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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1922

Page

5

Family of gas victim awaiting funeral services

Funeral arrangements are pending for Miss Raynold Amundsen found dead yesterday in her rooming house at 415 Hancock avenue from suspected gas poisoning. The body was discovered by the housekeeper after Miss Amundsen failed to respond to calls to work. Surviving relatives include her mother Mrs. Charles Amundsen of Salem Massachusetts and several siblings. The sister hosting the service is Mrs Bernard Gagnon of 48 Whittier street.

Raynold Amundsen Hancock Avenue Bernard Gagnon Whittier Street Charles Amundsen Salem Mase Carl Ole Bernard Ammndsen Gasnon Bernard Cassidy New York Edith Amundsen Narre

Fitchburg Girl to Wed John F. Moran Wednesday

Miss Helen Marguerite Roberts of Fitchburg will wed John Francis Moran of Dennis on Wednesday December 27 at St Charles church. After a honeymoon to New York Albany Niagara Falls and Fiten bars they return to Pridgea rt for the 1922 inauguration of Harry W. Congdon Post No 11 Ameri Legion where Moran becomes vice commander. Miss Roberts works in Mail Order at John Wanamaker New York. Moran joined police in 1818 after time as a reporter. wartime service included private sergeant and second lieutenant in the Military Police.

St. Charles Church Helen Marguerite Roberts Michael F. Roberts North Street Fitchburg John Francis Morin Boston Harry W. Congdon Ameri Legion Moran Miss Robberts John Wanamaker New York City Emer Bridgeport Times Military Po Well Lawrence Worcester Ayer Fitchburs Mass Miss Roberts

Coroner Reports on Man Fatally Burned

Coroner John J Phehas reports Anthony Mars died in an accidental blaze at the west end plant of the American Tube and Stampina company A match dropped a kerosene soaked swab causing Mars clothes to ignite He faintly burned and a fellow employee tried to aid him but his efforts proved fatal The coroner found Mars died while attempting to help another man in the incident Also Annapolis Md Wilbert Robinson manager of the Brooklyn National League baseball team narrowly escaped injury riding with Robert Strong in an automobile.

Anthony Mars West End American Tube and Stampina Company Ing John J. Phe- Has Macs Lazt Mars Annapolis Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Naional Laasque Robert Strong South River

Wilson and Stanley Win Court Suit

A Westchester jury in White Plains found in favor of former Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and John C. Stanley, ex board of commissioners president, in a suit by Randall W. Borough alleging $4,296.58 for Burns detective work during the Bridgeport raids. Testimony traced verbal agreements and personal responsibility for bills, with Burns detailing expenses, payments, and alleged political interference.

Westchester County Clifford B. Wilson John C. Stanformer Board Commissioners Randall W. Borough Burns’ International Detective Agency Burns Supreme Court Arthur Thompkins White Plains Court House Raymond Burns Fred C. Bozeman Ernest Cozza Bridgeport Wilson Tom Wilson Bozeman Police Department Bridgetport de Laney Allan ©. Meyers Aperstive Delaney Meyers Homer Cummings Cozza Chicago J. Bozeman Stanley Board of Apportionment Small Fry Meyer Lane Griffin Kepple Burns Leeney Connecticut Assairs Meyhe

Bridgeport Groups Rally for 4000 Christmas Food Baskets

Bridgeport organizations plan to deliver food baskets to about 4,000 families on Christmas morning with coal for all, led by the Job, Elks, Salvation Army, High School Girls' Student League, Charities Department, Remington Arts employees, Shriners, and YWCA. Donations and entertainment programs span municipal clubs, schools, and the Salvation Army, with thousands of toys, clothing, and dinners distributed at multiple sites including Elm Street and the Public Market.

Bridgeport Angus P. ‘Thorne the Elks Salvation Army High School Girls’ Student League Charities Department Remington Arts Company Shriners Bridgeport Protective Order of Inks Elm Street Remington Arms Company SOG Pyramid Temple Che Protestant Orphan Asylum W. Co. A American Hardware Stores, Inc

Christmas Jail Menu Delights Prisoners at North Avenue Jail

The Christmas Day menu for inmates at North Avenue jail includes mashed turnips and potatoes, roast pork with brown gravy, creamed onions, bread, coffee, mince pie, crullers and apples. George Stevens prepares the meal while George Moshier leads the kitchen staff, replacing James Brigga, who is jailed for six months after shooting Arthur Doran but paroled for health reasons. Toronto signs George Maizel, ex-Chicago Nationals outfielder, to the International League club.

North Avenue Geo. Stevens George Moshier Stevens James Brigga Arthur Doran

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