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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
3
A bolt of lightning struck a home in Iran Mass during a heavy snowstorm, shocking a woman back to speech after a period of silence. In Redfield Dakota the storm toppled twelve cars, pushing them into a yard and causing debris to scatter across the street.
International stars and Chicago luminaries fill the Park Theatre as Lehar’s Merry Widow returns revived. Lipkowska and De Angelis lead a superb cast with D Andrea and Walters as key dancers. A lavish production with Met Opera musicians and grand gowns suggests a possible New York run after a triumphant three day engagement.
Charles Murtha of New York was arrested in Weterbury and found in possession of jewelry stolen from the Brooklawn Country Club on Tuesday. Murtha says he bought it at the Auctioneers Exchange on Canal Street, NYC. He is held for trial in New Haven on August 31. authorities will pursue a warrant for his arrest locally. A separate counterfeit case identified a missing item and a watch owned by W. R. Palmer of Rocky Hill, valued at about 300 dollars, with an inscription altered to hinder ID.
A drug traffic case heads to City Court with Michael Dine, 9 Lexington Avenue, and Rank Ciata, 70 Clark Street, charged after Bridgeport police linked them to a two county ring. New Haven police say three men, Joseph Marcian, 25, Olive Street. Edward I. Hennessey, 20, Exchange Place. and Philip Tovin of New York City, were also under arrest as part of the investigation. Separately, burglars entered Federal Grocery, 191 Dover Street, through a transom, stealing cigars, cigarettes and groceries.
Several hundred members of the Poultrimien association arrived last night for a second annual auto tour of large chicken farms. Led by Rey E. Jones from Hartford the party travels through Fairfield County with hundreds of cars expected to join from Bridgeport for the start at Smith's Farm in Redding at eight o'clock.
President Obregon returns from Idaba and prepares for talks with New York oil camp representatives. Cabinet remains silent while oil leaders plan meetings with Secretary De la Huerta to set groundwork for petroleum discussions.
Police search for Mrs. Adam Tileno after her husband killed himself by drinking poison at his boarding house at 780 Shelton Street. He and his wife had been separated for some time. she now lives in Andover. No relatives claimed the death. Landlady handles funeral arrangements.
Fire and police jointly investigate an incendiary blaze that began around 2 15 yesterday morning at Joseph Garigi's shoe repair shop located at 91 East Main Street. Garigi, who lives at 72 Booth, closed at 6 30 Wednesday night and cannot explain the motive. The shop housed valuable shoe repair machines.
About 100 attended the regular meeting of the 12th District Women's Democratic Club on Sixth Street last night. Charles Reynolds, secretary of the men's club, discussed future Democratic plans. Arrangements were made for a September 5 special meeting with an out of town speaker. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.
The article notes little prospect for a permanent tariff bill before January as the Senate finance committee debates tax revision. A Republican conference is planned to set a procedural program, with Doc Owens known for entertaining as he stages dances. Circus Night featured races, stunts, confetti, and a large dancing floor. Next Thursday Owens promotes a wild west themed dance with staged bucking bronchos and a stage hold-up. A divorce suit is filed in Norwalk with Anniel Murray seeking annulment from Robert Murray after a May 1906 marriage. Jeanne Despreaux Levinsor Wait seeks freedom from William Adelbert Waite, claiming desertion after March 29, 1916, and asks to revert to her maiden name. Arthur Abbott and an occupant of 86 North Wagson avenue are arrested for speeding 25 mph on Connecticut avenue.
Real plaid and striped prunella skirts in two and three tones of brown black gray tan and rust with turquoise stripe. Fitted styles include full and box pleats. Newly produced at low prices not long ago selling for twice as much. All sizes, center second floor.
Exquisite remnants of fine ribbons five to six inches wide in satin and brocade, including short lengths and almost full pieces. Originally priced 49 cents to 95 cents per yard, offered now at a fraction of that cost. Sold at the main floor, front.
Advertisement announces drastic price cuts on ready to sew dresses in packages. Materials include chambrays ginghams organdies linens voile and more with trimmings and thread included. Prices drop from up to 8.65 to 5.95 and across multiple fabric lines. Main floor rear.
Next week the store will display fall models while clearing space, cutting prices deeply. Only two or three suits remain in each assortment for men and young men, mostly dark patterns, fall weight. Single breasted sack coats and double breasted models, all-wool cashmeres, sizes 34 to 44. Clean-up price.
Our muslin underwear department announces special values in Crepe gowns plain with dainty stitching and ribbon bows flesh color with bluebird design and stitched embroideries. Envelope chemises with lace and baby ribbon in blue and flesh tones sell at 79c. Muslin petticoats with deep flounces and wide lace edges, plus an under or dust ruffle, priced modestly. Second Floor rear.
The advertisement lists HAIR NETS of real human hair 6 for 3c, APRONS of waterproof checked fabric, 50c each, STEEL SCISSORS from 1/4 to 4 or 6 inches, COATS SPOOL COTTON in colors 5c a spool, KERRS LUSTER TWIST, KING'S BASTING THREAD 25c per spool, SEWING SILK Belding and Hemingway 100-yard, SPOOES 15c, DRE press styles assorted, PRESS SHIELDS 25c a pair, INFANTS PAN of rubber ventilated and Jiffy 58c. Main floor, rear, left aisle.
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