Carranza’s Mexican boss defended before Senate panel
Thomas R. Lill, a certified American accountant, testified that 5 to 10 Americans aided Carranza’s administration in 1917 18 reform efforts invited by Luis Cabrera and Alberto Pani. He said daily revenue reports from 1917 September to 1918 July showed Carranza maintained control and fought corruption, denying financial irregularities.
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Washington
Garranza
Mexico
Senate
Thomas R. Lill
Luis Cabrera
Alberto Pani
Carranza
Lill
Carranéa
Reorganization bill to be reported soon in session
Washington Sept. 22 A railroad reorganization bill will be reported during this session by the Interstate Commerce Committee. Representative Mondell floor leader said he could not promise final action. Clifford Thorne representing shippers warned that a sweeping freight-rate advance would be unfortunate, while all parties favored private operation under supervision through Director General Hines with the government guaranty continuing until normal peace conditions are reestablished.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mondall
House
Wingo
Arkansas
Clifford Thorne
Chicago
Hines
Plan Harvest Festival At Milford Church Parlor
The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon to continue preparations for the annual harvest festival on October 9 and 14. The festival, a long running fall event, features exhibits of vegetables fruits home made bon bons fancy articles an orange tree a mystery booth and a harvest supper each evening with entertainment drawing many out of town visitors.
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Milford
Ladies’ Aid
Lovely woolens collection on offer for coats and dresses
A vivid display of woolen fabrics highlights the third floor offerings. Silvertones and hues like blue, henna, oxford, and wisteria appear in 48 to 54 inch widths with prices from 4 to 5 dollars per yard. Velour, tricotine, serge, poplin, and tweeds in assorted shades are priced up to 8 dollars per yard.
Women's special cape gloves and gauntlets offer value
Tan cape gloves for business wear are sturdy and roomy with a mannish seam from an American glovemaker. Special value B2 from France presents soft lambskin gloves in white or black at 2.50 dollars. Gauntlets of chamoisette resemble suede, with a launderable finish in gray or white, priced at 2 dollars to the center aisle rear.
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France
Bridgeport
Fireless cookers promise heatless modern kitchens
In the modern kitchen cooking can be done without fire all day using Ideal or Domestic Science fireless cookers. They reduce heat in summer, save coal in winter, and need no ashes or cinders. Demonstrations show baking roasting and varied meals, with priced sets from 21.50 to 49 dollars on the fourth floor.
Corn Shorts Scared by Small Receipts
Chicago market notes fear among shorts as receipts and offerings shrink. Senate committee appearances by B. H. Garry and John Fitzpatrick spurred buying, closing prices rise across December May oats and provisions show mixed moves.
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Chicago
Shorts
B. H. Garry
John Fitzpatrick
Senate
Aged Derby Woman Nearly Suffocated by Gas
Mrs. Mary Street an elderly widow and Civil War veteran’s widow lies in critical condition at Griffin hospital after gas poisoning. Found near death early this morning she was revived and now remains in danger with low meter gas noted. Authorities believe accident.
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Derby
Mary Street
Griffin Hospital
Streat
Sefty- Place
Derby Alderman to Take Up Bond Issue
Derby Sept 23 Special Aldermen plan a special session this week to act on $113,000 in bond issues. Voters approved the bonds last week for a new second ward grade school costing $39,900 and sewer system extension on new thoroughfares at $33,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
George P. Sullivan
Board of Aldermen
Central Leather declares extra dividend and regular quarterly
The Central Leather Co announces an extra dividend of percent alongside the usual quarterly stock dividend. The announcement accompanies the company’s earnings report dated Sept. 23 in New York.
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Central Leather
New York
Central Leather Co
Joyous dainty Georgette waists on display
Advertises Georgette waist garments praised for daintiness and novelty. Describes vest style finishes embroidery and beading with bold contrast. Features graceful round necks cuffs and color options from white to taupe brown and navy priced at $5.75 on second floor.
Slim pretty petticoats tease season’s snug skirts
The new slim pretty petticoats fit smoothly under seasonable skirts. They showcase fabric and pattern beauty in Seco silk with a deep tuff flounce. Colors include Heatherbloom and sateen in plain or floral patterns with prices from 1.25 to 4.25, plus tailored-flounce styles in special sizes.
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Seco
Film enlargements and lantern slides offered for quick service
Spotty films may contain blemishes but enlargements can remove spots, offering better results. Prices listed for sizes 3 1 4 by 5 1 2 inches to 41 by 14 inches, with 24 hour turnaround. Lantern slides reproduced or made directly, fourth floor.
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Palmer
Nature
Soap. A
TSC
He Morgan Drug Co
Rooklyn
McK &R
McK & KR
McKesson Robbins, Inc
Mifacturers
Newbro’s
Herpicide
Pthur
Main
Real Castile
Castile
Old Castile
Spain
Carranzas
Southern
Republic
Representative Mondall
Conn
Oxford
Velangora Chamard
Peachbloom
Bolivia
Zibeline
Egres
Georgette
Aaracamea
Howland Dry Goods
Ceylon
Walter Stapleton Horonic
Lumber
YW. C. A
Jewelers-Opticians
Howlands
BRIDGEPORT_ HYDRAULIC CO
Fairfield
Main Street
Cor
Wentworth &I
Ag. de Aud Ley
Barnum
School OF Commerce and Finance
Northeastern College
Thur
Busiess Finance
Mon
Main St
Bridgeport, Conn
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