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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1923

Page

6

Seven Divorce Petitions Heard Here Today

Seven uncontested divorce petitions were listed for hearing before Judge John W. Banks in a short calendar session of the Superior Court today. Plaintiffs include Mary Pedro Gregory of Bridgeport versus Joseph Gregory, with alleged desertion since March 1917, and Grace Peasley Balfour of Bridgeport versus Benjamin Balfour, married November 18, 1914, alleged intolerable cruelty. Others include Anna Harris Feldman of Bridgeport versus Samuel Feldman of New York City, married November 1913, alleged intolerable cruelty. Minnie B. Bodges of Bridgeport versus William M. Bodge, married July 6, 1948, alleged intolerable cruelty. Testua A. O’Meary of New York City against Abily E. O’Meara of Stamford, married April 25, 1900, desertion. Frank McKinty of Greenwich against Carrie Raub McGinity of Newark, married December 11, 1906, desertion. Wesley Russell of Danbury against Annie Russell, formerly of Danbury now unknown location, married August 13, 1921, alleged intolerable cruelty and habitual intemperance.

John W. Banks Superior ‘Court Mary Pedro Gregory Bridge- Port Beainkt Joseph Gregory Grace Pease] Balfour Bridgeport Benjamin Balfour Imarried Anna Harris Feldman Samuel Feldmen New York City Minnie B. Bodges W Wlliam M. ‘Bodge Testua A. ‘O'Meary E. O'Meara Stamford Frank McKinty Greenwich Arrie Raub ‘McGinity Newark Wesley Russell

Judge Rules for Bank in 6000 Dollar Suit

Judge Waldo Marvin of the Superior Court ruled for Commercial Bank & Trust in a dispute filed by Harry Silverstone as receiver for Acme Sanitary Supply. The suit sought 36000 allegedly paid to the bank as a preferential payment following Acme’s near bankruptcy and dissolution filings. Directors of Acme were argued to be statutory trustees, with funds on deposit later used to pay notes after petition filed.

Compopercial Bank & Just Company Harry Silverstone Acme Sanitary Supply Company Neeking Ts. Py Waldo Marvin Superior Court Acme Company Acme

Kindly Couple 10 Have Chance to Adopt Patsy

An infant named Patsy found abandoned at St. Vincent's may be placed with a prospective adopting couple. Superintendent Thorne of the Charities Department says the city will select suitable guardians and expects a decision soon. The judge will determine the arrangement and ensure the child’s welfare under ward rules.

St. Vincent's aAnssis Thorne Charities Department Chasne Aerinieenda

La Follette as 1924 Presidential Possibility

Wisconsin Senator Robert M La Follette is seen as a leading presidential possibility for the 1924 Republican ticket. His 1922 Senate re-election by large margins and his long campaign for the presidency are noted, with discussion of a potential third-party bid and his status as “Fighting Bob.” The piece compares him to Roosevelt and Johnson, and covers his war record, Americanism questions, and the political dynamics inside the Republican Party.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington D. C Rober M. Linollette Wisconsin Jav Jollette Washington Monument Central Park New York City Bob Johnson California Fargest Harding Laoilette Republican Party LaFollette Old Guard Taft Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt laPollette Iis Igor PhiladiTpl Tallenas Wiss Wal Colonet Rowcevelt Amg Hardine Leollette Warding

Hawaii Protests Over Scribe Hires to Record Folklore

The Hawaii Civic Club protests the Hawaiian Folklore Commission plan to hire Colombe to collect and publish two columns on native lore. They argue a stranger lacking Hawaiian language knowledge cannot fairly interpret Hawaii's legends and may waste the $5,000 appropriation.

Hawaii Angefolklore Columbean Hone Foklore Commission Colum Colm Commission Yale University Press York Ciy Yale University

Velvet Coatees in Velvet Coats with Lace Trim Styles

A fragment describes velvet coatees with tailored lines and severe effect, trimmed with lace and braided detail. It notes a flattering finish and mentions hue and lining in a fashion-focused line from a period stitching discussion.

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