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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1921

Page

11

Landis Sentences Bank Robber to Jail for Year

Francis Carey, a 19 year old Ottawa bank cashier, stole 96 060 last November. Judge Landis sentenced him to one year in the National Training School for Boys in Washington DC. Carey confessed and restored 66 000 plus 40 000 found, leaving the bank with no loss.

Chicago Francis Carey Ottawa Ilinois Landis National Training School For Boys Washington D. C Carey Inge Landis

Emperor regrets son cannot visit America

Japanese Emperor Yoshita regrets unavoidable reasons prevent his son the crown prince from accepting President Harding’s invitation to visit the United States after his European mission. The White House release notes the crown prince’s absence would be desirable for health reasons, though a later trip might be possible.

Washington Emperor Yoshita Japan Harding Érown Prince United States Europe White House America

Farmers Hold First Meeting in Capital

In Washington on April 11 the American Farm Bureau Federation organized its executive committee and state delegations to draft a legislative program for Congress. They planned tariff and taxation talks, rural credits, and extension of credit, with a key meeting with President Harding and his cabinet later in the week.

Washington Congress American Farm Bureau Federation Harding

Read Co The materials are good and the suits are stylish

The advertisement touts all wool tweeds and homespuns in light gray tan and brown coats silk lined priced at 39.50. It promotes Irish Dent Tweed suits in demand with manly style and prints such as Printzess Jerseys. It highlights jersey suits with tuxedo or reefers, and various frocks with frills and trimmings plus knickers and vests at low prices.

La Mode Porch Dresses Clearance

About seventy porch dresses in ginghams stripes and plaids are slightly mussed from display and offered at 3.00. Sizes 36 to 44. Were as high as 33.95 to 80.30. Second floor.

Coats for Polo and Camel's Hair at Special Prices

A selection of polo coats in 36 and 40 inch lengths priced from 20 to 55 dollars. Camel's Hair coats are silk lined throughout and offered at a very good special.

Angry crowd invades priest home in Kengsha Wisconsin

A several hundred strong crowd forced entry into the home of Rav. Peter Paradi of the Holy Rosary Catholic church in Kengsha in protest of Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee refusing to remove Father Parardi. The priest his sister and two female workers fled to the church and were rescued by police who escorted them to another priest’s home before the mob dispersed hours later.

Kengsha Wis Rav Peter Paradi The Holy Rosary Catholichurch S. G. Messmer Milwaukee Father Parardi

Armed German Forces Report in Upper Silesia

Paris dispatches from the Allied commission in Upper Silesia say German military units and a full battalion of machine guns are ready for action after a plebiscite. Most German functionaries are alleged to be prepared to join a plot if Allied rejection of German claims persists. Marblehead tax commissioner William D. Tretry died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an inquiry began into the circumstances of the shooting in his locked room while his family was at breakfast.

Paris Allied Commission Upper Silesia Fora Marblehead Mass William D. T. Tretry

Johnson Resigns as State Banking Chief

New York April 11 Joseph J. Johnson chairman of the state banking commission mailed his resignation to Governor Miller. The letter is believed to state the reason but has not been made public.

New York Joseph J. Johnson State Banking Commission Miller

Have You Seen the Latest in Sashes

Black satin ribbon sashes marketed as stylish accessories measure about two and a half yards to wrap around the waist twice. Descriptions note deep suede fringes in gray or tan, mitered ends in tan or dark red suede with cut suede tassels, and striking black and white combinations. Sold for $3.95 at the Leather Section Main flea.

Overalls for the Kiddies Arrive in Blue Denim

Just arrived a big supply of blue denim overalls in sizes 3 4 5 up to 8 years. 89 cents. Mothers will appreciate this, as the demand for them has been great. Children's Shop.

Making Pretty Frocks at Home with the New McCall Patterns

Home sewing changes with the New McCall Printed Patterns. Directions for cutting and sewing are printed on each part so any woman can follow easily. Styles aim to rival shop windows with chic lines and new fashion ideas. Inquiries urged about these patterns.

McCall

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