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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
6
Judge Haines finds a February 7 1918 marriage valid under statute, noting Mrs Elkins was not a minor and lacked no guardian appointment. The case cites parental divorce but confirms consent and legality, concluding the marriage was binding.
The article reports production delays at the electric plant due to shortages of structural steel wires poles and other required materials. Manager Paul notes insufficient capacity for new construction and cites supply delays as delaying expansion and power supply prospects.
A trespass action heard by Judge Booth before the Common Pleas concerns William Geiiiths against Hemer Cram over missing pipes and heating apparatus valued at 363 dollars. The judge reserved decision on the plea.
An ad touts Ward's Orange-Crush and Lemon-Crush as bracing, refreshing drinks. It highlights the pure oils from fresh fruit, pure sugar, and citric acid, claiming the beverages cool and please with repeated daily use from bottled fountains.
A Bridgeporter was arrested after a speeding collision with a Ford coupe near Newburyville. The driver, identified as Fouchid Crom, and another occupant suffered minor injuries. both vehicles were wrecked. Traffic halted for over half an hour while debris and smoke cleared.
John Dezso testified in Sorevier court before Judge Frank D. Haines about the November 20, 1919 incident on State Street near Broad Street. Emily J. Colborne was injured when she slipped from the curb as Dezso's car passed, leading her husband to sue for damages of £2,900.
Judge John Walsh of the Common Pleas Court reserved decision in the action of Leret They against Joseph Gigin to recover in a judgment. The case concerns damages for a gall between the plaintiff and defendant plus costs dated April 1928. Damages of 696 are claimed in the present suit, involving a truck accident with the adenone wat.
Agnes Nichols, a young girl from Green Haven Wisconsin, has been reported missing. A schoolmate named Scola or Ags Scola was seen with her near Avengerro town and Brow area. Police and community members are assisting in the search, with sightings and tips being pursued.
In New Orleans, Archbishop Shaw faced a case where church lights were put out after a bride wore a gown deemed too bold. The incident occurred during a ceremony at Goble Enellness of Stary tints mingwlate with the groom and priest present.
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