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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
3
Two survivors from the Mary schooner Grace XII dispute details of its loss off Cuxhaven Germany on November 14 as the Pendleton rammed a steamer and fled. Half the crew perished in the storm while engineer Collier Pothier and the ship’s cook survived aboard wreckage until rescue near the Elbe.
In Bristol on December 27 Judge Willan J. Malone imposed fines totaling 1800 on violators of the prohibition laws. Private detectives had secured the evidence before Christmas. William Potts of the North Side hotel received 200 dollars and five days in jail, John Goteh of Southern street was fined 500 dollars and ninety days in jail, with four others fined between 100 and 200 dollars plus costs.
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a medical discovery that soothes inflamed membranes, fights germs causing bronchial and lung diseases, and aids recovery after colds. It claims twofold action, stomach absorption, and universal effectiveness with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after adherence to directions.
Notice of probable damage to outlet sewage work in Lie Payate Valley. As a result of grounding last Friday, leakage and damage were reported. The United States sites list owners, and the company offered no estimate of probable damage.
A Japanese student Koreji Kodana, guest of Walter J. Goddard, attends a Kiwanis luncheon at Strat Field. Kodana, son of Yokohama Specie Bank president, studies commerce at Rutgers and plans a future in banking, with Penn University as a target.
The House sub committee drafting the naval appropriation bill plans to maintain the Navy enlisted strength at 26000 for the coming fiscal year starting July 1. Hearings continue with a January target for a ready report. Two years ago a conference trimmed manpower to 7000 but lawmakers later rejected that submission. A separate note mentions public utilities commission approval of a Stamford mill road lease to the New York and Stamford railroad for 10000 annually over five years.
Kiwanis club celebrates new officers led by Thomas J. Pardy as police commissioner Selus becomes president. Edward Schwerdti presents a symbolic unimue gell device and a travel hammer, while Wally Brglisg steps in as vice president. Gob Garrabrants named secretary, with Bucking ham assisting as lawyer and dues collector. Ex mayor Fred Atwater pins the former president’s badge, and a cardboard H is given to Pardy as a tenure symbol.
State Health Department figures show Bridgeport with 16 communicable disease cases last week, down by one from the prior week. Diphtheria led with 12 cases, scarlet fever three, measles one, while New Haven and Waterbury recorded higher totals in their areas.
Snow and avalanches disrupted Austria’s rail service as heavy snowfall forced suspension of numerous routes across many parts of the country, including the Vienna area, on December 27.
Dec 26 report from England notes patients at the County Mental Hospital are encouraged to play whist as a pastime. The brief item records a small activity initiative within the hospital setting, reflecting routine recreation for inmates.
Evening dresses in orchid, flesh, lemon, pink, light blue, and salmon georgette feature beading, embroidery, lace, rhinestones, and ruffles. Prices range from 19.50 to 29.50, with many styles showcased on the second floor center.
Catalog description lists various ladies’ shoes with dancing feet appeal. Silver cloth brocaded one strap pumps, Spanish Louis heel at $9, black satin pumps with Louis heels from $7 to $8.50, black suede cutout styles, and related black satin goods.
A vintage advertisement offers party dresses for young misses up to 16 years in delicate shades of blue pink maize green orchid and a black dress with fine pleats and draping. Prices range from 12.50 to 29.50 with easy steps. Seconudk Moor rear.
A note on dressing etiquette highlights white kid gloves in 46 button length as essential to a refined gown. The feature underscores matching accessories from the Main Agor center.
Vintage menswear highlights tuxedos and full dress coats with silk linings and satin collars from Kuppenheimer. Prices range from 50 to 100 dollars for suits, coats, and accessories, with tailored fits and velvet or self collars in black or oxford tones.
On the main floor right front items include evening dress accessories, men's full dress shirts with piqué bosom and cuffs for 4 dollars, silk pleated front shirts with cambric bodies for 4 dollars 50 cents, lambskin white gloves for 3 dollars, and white cotton pique batwing ties at 50 cents.
Black dull kid plain toe oxfords offered in flexible sole style. Patent leather splain toe option and dull black finish available. Sizes and widths include medium broad toe. Price: $7.50. Main floor rear display.
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