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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
11
Aug 13. Eremice Venizelos of Graece was shot by two young Greeks and spent a night in hospital with a bullet lodged in his left shoulder. Doctors report the premier is resting and in no danger. The attack follows personal motives amid tensions as Venizelos faces German influence claims.
A severe electrical storm swept Bridgeport knocking out about 359 telephone lines, damaging two Coleman Street homes and striking trees near the Trumbull pumping station. Five residents in one home on Trumbull Road escaped injury as a large oak was hit. The Bridgeport Hydraulic Co shed near the pumping station caught fire briefly. Norwalk’s First M E Church steeple was struck causing about 4000 dollars in damages and 200 telephone lines were put out of order. The city experienced a communications blackout for a period with outside lines briefly unavailable.
At a community block party last night at the Recreation Center two young ladies Margaret and Helen Kovalich performed graceful classical dances. The event also featured general dancing with the Parrum Trio orchestra led by Albert Liceyarum providing music for all attendees.
Disjointed report states that a grand jury will examine the McGraw incident at the Lambs Club where John C. Slavin suffered a skull fracture. Swain Swann announced the probe after McGraw twice failed to appear at the district attorney's office to give his version of events.
The report describes a neighbor detailing Mr Swann’s illness preventing service, a woman reported to have been hit in the face, and a request for a subpoena. It notes Hubbard Lenoh, son of Dr and Mrs Lynch, a Bridgeport hospital night clerk, recovering at his home after a severe weeklong illness.
Flermitin Lari NERTO. bot the ants Lowitied ane orks ile ab work yesterdly. Mo was rearrested several hours later by Policeman O'Brien, after his dec oriation and been furnished to the police department. CHANRGID WITH ASSAULT. Agolph Johnson, a boat man off Port Tofferson, was arrested last night on the Water Bs dresed with assault on Micha, Goldhorg.
The schooner Trio, tied at Wall Street pier, sails for Mattituck today after storing potatoes and will return Tuesday with another load of apples from the ground.
Exhumation of a body from a Stowe cemetery occurred yesterday to recover clothing buried with the deceased. Authorities say the fabric was sought as evidence in an ongoing case.
In Santiago Chile a rare snowfall event interrupts the day as authorities report the discovery of a woman's body amid rising tension. The victim identified as Amy Shonlo, with details linking to a murder case involving Arthur Mudrett, remains under investigation as officials inspect the scene and surrounding mountains for clues.
The response to this sale is beyond our expectation, far ahead of any previous August Sale. The quality of all furs is above criticism, and we maintain the high standard Read's store has kept for many years. All garments bought now will appear on November first bill. All furs will be stored free of charge until wanted.
The Willow Furniture show features Chinese grass chairs and rockers in white ivory natural and antique mahogany with cretonne backs and seats. Chaises Longues, library tables, magazine racks and various mahogany tables in Colonial Windsor and Queen Anne styles offered with sale prices. Due to limited transit overburdened city, personal shoppers assist orders by phone or mail with same-day delivery by our cars or mail. fabrics include Georgette Crepe de Chine Pongee and hand made Batistes up to size 54.
A sale of bathing suits with the entire stock from California Suits offered at the lowest prices. Limited assortment noted as not large, available on the second floor.
Serge and Tricetine Dresses are marked down with notable price cuts. The store highlights reduced prices to attract shoppers amid a seasonal clearance.
Voile and Cinghama summer models are marked down to clear stock for new fall garments on the second floor.
Tailoree offers closeout sale on silk jerseys and taffeta items with multiple lines missing some sizes. Hosiery, undergarments, and novelty laces feature sale prices and new invention items alongside Autopoint pencils and books. Prices range from 50 cents to $9.00 across floors.
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