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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
11
Joseph Dobos, 17, of 132 68terns Street, was riding a bicycle when it struck a girl and rider. The girl suffered a broken shoulder and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital.
A rider suffered a shoulder injury when thrown from a bicycle near the Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing plant on Cherry street. He received treatment at the emergency hospital by Dr. Matthew J. Foley and was later taken to St. Vincent's hospital.
Milford plans a new Atlantic Manufacturing factory on New Haven avenue, a $40,000 yearly business expanding with added facilities, creating many jobs. Davey Brothers to open a branch store in Smith's block while Civil Service exams will be held July 27 for Milford post office clerks and carriers.
Firefighters report a small blaze in a rear garage owned by Masta Antonine on Pease street caused about 10 dollars damage. Patrolman Hanford Bigelow and Chief Nichols used auto chemical to extinguish it. Cause suspected as children playing with matches. The town saw varied fire calls over eight months, with most losses in dwellings and several large sums. Also notes real estate slow, patriotic plant meeting at Housatontite Shipbuilding, and local club events and baptisms.
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