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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1920

Page

5

Deaths Inquiries After Tuesday Truck Tragedy

Coroner Phelan investigated the death of John Jancura who was killed on Sossuth Street near the Shallense Cutlery Company when a truck struck him as he stepped between two empty tow ropes during a ball game. The two truck drivers faced manslaughter charges in City Court. the case was continued to June 30 pending the coroner’s inquest results.

John Jan“nen Sossuth Shallense Cutlery Company Phelan Dankuta Darel Widmas Park Avenue Joseph Jo Grown Willard Street Jan Kurawag

Pets dominate fashion in Sundays Post magazine section

The article notes recent pet style trends as showcased in Sundays Post magazine section. It highlights how even a skunk adoption stands out in the broader pet dress and care scene, reflecting evolving domestic tastes and playful trends.

Salvation Army and marriages noted in local column

A fragmented passage refers to Salvation Army work and marriage records, suggesting a light society note on weddings and the army’s role. It hints that Cupid affected some recruits and that more details may appear in next Sunday's Post mass in the zine section.

Humanitian Wok Rome Salvation Army Army Dan Cupid

Court Grants 12 More Divorces In Superior Court

Twelve divorces were granted yesterday in the Superior Court by Judge Howard J Curtis. Names include Mary Jane Wilson of Greenwich and James Ernest Wilson of Winnipesaukee. Hilda Nelson Lyon and William J Lyon. Grace Mott Jessup and Shakum M Jessup. Joha Nagy Knapp. Olga Rasmussen Kate. Altee Pierson Anderson. Rudolph De Felice and Josephine Caggiano De Felice. Elsie H H Langenstein. Leonard H E Rhynus. George W Desking. Agnes California and Augustine California. Custody rulings and name changes noted. Desertion, cruelty, and infidelity listed as grounds.

Howard J Curtis Lor Leung Mary Jane Wilson Greenwich James Ernest Wison Winnipes Saintly Biste v. Knapp Forbell Norwalk Isaac i. Forbell Losartion Knapp Joha Nagy Bergen Bridgeport Rom Eugene Bergen Wethers Olga I. K. Rasmussen Kate Prederick Kath Altee Pierson Anderson Deuigeport Thomas 3 Anthony 2Aggiano Elsie HH Gordon Langenstein W York Fom Conrad D. Langentain Gordon Leonard HE Rhynus Trridgeport Ceorgiaana Jliza

Campaign Aims to End Maternal Deaths in City

Dr William Coon health officer plans a campaign to eliminate deaths of mothers during childbirth. He says most deaths stem from lack of prenatal care and will be supported by the Visiting Nurse Association and allied hygienists in the program.

William Coon Health Ofcer Visiting Nurse Association Lent Department

Unclear excerpt from Sun Sunday Post magazine section

Fragments describe an unusual tale about swamps and Africa dim a thousand strange forms with weird spots and intense interest. The Benday Post and dil are mentioned as sources in a top noted wit or dick style, unclear and partial text.

Joseph Bergesnemier Sunday Post Sun Jay Verestine Benday Post Dil

Decision for Gig in Wham Case Defendants Win

A local court ruled yesterday in a suit by Wham ig against George Cheger and others over a real estate claim. The defense contended the full $100 sought had already been paid, and the judge sustained the defendants.

Wham Ig Casey George Cheger Dudge

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Goroner John Jancura Nex S. B. Thing & Co., Inc Thing S.B. Thing & CO. Inc Main ST Wohango Bullard Broad St Broad, Allen and Lafayette St Railroad Ave Bullard’s West Side Stratford Lovell Noble Omidren Bloome Palmer Rockwell & Co Miller Tires Miller California Gunn Rubber CO Fairfield Ave J. W. O'Connell Mgr Frisbie Mantler’s Baby Shop Telegram
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