Stratford feud killer in Italy capture shocks police
Italian authorities report John Negrucci, wanted for the April 27 murder of Salvatore Scippone in Stratford, has been arrested in Italy. The killing grew from a feud after Negrucci’s horses trespassed on Scippone’s land, leading to a confrontation and Negrucci firing a shotgun at Scippone as he returned home. Negrucci will be extradited to face trial.
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Ergeant
Frank Vitelli
Thete Police
Ohn
Negrucci
Salvatore Eippone
Stratford
Scippone
Ippone
Nestucci
Ppone
Crucci
Thergentine Republic
Italy
Vitelli
Fano
Negrucel
Envy
Iklbert Jt
Fyary
Bat Otter
Mostey
Pomerene
Damocrat
Ohta
Jroster
Hope 10 Drive To Raise Italian Orphans Aid
An army of 800 workers begins a tag day campaign to raise funds for Italian orphan relief, targeting $10,000 with last night reporting $6,294.45. Volunteers canvass city streets, led by Mrs. Frank Myers, Venice A. C. serenades assist fundraising as districts report varied donations. The drive closes Sunday with a pageant at the Plaza Theatre to benefit the fund.
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Italy
Frank Myers
Bullard Machine and Tool Company
T.banks
Teachers’ Association
W. Burritt
Home Brewery Company
John Warmichelli
Hawley Hardwire Company
Court Roma
I. of A
Venice A. C
Frank Ritrocati
Louis Cocozza
Inlet
Plaso Theare
J. Hancort
Pkty
Fra Nci Club
Ss. Zz Poli
Clifford B. Wilson
Daniel Johnson
John Redgate
Cireola Ramu
Istict
Atrs. W. Fiolah
Blisses Rose Patrizio
Jara ‘Uasher
Hlizabeth Minena
Julin Dondero
Ars. QD
Marabelli
Misagi Evelyn Dennison
Rose
Bridgeport Resolution Orders Ashley Street Building Numbers
Bridgeport Common Council on September 2 1919 ordered property owners along Ashley Street to number their buildings per city map and charter provisions. The order must be published twice in local newspapers. noncompliance carries a fine of at least ten dollars. City Clerk J A Robinson Attest. Tsept27-11
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Ashley Street
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Gornell Attacks Wilson at Large Democratic Rally
Alderman John A. Cornell accused the present Republic administration of letting contracts worth between one and two million dollars without competition. He claimed Bridgeport has the state’s highest tax rate and an inflated grand list, due to noncompetitive bidding and dummy firms formed to divert public funds.
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Republic
John A. Cornell
Schwaebischer Hall
French Street
Cornell
Bridgeport
Obituary notices and funeral services held across Bridgeport
Esther L Curtis and several others are remembered in funeral services held yesterday at Second Baptist, with Rev EL Noster officiating and burial at Brinsmade cemetery. Other obituaries include Samuel Jemison of Newfield Avenue sent to Trenton for burial, Harriet T Banta, Adolph Lefert, Christopher I Leuther, John Thompson of 178 Clarence Street, Garnet Hands, William J Burns, and related services at Trinity Cemetery, Nichol Cemetery, and Lake View Cemetery.
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Esther L. Curtis
Second
Baptist
EL §. Noster
Brinsmade
Trumbull
G A. R
W. C
Samuel
Jemison
Newfield Avenue
Trenton
N. J
Riverview Cemetery
Harriet T Bainta
Clarriet J.’ Banta
Misses Howe
Brooklawt Avenue
Ev. W. EL
New York
Greenswond
Adolph Lefert
Adolph Leffert
Huntington Road
Stratford
Nichols
Christopher I
Leuther
Christopher Jh. Levther
Poplar Street
Tew
L. J. Long
Berein Memorial Church
Mountain Grove
John Thompson
Frank
Annie Fisher
Clarence Street
Remington Arms Shops
Bereau
Lakeview
Garnet Hands
U. S. Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Mass
Trenry Tie
Bishop's Mortuary Chapel
Fairfields Avenue
A. F. Campell
Washington, Park M. B
Long Hill Cemetery
Witham Kk. Burns
William Jk. Burns
Bridgeport Construction Co
Andrew Taylor
Bearmam Avenue
Tie
Tubst
Mrs. Taylor
Lieberum & Deaphy
State Streat
Lalkeview Cemetery
Men Embrace Rights in Labor Debate and Strikes
An article reports ongoing labor disputes and debates on workers’ representation against corporate power. It cites increases in earnings and pay, calls for counsel and leverage for workers, and friction over strike postponement. Discussion includes Wilson’s stance, committee adjournment, and accusations of autocratic conduct by leaders.
