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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1920

Page

2

Woman Kills Lover Then Shoots Self and Daughter

Mrs Mary Frances Dunlop of a West Grove farm in Pennsylvania killed Leroy Bichelberger, her lover, and then shot herself and their 10 year old daughter after a failed relationship with a married man. A coroner's inquest heard testimony about the affair and threats. The couple had been estranged for two years.

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Take Horsford’s Acid Phosphate For Sound Sleep Ad

An old advertisement urges taking a teaspoonful of Horsford’s acid phosphate in water before tiring to insure a restful night. The claim is that this preparation promotes sleep and serves as a nighttime remedy.

Horsford

Merchant Marine Bill Progress Reported by Conferees

Washington June 1 Rapid progress reported by House and Senate conferees on the merchant marine bill. Agreement exempts ship owners in foreign trade from excess profit taxes until new earnings are allocated for construction at American yards. Provisions also tighten prohibitions on shipments by carriers between certain points to avoid hardship on New England interests.

Washington House Senate New England

Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated Case Summary

A man charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated is reported along with a police officer from New York and several visitors. The group, including Mrs. E. C. Dawson and others, spent a weekend at the home of Mrs. A. Henaghan at 309 Colman Street in Derby.

E. C. Dawson New_York Charlotte Colwell Joseph Devlin Derby Lee A. Henaghan Colman St

G A R to Attend Barnum Funeral

G A R members will attend the funeral of Willam Mareng Maruum 77 Civil War veteran and former assistant adjutant general and assistant quartermaster general of the Grand Army of the Republic of Connecticut. Service at 2 p m at the family home 542 Lindley Delegations 4-1. Burial at cemetery Stra r. Bearers named. Comrades of the G A R to attend the funeral. Street address noted.

Willan Mareng Maruum Grand Army of New Franklin Baetlets Walting Charles Avanid Philip Frederic Silent Wiliam E. Scripture Russell Glenn G. A

Two Horses and Truck Cause Unexpected Street Roar

A horse driven truck blocked Cannon Street after an afternoon mishap, drawing a crowd as motorists protested in loud, varied shouts. A man shifted the horses and truck aside, lifting the blockage and ending the commotion.

Cannon Street Treight Zeebrugge

Sons of Veterans Meet to Decide on Fewer Gatherings

At a regular Sons of Veterans meeting, members vote to consider reducing the 30 yearly meetings to a smaller number. A subcommittee will report findings to the membership.

Sons OF Veterans Ta Sons of Veterans Olt

Danish coal sale talks fall short of deal

Negotiations between Danish industrial interests and a London firm failed to conclude a purchase of 1 900 000 tons of coal. The report notes the talks were centered on securing coal for Danish concerns with a single London representative present.

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Obituary notices for Christopher Rickard and others in city church service

Obituary reports final tribute to Christopher Rickard veteran trucking contractor who lay in state as relatives and friends filled St. Peter's church for a long funeral procession. Burial followed at St. Michael's cemetery with a large floral display and distinguished clergy from several parishes present. Also noted are deaths of Sarah J. Gardner at 59 widow of William Gardner and Robert Saltney of 361L Nichols Street with services at Mullins Scott and Redgate mortuary and burial at Lakeview cemetery.

Christopher Rickard St. Peter's Church Cortese Howard Avenue Gnarles A. Leddy Janes T. Nihil St. Augustine's Church Terrence S. Smith Guurd Blessed Sacrament Joseph A. Garney James C. O'Brien Stamford James Dargan Hartford William Blake Stairfeld Michael J. Lynch Emmet Club Isnighta Columbus Timothy J. Murphy James L. McGovern John Heaphy John H. Redgate John T. Donovan George T. Kelly St. Michael's Cemetery Jatters Leddy John Riley Waterbury William Riley Bristol Ene Fasrfeld St. Thomas’ Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Robert Gattney Robert Saltsney Nichols Street Mullins Scott Redgate Golden Berean Dust Main Street Welmes

Weather Outlook for Northern New England and Regions

The forecast warns of showers and cooler conditions across Northern New England on Wednesday and Thursday. Southern New England expected partly cloudy then cooler with showers by Thursday night. Eastern New York reports showers Wednesday with cooler temperatures into Thursday. A high pressure system influences the mid-Atlantic and Mississippi River eastward, bringing considerable cloudiness and showers across much of the region Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures are expected to dip Wednesday and Thursday across New England.

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