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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1919

Page

16

Coroner Investigates Bethel Boy Death

Coroner J. J. Phelan probes the death of seven year old Albert BE Wright of Bethel killed by a Stamford truck driven by Francisco Valero while carting material for a state road. The driver was absent but to testify in Bethel today or tomorrow. The boy reportedly played by the roadside and was run over by the rear wheel, causing near instantaneous death.

J. J. Phelan Albert BE. Wright Bethel Francisco Valero Stamford

Stratford Legion Smoker Attracts New Members In Red Cross Rooms

Ex service men of Stratford attended a smoker and entertainment by the Stratford Post of the American Legion in Red Cross rooms behind the Jopiwopal church. Nearly 3 new members were welcomed and many more ex service men are expected to join soon. Judge Curtis and Robert Brandt reported on the state convention and arrangements for the October 28 Red Men's hall dance, with Shaw's orchestra providing music and Red Cross women serving refreshments.

Stratford Amerigan Legion Red Cross Jpikwopal Robert Brandt Red Men's Hall Shaw

Falls From Jitney Endangers Cherry in City Accident

Harry Cherry, 33, colored, of 828 Broad Street, was injured after falling from a jitney at Broad and Liberty streets. He suffered lacerations of the scalp and a probable skull fracture and was taken to Emergency Hospital, then later moved to St Vincent's hospital after striking his head on the curb. Milton Boyson was the jitney driver.

Harry Cherry Broad Street Cherry Milton Boyson Broad and Liberty Streets St Vincent's Hospital

Thirteen States Sign International Agreement on Aerial Navigation

Paris reports the secretary of the peace conference received a copy of the peace treaty ratified by King Albert of Belgium. The international agreement on aerial navigation was signed this afternoon by representatives of thirteen states including Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Portugal and Uruguay.

International Aghremiont Paris Albert Belgium Tha ‘International Balivia Brazil Ecuador Panamta Portugal Uruguay

Rise in Austrian juvenile crime noted in police figures

A Vienna report shows a marked increase in delinquency among Austrian youths. Police records for the period reveal nearly 47,000 cases handled, excluding those handled by children’s courts, signaling a broader surge in juvenile misconduct.

Wien Austria

Thrace Backed for Union With Greece, Red Cross Says

Edward W. Bradford of Plymouth and Major A Winsor Weld, Red Cross officials, report Greek sentiment in Thrace favors union with Greece. They cite brutal Bulgar actions against Greek women and children and urge peace conference justice for Thrace and Asia Minor.

Boston Thrace Greece Edward W. Bradford Plymouth American Red Cross Commission Bradford Eritaueia Macedonia League of Friends of Greece America Algaria Macedonus Bulgaria Thra A. Winsor Weld Trosten Red Cross E Commission Ion Asia Minor

King Makes Discovery on a Russian coast hunting trip

An ancient tale depicts the King of Ber ium touring Murman Land and a coastal town with odd bathhouses. The guide explains the locals bathe twice weekly to prevent disease as the nearest doctors are far away. The piece promotes Hotel Allis Turkish Baths in Bridgeport with dubious opening hours and a garbled contact bit.

Berium Murman Land Allis Turkish Baths Lairfield Avenue Bridgeport

Sitgreald ousted from seat in contested Boston race

An election committee recommends seating Peter Tague over John F Fitzgerald, citing contested ballots and illegal registration for last November’s Massachusetts House race. A new election is proposed by Rep Lies, while the committee favors Tague. final action awaits House vote.

Washington Get John F. Sitzgerald Massachusetts Fommer Boston Trent Goodale Maine Peter By ‘Tague Lies Massachiusetts House Fitzgerald Mitth Tostoh Ate Tykue Ilegal Registration Traud Areciay Vest

Authorities Seeking Billy Dansey in Disappearance Case

Hamonton authorities and state police search for three year old Billy Dansey who vanished from his home last Wednesday. Widespread ground sweeps and index of leads continue as fears rise of a possible kidnapping and ransom demand.

Hammonton le Goverpore Lignan Gylvania Neve Jotetey Soi Billy Dansey Orinherty

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