Special Hurry Back to Capital Report
Dr Grayson spent the evening with him as the trip continued to the capital. The president was not sleeping well and Mrs Wilson, always at his side, attended to his needs. After the doctors left Mr Wilson rested more quietly. The note mentions two paths to health, walking or doctors, both costly, and suggests buying shoes rather than paying for doctors or pills.
Weather Bridgeport Records from the Post Building
Bridgeport weather notes from Cannon Street post office show daily readings with thermometer and barometer data. Observations include temperatures, barometric pressure, sunrise and sunset times, and regional comparisons for New York, New England, and Atlantic locations.
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Bridgeport Records
Cannon St
Astern
New York
New England
Tair
Meridian
New Haven
Wea
Atlantic City
Boston
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Chicwuzo
Denver
Detroit
Hartford
jHiatteras
Jacksonville
Renae
Ale Neat
Ley Pitksburghs
Minneapolis
Washington
Speeds Up Treaty by Early Gall Debate
Fragmentary report shows Senate officials proceeding with treaty amendments as Readings were ordered to begin today. debate aimed to finish readings to expedite consideration, with Lodge and Hiyehcoek noted among participants as others urged orderly procedure.
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Hiyehcoek
Lodge
Cons
Ing
Greenwich Golfer Reaches Nassau Semi Finals
Greenwich golfer Graham advances to the Nassau club tournament semi finals in Nassau meeting Eddie Bowl of Uniontown Pennsylvania. Another Greenwich player Kerr defeats Gardiner White and Jarmilton in earlier rounds as the field narrows. Ward’s John Mu, a former baseball star, is also noted among contenders.
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York
Graham
Greenwich
Nassau
Eddie Bowl
Uniontown
John Mu
Ward
Garden City
Moromy Fearouv
Jarmilton
Kerr
Connecticut
Gardiner White
Nissen
Union and Cabinet Edge Toward Final Conference Deadlock
Government to fight to finish as union leaders clash with the cabinet in a stalled dispute. The latest official word says negotiations failed and a strike will proceed, with a morning conference scheduled to break the impasse.
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Tnion
Ruaibwayimen
Glrike
Uv’ A
Han
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Yohn Negrucci
Horlick
Jj, Lange
John Street
Cream Chicken
Vienna
Maryland
Goffee
Lew
J. Jones
A. F. Atam- Donald
J. 7
O'Neil
TL. E2. Richards
C. Cerrera
M. Ree
Viola Betti
Caaine Brady
Margaret Chinchin
Jennie de Ferrera
Lena Fuse
Mary Wallace
Rosesfasr
Mary McNamara
T. Neary
J. Paterna
M. Grearnspun
Charles Massell
Jara
Yronkow
Crosby
I. Carroll
Field Avenue
Middle Street 2
J. Alex. H. Robinson
Gornell
Wilson
Altcy
Wwe
Kenyon
Wntil
Wison
Capital
Daily Allan AC
Midginbrook
A. M
M. M
Tow Water
Harvey & Lewis Co
Main ST
Springfield
Fairfield
Fairfield Avenue Estates
Barnum
Mark C. Meagher & CO
First Bridgeport National Bank Building
Southport
Seaside Ave
Ash Creek
Liggett
Carter
Eskay
Fletcher
Pinkham’s
Hind
Java
Kolynos
Levy
Lyon’s
Packer
Pinaud
Watkin’s
Woodbury
Jordan
Prince Albert
Te Brian
Riker Drug
THE
Lig Rug Stores
Rexall Stores
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