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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
6
William C. Rungee sues his mother-in-law Abbie L. Husted for $50,000 damages over alleged alienation of his wife's affections. Husted's property is attached for $100,000. Rungee also claims defamation and slander by Husted as his wife sues for divorce on cruelty grounds dating from 1909.
John Kubas of 60 Broad Street was beaten after a dispute over payment for a sandwich at VaCraix and Anderson's saloon, 489 Main Street. He lies in serious condition at St Vincent's hospital with facial abrasions and possible skull fracture. Chef Theo Kenophan of SBS South Avenue is held on a change of assault on bonds of 10000.
The Liberty Chorus hosted a patriot event in GA last night for Grand Army of the Republic members with guests from Women’s Relief corps Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans. Over 140 attended including about 30 chorus women. The program opened with patriotic songs and closed with a flag pageant of allied national anthems. Refreshments followed.
New York May 22 Japan has never altered her intention to return Biau-Chau to China according to Baron Shimpei Goto former Japanese foreign minister who spoke at a dinner in his honor by the Japanese consul general He said it was strange the public did not yet clearly understand the question was settled once and for all in the China Japanese treaty of May 1915.
John Fuck of New York train master of the Harlem River terminal of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad has been transferred to Bridgeport where he is trainmaster of the Bridgeport division with headquarters in this city He succeeds Louw P Bristol who is now general yardmaster.
More than 200 people attended the St Josephs hall dance on Barnum avenue last night to benefit St Josephs baseball team in need of funds for the season. Curleys Jazz Band supplied the music for the event.
A Bolshevik wireless message from Petrograd dated May 22 reports Riga and Dvinsk had not been captured by anti Bolshevik forces. The dispatch from London notes the denial of prior rumors of fallen cities.
In Providence Rhode Island on May 22 Roman Catholic churchmen and laity from many parts of New England gathered to observe the 50th anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of the Right Rev Matthew Harkins BD P a 32 year bishop of the Providence diocese aged leaders and faithful marked the occasion with prayers and reflections on his long service.
A Stamford resident, Mrs. Mary Kearns, won a 20000 civil verdict against Mrs. Widman in New Haven Superior Court. Kearns had sought 25000 for injuries from a July automobile collision. Also reported a saloon mirror broken by Patrick Clark and a separate breach of peace arrest of Nik Puzen.
The Bridgeport Life Publishing Company sues Stanley & MacGibbons in Common Pleas Court on common counts for 250 dollars. Irwin M. Jennings seeks 1000 dollars from Fairfield for damages after his machine hit soft gravel spread on a road during repairs. Travelers Insurance sues William F. Carrigan seeking foreclosure of a judgment dated April 4, 1919.
The Mitford Wheel Club presents its first minstrel show Friday evening at the town hall. After the performance Perkins orchestra provides music for dancing. Soloists include Joy Palmer Frank Graham James Bray Larry Von Hacht Charles Banham Weeds Burwell Roger Harris Albert Roder James Phalen. Dancers Eugene Barth Charles Perkins. Chorus features, with Nate Plumb as Interlocutor and end men Harry Von Hacht Joe Palmer.
Rev Peter McLean pastor of St Marys Church Milford will speak at St Charles parochial school auditorium tonight under the Young Men's League. His topic is The Choice of Friends. A musical program precedes the lecture.
Washington May 22 The battle of Cambrai has been added to the official list of major operations for which special victory medal clasps will be awarded to veterans.
A Teheran sourced dispatch to New York’s Near East headquarters reports children pulling and devouring raw camel flesh from a dead animal in the street. The message urges aid noting five dollars could save a child’s life by providing nourishment.
San Francisco May 12. The San Francisco machinists voted against participating in the proposed nationwide strikes on behalf of Thomas J Mooney and Warren K Billings as announced today.
Deaths reported include Thomas Medlicott whose funeral was held yesterday at his home and at Christ Episcopal Church, with burial in Lakeview cemetery. Also noted are funeral services for Paul Hruby at St James RC Church and burial in St Michael's cemetery. Minnie Canfield of Greenfield and Mary R Botsford of Stepney Depot are reported deceased with service and burial details at local churches and homes.
The Senate Republican committee on committees is reported to have appointed Senator Lodger of Massachusetts as chairman of the foreign relations committee. Unanimous support is said for Senators Penrose of Pennsylvania and Warren of Wyoming as chairmen of the appropriations and finance committees, despite Progressive Republican opposition. Reported nominations include Senators New of Indiana Moses of New Hampshire Harding of Ohio and Kenyon of Iowa for the foreign relations committee.
New York May 22 The World League of Red Cross Societies formed with headquarters in Geneva aims to spread medical science worldwide. Chairman Jenny P Davison spoke upon returning from a European tour that led to the league’s formation and its mission to illuminate dark corners of the world.
New York May 22 Rent increases since 1916 averaged 21 percent according to Tenement House Commissioner Mann who told a state legislative committee housing probe he knew of profiteering among landlords with the highest rise 31 percent Mason of Pittsburgh was elected president of the National Association of Manufacturers with other officers re elected at the convention in New York.
A garbled 1997 divorce petition involves Charles Leppo and Amna Keller Rice seeking separation and custody of minor children. The couple allegedly lived in Clinton and Baton Rouge area with references to related parties Louis Shannon and Anna Curtin, with fragmented dates and names.
A Virginia court yesterday filed inventories for estates including Anne Triwalch with assets totaling 2 807 50 and policies of 2 500 and 307 50 in Park. Henry P Lyons estate shows 2 etc. Mikolay Kruleski’s administratrix Maria Jani street lists equity in property. Lawrence Timmon sues F E Turne in Civil Superior Court for 20 000 alleging contract breach. Also noted: outdated reference to 1546 and a remark about baby genders.
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