Posse Pursues Bandits Across Mexican Border
A posse pursues bandits across the Mexican border after a raid on a store owned by the victim. A brother was reported dying, and a second passing may follow.
01 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
1
A posse pursues bandits across the Mexican border after a raid on a store owned by the victim. A brother was reported dying, and a second passing may follow.
Feb 1976 report from Nogales describes Fraser and companion shot during a raid on the Oro Blanco district store. Fraser died later at Army base hospital. a posse hunts the attackers, aided by Mexican authorities. Communication limits and rugged terrain hinder pursuit. The raid is linked to the Fraser brothers‘ holdings and local tensions in Sonora.
A fragmented news wire item describes a raid on the Arizona border near Arivacs, mentioning Deputy Sheriffs from Santa Cruz and a posse from the Puceen crowd. The War Department and Secretary Baker defer comment, with Major General Dickman indicated to possibly act. Nagging garbled text references Nogales and Mare Tua Arizona and a Mexican response.
A 18 year old, William Dips of Tarr Coir, was alleged to have beaten his mother after she reproached him for a prior action. The incident occurred on a Tue afternoon as reported by Turohuian PL Reilly. The details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Two baby girls born yesterday at St Vincent's hospital greet a calendar peculiarity with humor. A girl to Florence and Michael Brace of 888 George Street and a boy to Anna and Benjamin Wilkins of 329 Cleveland Avenue arrived in the morning. Mothers and the February twenty-ninth babies are reported doing nicely. no other births recorded at the two hospitals.
Cobert George Tutry, a retired London stock broker visiting New York, claims Voronof treatment capsules restore vigor and youth. He says after a decade of decline he regained health and weight with the capsules, praising their effects and continuing to use them occasionally. His friend Captain George Taylor supports the tale describing Tutry as rejuvenated.
Washington Feb 29 The Associated Press reports a caustic assessment by Franklin Lane as he leaves the cabinet. He blasts a government full of statesmen who are politicians, and politicians who are not statesmen, saying the system is overburdened by details and unfit for task.
A Washington report cites Secretary Ula urging large cuts and reorganization in the army officer corps. It notes a need for more capable leadership, clearer responsibility, and higher incentives, with about 3,000 officers affected by the shift and 2,000 to return to regular stations.
The revolutionary Zem iVDO RoOvermnMient announces that demand will be made on Japan for the return of General Rooxinef former governor Fanerny of the maritime Drrovince to face alleged war crimes during his executive tenure. The report appears in the associated news agency dispatch from Vladivostok.
A garbled note records a twenty third birthday celebration for Mr Thas B Howe with references to General Lee and Appomattox. Mentions Mrs Adria Stanasie and Mes Thomas Be Sespin, plus a February observance and a daughter present at the event.
Disjointed OCR text notes a planned closure of Nichols Street with local officials and aldermen debating funding and a possible payment to cover laid way costs. The piece hints at Democratic and Republican sentiment pushing the city toward paying for the road work despite unclear details.
When only fifty tickets were sold for the Riccardo Martin tenor and Miss Kitty Beale soprano concert at Po fits theatre under the American Legion, the event was cancelled. Ticket buyers who had purchased in advance received refunds at the box office.
New Haven Feb 29 4B 5 Bockland, longtime president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad under Tei control, said tonight the New Haven road is in better shape than ever. By J Pearann Federal manager of the bra presumes likely place as Pat, migniory, and Mr. Bockland becomes vice president and counsel.
Feb 9 First Voters' League in New York advocates forming a voter education body to train young men and women in intelligent voting. Shy Tudge Willie Brown urged the Madman Avenue Baptist church audience that Brown has been engaged to help establish juvenile communities or boys' cities countywide. He said educated youths can understand party platforms and principles. The speaker tied Americanization to proper education of immigrant children.
Tenant Joseph Spagolino reported a gas leak at 72 Nouge Street last night around 9 30. Fire units arrived after an alarm from Boxfield and cleared the scene with no fire or further damage beyond minor property impact.
Milk price held for eastern Conneeligah mill producers shipping to Boston and Providence. Despite a contemplated reduction in price from the dietelbutors, the new agreement keeps payments at ten coal a quarating to Morrow. High production costs and a short supply are given as reasons for the accord.
Bryan asserts liquor enforcement will be the paramount issue in the coming presidential race. A telegram from Miami quotes Democratic leader Fenan Brean saying New York state Democratic committee supports nullifying the prohibition amendment by state legislature to curb illegal liquor traffic.
John Roberts, a Brooklyn grocer, sues wife for separation in a divorce action after a confrontation at Pembroke and Wiltiwed Streets. The star boarder Taseyh Cama, a restaurant proprietor at 658 Barnum Avenue, was stabbed twice during the altercation. The incident drew in Cafaro and others. wounds are not serious. A Brooklyn-bound settlement attempt failed amid accusations and counterclaims. A pending suit seeks about 19000 dollars tied to alleged investments at Ninowite in the grocery business.
Paris dispatch reports traction workers rail and road unions pressing for sympathetic action in support of railway workers. Premier Millerand says only partial tie, government plans daily updates on rail status, and warns against insubordination while denouncing any general strike as parliament's decision.
Fiume enters a strict blockade as government forces press d Annunzio siege. General Caviglia vows no leniency, citing care for children and denying supplies to the occupied, while residents call the situation critical and dire financially and commercially.
Senator Poindexter charged the Adriatic dispute shows the futility of a world state under a single authority. He urged the United States should withdraw from the League if President Wilson’s terms are pushed, calling it a blessing to the U S and warning of entanglement in future conflicts.
The vessel Mohawk ran aground near Bridgeport on Saturday, lifting to a dangerous position in 17 feet of water. Reports say it drifted and narrowly avoided destruction, with crew or passengers possibly injured as efforts moved to refloat and secure the ship. Local authorities and harbor pilots observed the scene and considered salvage actions.
Gober the Clamtens announces he will not urge a special session of the legislature to revisit the federal woman suffrage amendment. He says the Republican state committee’s action should stand without extra legislative action.
The Dover, a wooden steamer built for the Shipping Boats, ran aground on Martha's Vineyard Friday night after parting from her tow and sank the barge Tabor in a collision. At high tide today she was refloated with Coast Guard assistance from Acushnet and Barryton and towed toward Providence TT.
A cable from Bernard Baruch committee member urges immediate Congress action to appropriate 350 million dollars for central European relief credit. The message notes England could match half of Americas loan, and other nations are ready, with a spring deadline looming for relief funding.
News notes all rail lines shift back to private control amid ongoing government settlement talks. Thousands of contracts and fares remain unsettled as authorities work to finalize agreements and resume competition.
Washington reports outline the handover of the railroad system from government to 290 respective corporate owners at 12:01 a.m. with Hines and the Railroad Administration guiding the transition. Many contracts and wage claims remain unsettled, and retroactive adjustments may be required as thousands of cases move to private management.
Washington Feb 29 Walkers D Hines Director General of Railroads reports to President Wilson that private ownership during the war would have been costly and risky. He says government condition was sound and railways under private control would have faced higher costs but could have operated safely. Hines urges a gradual return to private operation as the roads now show strong volumes and no breakdowns, arguing the transfer could proceed without danger.
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