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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1921
Page
18
A June afternoon on Main in Fairfield becomes a boisterous scene as pedestrians dash through sudden rain. News stories mention Bill Steinke and local figures among the crowd, describing cars, a police officer in rain gear, and a line of residents awaiting the subsiding storm.
A paymaster was shot during a $40,000 hold-up in the Eldora Fair area as men fled by car. The incident occurred around 1 o'clock this afternoon near Pittsburgh Arbor Electric Lime. The master of The Youghioxsheny was among those shot. further details are scarce in the fragment.
The army pursuit ended with a bold robbery where a suitcase containing $40,000 was taken. Suspects fled the scene as the incident unfolded.
Coroner John J. Phelan heard testimonies about how Frederick Herman aged five died near his home at 630 Store street after a truck struck him on the curb. Witnesses gave conflicting views on the car’s direction as it faced the scene and driver visibility prior to the fatal moment.
Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Pume EAMill Mrs. Marks of Bridgeport and Anron Lockwood of Westport drowned after being trapped by a rising tide on a sandbar off Sasco Creek Southport. The triple burial will be at Willow Brook cemetery. Survivors include their husbands and children.
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