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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
District Attorney Swann vowed to personally review every bit of evidence in the Elwell murder case. Assistant Joyce and allies questioned witnesses as Judge Swann aims to shed new light on the oysters and motives behind the crime. A 1901 revelation tied to Amons Lodex concerns emerged, noting the gun size and possible suspect details.
A court dismissed the indictment related to Dempsey amid unclear court filings and local political mentions. The fragmentary text references Branchog and Willian H mson Glock, with ambiguous charges and conspiratorial phrasing surrounding the case and proceedings. The item shows damaged OCR with no clear dates or outcomes.
The readable OCR fragment lists players and names in a noisy team chant with several likely surnames such as Ross Olson Fors, MacPherson, Simpson, Matthews and George Hall. No coherent event, date, or location is discernible from the fragment.
A fragment from the residence section notes a tied sum of twenty dollars involving Neri Silverware On and Rose Tact avenue, with unclear context and multiple garbled names. Further readable details are not present to establish a clear event or outcome.
A student quarrel ended in a death. Meads of La Windsy was arrested in Lae county Jail on murder charges. At arraignment his defense was to be provided by A A Meads of Ohiedae. The case follows a related fake shooting incident at Treshmad college where a fellow student Arnold was injured.
At a Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church meeting last evening a resolution was adopted backing pastors' protest against lotteries and gambling. The editorial page cites the issue as a violation of law and urges citizens to uphold order and respect for laws.
In a stifling July spell, city residents endured extreme heat as a weather report warned temperatures near record highs. Officials cited public safety concerns while the police department prepared for Independence Day events, with fireworks and schedules adjusted to accommodate the heat.
Fire damaged the attic of a Vine street residence at 131 Vine Street owned by James I Rourke. Estimated damage was 500 dollars. The blaze broke through the roof slightly and was confined to the attic, occurring at 4 40 yesterday afternoon.
Obituaries report services and burial plans for multiple individuals. Thomas Fy Sheehan of Lew Avenue and infant Amanda Larkin of Lew Avenue are noted with a requiem mass at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament and burial at St. Michael Cemetery. Also listed are Robert Reilly, son of Mrs Wiam Dawson, and family memorial arrangements with service details forthcoming.
Weather bulletin reports showers across Southern New England with cooler temperatures. Western Connecticut and Western Massachusetts may see lighter showers while frozen or unsettled conditions persist elsewhere as a cold front moves through.
A fragmentary medical note describes a patient recounting days of illness and treatment at a Bridgeport area home. The account mentions fever, stomach symptoms, and a gradual return to health, with references to doctors and remedies, amid unclear specifics.
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