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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1923

Page

3

Year’s Team or Guimares in Fraud Case Finish

New York reports Albert marked as central figure in murder case of Dorothy King. He received ten years in Attica after admitting dwindling operations to keep a woman’s favor. Guimares convicted in federal court with three others for using the mails to defraud stock investors in upper New Jersey brokerage offices.

York Albert Imared Doroth King Broadway Toyowad Guimarea Henry Walga Frank B. Sheldon Will B. Kaas Cadway Figlés Eldon Kens Essex County Guimares Iado Mack

Russian agent to visit New England manufacturing districts

Det. 18 V. Nogin of Moscow, director of the All Rus cooperative society and former Minister of Commerce, arrives in New York to arrange purchase of machinery and raw materials for the textile industry. He plans visits to New England manufacturing districts and the iron belt.

New York V. Nogin _p Moscow All Ruslax Cooperative Society Tentne Puncheae New

Cotton Surge Lifts Underwear Prices In New York

The recent uptick in the cotton market has boosted prices for heavy knit underwear produced for next fall. Officials of the Associated Knit Underwear Manufacturers disclosed the 20 percent rise at a meeting today, noting the upward trend will affect retailers and consumers.

New York Rlbad Ait

Lost Will Admitted To Probate In Knox County

Copy of the lost will of the late Mrs. Cordelia Murray was admitted to probate in Knox County probate court. The contest by her brother Benjamin F. Smith, sole survivor of the Smith family, sought to overturn the admission. The estate is valued at an estimated 60 to 75 million dollars with Smith named as a beneficiary for ten dollars. The original will leaving the bulk to William H. Bishop was burned at Mrs. Murray's request. Bishop received 20 000 in bonds under a trust agreement.

Rockland Ate Cordelia Murray Knox County Benjamin F. Smith Smith Rockport Omaha Nob William H. Bishop Protege

Dwyer Sentenced to 30 Days and 1100 Fine

In Torrington J F Dwyer was sentenced in Litchfield Superior Court to 30 days in jail and a $1,100 fine plus costs for a charge alleging unlawful sale of liquor. The defense filed notice of appeal to the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors. bonds set at $2,000.

Dwyer Porrington Litchfield Arthur PF. Ella J. F. Bwyer Torrington Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors Gomnils

New Senator Proposes War by Ballot Referendum

Senator Dill of Washington introduces a referendum amendment to the constitution allowing Congress to declare war without a special election only in case of invasion or rebellion. The measure seeks a constitutional amendment and was proposed today.

Dill Washington Congress

Confession Read At Murder Trial Of Marie Vetter

A document purporting to be a confession by Mrs. Marie Vetter regarding the slaying of Alonzo Storey was read as evidence in a murder trial of Mrs. Vetter and her husband for first degree murder. She fainted when the ruling admitted the statement, later returned stern and dry eyed as it was read.

Marie Vetter Alonzo Storey Vetter Robbe Phillips

Bold hold up ends with bandit shot dead in Newark

A payroll robbery in Newark ends with one bandit dead after a failed attempt to raid Dewey paymaster for MM PD Mirsky and Company of New York City. The youth, 24, lay near an automobile with a jammed pistol. two accomplices fled as police sounded a citywide alert.

Neawark J. Doo Fwo Pbandita Hare Dewey MM. PD. Mirsky and Company New York City

Victrola Christmas offers lifetime musical pleasure in store

A Victrola showroom highlights Christmas appeal with Victor records ready to play. Customers may browse without pressure, staff to help but not rush purchases. The No. 215 model is $150, with a $5 deposit and club plan balance options. Located on the fourth floor front.

Victor

Needs List for Sports Equipment and Apparel

The passage lists potential gifts including a golf bag, a fine club, golf balls, golf hose, a sweater, a tennis racquet, and many sports items for Young America such as baseballs, bats, gloves, skates, skating outfits, footballs, basketballs, punching bags, skis, and sleds. It mentions partial lists to check needs.

America

Forest Service sharpens repairs on National Christmas tree

The Forest Service was called to repair the big fir sent to President Coolidge by Middlebury College. The tree, now set up south of the White House as the National Christmas tree, had branches damaged during transit from Vermont. A crew of the service's best tree experts labored to restore its former grandeur.

Washington Forest Service Ciool- Idee Middlebury College White House Vermont Forest Services Vermont Hills

Fisher Body Corp Buys Timberlands in Southeast

Fisher Body Corporation announced the purchase of about 100000 acres of timberland in Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi. The properties will be run by a new subsidiary, Fisher-Murd Lumber Company, with J B P Hurd of Memphis as President and General Manager.

Detroit Fisher Body Corporation Thnber Tennesse Arkansas Louistvon Mississippi Wisher-Murd Lumber Company J. BP. Hurd Memphis

Two Loan Company Holdups In Two Hours In Cleveland

Armed bandits staged two holdups within two hours in Cleveland Ohio on December 23 escaping with about 5000 dollars. At Acme Savings and Loan they held two female cashiers and took 900 dollars. The same men then forced six male employees and a woman at International Building and Loan into a back room and stole 4700 dollars from desks and drawers while a lookout waited in a car.

Cleveland Ohio Acme Savings and Loan Company International Building and Loan Association Ens

Coolidge Boys Home for Christmas Day

Washington story notes John and Calvin Coolidge arriving at the White House for Christmas vacation. Mrs. Coolidge completed shopping days earlier, but what she bought remains a secret. The piece recalls past presidential children in the mansion during Roosevelt and Taft eras.

Washington Coolidge John Calvin White House Roosevelt Taft

Bill Presented to Establish Naval Base

Washington, Dec. 18 The demand of a bill would authorize the government to accept a tract of land at Alameda California and a site at Sand Point Washington for a naval air station. The measure provides both tracts are to be taken over by the government without cost as the land was offered without price.

Washington Alameda Callf Tor Naval Sand Point Navy House Naval Committee House

Bright striped sport sweaters and cozy slippers offer gift options

Bright striped sport sweaters and wool slippers featured as thoughtful gifts. Women’s padded sole moccasin slippers in two styles priced at 1.50 with colors like elephant grey and sapphire. Children’s astrachan cuff bootees at 4.25, all wool and well finished. Also gray brushed wool Kroms sweaters with red stripes priced 2.95. Main floor rear and second floor rear displays.

Astrachan

Panty dresses of crepe for little tots

Small crepe panty dresses priced at $3 for ages 2 to 6 come in rose blue and tan. Dressy design features a band of black velvet around the hem and at each panty leg. Displayed on the second floor rear at $377.

Christmas pie orders and bake shop offerings

Order early for Christmas pies and plum pudding from our bake shop. Apple and pumpkin pies priced at 40c, mince pies 30c, pudding 60c. Telephone orders must be paid for or charged by 4 pm Monday December 24. Basement center.

Dainty riobon novelties here boxed gifts on sale

Boxes display garters sachets handkerchief cases puff trays and lingerie pin sets priced 25c to 2 25. Also offers enlargements of vacation photos with options 324x535 black and white or sepia at various prices.

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