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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
3
A Yale student from Philadelphia applied for a U S passport in New Haven to spend the summer abroad. He refused the oath to declare accuracy on grounds of Quaker beliefs, and clerks ultimately issued the passport without the oath.
The Public Utilities Commission denied Rockville residents petition to stop the Interurban line from Burnside to Rockville over Highland division tracks. The line will continue operation for the benefit of a claimed majority of patrons.
A lively Democrat county sheriff nomination race starts in the city with several dark horses ready to enter before the county convention this fall. Potential candidates include former deputy Simeon E. Pease and City Sheriff Anthony Abriola, who has announced his candidacy.
Putnam June 13 Surgeons amputated the left leg of Mrs Delia Phillips wife of Bryan Phillips the only adult survivor of the Sterling Sunday grade crossing crash when a machine driven by Phillips was struck by a passenger train killing Phillips and his wife's sister Mrs Phoebe M Hebert and fatally injuring Mrs Julia Metre another sister of Mrs Phillips who died later at Norwich hospital The amputation aims to save her life She suffers a compound fracture and grave injuries Baby daughters of Mrs Hebert and Mrs Metre are the other survivors Funeral plans are set for Phillips Mrs Metre and Mrs Hebert in Plainfield tomorrow.
The piece notes several potential contenders in the county race including Lawrence T. Gallagher seeking the State Senate nomination and Postmaster Charles F. Greene gaining strength as a possible candidate. Lawrence J. Gill and Thomas Doherty are named as willing to seek the high sheriff’s office, while Sheriff Pease is expected to be renominated without contest.
Washington dispatch outlines how the bonus and tariff debates intertwine with the bonus likely to pass this session. Senate filibuster avoidance and speeches by up to thirty opposing lawmakers could delay final action by three to four weeks. Presidential views from Harding are debated, with close allies predicting eventual sign of the measure.
June 12 Vienna reports 21,070 students enrolled this term with 11,873 in Vienna. Of the total, 1,109 pursued philosophy, 309 studied law and 611 pursued medicine. Zero percent were norman. The figures reflect program distribution across departments.
Advertising copy highlights sport satin fabrics 40 inches wide with white silver tan pink and black options priced at 2 25 per yard. Sport skirtings offer stripes plaids and checks on white grounds at 3 75 per yard. Also taffeta silks in navy and black at 1 35 per yard. Third floor frott.
A vivid catalog of summer dresses in silk and cotton prints, ginghams, organdies, and linen. It highlights white silk trimming, organdy collars, pearl buttons, and dainty pleats. The sponsor touts a wide assortment with prices starting at $10 and available in all sizes.
Pure fruit juice and sugar beverages advertised as Ambrosia punch, Orangeade, Lemonade, Raspberry, and Pineapple. Describes uses for ice cream, sherbets, jel lies and punches. Pint bottles 35c, 3 for $1. Special demonstration all week in basement front.
Advertisement notes silk tubing for making elegant vests with hemmed tops and ribbon or crochet shoulder straps. New stock arrives offering flesh and white colors at $1.50 per yard, noting demand outpaced supply previously.
The season's finest knitwear features plain ribbed sweaters in mohair yarns with silver sheen, offered in buff, orchid, Harding blue and oxford grey at five dollars. Two new fibre silk Tuxedo style sweaters arrive in grey, buff, black and navy with plaid and check weaves, rich yet affordable at ten dollars. Second floor rear.
In our kind room Wednesday you may choose from an attractive menu of wholesome food. Choices include Beef a la made with vegetables, baked breast of lamb with tomato sauce, minced beef on toast, boiled haddock with egg sauce, cold Virginia ham and potato salad, cold roast beef and potato salad, cold roast lamb and potato salad, combination salad, tomato salad with mayonnaise, fruit salad with whipped cream. Cakes pies or puddings. Tea coffee cocoa or milk. Entire dinner in our lunch room basement rear.
Bakers promote Wednesday specials with marble cake and four loaves of home bread for 15 cents. Call to place orders and pick them up Thursday.
A bakery advertises wedding cake services with daily filling orders, offering sizes from simple to elaborate icing. The Howland bakery promises high standards and expert decoration, moderate prices, and optional gift wrapping in individual boxes. Basement
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