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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
5
A garbled pretrial note describes a campus business facing bankruptcy and a possible sale. Claimants lobby for bids while creditors scrutinize the process and the court considers a sale to satisfy debts.
Coroner John J. Phelan reports the death of Michiel J. Sneth of 2 Caroline Street, a railroad employee, found yesterday. The circumstances remain unclear though an inquiry was begun and the body was removed for examination.
Keele district reports that six couples were freed in divorce proceedings. The proceedings featured accusations of cruelty and desertion, with several couples married between 1909 and 1914. Names such as Readiey, Bradiey, McGure, and Naerenhger are referenced amid testimonies on misconduct and custody concerns. The cases continued with further testimony and a court date set for Tuesday at 1:30.
Washington reports Secretary Baker outlined plans to return about 29,000 U S military dead from France while 20,000 to 28,000 would stay buried overseas. He cited transport congestion and material shortages as delays for repatriation and noted minimal progress on bodies in England and Russia.
Elderly guardian of Frank Coenen Jr. files suit in the Superior Court alleging negligence in the operation of a coaster at Araton Point. The complaint seeks damages of ten thousand dollars for the 3 year old’s death during a July incident. The defendant coaster company owns the ride and faces claims that inadequate supervision and unsafe conditions caused the fatal accident. The case highlights ongoing questions about safety and liability at amusement attractions.
Police and troops halted a small crowd of men and children at Mimich yesterday during an unemployment demonstration over a reduced weekly ration of 272 pounds of bread. No casualty figures reported.
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