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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1924
Page
5
Peter Robinson aged 34 of 1B Crane Street collapsed and died at Wooster cemetery while at work. Medical Examiner Dr D C Brown ruled heart disease as the cause. Survived by one daughter Mrs Arthur Robinson who lived with him.
Bridgeport suffered an estimated economic loss of nearly 100000 last year from communicable diseases, per City Health Officer Dr William H Coon. The report cites 2.65 cases and 3866 deaths, with costs of 25 per case and 160 per death, covering typhoid fever to influenza and other illnesses.
Oronoque lodge No 9010 will confer the degree of Truth this evening. A class of 11 candidates will receive the degree from the Oronoque degree team. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting.
Police and Navy investigators chase a man posing as Lieutenant Adams who passed eight counterfeit checks for 100 dollars during Navy Day events. Victims describe a tall, thin man with a rank style, claiming Navy ties and knowledge of foreign ports. A potential lead places the suspect in a southern city as his home. The Navy department has begun its own search for Adams.
Thomas Benoette of 194 Nichols Street was riding on Water Street near John yesterday when hit by an automobile driven by Norman V Botsford 46 of 409 Central Avenue He sustained a bruise to his right leg and required no medical attention per the police report.
Baptist church celebrates thirtieth anniversary with a Wednesday evening event attended by over 200 people. Speakers included Rev Chester C Marshall of the First M G church Dr A B Coats of Hartford and Dr James Grant of New Haven.
The Red Men plan a major gathering in Bridgeport on Saturday night November 8 to welcome Charles EB Pass of Hainsburg Pa the national order leader visiting the city after several years A large ceremony includes conferring the adoption degree by Cockenog tyibo No 22 Norwalk and CT delegation members from across the state with about 150 candidates to be initiated.
Bernard Jorzensen of 124 Catherine Street was attacked by four dogs yesterday afternoon and injured his left leg. He received first aid from an emergency hospital surgeon.
Fairfield reports a supper gathering planned for Saturday at 8 30 PM at the Second District Republican club rooms on Kings Highway and Jennings Road. Members are urged to attend as topics include street lighting road conditions and fire hydrants, plus plans for year ahead to reach every voter in the district.
Connecticut authorities warn motorists heading to Yale Army game to ensure headlights are properly aligned and lenses focused. Police will stop and inspect cars with glaring lights, with arrests possible. Over 40,000 cars expected, state highway patrols on duty, traffic rules strictly enforced to prevent accidents.
Eight graduates received diplomas from Griffin hospital training school for nurses at a Library hall ceremony with Judge Robert L. Munger as speaker. Miss Lilian Ahlberg and seven others earned diplomas as PF Allis spoke. A banquet and dance followed at Hotel Clark hosted by Miss L F Purchase.
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