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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
3
Morvis Sule of Winerbury Gunn and Leo Neiter face federal charges after a grand jury indicted them for sugar profiteering. Sule pleaded guilty before Judge Hand and Wail. the case notes substantial fines and prior actions.
A fragmented dispatch notes Butler headquarters opening in Chicago with mentions of individuals such as George John RK and Nicholas Murray Butler. The text references Associated with Mr. Riley and other unclear names, with scattered phrases about arrival and denunciation in New York.
Rose E. Steu of Bridgeport petitions divorce from William P. Scott, now of unknown location, married September 3, 1918, alleging desertion. Also Rosina Natale of Bridgeport seeks divorce from Seph Natale, citing desertion. Both petitions dated November 7, 1914, list two children and pending court action.
Attorney M. Canfield sat during a Commission of the Superior Court yesterday hearing testimony in a foreclosure proceeding filed by Israel J. Conn and other owners of Whitman apartments at Fairfield on Hancock avenues. The testimony revealed a bonus of about 20 percent paid to secure some loans. Canfield will determine the equity of owners and claimants. The case will last several days.
Judge BH. J. Curtis in the Superior court yesterday heard testimony on the amount of damage suffered by John L. Carpenter administrator and others from the erosion of the garage erected in Harris court by Jorwin M. Jennings on Nightly way to a property in the tea. At the conclusion of testimony Judge Curtis announced he would hear arguments this morning.
Newport KR reports a postal order declaring all alcohol supplies at the torpedo station will be mixed with wood alcohol and made poisonous to prevent thefts. The move follows a mysterious disappearance of quantities of alcohol and aims to curb pilferage.
Judge Curtis and Judge Baines assign six uncontested divorce hearings for Wednesday at the court session. The short calendar notes both judges will hear the cases and proceed without contested issues.
Gridgeport readers of The Sunday Post maritime section gain a new view of world affairs from Simonds. His upcoming article argues the German election is the key to peace in Germany and Central Europe, noting the balance of power as pivotal. Order the paper now to read the full analysis.
The Sun and The Sunday Push ukugaviné section hint at investigations linked to Modern Bluebeards. Readers are urged to pick up the Sunday Post for full coverage and details on the ongoing inquiries.
Judge Walsh of the Common Pleas court awarded the plaintiff a $40 judgment in the case Aron Meisel against Abraham Shelinsky. The note was to recover for labor in trail and drawer insartments on Lafayette Street.
The Sunday Post ulagusine section discusses the notion that some women are “too busy to marry” and critiques the idea of dragging men into marriages, framing it as a high social cast issue and a quagmire for potential spouses.
Queen Quality and other low shoes special seven dollars sixty five cents. Fully half of them are Queen Quality. Black suede ties one eyelet leather French heel patent leather pumps with black suede. Patent leather ties one eyelet oxfords of excellent patent leather. Black Kid one eyelet ties oxfords of black Kid. Good variety of sizes in each style. Worth nine ten to twelve fifty. Main Moor.
A vivid catalog of silk fabrics including Summer silks, all season silks, foulards and Georgette crepes. Notes on tricolette, Latin messaline, chiffon taffeta and various color ranges from cobalt to navy with patterns, weaves, and regular prices cited for fall and summer gowns.
Small gathering of handsome Wilton rugs offers nine by twelve feet pieces at 89 dollars, down from 100. Pattern color and quality praised, with heavy firm texture and rich luster enhancing color effects suitable for most rooms. Regular price cited as 100 dollars.
Striking and cool curtains priced at five dollars now offered for four dollars. Featuring Victory and Brussels net marquisette and scrim with simple lace edge and embroidered corner design. Includes edge and lace inserting, durable, tasteful, easy to launder, and gracefully hang to brighten summer rooms. Third floor.
Ladies’ underwear in light crepe lawn and muslin offered at special sale prices. Princess slips, lawn drawers, lawn skirts, night drawers, and crepe bloomers described with trims of embroidery lace and ribbon. Sizes from 2 to 18, with most items under two dollars.
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