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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
13
A brief notice reports a facial alteration procedure performed with an electric needle that destroyed freckles and blemishes, permanently shaping eyebrows. The account mentions a 22 year residence in Bridgeport and references a bank building as a contact point with a telephone number.
Federal agents halted a touring car loaded with 300 bottles of bonded whiskey after a pursuit through Bridgeport, Stratford, and Milford. Albert J. Wilbur of Newton Massachusetts, claimed to drive the car from New York to Boston for a Boston attorney. He was jailed in Stratford awaiting a hearing before U S Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery as onlookers blocked Cannon Street.
In Harlem a running gun battle between patrolmen and James Barnes, a black man, began on Eighth Avenue and 126th Street and spread to 7th Avenue. More than 30 shots were fired, two men were wounded including Aaron Tagber and Traffic Policeman George McVeigh, and a lynching was narrowly averted as shop windows and the Al Cambra theater were struck by bullets.
Representative Britten of Illinois told the House Foreign Affairs committee that humanity Christianity civilization and the protection of the white race require the withdrawal of French colored colonial troops from Germany. He urged a state department report and a request to Bronse to withdraw these troops noting about 20 000 French colonials were in Germany on February 1.
Representative Welty of Ohio asked House Judiciary Committee Chairman Volstead to convene an early meeting so Welty could present additional evidence on charges against Federal Judge Landis. The charges relate to Landis's acceptance of the post as final arbitrator of organized baseball.
Princeton Indiana February 16 Four coal miners were killed in a dust and gas explosion at the New Liberty mine today. Rescue parties found two badly mangled bodies and scattered bits of flesh and clothing, leading to the belief that two men were blown apart. Identification was impossible due to the mangled condition.
Topher Kansas February 14 Miss Mary Maney sister of Cork's late mayor addressed the Kansas House of Representatives urging Irish freedom. The Senate did not adopt the House concurrent resolution inviting Miss MacSwiney to speak in a joint session.
William J. McCombs former Democratic national committee chairman remains in poor health with heart disease and his condition is reported unchanged. The notice notes nil about his status and mentions no immediate changes.
Advertisement notes light weight durable silk woven by hand in Lyons France. Dresses blouses and linings available in widths 36 inches. Prices listed as $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 and $2.00, with half last year's price. Third floor?
The Tissue Ginghams attract attention with checks stripes and plaids in pale and old blue pink rose corn color and lilac all blocked with white and a narrow silken stripe. 85 cts a yard. Third floor.
Straps on the Black Satin Pumps and new spring fashions headline a Fifth Avenue display. Shoes priced from $5 to $10 feature slim black satin pumps, corsets from $7 to $8.50, and Redferns lingerie with multiple styles and sizes. Appointment suggested for fittings.
The advertisement promotes Wood's Gilt Edge Coffee as a high grade blend of Mocha and Java served in Read Tew Room. It is available in 1, 2, and 3 pound packages in ground or bean forms, with pulverized in 1 pound cans.
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