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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
3
A parade by about 2,009 Catholic youths in the city ended in disorder after a protest against an attack on Archbishop Mora. Troops intervened to disperse the crowds as marchers neared the archbishop’s residence. Abusive shouts and isolated clashes followed before calm returned at the cathedral.
Hickman said he would not be excited when two bullets from a sniper crashed through a window and struck a wall near him. A police lieutenant questioned his reasoning amid an assassination attempt claim, as he resumed solitaire and noted he may have been mistaken for someone else from Bowling Green, Kentucky.
In Alabama a policewoman vows to wash any girl’s painted face seen on the streets. She described a youth with a white complexion, red cheeks, vermilion lips, and powdered nose, saying she would escort her to a bathroom for cleansing with soap and water if needed.
The Susitna river railroad bridge, claimed as the second longest single span, opened to traffic in Alaska at 504 feet long and in frigid 49 degree below zero temperatures. Trains crossed the mana river on ice as the government railroad nears completion, needing an additional 799 feet to span the Tunane.
Francisco Peren, head of Railways, announced on returning from the United States that the Mexican government has leased rolling stock valued at 4,500,000 pesos from various American lines. Thirty-four hundred tank cars will be sent to Mexico to relieve freight congestion in the country.
A court bound over a sheriff’s employee named in a robbery case. The defendant, connected to Haven, allegedly robbed Frank I. Thomas of $28 on Pratt Street while walking home. The proceedings cited minimal work activity and referenced Sheriff Reilly and Mr. Keating. Bail set at $1,600.
A ten percent wage reduction is announced for about ten thousand General Electric workers at the Lynn Massachusetts plant. Clerical employees appear exempt from the cut, according to officials.
Readable retail notice advertises discounted draperies and curtains on the third floor. Lace trimmed scrim curtains, Swiss muslin window treatments with decorative figures and dot patterns priced around 29 cents per yard and other pieces at about half price.
Fresh and charming new waists in silk broadcloth stripes green rose navy copenhagen or lavender. Available in Buster Brown or 2-in-1 collar styles. Also Georgette blouses white flesh and dark tones with eyelet embroidery. Crepe de chine waists feature delicate lace and narrow pleating. Price $4.95.
Police guarded Brooklyn churches at midnight after clergy reported thefts of relics and equipment from churches and poor boxes in the city. The move followed complaints to authorities about recent burglaries and safety concerns for worship sites.
Sparkling wool and silk yarns mix in soft Shetland floss and Germantown with many colors. Knitting and crocheting wraps and sacks inspire wide use as big dealers clear stock. Scotch yarns and Saxony Pompadour Ladyfair blends priced at 15 to 29 cents, 286 Third floor.
One dollar starts your sewing machine home price pays the first dollar of its own cost. No extra fees, no interest, no dues. Machines priced low with models New Royal and Free, cash price options listed from 49 to 100 dollars, club membership limited by current supply and delivery uncertainties.
Jersey suits offered at fifteen dollars feature woolen jersey, firm weight, and elastic durability. Jackets appear in tuxedo or straight styles with belts and pockets, while skirts show graceful lines and fullness. Colors include brown, taupe, greens and blues with bright accents.
Advertises women’s low shoes in multiple models and leathers with sizes varying by style. Lot 1 offers black kid oxfords patent coltskin pumps with French heels now 3.95. Lot 2 lists patent coltskin opera pumps brown kidskin pumps wing-tip oxfords ribbon pumps and brown calf oxfords with French heels previously higher in price 5.9.
Durable and beautiful Axminster rugs offered in varied patterns and colors. Prices include heavy 9 by 12 feet rugs at 48 dollars, tapestry Brussels seamless rugs 9 by 42 feet at 27 dollars, small 27 by 54 inch rugs at 3 dollars, and mid sized seamless Axminster rugs in soft colors. Other Oriental and Japanese designs noted.
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