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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
6
A Passaic manufacturer official Kuhn from Gifted Mills was found dead last Saturday in the river near Nes test on May 15. The body, fully dressed, was recovered and identified as Kuhn. Officials are listing it as a possible accident or foul play as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
An attorney for the Kuhn family notes the deceased had been in water for days. Emerson seld indicates Kuhn’s friends and relatives knew no reason why the man, in good health and cheerful, would take his own life.
Mrs James Parkhill Andrews of Hartford was re elected president of the Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames at the annual meeting held in Hartford on May 27.
Daviese of Riverten presides at the annual meeting held here today Edith Davis of Kingsbury will continue as first vice president Leonard Mayhew Dagrett is reappointed to second vice president The board of managers includes Mrs Frederick Foster Brewster of New Haven Mrs Lewis Darling Parker Mrs Leonard Cutler Sanford of Harford Mrs Joseph William Roe of New Haven Mrs Samuel Russell Jr of Middletown and Mrs Ebenezer Learned of Norwich
Washington May 37 Repulican senators in open conference reaffirmed their approval of committee selections. Senator Borah led a motion to replace Senator Penrose as finance committee chairman, which failed 24 to, and progressives did not press further. No floor fight planned. spokesmen expect no further test of strength. The Prince of Wales is first to sea active military service since firearms were invented.
Milford Assh elects officers Holgar Clark becomes president succeeding William B McCarthy who declined renomination Other officers named include vice president Smith treasurer Cheney and secretary Beers Putney and others appointed to joint committees for Salvation Army drive Also noted Arnold Newlander manslaughter case Monday Milford court and local social updates including arrivals and a planned community use for the Durand property
New York May 27 Supreme Court denied reinstatement of a Union leader amid a dispute over leadership and recent tensions. The decision follows contested moves within the organization as authorities seek to stabilize the group and its executive actions.
Paris May 28 The Australian delegation expressed joy over the rescue of Harry Hawker in a statement by Premier Hughes. Australia is proud of Hawker and the delegation hails him as a worthy son. The flight tested aerial crossing capabilities, proving crew bravery and global admiration for enterprise after five years of war.
Hartford reports a weekly drop of 1,700 in unemployment as data from 14 communities shows totals across the state. Major declines include New Haven down 1,000 and Bridgeport easing by 590 while Derby and Stamford also post smaller decreases.
Meriden reports Leopold Wolffe a 74 year old man was struck near his North Colony state road home last night by a car that sped toward Hartford after the collision four boys witnessed the fatal crash police have not yet identified the driver the incident prompts a polite tail to run down the responsible party. May re elect Lavery prompts Democratic Lawn committee to hold meeting Thursday night chairman Hugh J Lavery to remain head of Bridgeport democratic party for another year.
The Luxemburg delegation council expressed readiness to receive a delegation from Luxemburg to submit views on the immediate future of the grand duchy. President Watson, on behalf of the Council of Four, advised the government of Luxemburg according to a statement issued to the press.
Ayer Mags and Pvt Paul Li Nace faced a court martial as testimony claimed department officials could not disprove Nace’s statements about abduction from Camp Devens and confinement on a German submarine to reveal airplane plans. An almanac cited Cape Henry at 3 38 a m October 16 with Nace allegedly thrown overboard and washed ashore two miles away. Fort Strong sergeant testified that a 4 a m landing would have tide assistance and a strong undertow.
Managua Nicaragua May 27 a revolutionary force attacked 1500 government troops entrenched behind stone fences on the Jobo cattle ranch Rosa. After a severe combat government troops repulsed the assault and the attackers retreated under pressure.
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