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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
11
In Groton borough early Sunday morning the home of Captain George O. Vincent was destroyed by fire. An alleged arsonist cut the well rope, disabled the alarm, and the blaze nearly leveled the structure, trapping Mrs. Vincent and two children who were rescued by a neighbor.
Reports from America say the United States may seek to place China under an international commission. Viscount Uchida told the Japanese cabinet such a proposal requires grave consideration. Japan studies proposing an international standing council for China’s guidance and development.
New London action at a special meeting to approve 12 0000 for a bridge project in Cry s was voided by the corporation counsel as the vote failed to reach the two thirds required for a special appropriation. Fishermen and war department cases delayed capping Winthrop Cove end, stopping economy measures save 12 000.
Auditor A. Ts. Taeger of Pea body Coal reports 89500? was stolen in a Kin caid payroll robbery on Kin caid Main Street. Deputy Sheriff Jerome Lockhart and bank clerk F. M. Jones were attacked and knocked down as four bandits fled with the funds intended for miner payroll. Lockhart, 48, is son of former mine guard S. Th risckhart, who was wounded in a 1904 payroll raid.
Vance H. Nelson of Whitnerville died at his home from operation effects. A noted amateur radio operator, he helped relay distress calls during the 1942 icebergs incident and was esteemed for gas engine work. He was 50, rated by the government during his war service.
Ane 15 reports Charles Pevak an employee of the Ansonia and Derby Brewery pinned under a broken ammonia pipe when it exploded Saturday night. He was rescued by brewery workers and Derby fire company after half an hour, succumbed at Griffin Hospital to inhalation of ammonia fumes.
The August clearance sale features fine Mahogany Tables in Colonial and English styles for libraries and living rooms, plus Davenport and Armchair Tables in Queen Anne and Italian designs. Rugs described as hard wearing and reversible with Indian patterns and Navajo-style borders are priced at $35.00. Staffing and dates not specified.
The China Department offers discounted dinner sets and stock patterns aimed at households in small living spaces. Available items include blue Canton and Willow ware fruit displays, blue spray designs with pink and gold accents, and mass effect pink spray porcelain, with prices ranging from 23 to 96 dollars for various 100 or 112 piece sets.
A compact catalog note announces fashionable hats priced at five dollars and fifty cents on the store’s second floor. The line item implies a ready-to-wear millinery offering aimed at shoppers seeking current styles and affordable headwear.
Washington Aug 15 Interstate Commerce Commission finds freight rates on livestock in western and mountain Pacific territory unreasonable urges carriers to cut rates to 80 percent of current levels but not below a given minimum tonnage. Also notes sea water salt content comparisons between Atlantis and Dead Sea remains context.
A clearance notice indicates curtains by Scrim and Marqui Sette remain unsold after a sale. No further details on price or dates are provided.
Hemstitched mahogany and oak telephone tables with lace edging advertised in a fragmented sale. Prices range from $3.50 to $30.00 across multiple lots and floor locations in January and August.
Advertising catalog page lists Aladdin aluminum ware including saucepans kettles and fry pans with sale prices. Also notes August fur sale with prices for raccoon French seal Hudson seal muskrat marmot coats and stepped-down coat prices. Second floor display and sizes 19 21 22 to 36 noted.
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