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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
3
Dec. 12 At Arford Judge Maltbie refused to grant restraining order against Long a tobacco grower from disposing of 1923 crop except to Connecticut Valley Tobacco Association. Long claimed transfer to his wife and mismanagement by the association were factors. Opposing counsel cited farm handover and contract issues as context.
New York Central directors authorized a ten percent increase in capital stock to be offered to stockholders next January 2. The board also determined that 603,650 Reading rights the railroad will receive shall be offered to stockholders. Payment in full is due at subscription.
In Hartford on December 1 the Rev. James Watson Bradin aged 76 77? rector emeritus of St. John's church died at his home on Highland Street after a long career in ministry dating to 1882. Born August 28 1840 in Burlington New Jersey he studied Berkeley Divinity School and Trinity College. He served at Grace Brooklyn St. Stephen's Brookings and St. Pauls Latrobe before Hartford public service as chaplain and General Assembly chaplain. He is survived by his wife and eight children.
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed Spanish American War hero, is safe at home after a windstorm and brush fire caused a mistaken missing person scare in Los Angeles. He and Major T M Hobson joined an investigator searching for relatives, then became separated. the trio later reunited, quashing rumors of danger.
Harp ford Conn Dec 12 The State of Connecticut moves to sue Waterbury for 125000 repayment of overcounted school children over ten years The state claims 22500 against Waterbury for last year’s errors and a ten year audit could raise the total to about 425000 Grants were calculated at 225 per name based on erroneous counts.
Merry Christmas specials feature flat and round purses in brown black gray and blue pouch bags silk bags and beaded designs. Prices range from $2 to $15 with items like Dovelyn silk and beaded bags highlighted. Main floor Wet Leone.
Holiday sales feature a wide range of gloves from long French kid to wrist length sports styles. Beaded and patterned gauntlets in beaver, pongee and wool come in shades like grey black and white with prices from 63 cents to 3.75 dollars. Main floor displays urge shoppers to pick gifts for grandmothers and friends and note related hair accessories and hair styling items.
An advertisement lists dress fabrics and patterns for holiday gifts including 36 inch silver and navy dress material, voile and crepe options, and pattern details. It references Lord Washington and a December sail date, with textiles like Poiret twill and chiffon velvet priced from a few dollars per yard. The note mentions locations on the third floor and frontline displays for a wardrobe update.
Train Ernest A Iniact his bride, the former Alra Caruso, were passengers on the liner Gerenguel which sailed this afternoon. They were accompanied by Gloria Caruso, daughter of the late tenor. Captain and Mrs Ingram who were married here two weeks ago. Will spend two months in New York leaving later on a tour of the world.
New York December 1. Commander Aristides del Solar naval attache reports inventing a gyroscopic torpedo with guidance that could raise accuracy by about sixty percent. He claims the device uses a gyroscope to stabilize its course, promising improved targeting in underwater attacks.
Elastic girdles offered as fashionable yet useful gifts with flesh satin and brocade finishes. Sectional girdles in ten to twelve inch lengths fit sizes 24 to 30 priced at 2.35 to 3 dollars. Heavy surgical rubber versions in front styles, twelve and fourteen inch lengths, sizes 24 to 32, priced 3 to 3.50 dollars. Second floor rear.
Hook front brassieres with lace trim top and bottom in flesh brocade and white linen sizes 38 to 44. Allover lace bras hook in back with elastic waist and flesh colored ribbon straps, sizes 36 to 42. Located on second floor.
Real gift shop stocks knit bonnets toques jackets and dresses for babies and two to six year olds. Prices range from 25c to $7.50 with many handmade items and novelties. Second floor displays continue with additional baby items and decor.
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