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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
4
In Buffalo New York January G Raymond Mulford, one of three men accused of killing Abraham Yellen, a clothing merchant, on marriage evening, was convicted of murder in the first degree. Judge Marcus deferred passing the death sentence pending the outcomes of Lloyd Staver and Tarik Webber.
Geologists warn the wasteful use of radium in luminous watch dials depletes a scarce metal. They note radium lasts long and is expensive to harvest, suggesting mesotherium as an alternative. U.S. and global radium sources are described, with Utah and Colorado carnotite mines producing most of the world’s supply and ore-to-radium yield explained.
In North Adams on January 6 two pairs of shoes claimed to be the state’s most expensive ever made were unveiled at a factory. One pair features patent leather with gold detailing, a $20 gold piece in each heel, and ornate hooks and eyes. The other pair, tan with red satin lining, includes a solid watch embedded near the toe.
The Meriden Manufacturers' Association, with members from Wallingford, adopted a declaration of principles supporting an open shop. It defends workers' right to finish their duties in their own time and skill and upholds employers' right to operate without mandatory union affiliation.
Prohibition enforcement officers stopped a car on the outskirts of Danbury. About 70 gallons of high proof liquor were found. Occupants Nanetto Mannino of Arlington Antonia Gesosslino and Frank Cattane of Boston were arrested and taken to headquarters. The party was en route from New York to Boston.
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