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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
9
Washington reports the British government will sell by auction or bid a vast surplus of war era goods. The sale includes factories ready for manufacturing, ships, yachts, aircraft, lumber, metals, machinery, houses, furniture, electric plants, drugs, and American made items. A London bureau seeks international buyers for the exports.
Coroner Phelan exonerates Bradley from criminal responsibility in the death of Miss Anna Elizabeth Degnan killed in a September 9 automobile crash on Trumbull Road. The finding cites Bradley’s unfamiliarity with the road and a sudden curve, causing a momentary panic and loss of control.
Lacey BR Blackman of H L Blackman and Son, trustee of Samuel Friedman estate, denies selling the Friedman block on East Main street to Max Buechler. He states he was not approached about any sale before reports and has not deeded the property to Buechler or anyone else. The building, valued around 200000, remains under his control as bankruptcy trustee. He questions why Spuechior spread the false report.
Milford on Sept 1 elaborate preparations are done by Lucia chapter O E for reception of state officers led by Grand Worthy Matron Ada Pagan from Darbury and staff on Thursday evening during annual visit to Milford. A supper will be served by Plymouth circle in Plymouth church parlors at 6736 o'clock followed by reception and business session at Masonic hall.
Springfield Mass September 16 Willard E Ellis of North Wilbraham pleaded guilty to second degree murder for the June 27 1919 shooting death of neighbor Henry M Green. Ellis was sentenced to life imprisonment. The quarrel stemmed from Green sheltering and employing Mrs Ellis after she left him. Ellis fired at Green at point blank range.
In Norwalk on September 16 the Democratic committee renominated Jeremiah Donovan for mayor. Robert G. Mitchell was renominated as tax collector, Wilfred Bodwell named for city treasurer. Republican contenders include Leo Davis for mayor, D Burr Beach for tax collector, and Spencer Adams for treasurer.
Cubaig undertakes extensive repair of inland military roads and proceeds with construction of new highways, aiming to strengthen transportation routes and logistics across the region.
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