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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
12
More than 10,000,000 Puget Sound and Chinese eggs arrived here from Seattle for forwarding to New York Philadelphia Boston and other gastro n points. The shipment to confectioners and bakers is valued at about $000,000 and consigned from Seattle in February.
Torrington reports a birth record week correcting 301 errors and 47 omissions in the town's birth records. Town Clerk William A. Gleason notes 4,564 children's records were checked and updated in the process.
The Most Rev. Dennis J. Dougherty of Philadelphia is widely viewed in Vatican circles as nearly certain to become a cardinal in succession to the late Cardinal Parley of New York. The appointment may occur at the consistory planned for early March, a topic heavily discussed in recent Vatican conferences.
The Federal Trade Commission ruled that certain Japanese marked matches are improperly labeled. After trial, the commission found the symbols tend to mislead the public and ordered importers of the Japanese product to discontinue their use.
Edward Brislane issues a public letter seeking Friday execution in Grant Park instead of a private site. He argues public punishment lowers crime, while Sheriff Peters claims visible executions deter crime. Brislane contends many will be unable to witness but more will think afterward. Charles W. Peters disclosed the letter today.
Meriden and New Britain police arrested five suspects tied to a January 2 theft of $6,900 worth of whiskey from Charles J. Maller’s Grove street barn. Detained were Donato Duleia, Peter Duleia, Frank Duleia, Mike DeLasalle, and Spiva Torre Virvlli. Bars and kegs valued around $4,000 were recovered. a truck transported liquor to Meriden headquarters. Peter Curtin, a former saloonkeeper, aided in the operation and had purchased the whiskey in Plainville for $2,500.
An exchange of views from Washington urges newspapers to avoid automatically labeling burglars and robbers as ex-service men without proper investigation. The appeal contends this harms many genuine veterans who served in the war and rightly deserve pride.
In Washington with 18 working days left, the Senate sped through the Indian appropriation bill worth about 13 million dollars and rushed the 265.5 million annual pension bill in two minutes after the House paused the first deficiency appropriation bill of about 203 million. The House later pursued the no. 1 appropriation bill following a quorum call.
Washington February 10. The treasury department considers selling more than 50,000 stalls of seized liquor held by customs officers to hospitals. Assistant Secretary McLean noted protests from collectors over responsibility for safe keeping and their constraint by a ban on sales to firms other than wholesale druggists.
In Atlanta Ga on February 10 Caele ene Liming aged about 30 told Judge nordly that despite seven marriages he never intended to have more than one wife at a time. A mistaken report that a man was dead prompted the seventh marriage. The unnamed man and his Confederate veteran status are noted as he returns to peddling and his family.
A freight train wreck in Union Tunnel blocks both tracks, delaying traffic for 13 to 20 hours. Passenger trains detoured over the Baltimore and Ohio line between Baltimore and Washington. no injuries reported.
Washington report says the U S secret service declares war on liquor stamp counterfeiters after a Boston raid yielded 10 600 bogus stamps. Alphonso DeSantis and Joannes Slecht were arrested as authorities vow to end the scam and the risk to the public from fake legally stamped liquor.
Read CO offers summer fabrics including colored organdies in pastel shades and tissues with gingham checks and stripes. Fabrics feature widths of 32 and 45 inches with prices from 1.00 to 2.90 per yard. The collection highlights versatile dresses with velvets and ribbons accents for warm weather.
An advertisement promotes an unusual corset model the P N Practical Front that clasps and faces in front with a steel backed back for a smooth silhouette. It features an elastic inner belt for abdominal support and multiple styles including allelastic and medium high tops for different figures. A corsetiere fitting room is offered to select and fit the model correctly.
A vintage candy advertisement lists Valentine favors and prices. Items include red boxes ready for bon bons at 5 cents, chocolate dolls at 25 cents, cats and dogs 10 cents, heart mints 60 cents, small pink hearts 70 cents, motto hearts 60 cents, cherry laces 60 cents, almond paste vegetables priced at 1.25 dollars, glazed cherries 1.25 dollars, and a general candy section at 25 cents. The ad highlights assorted chocolates and decorative confections for Valentine treats.
Special sale highlights two clasp fine quality gloves with Paris point stitching and high grade features. Available in brown tan black and white with contrasting stitching options. Regularly priced at $4.50.
A description of a durable cloth intended for children’s wear. Available in stripes and plain colors, it pairs well with other fabrics. The maker of rompers or dresses can trim and combine the two fabrics effectively for coordinated outfits.
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