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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1923

Page

3

Trolley and Two Autos Crash in Business Center

A trolley car driven by Motorman Parrick Ryan collided with a coupe owned by Arthur Home at State and Main, pushing it into a touring car owned by Mrs Warrier Blakesley. No injuries reported. Brakes were reportedly applied before impact. crowd gathered and police investigated.

Arthur Home Noble Avenue City State and Main Street Parrick Ryan East Main Street Warrier Blakesley River Road Grandview Heights Shelton Blakesley

Attendants to be dismissed from Brooklyn State Hospital

Deputy Attorney General Gottlieb plans to urge the State Hospital Commission to dismiss Leon Putnam Richard Galvin and Edward Lutes attendants at the Brooklyn State hospital for the Insane amid findings they kicked beaten and inhumanly treated patients after an investigation ordered by Attorney General Sherman. Assistant Prosecutor Palmer said he would present the evidence to District Attorney Dodd.

New York Leon Putnam Richard Galvin Edward Lutes Brooklyn State Hospital State Hospital Commission Gottlieb Sherman Philip Addis Palmer Grooklyn Dodd

Veterans Costs To U S Reach 461 Million In 1922

Washington July 18 Expenditures of the Federal government chargeable against ordinary receipts during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923 totaled 3,697,478,020.26 according to an official treasury report. The Veterans Bureau led all departments in disbursements with 461,719,000. We like winter better than summer because getting cold doesn t wilt seur collar.

Washington Treasury Veterans Bureau

Rare 1783 Amati violin gifted to former Bridgeport violinist

Miss Florence Richardson, once a Bridgeport violinist and Bridgeport Symphony member, received an anonymous gift of a 1783 Amati violin valued at $10,000. The note said the instrument had not been played in 460 years and should be used in her evening programs at the Central Park Casino in New York. Richardson, now in Port Jervis, leads the Studio Girls' orchestra at the Casino, after studying at Yale and performing in Pleasure Beach venues.

Florence Richardson Bridgeport Miss Hichardson Z. E. Coops John Street Yale School of Music Pleasure Beach Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra Miss Richardson Port Jervis N. J Studio Girls Central Park New York City

Capture of Whiskey Boat Dorothy K Off Jones Inlet

In Erie Pa July 18 a three mile limit pursuit led to the capture of the ten ton motor boat Dorothy K and forty cases of whiskey by a prohibition patrol boat. The four crew members were arrested. Michael C. Phillips of the patrol fleet charged the prisoners with obtaining liquor from a schooner on ram row.

Erieeport Dorothy K Jones’ Inlet Michael C. Phillips Ywaters Ram Row

Rainbow hues dominate Paris fall fashion in color parade

Paris unveils an overwhelming variety for autumn style with flowers and georgette prints. Designer notes from M. Henri Creange describe a rainbow palette from pale greens to bright reds, with flower motifs gaining ground, handkerchiefs flourishing, and evening gowns showing vivid silks while black backgrounds provide contrast.

Paris M. Henri Creange New York Sun Cheney Brothers Mr. Creange Germany

President Fones urges urgent school fuel funding

President Fones announced a $30,000 request to add fuel funds for city public schools to cover February. He warned without new appropriation, fuel will run out and schools will close. a 1923-24 calendar must be ready before opening. The apportionment board received details on fuel costs and proposed additions for principals clerks and teacher payroll.

Board of Apportomment A Cones Hduc Tion Tones Dr. Fones Fones John B. Wynkoop John A. Leverty

Turco American Treaty Conference Delayed Over Three Points

July 18. The Turco American treaty talks stall on three main issues delaying progress. The United States seeks recognition of American naturalization laws in the treaty, but Turkey notes Turkish law bars citizens who become foreign nationals from returning. If the US insists, Turkey would push the Turkish subject provision into the treaty, but the US rejects any denial of American citizens' rights, leaving the matter for further discussions.

Lausanne Associated Press Joseph C. Grew Ismet Pasha United States Turkey

Embarrassing Hairs Can be Quickly Removed

Hairs can be banished from under arms neck and face by a quick painless method. Mix powdered delatone with water to a stiff paste apply spread on hair rub off in minutes wash skin and remove hair. One application suffices except for stubborn growth. Buy in original package and mix fresh.

Extensive rug sale on mill floor third level

A mill sale displays numerous rugs and fabrics with deep discounts. Axminster, Wilton, Congo linoleum, and fibre rugs feature reduced prices from regulars, with sizes from small mats to 9 by 12 feet. Varied textiles include crepe de chine, Canton Crepe, brocade shirting, and natural Pongee, all offered at marked-down rates.

Axminster

Black silk fabrics sale with heavy discounts

Black silks including MESSALINE AND TAFFETA at 35 inch and satin charmeuse crepe de chine satin Canton 40 inch offered at reduced prices. Reg prices ranged from one to several dollars, now marked down to roughly one to two dollars per yard depending on fabric type and grade.

Dress goods bargains in twill serge and serges

Poiret twill serge tricotine velour and Shan teen fabrics offered at sale prices. Wool Canton in tan and greys, plus serge in navy brown and black. Homespans serges and wool crepe poplin available in 40 to 34 inch widths. Wool jersey staple shades 54 inch wide, with marked reductions.

Bargain Travel Gear: Trunks, Hammocks and Bags on Sale

Department stores offer dress and steamer trunks from 30 to 40 inches at 12.50, couch hammocks in cretonne and grey duck at 19.50, wind shield models at 19.50, overnight steel frame bags at 2.85, and large traveling bags at 10, all marked down from higher reg prices.

Stamped Towels and Linens In Mill End Sale Prices

Stamped towels Turkish assorted designs now 90c from 1.50. Gluny Linen handmade 22 and 28 inch centers and scarfs marked down to 2.90 from 4 to 7.50. Stamped centers and buffet sets 29c from 39c. Scarfs and centers lace trimmed 19c from 29c. Tan crash scarfs and centers 45c from 59c. Marseilles bed spreads stamped to embroider at 3.50 from 5. Buffets sets three piece to embroider. Finished models salesmen samples dresses aprons pillows etc Mill End Sale Price 1.50 to 5.

Marseilles

Curtains and curtaining sale catalog item list

Old style sale notes list various drapery goods including scrim and marquisette curtains, lace edged panels, borders, mercerised scrim, checks, cretonnes, satin pillows, bed pillows, window shades, oil cloth and drapery silks with reduced prices. Entries show regular prices and sale prices, with sizes and colors where given.

Holland

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