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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1919

Page

7

Soldier testifies he disobeyed order to swallow lit cigarette

Private Miareello Gonzales of San Antonio testifies at Governor's Island court martial for Captain Detszer of the 68th military police company. He says he refused to swallow a lighted cigarette, claiming the command was given. The case centers on brutality to prisoners during an investigation at Le Mans. Gonzales says he dropped the butt. testimony reveals his detention related to health.

New York ptalIn Warl W Miareello Gonzales San Antonio Texas Ideland Detszer le Mans Gonzales Oteer S68th Cronzales Quartermaster Corps Camp Dix Dauating Chateau Thierry St. Mihiel Verdun Tdelver Chevernor's Island Key South

American Captives Liberated After Muzquiz Raid

Washington reports Frederick Hugo, the American released by bandits after the Muzquiz raid in Mexico, has returned to Murcia with no stated ransom. Phillips, another American captured, may also have been freed. Details remain sparse as U S officials monitor potential impact on relations with Carranza government.

Washington Frederick Hugo Muzquiz Mexico Murcia Department Piedras Negras Phillips Villistas State Department United States Carranza

Cyarbolic Acid Case To Continue Today

The trial of Mrs. Annie Maxfield of Stamford for throwing carbalisiacid on Mrs. Jennie Rothwell of Stamford on May 6 will resume before the Criminal Superior Court jury today. The state has completed its case and part of the defense has been heard. The case will be given to the jury later today.

Annie Maxfield Stamford Jennie Rothwell Criminal Superior Court

Increased Diphtheria Measles and Scarlet Fever Cases Across State

Hartford reports a marked rise in new diphtheria measles and scarlet fever cases last week across Connecticut. Waterbury led with 28 diphtheria cases out of 99, while New Haven reported 23 of 122 measles cases.

Hartford State Department of Health Waterbury New Haven

Springfield man held for auto theft in Vermont recovery

Alphige D Avignon a Springfield Mass garage owner was held for the superior court in 2000 bail charged with stealing an automobile belonging to James Kilgore of Hartford on August 13. The car was recovered in Vermont.

Meridien Alphige D'Avignon Springfield Mass James Kilgore Hartford Superior Court Vermont

Skating At Seaside Park Forecast By Official

Seaside skating should be good today says Pierce V. Gahan superintendent of the Board of Recreation. Many skated last night and continued cold weather will firm the ice making it better for skaters.

Seaside Seaside Park Pierce V. Gahan Board of Recreation

Husband Appears After Non-Support Charge

Harold Fuller of 80 Fifth Street faced City court on charges of non-support filed by his wife. After a delay, the case was again continued until today.

Harold ©. Fuller 80 Fifth Street

Woman Falls to Death From Church Rectory Window

Mrs. Annie Burns, 60, a domestic at St. Joseph's church rectory, fell from a second story window last night and died from a skull fracture.

Danbury Der Annie Burns St. Joseph's Church

Constable Killed in Treland Incident Shocks Police

Fragmentary report from Milbrittain Treland dated December 12 notes a constable named Bolger killed and others wounded during an arrest attempt. Details are unclear amid garbled OCR but indicate a violent police incident with multiple constables involved.

Milbrittain Treland Bolger Wan

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