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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

Page

13

Five youths sentenced for Milford gang crimes

New Haven January 13. Isadore Arrich 14 Storris Krivitz 15 George Walsh 17 and Louis Aransky 18 appeared before Judge James H Webb charged with being Montano gang companions. State's Attorney Alling said they planned masked robberies and burglaries in Milford and nearby towns. Walsh was sent back to reform school and the others received five to seven years in state prison.

New Haven State Reformatory Walsh Reformatory

Judge Keeler and jury hear damage suit in Danbury

Judge John B. Keeler and the jury in the superior court yesterday heard testimony in the case of Charles Beardsley of Danbury against George F. Green of Danbury for 10 pounds damages or injuries from a July 14, 1919 motorcycle collision near the railroad station. Beardsley, riding a motorcycle, claims Green recklessly drove into him and that he suffered a dislocation and other injuries. The case had not been concluded when the court adjourned and will be resumed Tuesday.

John B. Keeler Superior Court Yexterday Charles Beardsley Danbury George F. Green Beardsley I Green

Austria calls for death penalty for profiteers at price meeting

A Vienna price conference heard demands for capital punishment for profiteers. The chief of the technical trades unions warned of harsher actions from January 24 beyond the law, alongside a plebiscite on unification with Germany planned for March 1. Professor Wolkan questioned Austria's future, asking if Austria lives and Germany dies.

Pius Post Technical Trades Unions Germany Wolkan Austria

Widow seeks $10,000 in suit over husband’s death

Mrs. Mary E. Middleton of Fairfield, administratrix of Ernest Middleton’s estate, sues John J. Gault and Leonard Gault of Westport for 10,090 damages in the death of her husband November 27. Middleton was killed when his vehicle collided with a coal wagon owned by the Gaults and driven by Frank Pouski. Action to be filed in the superior court.

Mary E. Middleton Fairfield Ernest Middleton John J Leonard Gault Westport Middleton Gaults Frank Pouski

Autoist Held Following Death of Edward Tuttle

Stephen Smith of New Rochelle is jailed on manslaughter charges in connection with a morning accident on the Post road that killed Edward Tuttle of Rowzyton. Smith, Dr. Joseph Kimw’s chauffeur, was driving the automobile and is held on $2,500 bonds after Tuttle suffered a fractured skull and broken neck.

South Norwalk Stephen Smith New Rochelle Edward Tuttle Rowzyton Post Road Tuttle Smith Joseph Kimw

New Jersey Railway Workers Boost Hours at No Pay Rise

N J Jan 13 4003 employees of the public service railway company agreed to work ten hours a day at the same wages as nine hours. Wepner chairman of the joint conference board of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America said this is their contribution to ease the company’s financial difficulties.

Neware N. JL Wilam Wepner New Jers Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America Public Service Railway Company

Lautner Found Sick At Home Of Aunt Camden

Joseph F. Lautner of Evansville Indiana president of the Harvard University Glee Club and chorister of the Sconier clubs. He had been absent for several days and a search begun last night. He is now at an aunt's home in Denver Colorado under a physician's care.

Camden Joseph F. Lautner Evansville Ind Harvard University Glee Club Sconier Clubs Denver Colo Lanut Ner

Policeman Acquitted of Killing Student at UW Campus

Madison Wis Jan 13 a Wisconsin campus jury acquitted a policeman charged with the May killing of University of Wisconsin student Carl Jandorf during a campus demonstration. Also noted are bankruptcy notes and Stamford Bridgeport crime briefs with several suspects tied to local store burglaries.

Jefferson Wii Matthew Eb, Lynaugh Madison Wis Carl FE Jandorf University of Wisconsin

One-Half Price Living Room Furniture Spectacular

Selected living room sets from regular stock are half price. Three Piece Sets include overstuffed verdure tapestry and Queen Anne styling with seven foot Davenport and high back chairs. Mahogany and Chippendale sets feature sunburst pillows, cane backs, and damask coverings with varied regular and sale prices. Also offered are cabinets, showcases, and white enamel pieces with extensive descriptions and incentives for home kitchens.

Furniture and fabric sale items in Fourth Floor

White enamel tables with drawers and porcelain tops are offered at sale prices. Oak tables in two sizes feature drawers and custom options. Indian blankets and kitchen chairs include white enamel and golden oak finishes with reduced prices. Cushion covers and couch throws promoted with color and warmth messages.

Silk goods and linens sale fills department floors

The ad lists white batiste with hemstitched collars and sleeves, drawnwork, and tucks. It highlights Glove Silk undergarments and accessories with sale prices, including knickers, full models, suits, union suits, and camisoles. Also advertised are linen damask tray cloths, hemstitched Huck towels, and a 59 cent to 45 cent sale on glass toweling in third floor AVE section.

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Keeler NEW Jersey Railway Lautner Solomon Badesch Benjamin Wroth Mainstreet Wtder John Keogh Isaac Nyden Shest AER Stamford A. Sherman Railroad Avenue Warren Bridge Noor Davenport AAA Richardson’s Cis
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