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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1923

Page

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Stokes Loses Divorce Action Against His Wife

A jury found Mrs. Melen Tinoou Stokes not guilty of infidelity, ending five years of conflict with her millionaire husband. The verdict came on the misconduct count with Edgar Wallace in his apartment. Separation action by Stokes against her husband was scheduled for next Bron day in Superior court.

Wey York Melen Tinoou Stokes Edgar Wallace Hast Sith Street Stukes Wan Samuel Untermyer Mr. Untermyer Harvey Anbasynder Great Britain Amoriun Peivicy Cac America France W. H. D. Stokes Philadelphia Odeath Pichat Eral

Homeowner seeks injunction against gasoline station raid

A homeowner petitions the court for damages and an injunction over a gasoline station project claiming it violates property restrictions. He alleges the Sunfield entity has city approval to build the gas station, arguing it injures his dwelling and rental venue and breaches deed restrictions.

Defendants in Suit Set for Trial November Twenty Seventh

Norwalk residents Mrs Parker and I Mori G Barker appear in court with a judge noting the wharf calendar. the case concerns alleged actions by Parker toward her husband’s family and related domestic issues. The trial date is set for November 27 with preliminary arguments heard yesterday.

Norwalk Judem Alyn L. Brown Mes. Parker Mori G. Barker Parker Hee He Luis

Love for Other Woman Plea of Wife for Divorce

Alice M Williams of 170 Orchard Street sought a divorce from Dwight Williams of West Haven in Superior Court, claiming desertion under law though he remained in the home while carrying on an affair with another woman. Judge Brown heard her case as Williams admitted loving another woman and staying married without resuming conjugal relations. The judge reserved judgment.

S:e Alice M. Williams Orchard Straet Brown Dwight &. Williams West Haven Alis Williams Mia Petler Wweerman William Tala Rose Williams West Haven

Police Look for Doctor Reported Dead and Buried

Waterbury reports a probe into a doctor named Oscar W Gittens claimed alive after death on February 28 Governor Templeton sent Lt Milton MacMullem to Cambridge Mass to verify the claim A doctor alleged to know the diploma mill operations said Gittens was practicing under an assumed name A warrant was sought to arrest him if found and hold as a fugitive until formal process Woodlawn Cemetery burial confusion followed with officials confirming death and autopsy findings Dr Frederick Graves stated he was at the bedside and believes the man is dead

Waterbury Charles A. Templeton Milton MacMullem Cambridge Mass Templeton Capitol Oscar W. Gittens Starsling Guttens Liu Man Aly Gittend Macslallen Gittena Neway Gittens Misa Fanny Comardo John Z. Manzani Harold Lewior Gitteny Vors Nity Woorthy Thomas H. Kirton Andertiker Rive Woodlawn Frederick Graves Bea Qacari Viateg Dr Gitten

Schermann Baffles Doctors With Unexplainable Gift

Polish psycho-graphologist Schermann tested before three neurologists in New York. He diagnosed subjects via handwriting and impressed doctors with insights they deemed beyond ordinary limits. The test included a diabetic patient whose handwriting suggested a hidden health issue.

Schermann New York Kaniet Schermann Charles Loomis Dana J. Ramsay Hunt Foster Kennedy

Aged Woman Sues Over Probable Pauper Status

A 78 year old woman, Mrs. Hilen Brady, testifies in Superior Court seeking to claim what she believes to be rightfully hers to avoid the poor house. She discusses a deed from years ago and a mortgage dispute with Newtown, noting back payments and support arrangements varying since the death of Mrs. Gorinth. Judge Kellogg reserved decision on the case.

Hilen Brady Dirac Nawhorn Gorheth Brady Carbee

Woman Convicted After Husband’s Death Insurance Claim

In a United States district court on January 21 1624 Judge Thompson presided over the case of Toglers who sought to collect life insurance after the death of their husband. The court directed a verdict for the Toglers noting insurance companies failed to prove the claimant was malingering masking the act. Geraldine Reckitt testified as stenographer during proceedings.

Arthur Osu Dias Bushusrd Bill R Geraldine Reckitt Thompson United States District Rogler Ini

Advocates Lighter Taxes to Preserve N E Timber Lands

Advocates urge tax cuts to keep New England timber lands developable without prohibitive costs. Yale professor Toumey warns higher taxes drive private owners to abandon forest stewardship, risking rapid development and loss of forested lands across the region.

N. E New Meghiad Ug & Long W. Toumex Yale New England Toumey Terea

Griffin Defies Rumors On Tax Office Post Remains

Report states assistant collector Griffin will stay in the tax office berth as Drew, the tax collector, denies any termination of Griffin and reappoints him. The town party fights for additional Democratic appointments amid a looming Monday meeting to decide successors and assignments.

