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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1923

Page

7

Villa killed in ambush near Parral after pursuit

Mexico July reports say General Francisco Villa his secretary Miguel Ito and three guards were killed near Parral by unknown assailants as forces under General Eugenio Martinez and General Cobarrubias converge. Captured bandits linked to the attack are under federal custody. The government weighs rival motives including personal feuds and political enemies from Sonora amid tensions over leadership and upcoming elections.

Ayruabula Mexico Eugenio Marez Parral Franco Villa Miguelite Jose G Cobar Torreon Villa Francisco Herrera Herrera Othe Brexico Madorio Herrera Melcher Duares Ory Maclovio Jose de Lanne Herrera Par- Tal Francisco Gomez Palo Durango Errera Borsier Anoihor Sonora

Obituary notices from Stratford and vicinity

Obituaries for Mary I Nelson Owen Mes Mary K Nelson Gwen widow of Philander J Wyvern dies aged 84 at Mrs Prank Fev s home survived by two daughters Mildred Ingalus XS Owen and Wrank Nicholg nephews and grandchildren funeral at Mrs Weard Wienois with Rev Mars land Interment Nichols cemetery. George W Lacy Stratford main street dies. private funeral from 2:90 residence. Lakeview plot. Edward Sweeney funeral from Mrs Richard Murnh 3 Beach Street mass at St Charts church interment St Mary's Norwich. George W Gardner funeral in Schenectady burial in St Joseph's. Annie Johnson 58 Stratford died at St Vincent's hospital survived by husband two daughters and grandchild funeral from 29 Nichols Ave Stratford with Union cemetery. Mary Jarosinsky 21 daughter of Joseph Jarosinsky funeral from 184 Church Street high mass at St Cyril and Methodius burial St Michael's.

Mary I Nelson Owen Mary K. Nelson Gwen Philander J. Wyvern Prank Fev Mildred Ingalus Owen Wrank Nicholg Pvosists Lordship Frishie Ilinois Weard Wienois George W. Lacy Stratford Bridgeport Lakeview Edward Sweeney Neild Richard Murnh Beach Street Requien St Charts O'Steck St. Mary's Cemetery Norwich Annie Johnson Emil F. Johnson Nichols Avamug St. Vincent's Hospital Harold Reynolds Mount Vernon Frances Johnson A. T. Okerblom Union Cemetery Mary Jarasinsky Mary Jarosinsky Joseph Jarosinsky Sts. Cyril and Methodists St. Michael’s Cemetery

Local Man Named Postal Inspector

A local man has been appointed as a postal inspector after serving as a clerk at the local post office since 1945. He was assigned to the Washington postal district and began duties meeting combined requirements in detective, auditor, business, and other professions.

Bell Lncal Laurel Warhington al Postal Distr Duffes Washington

Invasion of Port Arthur Delayed by Labor Group

New Orleans and Galveston report mobilization of Texas based Marine Transport Workers for Port Arthur. officials say movement paused to avoid disrupting shipping and lumber industries. Secretaries cite ongoing migration order and organizational cautions amid conflicting reports from New York and Houston.

New York T W Port Arthur Tex “Aas John Shisshe New Orleans

Sewerage and Drainage Projects Okayed by Board

The Board approved bids for multiple sewer projects in the city, including extensions on Henry Street to the harbor and new storm sewers on Dewey, Verdin, Spruce, and Church streets. Funds are newly on hand, with payback expected as properties are developed, and work will begin once bids are let within a week.

