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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1927
Page
6
New York July 1. Mrs. Oliver Harriman, leading New York society figure, lauds the modern dress combination of silk underslip and hose, saying short skirts lack immorality and that today’s girls remain dainty and moral. She argues men overlook ankle or garter displays, noting continued standards and contrast with past fashions.
A dense rundown of orchestras, ensembles, weather forecasts, and betting utilities across stations in New York Newark Pittsburgh and more. It lists time slots for M Yoenga Orchestra Waldorf Astoria and many others along with market quotations weather reports and baseball scores. The schedule includes multiple stations and times from morning to late night with varied acts and weather updates.
A dense listing outlines today’s on air events from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with programs at WJZ WEAF WIZ and other outlets. It includes orchestral concerts bands dinners and talks featuring Goldmans Band Concert Hagan's Orchestra and the Life of Charles Lindberga among many regional station mentions and frequency details.
The two masted British schooner Carrie L Holmes seized with liquor off Washington county will be sold to the highest bidder on July 20 by Federal District Judge Clarence Hale. Confiscation and destruction of 1868 gallons of alcohol 2444 bottles of assorted liquor and 20 gallons of rum were ordered. A $1000 fine was imposed on Captain William J Breene whose whereabouts are unknown and who has forfeited $2500 cash bail.
Washington reports a storm over Major Chester P. Mills removal as New York city Prohibition administrator. Dry advocates protest the action, claiming Mills refused political patronage in appointments and permits. Officials say the move was disciplinary yet Mills suggests it was a promotion and resignation, amid charges that quick action in NYC was hastily taken.
The inventory filed in probate lists L William Beardsley leaving an estate near 140000 with his widow receiving life use of Overlook in Trumbull. Real and personal property include multiple parcels in Stratford Fairfield and New Haven area and mortgage notes totaling about 75806.20 plus other assets and valuables. The list shows numerous parcels, personal items and firearms with detailed values. Dr Edward Increase Bosworth, former Oberlin seminary dean, dies at 66 from heart disease.
Tokyo July 1 Kenkichi Yoshizawa Japanese minister at Peking said China remains politically minor needing occasional correction. He urged well intentioned measures to aid peace and unification if China does not object, and stated Japan should sympathize with Chinese aims but not be a “spotted child.” He noted foreign ministry opposes withdrawing troops from Shantung province.
A vintage sale page lists discounted women and children's apparel and linens. Flannel sport skirts with pleats, botany blazers with stripe effects, georgette scarves, Milanese silk gloves, sport oxfords, French voile frocks for Misses, and other underthings. Prices range from 19 cents to 8.95, with many items under five dollars.
Hartford July 1 Rabies quarantine order issued by James M Whittiesey commissioner on domestic animals covers Windsor Windsor Locks and Suffield effective July 4 after four rabid dogs found and destroyed with disease spread halted but quarantine date unclear.
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