Griffin Statens A Nd Kkerneth J. Griffis Jobn Edward A. Drew Drew John Jd Methussela Dermacrate Big Teem Brown Norley R. Arthur Brew John A. Northey Alexander L. Delaney Erité Henry Greenstein Maurice HH. NeKensx Engliver Cs Engineer McHirov Wilsora Ludentort Flitter Hordie Excapeds Lerdon Baldwin Tewford London AGUS Bridgeport Wakelaven Naugatuck Valley City Stamford Wits Yale iMaryland Darnteuth Boston Rere Flldreth Zurdani Mike Healy Hantford Taimorrow Sickpon Stara Paisfield Tigers Lin Hirst Taimorrow. Cae Ato¢ghuan Legion Benefit Jim Hones Lew London Gognin Wills Lynch Dundee

Shriners Parade and Ceremonial Tonight in City

Shriners from Providence Newark Brooklyn New Haven and others gather for a fall ceremonial parade starting at 7 39 pm and concluding with a temple ceremony. About 2000 visitors expected with a concert at the Strattiald hotel featuring Pyramid saxophonists and local musicians.

Shriners Providenge Newark Brooklyn New Luven New Londo Wartford Hyaung Vetty Latae Eclock Pyrasmid Strattiald Jobby Charge A Acer Irving & Stannard Pyramid Level Maple Charters Noble David Mackenzie

Monarchist Revolt in Bavaria Ends in Ruins

Berlin reports on the Bavaria revolt led by Hitler and allies, ending with the failure of Von Kahr and Von Seitz and the collapse of the Munich putsch. The Reichswehr maintains order as Bavarian leaders face arrest and the movement loses momentum.

Berlin Associated Press Munich Germany Hitler Havania Jett van Kahr Gener von Jussow Fun von Knilling Hatnskeller Plana von Kahr von ‘An Son Mittens Reichswehr von Torsow Pullete Hite Ebert Benin Budenderff

Privacy in Radio Communication Demonstrated at Convention

Chicago engineers demonstrated a compact 20 pound device called the Dunmore Relay that converts radio impulses to a land telegraph code for private messages. Although two faults spoiled a portion of the test, the system showed rapid typing and the potential for expanded private ether usage in telegraphy, press reporting, and confidential communication.

Chimago Menix Chicago Association of Railway Elega Engineers T ‘Radio Wime Indy Iit Enélog Privarg Communication roWierdal Menge Briere Carvencion Locher Ilglute Dunmore W. Dunner Hareau Sandards Inn Eiliean

Local News Briefs Skip Toward Armistice Day Events

Local items note veterans observing a meditation period during services, Armistice Day plans, and a morning ceremony. Police investigation targets a missing doctor, while Newtown honors Missy Hawley with a $15,000 tomb gateway gift to a cemetery association. Community church polls, harbor talks, and a planned parade prep are also mentioned along with assorted state and national updates.

Alice Pagel Weed Elsw Craft Hollywood Cal Bridge Vice Cornuy Conenrnad Matic Maul By Center Samual DB Motkin Francia O. Brenan Coramyalon Motherein Law Ip Gilena Jion Uit Fel Wian Waterbury Pohkee Templeton Gittens Maine Capsbridge Mass Missy Hawley Newtown Oametery Association New Bullets Milford Kastan Hydrauily Company Walnut Beach Mechort Iiina Norwelk Patewell Mary Land

Italian Fort Explosion Leaves 11 Dead

An explosion at Italian Fort yesterday killed 11 and wounded nine others. Firemen fought fires as repeated blasts hampered control and the fort was declared a complete wreck. Authorities feared unexploded shells may remain, prompting further evacuations.

Niles

U S Out of Reparations Conference

France and the United States approach a split over reparations terms. A proposal to end aid is cited as key to resolving the involved problem, signaling a turning point in negotiations between the two nations.

France U.S

Poincare Advised by Sec Hughes on Restrictions

Washington reports indicate France and the United States are diverging on plans to enlist American help for an expert reparations inquiry. Secretary Hughes conveyed Poincare’s warnings that French restrictions would frustrate U S cooperation, leaving no formal invitation in place. President Coolidge considers the restrictions render the inquiry futile and unlikely to yield a comprehensive German reparation program.

England Hughes Coolidge Aow League of Nations Cogildyre United States Washington France United Waspsington Thei Geneh Germany State Department Jusnerand

Plotkin named to garage board with Brennan

Samuel B. Plotkin, a FU district Democratic worker and former Board of Education member, was named by Mayor Pred Anwater to fill the expired term on the Municipal Garage Control commission. His term runs to April 1, 1925. Francis J. Brennan, Brennan Stone Co. president and ex-fire commissioner, was named to the other unexpired term until April 1, 1924. both Kingsbury and Mayo resign.

Samuel B. Plotkin FU Distriet Democratic Atwater Board of Education Esterday Pred Anwater Wis J. G. Jkingebiuryp Municipal Garage Control Commission Plorkin Burlier Francis J. Brennan Brennan Stone Company Edmund Mayo Brennan Kingsbury Mayo Ae City Bie

Synthetic gin raid at candy store sparks court case

Police raided Salvator Gurrir's Lexington candy shop uncovering a contraband stash hidden in a braxy padlock boom. Garr'r faced presentation of evidence as a 100 dollar bond issue loomed while patrons endured a chaotic scene.

RAL Bureak Salvator Ggrrot Lexington Selzet Merting Ag Gurrir Harini

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