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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1921

Page

3

Harvard Overseers Nominees Named for Ballot

Langdon P. Marvin leads the twelve Harvard Overseers candidates for the official ballot to be cast on commencement day. From twenty four nominees, more than five thousand graduates selected the slate. six directors will be elected. Other nominees include Bishop Charles T. Brent Edgar C. Felton Charles A. Coolidge Roger Wolcott Everett J. Lafte James Jackson Albert T. Perkins.

Cambridge Mess. James Harvard Langdon P. “Marvin New York Harvard Alumnii Association Charles T. Brent Edgar C. Felton Haverford Charles A. Coolidge Boston Roger Wolcott Milton Everett J Lafte Connecticut James Jackson Massachusetts Albert T. Perkins St.Louis

Reinstatement Sought for Carrier Who Criticised Burleson

Washington reports President Harding signed an executive order reinstating Leroy A. Kaschub, a former carrier in this city dismissed in 1917 for alleged abusive language while in uniform. The move followed a request by Rep. Tkson and Sen. McLean and recommendations from Postmaster General Hays after a review by First Assistant Work. Kaschub had criticized former Postmaster General Burleson over Good Friday letter carrier duties.

Merides Washington Harding Leroy A. Co Kaschub Uniform Tkson McLean Will H. Hays Hubert Work Easchub Burleson

Statewide diphtheria and scarlet fever decline noted

The State Board of Health reports a general disease decrease with Bridgeport showing the most scarlet fever cases at 14 last week. Diphtheria remains five in New Haven and Hartford, nine typhoid in Hartford, and Bridgeport with no cases. Measles rise from 54 to 99, paratyphoid up from five to 14.

Bridgeport Staty Board of Health New Haven Hartford Atale

Killed When Pinning Under Overturned Auto Near Ridgde Field

William Stahl aged 22 was instantly killed near Ridgde Field when the touring car he rode in overturned and pinned him beneath a wheel. The cause is undetermined but suspected misfortune during a sudden turn. His mother Mrs Elizabeth Stahl, riding with him, escaped with minor injuries.

Ridgre Field William Stahl Stahl Elizabeth Stahl

Four Year Old Boy Drowned From Boat

A four year old boy, John Wanka, playing alone in a rowboat at Winthrop Cove in New London, fell overboard this noon and drowned. The body was recovered later.

New London John Wanka Winthrop Cove

Rhinehart Fully Exonerated by Army Officials

Rheinheart of 222 Barral Avenue was arrested on a draft act allegation but cleared by City court and army officials. He enlisted in 1917, served four months, and was honorably discharged in 1919. An error led Kingston officials to order his arrest, but his name was expunged from City court records.

Willian Rhinehart Barral Avenue Cicy Court Army Kington Locmi

Victim Of Accident Taken To Grace Hospital

Miss Minne Brotz of Shelton was injured in an automobile accident January 18 in this city. She was moved last Tuesday to Grace hospital in Haven for treatment. The collision occurred at Pembroke and Bollly streets while she rode in a horse drawn vehicle.

Minne Brotx Shelton Grace Hospital Haven Sping Delors Arnold Wittemore Miss Brotz Pembroka Bollly

Rescuer Flings Clothing Then Helps Family From Fire

In Providence New England, Felix Bori of Blackstone Massachusetts saved his family from a burning two story house. He threw clothing from a second story window and then lowered his children to safety before he and his wife jumped to the ground. The house and two barns were destroyed.

Providence Felix Bori Blackstone Mags Ava Chidren

Slayer of Talaat Pasha Acquitted in Berlin

Salomon Teililan, Armenian student, was acquitted by the assize court in Berlin after shooting Talaat Pasha, former Turkish grand vizier and minister of finance, in March. His defense claimed a vision from his murdered mother urged revenge for the 1915 Armenian massacres.

Eprisin

Workers Laid Off Due to Nationwide Strike

Mew London June 3. A strike of print pressmen and feedmen nationwide echoes at the Babcock Printing press plant where 0 employees were temporarily and indefinitely laid off at closing time last night. President James G. Benet said the strike affected customers and slowed demand for presses. Laid off workers remain employees with group insurance in force.

London Babcock Printingress Manufacturing Company James G. Benet

Tax collections fall off twenty million in May

Washington June 3 Collec tions of income and profile taxes during May fall off by 24,000,000 compared with May last year and nearly 560,000,000 during the eleven months of the present fiscal year. Income and profits taxes collected the government due May aggregated $52,202,000 against $71,1,000,000 a year ago, while for the eleven months the total was $2,641,006,000 against $3,700,000,080 during the corresponding months of last year.

Washington Treasury

Advertisement fragment on Horsford acid phosphate pill scene

Fragmentary ad copy mentions a medicinal product Horsford acid phosphate aimed at home use with a dubious claim about a “punch” to all home drinks and a vague appontus to a glass. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable details or endorsements.

Horsford

New Organdy Dresses in Lively Color Appeal

Describes colored organdy dresses with ruffles and frilly effects. Praises the youthful charm and attractiveness of bright hues suitable for younger women. Mentions price range from $12.50 to $25 and displays second floor placement.

Hats Glow With Color and Night Market Displays

A colorful display features sports and dress hats in many hues from straw and silk to felt and hemp blends. Hats priced from 2.75 to 7.50, plus smaller silverware and serving pieces. summer waists in lace and embroidery range around 2 dollars, all presented in a bustling Oneida Community shop setting.

Davelyn

Fashionable summer accessories and fabrics on sale

Silk sport scarfs in multiple colors and single rich hues add distinction to outfits. Organdy and net garments including collars cuffs guimpes rufflings and frouncings offer varied textures. Prices range from 25c to 54 across fabrics and garments with dresses patterns around 9.30. Center aisle main floor.

Summer wear sale items with casual men’s shirts and accessories

An assortment of summer garments and accessories listed with prices from 25 to 5 dollars. Includes union suits at 75 cents, neglige shirts with attached collars, blue chambray shirts, washable ties, and decorative undergarments. Features varied fabrics such as sateen, taft, and jersey silk in multiple colors and finishes.

Good, from every viewpoint in fine boys' suit range

Describes boys' suits in blue serge fabric with tailored jackets and inverted back pleat, including a double-service pant option priced at 14 75. Also notes black and white check mixtures and sizes from 3B to 8, with value prices listed and “front basement” location.

New High Shoes in Russia Calf and Oxfords

Men's oxfords duck-bill toe five dollars each. Russia calf ball-strap model with rubber heel and smart duck-bill toe also five dollars. Russia calf brogue oxfords share the same slick toe and rubber heel at five dollars. English-type oxfords in dark brown calf with narrow toe and rubber heels five dollars. New high shoes in Russia calf available in bluchers or English last on the main floor rear.

Russia

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