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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1923

Page

11

Accidental Shooting Ends Tragedy. Women Freed

William J. Williams of Providence and Brockton was killed Monday night in a Fulton Street flat after a stolen revolver, bought for protection, discharged. Police traced the weapon to Eugene Todotto’s Lexion Avenue robbery. Mrs. William and Mrs. Isien Waller, detained after the incident, were released the next morning.

Nut William JT. Williams Providence Brockisn Futon Williams Eugene Todotto Indolfe William Isien Waller Fulton — Street

State's Attorney Meet in Hartford Discuss Bootlegger War

A Hartford gathering of state's attorneys led by Chief Justice Wheeler and State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn debated war measures against bootleggers. Attendee E Earle Garlick called the session a shop talk on procedures and cooperation among prosecutors across the state.

Hartford Jus W. Wheeler New Haven Hugh M. Alcorn E. Earle Garlick Siday

Derby Man Bankrupt Details Debts and Assets

New Haven June 12 Nicholas Swey of Derby filed a bankruptcy petition listing debts of 36598 and assets of 62459, mostly real estate in Bridgeport.

New Haven Nicholas Swey Derby

Doctor Looks at Literature review by neurologist critic

James W. Sew York analyzes modern psychological novels and notes that Dr. Joseph Collins, a neurologist and critic, focuses on Lawrence and Lewis. He contends most contemporary American fiction lacks depth, praises Main Street, judges Babbitt harshly, and emphasizes clinical insight into characters and motives.

James W. Sew York Hfe Joseph Cains Sinclair Lewis Dr. Collins

Yale Documents Donated to University Library

Five documents signed by Wichu Yale, linked to the Collegiate School of 1718, were donated to Yale University Library by Colonel Henry Howards of Stone House, England. The papers, dating 1682 to 1687, relate to Dhhu Yale and the East India Company’s trade control in Port St George, Madras, with Yale’s political roles.

New Haven Wichu Yale University Henry Howards Stone House Kiddervainster England Dhhu Yale Port St. George Madras India East India Company English East India Company Yale University Yale

Yale Men Advance to Associate Professors

In New Haven on June 11 promotion notices list Lande P. Wheeler elevated to associate professor of physics and Mdewellyt to associate professor in law. Wheeler holds a PhD and previously taught at Penn, with University secretary confirming the appointments.

New Havien Lande P. Wheeler Wheeler

Complainant to Attend Hearing Over Highland Avenue Incident

George Warner was ordered to appear in City Court yesterday to testify against Mrs Junoln Bley after an arrest for allegedly striking and biting him. He sent an informal note to dispose of the case and decided not to push charges. Her arrest record was continued to assure her presence in court this morning.

Junoln Bley Highland Avenue George Warner A Canlas

New Haven Travelling Men Guests Here

The New Haven council No. 299 United Commercial Travelers will be hosted by local branch No. 869 tomorrow night at Red Men's hall in the Newfield building. The visiting council will initiate several new applicants to the local council. R. F. Mansfield, Post Councillor of the Bridgeport chapter, attended the 28th annual New England council in Manchester, New Hampshire last Friday and Saturday.

New Haven United Commercial Travelers of Ama Red Men's Hall Newfield R. F. Mansfield Bridgeport Chantel Council of New England Manchester New Hampshire

Reserves Decision In $2000 Damage Action

A court in the Com Wien Tews district reserved its decision in a $2000 damage action involving Mary nel Martin and Hencian. The case stems from a fall caused by a poorly repaired railing at a residence, with Salen as plaintiff alleging the property owner’s negligence.

Judeo Sohn Wah Com Wien Tews Uhse Mary Nel Martin Tlrncian Verenca

Death on a wagon seat near Congress Street Bridge

Joseph Precouski, 49, an employee of a Sparine Jee and Coul company, fell from a wagon seat and was killed by a wheel near the Congress Street Bridge at 6 30 yesterday morning. Cause listed as probable heart failure. Charles Kowalski, driver and working mate, was arrested on a breach of peace charge and released on 1090 dollars bond pending coroner's inquest. Precouski leaves a wife and four children in Poland.

Om Bia Saat Joseph Precouks Whiting Jane Spraiue Congress Street Charles Kowalski Precoski Wite Poland

Scarlet fever cases jump in May in Bridgeport health report

Bridgeport Health Department figures for May show a rise in scarlet fever and diphtheria cases from the previous year. Diphtheria totaled 26, measles 3, with overall municipal sanitation work continuing in food preparation, tenement stores, and factories. Public health nurses logged 1,258 school hours, 6,000 examinations, 14,580 children seen, 1,283 home visits, and 56,001 child inspections at health stations.

Bridgeport Health Department Deepartment

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