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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1920

Page

7

Attorney Greensten seeks $50000 in malice suit

Motives of malice alleged as attorney Charles S Canfield and others face a suit filed in Superior Court. Greenstein claims defamation arising from a February arrest and a prior patent dispute, seeking $50000 for damages to his character and business. Deputy Sheriff J P served papers yesterday.

Torney Charles S .Canfield Greenstein Nichols Canfield, Smith and Nichols J. P Green Francis Breen John H. Light Norwalk Joseph Tittle I Grienstein Hha DeLaney

Foreign born soldiers become U S citizens in Fairfield county

Judge Howard J. Curtis oversaw a May naturalization session admitting 23 new citizens, bringing the total to 203 in the month and 550 foreign born soldiers admitted to citizenship in Fairfield county since the end of the guard.

Judes Howard J. Curtis United States Zenship Superior Court Curtis Fairfield County

Wife of Dentist Sues for Divorce in Court

Mrs Weidlich formerly Marie Phelan sues Dr Harold C Weidlich dentist for divorce alleging intolerable conduct. Papers filed yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Robert Nichols set June term for the Superior Court return. They live at 190 North Avenue.

Alrvieshun Weidlich Husbad Harold C. Weidlich Main Street Robert Nichols Superior Court RBISS Marie Phelan North Avenue

Donial and Wife Held as Counterfeiters

Armand Dowais and his wife Mary Dowais of Milford, along with Joseph Barbe of Hartford, were indicted by the Hartford grand jury on counterfeiting charges. Trial set in Federal district court at Hartford on Tuesday, May 25.

Armand Dowais Mary Dowais Milford Joseph Barbe Hartford Federal District Court Martford

Mayor Probes Alder Salary Ordinance

Mayor Wilson has not signed the ordinance granting aldermen a salary of 900 dollars a year. He said yesterday he is holding up to thoroughly investigate the legality of adopting such an ordinance.

Wilson

Horse Beating Case Ends with Fine in City Court

Charged with cruelty a horse beaten with a heavy stick led to a $25 fine for James Esposita of 38 Madison Avenue in City court yesterday. The case against Joseph Esposita, arrested on Barton Ham Ling, agent of S. P. City, was nolled.

James Esposita Madison Avenue Joseph Esposita Barton T. Ham~ling S. P

Bridgeport Man Held in Waterbury Murder Case

A Bridgeport man is held in connection with a Waterbury murder. The victim, Luigi Gigliotti, 86, of 127 Waterbury, died after a fight in which the suspect fired multiple shots, including a fatal blast to the brain. Police inquiry continues.

Tibury

Local dispute over a woman ends in police involvement

Fragmentary police report details a quarrel among men over a girl described as a sweetheart. Authorities note a friend of the accused was present and the incident led to police action at the scene. Further specifics are unclear in the surviving text.

Osc J. Bridger Police

Ships Begin Route to Relieve Vessels at Bow Harbor

A brief dispatch notes orders directing the crew to Cape Bow to relieve surrounding ships. The Rodgers was loaded today and preparations continue for additional relief stages, with clear commands issued to proceed tomorrow.

Boston Mage Degirey He Rodgers

Verdict Awarded In City Court Damages Case

A court in the city awarded $350 in damages in a civil case involving a plaintiff named Polastreut. The proceedings referenced Lae course and a related judgment, with unusual OCR errors in the record.

Schlager Is Discharged in Bronx Slaying Case

In a Bronx courtroom on May 20, Schlasel Youngstown waiter from Ohio was discharged related to a slaying case. The hearing shed little light on motives, with officials keeping details sparse as the discharged defendant left without incident.

Bronx Schlasel Youngstown Ohio

Unclear discharge in murder case prompts inquiry

An unidentified metal manufacturer named Rueckert was discharged in a case involving murder charges. Investigators requested discharge, stating the investigation had faltered, leaving the outcome uncertain and details incomplete.

I Rueckert Carsten

New York Banks Tighten Rules on Imports and Credit

New York banks moved to curb imports and luxury goods as part of a broader effort to deflate credit. The Federal Reserve Board weighs actions to stabilize the economy while imports and nonessential purchases face scrutiny.

New York Federal Reserve Board

Yacht missing after storm off Fiji coast report

A yacht named Grey ini has been missing since Saturday after a storm near the Fiji coast. The British registry ship Dueck was reportedly repaired and a general conference announcement noted a child of 32 nations involved in a Methodist Episcopal ceremony.

Fisrae Dueck Bishopg Methodist Episcopal

Husband Charges Cruelty in Divorce Suit

Louis Ladinsky files for divorce in Superior Court against Annie Gateel Ladins of this city, alleging cruelty and desertion as grounds for the action.

Samperior Louis Ladisky Annie Gateel Ladins

Second Negro Bishop Candidacy Announced in Torrington

In Torrington on May 20, friends of Senator Charles RPS announced the candidacy of Ele Brooks for the Republican nomination. The move marked the second Negro bishop seeking power in the party’s slate this year.

Torrington Cha RPS Elee Brooks

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