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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
9
An unidentified Bridgeport resident known as a slacker used a necktie to hang himself in Hartford jail just before a United States commissioner was to hear a preliminary case departing from Bridgeport as his home. Few details remain as officials note the death occurred yesterday morning.
A police report describes three trucks stopped by officials on a highway. Whiskey was hidden in cases marked as camera props. Nine men were detained as agents claimed about 20 000 dollars in value. Yesterday five men found many liquor cases hidden in private vehicles.
San Pedro Coahuila August 11 Francisco Villa and his followers left for Tiahualizo near Durango where they will be paid off and disarmed. Mexico City August 11 President De La Huerta plans a meeting with Villa soon in the northern region. Villa is quoted saying he is no longer a general, just a peasant who loves his country.
Edward Matyseka of 118 Gregory Street died after being struck by an approaching train. Acting Coroner Gene C Stevenson ruled accident with no criminal liability following investigation. The 11 year old’s death occurred Monday night near the railroad wreckage in Fairfield, with no foul play suspected.
The advertisement touts the second week of a furniture sale with nearly all stock in complete lines. It highlights dining room and bedroom sets, upholstered living room sets, seven library tables, armchairs, rockers, and fireside chairs sold separately. All items are read stock bought in January or last fall for regular trade.
The ad notes wide variation in fur skins making it hard to describe by print. Furs may be examined and garments tried on with August prices. Buyers are urged to take advantage as both price and quality are guaranteed. Second floor.
The August sale highlights women’s brogue oxfords in black and brown calf with Goodyear welted soles and military heels, priced down from 12.75 to 965 main floor. A vast display features Madeira linens, lace scarfs, napkins, and luncheon cloths at special prices, plus wash dresses, middy suits, Georgette blouses, and lawn waists. Fourth-floor bargains include mahogany and wagon pieces for entertaining, and Kapok mattresses offered at reduced August prices.
An old newspaper ad touts white enamel beds with cream drapery. Full sized beds with 2 inch tubings and springs priced at 31.50 reduced to 28.35. White enamel beds with 2 inch tubings and no springs priced 23.50 reduced to 21.00. White beds with square 2 inch tubings and 1 1-4 inch fillers priced 33.00 reduced to 31.50.
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