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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
4
Readable fragments list prices for sweaters, straw waists, rain caps, raincoats, cloth capes, and silk georgette items. Various price points show discounted amounts from $1.00 to $10, with multiple white and straw hat mentions and sailer style caps.
Hartford July 23 Edward M Day counsel for Shore One Electric Railway petitions the Public Utilities Commission to approve its plan to sell its electrical privileges and franchises to Eastern Connecticut Power Company of Norwich. The General Assembly empowered the sale by special law and a hearing was scheduled for July 30 at 11 30 a m in Hartford.
Boston July 23 The Atlantic fishermen's union, about five thousand strong from New England ports, demands wages fixed on the basis that fish caught has a minimum value. The union cites proposed low cost values for various fish and notes the attorney general ruled a minimum price for fish at retail illegal.
Sir Edward Holden, managing director of the London City and Midland Bank and a top British financier, died in Scotland at 71 after a brief illness. He served on Britain’s deputation in 1914 to float the Anglo French loan and advocated adopting the US banking model for Britain.
Paris July 22 The inter allied commission overseeing German peace treaty boundaries has completed work on evacuations Germany must honor on its eastern border. The Yugoslav and Roumanian affairs committee met this afternoon to continue discussions within its remit.
On the anniversary of the 72 centimeter German cannon capture at Chateau Thierry, Company B of New Haven claims it made the capture. A commission of officers ferried from Boston by order of Major General Edwards to take testimony.
An old newspaper snippet advertises silk poplin fabric in 36 inch width offered at regular prices. The ad mentions color options and a yard price around 1.39 to 1.00, with possible sale terms. The legible portion notes fabric length and price references, typical of a textile shop listing.
Fall River Mass July 23 A satisfactory agreement between the Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association and the Doffers union ends threats of mill shutdowns over a readjustment of wages for spinning room help. Mathew Lopes, 25, was accidentally shot by a roommate at 61 Lexington Avenue and is expected to recover at St Vincents Hospital after they were fooling with revolvers.
Andrew Borket aged 19 of Railroad court was found guilty on two counts of theft involving silverware and other items at the Stratfield and Alpine hotels where he was employed. He received a $50 fine and 120 days in jail, but the jail term was suspended by Judge Bartlett.
A diamond ring valued at 75 dollars was taken from the lodgings of Daniel at 282 Fairfield avenue while he slept Tuesday night. He reported the theft to the police.
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