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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
6
A tangled divorce action involves multiple notable individuals including Mabel A. LaQuant of Norws and Eva Bushlaagpmian, with marriages dating to 1919. The case, heard in this city, alleges desertion and cruelty, with substantial alimony claims and contested assets.
Superior court will hear an injunction filed by firemen claiming the council acted beyond its power in restructuring the fire department. Attorney John A. Carnell represents the firemen. Hearing set for Tuesday with only factual arguments.
London June 14 The condition of A Bonar Law who resigned the premiership of England because of illness is causing his friends considerable anxiety. He has failed to respond to treatment but plans to take motor drives again his weakness. His health remains a concern as officials monitor his recovery and disposition.
The Morse conspiracy case, accusing defendants of defrauding the government via ship purchase and operation, goes to rest week with witnesses to testify. Government experts and named figures including Charles M. Schwab era officers, William Bayne, and others linked to national emergency programs are expected to be involved in the proceedings.
An article quotes Mrs. Shepherd alleging that Mormon missionaries travel in disguise in every state to convert and exploit girls and servants. She claims they seek to gain access through fervor and insinuation, aiming to transport and sell individuals.
A 17 year old, Charles Beldon of 873 Road Street, was arrested on a theft charge after railroad detectives found cannons of chewing tobacco and stolen items in his possession at the New Haven Railroad Company yards. He was held in default of 5104. Beldon, part of a Vermont labor group brought to the city for factory work, was later connected to events on July 2 with the railroad company.
Washington June 15 Brig General Frank T Hines director of the United States Veterans Bureau announced that there are five thousand beds and government hospital space for disabled veterans and that reports of shortages are denied He said a survey of hospital areas nationwide will determine where beds are most needed and allocated accordingly.
Danbury special to The Telegram reports air crash victims Mr and Mrs Joop discharged from Ban k hospital after Memorial Day plane plunge near Tuckey Field. They had been patients since the accident and returned home to Woalri Cobs.
Birth notices include Miley and Walliatt McLaughlin a son born June 4 Jennie Johnson a son June 12, Inka Repasy a daughter June 9 Harold Tueas a son June 12 Marty Clark a daughter June 4 Frank Ayers two daughters June 1 Louis Golden a daughter June 7 and other detailed names and addresses. Marriage licenses list multiple couples with ages and street addresses across the area.
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