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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

4

Boy 13 Held for Killing Playmate

Coroner finds Patsy Gazzia of Norwalk criminally responsible for the death of eight year old George Dericks. Witnesses say Mansi fired a small rifle shot from a distance at Dericks, who was playing near a tree, and Gazzia then fired or helped fire. The coroner notes Gazzia has a prior reckless record and the death is attributed to his criminal act. Prosecution urged.

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Dr Taylor Wins Suit Against Butlers

De clitton C Taylor of this city in the Superior court yesterday at New Haven awarded verdict to recover 450. Enunad and May Enitier of this city in a suit for damages due to an automobile crash in Milford October 12th. Taylor claimed damages 1009. Taylor was east in the New Haven turnpike when his car collided with one driven by Butler proceeding west. Butler claimed the other was on the wrong side of the road and to blame for the accident, a counter claim for damages was disallowed by the jury.

De.clitton C. Taylor Yesireday atleTagon Mig Enunad May Enitier Darmages Milford Taylor Tusylor Greast New Haven Butler Tach

Committee to Hear Cole Suit Against Hawleys

A hearing before Judge H. N. Curtis in the Superior Court addressed Charles S. Cole Manley and others against Hattie Hawleys. The court appointed ER Earle Garlic to take testimony and report to the AG court. Cole seeks about 5700 for care at the Haw estate with a counterclaim of 31.90. The dispute centers on a used account and intricate bookkeeping the court hoped to avoid untangling.

H.n. Curtis Charles S. Cole Manley Earle Garlic Ag Court Cole Haw

Three Dead in Ireland Clashes Police Firefight

In Mitown, Malda County Clare, three persons were killed and others wounded in a shooting affair this morning. It is alleged police and the militia were involved. Census figures released include Easton 32,812 residents up 6,290, Poughkeepsie 35,000 up 45.3 percent, and other city increases.

Dublin Mitown Malda Clare Washington Easton Poughkeepsie Njcay Salisbury W C G

Pekar Suit Withdrawn From Jurx List

In Common Pleas court Judge Walsh agreed to withdraw Joseph Ward against Frank Pekar from the jury list and proceed with trials before the court. The jury was excused until Tuesday as the case moved forward. Ward claims injuries from a motorcycle crash on September 9, 1919, on Alyrtlo avenue, seeking 2000 dollars with treble damages. The case will be assigned to the court later.

Walsh Joseph Ward Frank Pekar Ward Alyrtlo Avenue Jendy Pekar

Jury Awards 155 Damages for Bicycle Accident

A jury in Common Pleas Court before Judge J J Wale awarded $155 plus costs to the plaintiff in a case against John J Bubi. The plaintiff, riding a bicycle on Orchard Street November 14, was thrown after being struck by the defendant's automobile, alleging carelessness. The defendant denied negligence.

J. J. Wale John J. Bubi a + ae Buidweport Orchard

Appeal Assessment Hits City Over Bridgeport Properties

The New England Steamship Company appeals in Superior Court against Bridgeport city assessments totaling 278 408 on two Stratford Avenue and Union Square properties. The Tax Commissioner valued the parcels at 61 48 and 317 0900, with the Board of Relief denying any reduction.

Bridgeport New England Steamship Company Stratford Avenue Union Square Tax Commier Board of Relief

Recreation Center Meeting Planned at Madison School

Ming Woolly announces a weekend gathering this afternoon at Madison School auditorium. An interesting program is set. the fancy dress wall has been postponed to April 23, inviting district residents to attend.

Madison Amlah

Plan Memorial Boosters at Hartford Past Century Site

Fragmentary OCR text mentions plans for a memorial near Hartford in Connecticut and involvement of colleges and New York living arrangements. Mentions ruins at the birth place, Hastford ham county, and a house ruin referenced as unfit or unavailable for use. The passage is unclear and contains many garbled terms.

Fiartford API ‘ N College N.Y Connecticut Husetts Rhode Islance

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