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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
5
A man killed in a road incident linked to suspected jealousy. The victim, connected to the Cordova family, lay near a car with bullet wounds. A purse and jewelry were left intact, while the scene suggested a possible motive and a hurried escape by the killer.
Numerous relatives and friends attended the funeral of Jeremi Scully held at 3 o'clock from Lieberam and State streets. A quiem, sacred service and graveside rites followed at several local cemeteries. Many names and relations are listed among the mourners and speakers, with services conducted by Rev. Olson and other clergy. The notices mention several individuals connected to St Vincent's hospital training, local churches, and the community in Waterbury and Mount Vernon.
A disputed ordinance seeks funds and authorization for levee improvements and police power extensions. The mayor’s paragraphmatic amendment, pushed without council vote, raises questions about authority and compliance. The document notes the ordinance would constrain license holders and shift enforcement to the Police Commissioners, with signatures from city officials and a representative of the council.
Mayors in New London Coburn and others seek traffic regulation to protect public safety. They call for municipal actions, scheduling, and focus on reducing hazards posed by public service vehicles. The plan stresses conservation of municipal interests and coordinated public oversight.
A Lithuanian Communist under deportation orders escaped custody at the immigration detention building during a probe. He climbed from a second-floor window and swam to New Jersey before being captured in a Justice Department raid earlier that winter. The fragmentary text also references unclear financial cables and exchange notes from New York.
A stripped OCR note from a historic cabinet report lists minister names with errors. It mentions Taly U.Prime minister Moatgzhen announcing some endings at the cabinet of Sir Robert Reyden, with Rev. Wiemoare minister of customs and internal revenue and Be McCurdy minister of public service.
Local shop offers new broad selection of dark voile dresses in all sizes. Ideal for summer outfits and versatile home wear when cooler weather comes, the collection promises fine quality and ready stock.
A sale introduces silk frocks priced at 14.85 with values to 29.50 including new taffeta and foulard styles. The assortment features fine reduction in price plus White georgette and crepe frocks with tucks and beading. Not all sizes are available.
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