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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1922

Page

2

New Haven Court Refuses Annulment Over 1928 Marriage

Judge Newell Jennings dismissed Mary Ellen Mahon’s petition to annul her marriage to David A. Johnson found unclear evidence of a legal ceremony. Mahon testified she was 16 at the time of the auto ride marriage in New Haven and mother Mrs. Sarah Mahon opposed it. The judge ordered further inquiry but halted annulment without verifiable proof of a valid marriage.

Mary Elea Mahon Newell Jannings Superior Court David Asgonnson Che David A. Johnson Jopuings Tune Johnson New Heven Joanaon Haven Rome Liem Sand Nemeier New Haven Butt Tully Cour Jean Rom Joanson Igillowite Dee Tolerson Theoman Sarah Mahon Ete Mary Ellen Senco Jennings Rand Aga

Telebration Postponed By Rain At Park Events

Rain forced postponements of a city celebration at the seaside park. Baseball games were taped, late performances delayed, and the fireworks and concert pushed to an evening when conditions allow. Police logged a minor incident on the Bridgeport frontier, and a small window damage case was reported on Felon Street.

Seaside Park Bridgeport Felon Street Ning Odieex

Two Boys Arrested After July Fourth Fireworks Incident

Police report two sixteen year old males arrested after discharging revolvers on Main Street near Madison Avenue during Fourth of July celebrations. They taunted a patrolman and were detained, with charges of breach of peace and intoxication not pursued. Several injuries reported from fireworks and a man burned by loose powder as medical staff treated victims at Emergency Hospital.

Charles Johnson Dodzo Street Providence Quatody Main Street Madison Avenue Mrqworks May Sullivan Pierce Street Laddie Howser Fairfield Burns William Grant Hunting Street

One Killed In Gotham July 4th Celebration

New York July 4 One death and several injuries marked the Fourth of July celebrations in the metropolitan district. Reynolds a 27 year old Port Chester resident was killed when a cannon exploded while being rammed in a shed near his home. Taylor a 27 year old Manhattan resident suffered an injured right hand finger as a giant firecracker exploded prematurely. At Rockaway Beach a drowning tragedy claimed Charles Referson of Paterson New Jersey.

New York Taina Reynolds Port Chester Jangan Troy Meer Moody Ertegt Taylor Manhattan Joe Sia Veach Rockaway Beach Charles Referson Paterson Pecot Yacht Club Tne Club Elyhevar Savelo Waodawah Elas Clarke Charles N'Y Goddase Georg Gaur Galileo T. Bedford Lloyd's Gredmar William 1. Bull Senfort Garzalta Hendy Jennings Rimdog

Fraternal Meetings Address Various Local Lodges Tonight

Community notices list gatherings across many groups including Knights of Pythias, Daughters of Pocahontas, and World War Veterans. Churches, lodges, and clubs meet at halls on Broad Street, East Main, Fairfield Avenue, and other venues tonight.

Trajan Hé Benes Street Wowempen Dribe Newfeld Manitar Iodge Statestréen Adélphien Lodge Broad Street Magna Charte Lodge Sons of St. George St. George's Hall Btractora Avenue Tenth District Democratic Women's Club Allon Hall East Main Street Soiety Bostwick Avenue Maccabees Alte Neid Avenue Nattional Association of Stationary Engineers Broa Street Pioneer Camp W. O W Iis Brown Street Dorothea Stamm Council Daughters of Pocahontas Fairfield Avenue Polar Story Lodge Shepherds of Bethlehem Washington Avenue World War Veterans Elmstrest Barry Cutler Knights ‘of Pythies Main Wirect

Sterling Memorial Building Progress for Stratford Legion

Sterling Memorial Building in Stratford advances with plans aligning to the Stratford Library, designed by Holden and Stein of New York. The $50000 bequest from the late John W. Sterling funds a community clubhouse with gym, stage, lounges, showers, and a balcony gallery, aiming for Armistice Day dedication.

Ratford Anderson-Duann Ametigar Lesion Stratford Frank H. Holden Clarence &. Stein West 46Th Street New York Doris Tuliders Twaenl Jon Battering Stratford Legion John, W. Shere Ling the Legion Aera Legion Jenin Sterling Beirg Acuses Bunnell John WT. Scaring Sava~coo Herald

Yacht clubs persevere amid rain at Milford Regatta carnival

Milford Yacht Club's regatta proceeds despite wet weather with long distance boat races swimming events diving and dances. Prizes awarded to Frank Brothérion Wilcox Reddington and others as youth awards and sailing feats are noted. A separate voyage report details six crew members led by EB Harris on a cruise north of the sound with stops from Poquonock to Newport and Martha’s Vineyard amid rough seas and sailboat contests.

