Wedding Feast Is Turned Into Riot

1920

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. — The course of true love ran rough for Michael Sheridan, who was married recently. The disturbing element was John Fogarty, a rejected suitor.

Fogarty wasn't invited to the wedding feast and resented it. At the height of the celebration the unbidden guest entered the dining-room and eyed the bride.

"She's mine," he announced to Sheridan. The husband wasn't convinced.

"I claim her," continued Fogarty, removing his coat.

The argument took active form. The feast ended, the guests fled, and the bride fainted.

Riot calls brought a squad of police. The belligerents heard the patrol gong, agreed to a hurried armistice, and joined forces against the intruders. The course of true love then ran rougher than ever.

It all ended at the police station with bride, groom, rejected suitor, and a stray guest, each in a cell.

—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Aug. 7, 1920, p. 2.