Men’s Spring Suit Market Opens With Prices Cut
CBIGNGO Jan. 4 The Chicago market for men’s spring and summer clothing opened with prices notably lower than spring 1920. Wool suits quoted at 325 versus 49 last fall and 374 year ago. blue serge at 30 versus 47 fall and 43 year ago. standard worsted at 34 versus 45 in 1931. Fine worsted suits now 52, down from 80 last fall. Fine worsted trousers 9 versus 123.50 last spring. Summer goods like mohals and palm beaches up to 14.50 from 16.50. Buyers nationwide say they have secured lower costs.
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Chicago
America
Doctor Bricker Escapes in Buenos Aires Extradition Case
Dr William Bricker of Philadelphia remains at large in Buenos Aires after escaping police while under extradition proceedings by the United States. Authorities say efforts to recapture him have failed. Police detained Hiena Wilson, alleged to have aided Bricker's departure.
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Buenos Aires
William §&. Bricker
Philadelphia
United States
Hiena Wilson
Brisker
Maude Adams Returns to Stage in Fall Under New Management
New York January 4 — A. L. Erlanger and Charles B. Dillingham announced that Maude Adams would reappear on stage early next fall under their management. They said Adams has not retired and is in splendid health after recovering from illness that forced her to pause touring. She will perform in regular productions next fall and appear every spring in Shakespeare and other classics.
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New York
Misa Alaude “Adams
A. le Erlanger
Charles B. Dillinguam
Uniform jurisdiction proposal discussed at Fairfield bar meeting
A Fairfield county bar association special meeting chaired by Fred W. Tracy will discuss uniform jurisdiction for common pleas courts and the appointment of a committee to present the matter to the General Assembly. The proposed limit for small claims varies by county, and criminal court procedures are noted for discussion.
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Corp Mon Pleas
Fairfield County Bar
Fred W. Tracy
Superior Court
General Assembly
Common Pleas Court
Criminal Courts of Common Pleas
Finance Committee To Meet January 12
The finance committee of the common council will meet January 12 in the City Auditor's office to prepare bills for the common council meeting on January 17. Friday night at 7 40 o'clock the Claims Committee meets in the Council Chamber to consider petitions referred by the board of aldermen with abatement requests and adjustments.
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Common Council
Ci Auditor’s
Council Chamber
Board of Aldermen
Wilson Urged to Send Envoy to Conference
A joint resolution introduced by Representative Fuller of Massachusetts urges President Wilson to accept the League of Nations invitation to appoint an American representative to the league commission on disarmament. The measure was unveiled in Washington on January 4.
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Wilson
Washington
League of Nations
League
Fuller
Republican
Massachusetts
Lake and Brainard To Receive Legion Head
Governor Everett J. Lake and Mayor Newton C. Brainard head a reception for Colonel Frederick W. Galbraith at the Hartford club assembly hall. Representatives from all ninety two posts in the state attend as Galbraith opens the first convention of the Woman's Auxiliary. The national commander will visit the Soldiers' Home in Noroton and the U S Public Health Hospital at Allingtown in West Haven.
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Everett J. Lake
Newton C. Braindrawit
Batt
Frederick W. Galbraith
Hartfort
Conn
Hart
Frantford
Ach
Gary Orgith
Woman's Auxiliary
Noroton
United States Public Health Hospital
Allingtown
West Haven
New Haven
Bills to Stop or Limit Recruiting Are Introduced
Washington, Jan 4. Senate action proposes stopping or limiting recruiting for the army, navy, and marine corps. Senator Dial cites 232,000 enlistments this year creating deficits and burden. Senator New seeks to halt enlistments until the force drops to 74,000, the appropriation level.
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Washington
Senate
Dial
South Corona
Army
Navy
New
Indiana
Brindell to Face Extortion Charge In Court Friday
In New York Brindell faces an extortion indictment as trial opens Friday after a Supreme Court stay was vacated. Samuel Untermyer will prosecute the labor leader who was indicted on evidence from the committee inquiry. Henry Kunter testified that each of 13 members paid him 100 dollars annually forServices. Mayor Dylan directed corporation counsel to prepare data for tomorrow’s probe into coal dealers with city contracts.
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New York
Brindell
Crr Supreme Court
Supreme Court
McAvoy
Beneell
Tomerroy
Samuel Untermyer
Hs Jot
Building Trust
Henry ©. Kunter
Furs Wulldere’ Association
Organian
Brindslls Union
Dubor
Are
Dylan
Hyland
Hobert
Ypranch
Plenty of Kick in Dry Whiskey Observed by Judge
New York magistrate in Traff ic court complains about numerous drunken chauffeurs arraigned since prohibition act. Two drivers charged with operating while intoxicated were held for trial in capacities of $1000 and $500 bail. He notes liquor seems plentiful and one drink can have strong effect.
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New York
Magistrate House
Traffin Court
Milwaukee Shops Re employ about 1 500 during Week
Milwaukee reports a January canvass indicating 1,000 to 1,660 workers will be re employed this week in the city area. Chain Balt plans 200 arrivals next week, and leaders say employment could rise by 250 to 500 as business improves. International Harvester notes a current 4,000 headcount versus typical 4,400. Federal Rubber and Nash Motor in Kenosha also expect resumption within 16 days.
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Julwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee
Chain Balt Company
L. (. Brooks
International Harvester Company
Federal Rubber Company
Nash Motor Factory
Kenosha
Doctor Trailed Over World Taken to Hub
Dr Sidney A Matthews wanted for a year and a half on fraud charges arrived in Boston from Baltimore in U S marshal custody. Police said they tailed him for months across the United States and the West Indies. Matthews and an associate were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy linked to promoting the National Touring Club of America. Inspectors say the men obtained at least 25000 in their scheme. Matthews disappeared soon after his indictment.
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Boston
Sidney A. Matthews
Baltimore
United States
West Indies
Matthews
Federal Grand Jury
National Touring Club of America
Poscal
Registrars Finish List of New Women Voters in Bridgeport
The board of registrars announced yesterday a complete compilation of Bridgeport women voters totaling about 11,400. They will be typed then submitted to the town clerk. Messrs White and Lounsbury assess the varied handwriting as evidence of expert chirography.
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Board of Registrars
Women Voters
Bridgeport
Messra
White and
Lounsbury
Commissioner Preparing Bridgeport Tax List
Tax Commissioner Arthur F Connor announced the Bridgeport tax office is outlining an abstract of the tax set to form the grand list for the coming fiscal year. Commissioner Clomps said the work should finish in two weeks, with a deadline set for January 21.
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Arthur F Connor
Bridgeport
Clomps
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Philadelphia Journal of Commerce
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Post Publishing Co
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