Milford Harris Pootatuck Pequot Club Pequonnock City Jupe Activites Wilcox Reddington Floyd Jones William Bruth Weeley Shermasy Ning Seclangler Arthur Hamittsn Gustave Langler Alice Perkine Lisa DeWiet Mise Perkins Williamn Smith John Sterling Tird Helmos Aucvesatul Hala Plana Tiny Vegi ‘Antamic U Ron Perkina’ Orchestra Harley Iserl Atinmer Afd Onarérounteg EB. Harris Pootstyel Wrek Aga Biainess G- Su Cooke Fawken Machine Company Tiltebergh Peng Frederick Mills Remington

Berlin Demonstration Model of Orderliness ends strike

Berlin and all Germany breathed relief as the half day political general strike and demonstrations for the defense of the republic concluded without serious disturbances. In Berlin over 200000 urban labor members marched the Kurfuerstendamm avenue, seen as a model of order amid vigilant guards and a calm, disciplined procession.

Berlin Germany Sipan- Ho Eepublie Faghian Ablg Disgtrie Kurfuereiendanm Avenua Pelire Seiad Jonen Rmarchera Marsal Jlabe Interatianale Tich

Rebels Score Victory Near Ulster Border

An official AP bulletin reports Glenfarn bar farks near Lelirin under Ulster guard, with forces from Irish regiments and Ulster specials attached from multiple positions. The Reuters note says the amu Ralrixong stubbornly resisted before yielding to joint assault.

Ulster Border Dustin Glenfarn Barfarks Lelirin National Army

Three Newsdealers Die in Fog Engine Crash

At Asbury Park New Jersey a locomotive struck a group of news dealers unloading products at the station. Three dealers Josiah Harrison John Trleie and George Aalbers were killed. Four others wounded as the engine appeared without warning on a foggy day. Firemen detained the engineer who said the signals were not for a clear track. The incident occurred near Jersey City with four injured and four dead.

Asbury Park Omonica Trisek Taal Alexa Theony Penny

Battle planes leave London for Dublin

Report from London states tactically marked British Free State planes with green white and red rounds left Croydon airport for Dublin. The Evening News notes the mission as part of ongoing air operations.

London Dublin Tuly Associated Press Croydon Iba Save the Evening News

Huntington on Mollnsey’s power boat mishap report

Fragmentary OCR describes a fire and nautical mishaps aboard a power boat named Simwred with crew member Reaney and others aboard. Mention of Pequon harbor, Sadler, and weekly briny outings appears in a garbled account with brief notes on recommissioning and duty.

Ington Mollnsey Prigay Sadler Briny

President Harding speaks at Marion centennial event

President Harding visits Marion to address the centennial celebrations and recalls the town's growth from a small settlement to a thriving community. He notes his long connection as a newspaper worker and reflects on national service, local progress, and the shared pride of Marion residents.

Irregulars in Ireland Face Heavy National Attacks

National forces mounted a multi hour assault in Clonmel and Dublin's Gresham area using smoke bombs armored cars and machine guns. Several irregulars were reportedly trapped or captured as authorities claimed the revolt near the Midlands is crushed with troops now moving to Donegal and Drogheda.

Cee Nationalias Amiens Streee Nelson Pillar Gresham O'Connell Bride Miz Bell Onslaugh Erner Natonals Cess Wsas J Ute Nations Rn Grishem Coples de Valera Lander Fised Ray Otrufty Hae Jia Seacoast Was Donegal Willmorne Drogheda Meath Louth

Striking shopmen start Fourth of July holiday call

Shop workers halt work for a fourth day as railroads report mixed staffing. Some carriers say strike forces are returning. others deny it. Violence appears limited to scattered clashes. unions deny reopenings while British Labor Board actions spark dispute.

Jewett Labor Board of Jew

New Haven Road Runs On Normal Schedule

New Haven lines report a return to normal operations on July 4 with the mechanical department expanding staff under new Labor Board rates effective July 3. Despite the holiday, more workers were on first shift than yesterday, and passenger and freight service were maintained.

New Haven Road New Haven New York, New Haven and Hartford New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Labor Board

Florida tracemen quit union form new one

Florida maintenance of way workers on the Florida Base railroad signed a wage contract set by the Railway Labor Board. J P Beckwith, vice president, said the workers have withdrawn and formed a new union in Jacksonville.

Florida Jacksonville Fis Florida Base Conet Railroad Hevas Railread Labor Board J. P. Beckwith

Kansas City to Open New Speedway Race Soon

A planned first race at Kansas City's speedway will occur this Saturday under joint sponsorship of the Kansas Civ Speedway Association and the American Legion posts of Missouri and Kansas. The race features a 30 mile sweepstakes, with proceeds benefiting disabled World War I veterans.

Kansaa City Kansas Civ Speedway A Association Missouri Kansas State Departments American Legion

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