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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1921
Page
7
Elsie S Delaney was granted a divorce from William P Delaney on grounds of intemperance. Judge J Beeler awarded custody of a minor child and $3 weekly alimony. Delaney was employed by Warner Brothers. The couple separated March 13, 19.
Testimony concluded in the James G. Burroughs theft case with over twenty witnesses examined during hearings led by Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery. Mrs Burroughs testified as the indictment links Burroughs to a major auto theft ring, with deposition to proceed to Detroit for use in court. Eugene Shanley also faces indictment for selling stolen autos.
Parfield County Fish and Game Association met at 1087 Broad Street. Reports noted plentiful partridges, seven bevy of quail kept over winter, trout stock blanks prepared for members. Speakers included Wheeler, Shattice, Andrew, Musante, Williamson, Brisial, Stilte. A large black bass photo from Squantz Pond stirred interest. A.J. Williamson named secretary-treasurer of the newly formed Connecticut Association of Fish and Game clubs.
John Hughes a veteran six day bicycle racer, age 70, was found dead in an old house at Hillside and Grand avenues in New York. Dr. Francis Tyson attributed death to cold exposure and convulsions. Hughes raced in many ix city events at Madison Square Garden a decade ago and later faced poverty after real estate investments failed. Police officer John Beck assisted in the discovery and access to the residence.
The board moved to appoint a new School Committee member while reviewing finances at the high school and student activities. The Coleman-Wynkoop investigation found no misused funds from the $40,000 in activity revenues, though a slight deficit remained in The Criterion. Several faculty changes and janitorial policy updates were approved, including hires at multiple schools and health-related leaves.
Mrs. Stillman wins permission to amend her answer in the James A. Stillman divorce case. The amended filing accuses the banker of indiscretions over years with one or more co-respondents. Alleged incidents reportedly occurred at the Stillman hunting lodge near Three Rivers Quebec and at the Malbaine retreat in New Hampshire. Beauvais, an Indian guide, is named as the tutor and companion to the Stillman circle. No public charges or precise counts are filed yet. the matter remains unresolved amid speculation of a possible uncontested divorce.
Park City girls basketball travel to Norwalk tonight to face the Banker Girls and will meet the Oriole five at the Y W C A hall on Barnum St tomorrow night. The Sisters of Charity plan day and boarding schools for girls in China as the season winds down.
In Dublin Mountjoy Prison convicts Patrick Moras Thomas Whelan and others were executed by hanging. Thousands gathered outside as a rosary was recited and candles burned during the two executions. Police and telegraph service were disrupted while crowds watched the grim event.
Only partial game notes remain showing Chicago and Cincinnati players in a tense World Series contest. Mentions Jackson homering, Rosins scoring on singles, and late doubles by Woodst and Jackson fueling a Chicago surge amid defensive mishaps and tense at-bats.
The Stillman divorce case centers on income figures and a trust fund. Lawyers for Mrs Stillman aim to question Alm regarding earnings of 860000 a year and potential counsel fees while trust provisions may influence any share of the family fortune among Guy Stillman and his siblings.
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