Yost Players Withdraw From Industrial League
The Union Typewriter Company baseball team, the Yosts of Bridgeport, issued a statement signed by M. J. Clab explaining their withdrawal from the Industrial Baseball League. The letter critiques league directors over a disputed interpretation of bona fide employees and cites concerns about fair treatment and eligibility rules.
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Legal dispute over by laws and advisory board request
The document argues interpretations cannot alter rule meaning and accuses league directors of illegality. It details a request for an Advisory Board of Arbitration to decide a disputed matter, citing improper timing of committee appointments and perceived unfair handling of a game and eligibility issues. The letter condemns league actions, praises Manager Collyng, and predicts pennant outcomes tied to factory teams.
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Oldest City Resident James Quinn Dies at 93
James Quinn, the citys oldest resident born May 30 1810 in West Meath Ireland, died at Bridgeport hospital after a fall at his Yale Street home. He came to the United States 56 years ago, worked 36 years for Porter Booth Co crockery dealers in Wall Street, retired 18 years ago, and lived with his grandniece Mrs LAD. He celebrated his 93rd birthday last Memorial Day amidst friends and kept a temperate life.
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Howland's Adverts Shows End of Summer Bargains
Bridgeport Connecticut shoppers are urged to visit Howland's on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street for end of summer bargains. The ad touts gloves handkerchiefs white dresses muslin dresses children's dresses shoes and other items at unusually low prices with a promise of substantial savings.
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Dresses on sale to beat the rainy season crowds
The notice touts cheap dresses in thin fabrics ideal for rainy days with savings. It highlights rep dresses, sarees, whites with color stripes, and summer fabrics with prices from 3.75 to 25, including waists in lawn and lingerie with lace trims on the second floor.
New Hand Bags Parade For Autumn Styles
Advance guard for autumn presents black hand bags in new shapes and clever details. Round and bellows bottoms, double or single strap handles, metal or leather frames, all roomy and practical with good looks. Prices from 1 to 2 50. Left Gr Main street door.
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Boys Shop Rompers Offer At 39 Cents In Basement Sale
Rompers priced at 39c and 50c described as quality garments for boys and little girls, made from chambray madras and gingham, blue and pink stripes, full cut, well sewn to endure wear. Located in the front basement with sizes available.
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HowWLanpD Introduces New Autumn Hats With Bright Hues
The store highlights new hats that capture autumn spirit with rich silk fabrics and sweeping shapes. Turban styles in green blue red brown offer distinct looks, priced around six dollars, promising easy fit and stylish finish.
Barkers-6 for 60c collar sale described
A newspaper blurb promotes Barker collars in linen, cool and comfortable fits. It notes 14 sizes and styles with regular prices 2 for 25 cents, now offered at 60 cents for two dozen during a limited sale.
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Narrow-foot men shoe bargain at Howland store
Narrow-foot men can find a great shoe chance with many narrow width pairs. The offer features patent leather low cut shoes mainly in ee width, with prices from four dollar class down to two and a half for selected pairs. Located just inside Fairfield avenue door.
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End of season sale on women's tan shoes
Large stock of women's low tan shoes offered at sharply reduced prices. Large sizes remain from an earlier sale, with discounts from 4.00 to 1.50 down to 95 cents. Store location given as main floor rear.
Wheeler Wins License Transfer Over Protest at Hartford
Hartford August 20 county commissioners granted Margaret L Wheeler owner of the Commercial House in Winsted permission to remove her license to Bristol. Opposing this move temperance advocate George W Hull argued only that the applicant was a woman. A separate brief item notes a 15 year old Boleshaw Sarniacki allegedly attacked Celia Kane 10 on Lafayette Street with witnesses later in Bardackt court.
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New stock fabrics arrive in bright colors at the shop
Colorful woolen fabrics and satin cloths flood the doorway offering new rose roseda green raisin blues. Prices run 75e and $1 a yard with ready skirts measured and tailored to fit for $1.50. One visit for fabric, measurement, and delivery to wear ready.
Stockings and apparel offered at 25 cent prices
Lightweight stockings with finish described as regular 25 cent stock. lace trim vests and baby socks are also advertised in plain and patterned colors. The notice emphasizes low price, quality fabric, and varied items including women’s garments and pants.
Legislature to Adjourn Next Week in Connecticut Session
The Senate overruled the Governor's veto 17 to 8 on a measure allowing a New Haven oyster grower title to oyster grounds in New Haven harbor. The House sustained the veto. Bills on foul matter in Long Island Sound were killed or stalled, and several local and constitutional measures were debated or tabled. A dentistry bill was recalled but left on the table. The sessional commission on shellfish regulation with Rhode Island and New York ended. A constitutional amendment to limit legislative sessions passed in the House, and a gravity law resolution was referred to the new towns committee. A street-rail question and several local items were pending. Sporting notes mention Clovers meeting and youths arrested by Officer Wheeldranr.
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