Elt Commron Council Bernard Perady Ebiutroven Tan Sewers Committee Abe Heory Street Dewey Attoce Verdin Avenue Spruce Stréstwen Guman Svorni Her “Bor Werdin Avenue Spruce Street St. Stephens Street St. Stephens RR Ion John V. Caldwell Board of Recreation Board of Education North End Caldwell Laurel Avenue Maplerood Avenue Colonne Dewey Street Gilman Street Gilman Steel Gilman St

Cops End Lad's Idea of Being King of New York Bootblacks

July 20 YORK. Five year old Walter Kapyschin skis Qreanof became king of the bootblacks of New York end ed Sosday when he was arres in Bryant Pand left for Springfield Mass his home AH revi up of Alger stories me to New York to carve out a fortune for himself and elected the Bryant ark hootlacks t1 do the jar work like a good wantain of in dustry. He took unto himself the son OT protecting the gaminatron the policy while they slot craps steering customers to them and inducing pedestrians to throw coins into the park fountain for the urchins to retrieve. Police said he was reterreeing a crap game when they found him.

Street Accidents Rise As Motorists Fight Tides

A broken local report notes frequent street collisions as pedestrians face unsafe crossings. Anton Trochowsky aged 36 was struck on Wiley street near Fairfield when a car driven by Joseph Isefly knocked him down. he was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Nicholas Bell of Westport was cited on Fairfield Avenue after a collision with a Park Avenue motorist. Minor crashes on Main Street near Gold Street caused limited damage. Two victims, Mariano Auteri, eight, and a woman, were in critical or fair condition in area hospitals. Connecticut traffic officials report rising January fatal accidents, with 18 deaths statewide, higher than the previous year. Pedestrian dangers persist amid increasing motor vehicle incidents.

Opigien Anton Trochowsky Nicholas Bell Westport Fairfield Avenue Park Avenue Ira Whenny William Conroy Eld Main Street Goldsiooe Tre Mariano i Auteri Warne Cgoorme Lee Avenue Bridgeport Vonneriout Connecticut Son of Taculti Genere

Pedestrian Deaths in June Highlight Traffic Dangers

The commissioner reports 19 pedestrian deaths in June including five children. He notes 11 fatalities in June 1922 and cites carelessness by both pedestrians and drivers as factors. Connecticut records show pedestrians and motorists together caused 11% of fatalities last year.

Jay Carelensnegs Connecticut

Stratford Bridge Opens Narrowly as Waterways Busy

Harbormaster Lamond faced a tough day guiding a flood of Pleasure Beach trips aboard the DUK while Trolley conductors and drivers hurry by. A large blackfish caught near Penfield Reef weighed about five pounds, reported by Bishop's Mary N T1 yacht crew. Pootatuck Yacht Club members plan a Port Jefferson cruise today with an overnight stay and return. A long distance race at the Pequot Yacht Club is being organized for next Wednesday over a 28 mile course.

Tierney Edward W. Cagsidy James Connery Julius Bishop Penfield Reef Bishop Mary NT Pootatuck Yacht Club Port Jefferson S.t Isla Cap Eee Harry Melisa Rick VV Windlich Panhard Pequo’s Vuelt Club

Assault Fight Ends With Police Arrests On Broad Street

Nichobuy DeLenes of 64 Myrtle Avenue and Anagnosas of 920 Taiwan Avenue fought in a skirmish and were separated by police. They posted bail of 75 dollars for city court appearance on breach of the peace and related charges.

South Avenur Nichobuy DeLenes Myrtle Ivenur Tainos Anagnosas Taiwan Avenue Ene Meas Tridd

New Maughan Try Opposed in Ocean Flight Feat

Russell J. Maughan faced a forced down on the fourth leg of his planned ocean daylight flight as his airplane proved unreliable. He said engines wore down and he could have reached San Francisco with daylight to spare if the plane had held. A prior attempt was deemed possible though endurance limited by the engine and miles left. In unrelated news, a man at 1138 Hancock Avenue was arrested on three charges after an alleged assault on his wife, with further drunkenness and breach of peace counts.

Vane de Praveranens Goregom Obregon Villa Psu Rendez Vegé Deneral Eugenio Lines Sebinas San Francisco Russell J. Maughan Ismoverbie Maughan Wift Frake Onit Hancock Avenue

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