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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1925
Page
3
A chaotic report describes a governor scolding his son amid state actions, with references to a court case, sentences for speeding, and related deliberations. The fragmentary text mentions a judge, a probation, and ongoing legal proceedings affecting family members and officials.
Surgeons today removed a bullet from the heart of eleven year old Santos Otte who was accidentally shot yesterday when he fell on a gun while playing. The youth is expected to recover.
A man granted $2,000 bail exited the federal building after being held on a liquor violation charge linked to theft. The suspect, identified as I. Gilbert, was remanded to custody later for further proceedings.
A 93 year old Derby resident, Martni Lecech, was found dead in a vacant Anson Street house last night, reportedly of a heart attack. Friends visiting yesterday discovered him. Dr EON Laoms performed the postmortem, with funeral arrangements by HFE Colwell noted.
Bridgeport recalls the long service of James Howard, Crane Valve employee, who retired after decades with the company. Born in Springfield, he came to Bridgeport with his family, witnessed rapid city growth, and spoke of early utilities, theater, and civic life. He recalled municipal politics, telephone debates, and the city’s transition from roads to modern infrastructure.
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