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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
17
New York reports several large clothiers have raised spring prices to cover higher wool costs. Advances on woolens run about 20 percent, with revisions on orders from six to twenty dollars per suit. Overcoats show pronounced gains while suits rise modestly as retailers anticipate retail pricing shifts for spring measures.
Two officials of a large fuel corporation, whose names are withheld pending arrest, were indicted by the Bronx grand jury in connection with alleged price gouging that affected thousands of households. The charges stem from alleged illegal practices in the heating fuel market.
In 1923 radio is poised for major progress with a transatlantic telephonic conversation likely early in the year. Advances in high power transmitters and Deal New Jersey tests enable a future public service. Broadcasting will improve with legislation to weed out weak stations and curb excesses while expanding quality service.
In a Samara village a white-faced girl wears a coat made from her mother’s hair, while burial poverty and freezing conditions drive a push for American relief clothing. The tale ties to a clothing remittance plan sending funds to obtain wool, lining, muslin, and garments for needy families, with parcels delivered via Soviet services.
The new Poli vaudeville bill opens with Andre and company a color laden production featuring beauty gals and lively dancing. Strong acts include Little Miss Driftwood Terrry and Jerry and French eccentrics Reiff Brothers George Jules. Ferguson stars in Outcast performing daring sea stunts. Merry Tudor romance in When Knighthood Was in Flower closes at Poli Palace tomorrow night with Marion Davies leading an all star cast. Rick In crook play debuts Sunday with Bert Lytell and Mount Paramount players. Palace Gala Vaudeville Week begins Monday with top acts at Poli Majestic and Plaza. The Country Fair study of New England life with Neil Burgess, Its a Boy at Majestic charms audiences. Jack Barry and Sunshine Girls headline Plaza with Chappelle Spinette dance and Northin e Ward. The Kick Back melodrama stars Marty Carey. Hater Madam at Hippodrome and Long Chance Universal attraction at Capital.
The New York Carlson family and mother halted a family walkout after their father agreed to all their demands. The daughters sought abolition of the 9 o clock curfew, unlimited visitors, and relaxed social gathering rules, plus use of musical instruments at night. One daughter remained sympathetic to the strike.
A four year old boy burst into the house with urgent news about his gang. He identified two members named Elizabeth and Louise as part of the group. Inquiry confirmed they were nice in appearance but described as dangerous. The incident is treated as a cautionary local notice.
Chicago reports renewed interest in the engagement of Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller with Ira Wrenn a Swiss architect as speculation claims January 12 as the wedding date following a postponed ceremony last week
Sakawawin, famed swamp rattler at the Field Museum in Chicago, is being pickled today. Repile experts hailed him as one of the finest, described as seven feet long with red fangs, a splendid creature to many in the exotic collection.
A deer mother rescued from dogs last June in Massachusetts was given to the Boston Zoo along with four young deer captured nearby. In the same cage the doe immediately mothered one fawn, revealing matching markings and the younger animal’s history confirming the mother’s claim to her own offspring.
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