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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1922

Page

5

Last Day for Voters Added to City List

Neig voters to the number of 1,238 had been added to the voting list of the city when the Board of Selectmen held their session last night at o'clock. 301 of 2,037 on the to be made list remain to be added today if they appear before 8 tonight at the Cornerl chamber. Of the enrolled, 128 women and 150 men were added yesterday. The doors will close promptly at o'clock tonight. applicants not in the Council chamber then will be put on the list. Married women of naturalized citizens urged to come early and bring their husbands naturalization papers.

Neig Board of Selectmen Corneil Chamber Counsil

Voting list delays cause women to miss entry

Fragmentary line notes that many women lack papers and must be turned away, implying delays in compiling the voting list and no time to process them today. The text shows frustration over documentary requirements and crowding in the registration process.

Three marriages seek divorce in state court filing

Three divorce petitions were filed in the Superior Court yesterday. Helen Ismunsky Welly of Bridgeport, married July 1829 to Percy Way, seeks relief for cruel treatment. Grace Balfour of Bridgeport seeks freedom from Benjamin Balfour, with details of prior marriage and two children. Institutional and custody questions noted as part of the proceedings.

Marriegly Helen Paualing Ismunsky Welly Beidgepart Percy William Way Ton Canada Ché Grace Peice Balfour Bridgeport Benjamin Balloury Rank Bormunak Marteid Adalte

Notice of Damages Claims By Citizens in Two Streets

Charles D. Gay files with the city clerk a notice of intention to claim damages for an accident on Savoy Street in Oc id. The notice gives no details of damages. Mary A. Hawley also files a claim intention notice for damages relating to the building line on Harvard Street.

Charles D. Gay Savoy Street Mary A. Hawley Harvard Street

Mrs De Bouchet Faces Prolonged Battle in New Orleans

New Orleans reports a rising spectacle as Mrs Onezima De Bouchet, socialite of New Orleans, faces allegations prompted by Asa G. Candler and associates. Agents allegedly seek evidence to bolster charges of impropriety while lawyers say attempts to undermine her case. Supporters rally amid a wave of conflicting claims across cities including Atlanta and Memphis.

New Orleans Atlanta Oneumia de Boauchel Oreleans Society St'y New Greans Candler de Bouchke Candlers Asa G. Candler Mose Moise Mrs. de Boucnel Atelanta Womer de Bouchella Meankine South Memphis de Bouchet George L Adjutant Peneral Sons of Confederate Veterans Confederate Veterans Eady

Vice President Coolidge Speech Broadcast by Radio Rally

The Hartford Courant reports a statewide plan to broadcast Vice President Calvin Coolidge’s speech via radio from Foot Guard's hall in Hartford. Senator George J. McLean will preside as Republican committees coordinate with town chairmen to arrange radio reception through WDAK and other stations, linking to Republican HQ for details.

Hartford Hartford Courant Calvin Coolidge Foot Guard George J. McLean Repub 1 Courant Ahien Ion Fy Wdak

Eckart to Fight Move 70 Close Brewery Here

Assistant District Attorney George I Cohen seeks injunction to halt Eckart Brewing Co operation in Hartford. Judge Edwin S Thomas to hear the district attorney’s application with Low 17 named for the hearing as Eckart officials deny wrongdoing and contest the move.

George I. Cohen Hartford Eckart Brewing Company George Eckart Tin Company Edwin S .Thomas United States District Court Low

Pleasure Beach Hearing Delayed One Week

A Superior court hearing for Pleasure Beach, linked to Ingersoll and several companies, was moved back one week. Proceedings mention motions by Engineering Corporation, Plessure Beach operators, and Welly Tre Rubber of New Haven, with dates and officials noted in the court records.

Ingersoll Motions Engineering Corporation Plessure Beach Welly Tre Rubber Company New Haven Ute Cies Superior Court Ertek W. Pearce Edmund Wolfe

Stamford Woman Seeks Conservator Set Aside

Phoebe Wheeler of Stamford requests the surrogate court to set aside a conservatorship appointed Sept 8 this year. The probate court named Walter Midian of Stamford to handle her affairs, but Wheeler seeks to manage her own estate.

Stamford Phoebe Wheeler Josn N Reynolds Suvarini Walter Midiean Sumforg

Greenwich Merchant Dies of Paralysis

Greenwich, Oct 20. A well known local merchant died after a stroke at his office. He leaves a wife and two daughters. The deceased was familiar in racing circles and wore wide business interests. Official details and survivors listed by the press indicate a life closely tied to Greenwich commerce.

Greenwich Asi McCarty Dyn Marchint Offiers Nuwon Straiding Luis Cireles Jack Momash

Unclear hazardous event at university gathering

Fragmentary report describes a clash at a university gathering with hazardous devices, injuring multiple students and involving rival groups. Details are partially garbled, but at least three students were seriously hurt and one possibly fatally.

LOS Angular Ger Ube Southern Ranch Galivotain Teast Ald Unila Rassiine

Building Permits Issued by City Building Commissioners

Building permits were issued last night for a variety of structures including frame garages and sheds. Notable entries include 4 Howard Avenue, 107 Smith Street, 236 Laurel Avenue, 207 Knowlton Street, 41 Retund Place, and 02 Hamilton Street among others. The notices list names such as Mary E Pearson, Frank Jas, Mrs. Hate to M. Hartweil, Louis Roulaix, and John Scinto in relation to the permits.

Cevar Howard Avenue Browze Hollow Stueco Smith Street Laurel Avenue Mary E. Pearsons Clarkson Frank Jas Armstrong Manufacturing Ca Grand Apa Mirst Cal Lutheran North Avenue Hate M. Hartweil Golden Rod Avenue Wolmes Retiund Place Louis Roulaix Hamilton Street John Scinto

Needey Families Apply for Coal Aid

The fuel department has received many applications for gas or coal aid for families. The first application arrived on Thursday. Only applications from very needy families will be processed through the church department under Superintendent Anna P. Short applications for con...

Tae Tiricleg Anna P Mir, Thorn’ Aad

Free Saturday With a $1 Purchase Offer

A promotional notice offers a free 44 oz jar of Creme to the first sixty customers who spend one dollar or more at our Toilet Goods Station on Saturday. The event emphasizes cleansing cream as a free incentive for shoppers.

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