoun Charles ‘Gyrus American Legion Bridgeport High School Swain Legion Calhounis Cyrus

Fraternal Lodges Plan Social Meetings and Victory Celebration

Jerusalem Chapter and Konkspotaniuh Tribe announce special sessions and social events for returning service members. A large victory celebration is planned to honor soldiers, sailors, and marines, with family invites and a non open meeting due to service members yet to return. Loyal Abraham Lincoln Lodge will host a Monday night entertainment at Castle Hall with a long program and refreshments. Participants include Wart and Hart and a list of performers such as George F. Haskell Grace Leke Joe Hands Gun Doer ner J. Gommerts Edith Wilson and others.

Jerusalem Gerusalem BR. A. My Royal Arch Masahic Temple Konkspotaniuh Konckapjotanauh Abraham Lincoln Lodge Abraham Lincoln A. Yodge Odd Fellows Castle Hall Main Cannon Streat Wart and Hart Grace Leke Joe Gun_Doerner J. Gommerts Edith Wilson Charles M. Wellington J. R

Coroner Rules Death Accidental in Norwalk Bicycle Tragedy

Coroner John J. Phelan ruled the death of 13 year old John Thomas Collins of Norwalk accidental after a June 23 collision with an automobile truck driven by John Burt. Collins rode his bicycle near the truck when it skidded and crushed him between the vehicle and a telegraph pole.

John J.phelan John Thomas Collins No. 95 Mainstreet Norwalk John Burt Collins

French Girl Married To Eight Americans

New York June 27 A French woman reportedly wed at least eight soldiers from the 9th Division of the A E F now under arrest in Paris after a tense confrontation in which multiple doughboys claimed her as wife. Troopers returning on the Regina Thalia recounted the polygamous sequence and ensuing brawl as the woman’s alleged marriages surfaced.

New York A. EH. F Regina Thalia Paris Harper 15Nd Infantry

Venice as Fireproof Stone City

A fragment describes Venice as a fireproof city built of Istrian stone and marble with foundations and first courses of stone. It notes government and business edifices built from these materials, highlighting durable architecture in public and municipal buildings.

Venice Istria

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