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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1923

Page

3

Hawaii reports 2500 narcotics addicts in Hawaii

In Honolulu nearly 2000 of Hawaii's 2500 narcotic addicts are said to live in the capital. The Narcotic Division head estimates annual opium use at 35000 tins valued at 80 to 90 dollars each, totaling about 228000 a year in smuggled drugs. He notes a decline in overall narcotic use but warns of new users, especially among Orientals, soldiers, and sailors in Honolulu.

Irene Corsally Kuhn Honolulu T. H Territory of Hawaii H. H. Wouters

Gas Light Company to Remove Meters Amid Theft Concerns

Bridgeport Gas Light company announces steps to remove gas meters from premises where owners fail to cooperate with police to curb meter box thefts. The company offers a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of meter box thieves.

Bridgeport Gas Light Company Gas Light Company

Stratford man to be arraigned on three auto charges

Joseph Stavola of Stratford will be arraigned in City court this morning on three charges of violating automobile laws. He is accused of speeding on Main Street last Saturday, weaving through crowded traffic and endangering other drivers, and becoming insolent to a police officer who halted him.

Joseph Stavola Stratford Main Street

Harding Reflects on Half Term Achievements

President Harding marks the midway point of his first term amid praise for expanding congressional independence and vetoing overreaching aims. He cites progress on merchant marine, foreign policy pivots, and disarmament talks, while acknowledging ongoing debates over debt, tariffs, taxes, and government spending.

Waskington Harding White House Congress Senate House Wilson Washington Union United States Hareing Hughes Mr. Harding Association of Nations Tingland Harvey Tejparations Commission Europe Senat

Ununtenanted Brooklawn homes ransacked. no loot found

Two Brooklawn avenue residences were broken into Saturday night while unoccupied. Charles Edwards at 488 Brooklawn and David C. Wheeler at 478 Brooklawn suffered thorough ransackings with no loot taken. An attempt was made at Henry Litwinski's 418 Kostsuth Street.

Brooklawn Avenue Charles Edwards David C. Wheeler Henry Litwinski Kostsuth Street

Police arrest man after dispute over woman

Caesar Vaas of 112 Madison Avenue allegedly accosted George Smith of Coleman Street following a dispute over a woman. He drew a revolver and threatened to kill Smith. police were summoned and Vaas was arrested. A revolver found on him contained a single exploded cartridge.

Caesar Vaas Madison Avenue George ‘Smith Coleman Street Smith Beggea Vaas

Italian Princess to be Wed on April Ninth

Rome reports the forthcoming marriage of Princess Yolanda and Captain Count Calvi Di Bergola will be a private family event with no publicity. The ceremony is set for April 9, the first Eastertide wedding date allowed by Catholic rules.

Rome Associated Press Royal House Yolanda Count Calvi di Bergola House of Savoy

Police to return stolen cars to rightful owners this week

State police said they will return stolen cars to original owners and holders from whom they were taken during the recent theft cleanup, with authorities announcing the plan Saturday.

Eleancup Air ‘Thorities

Police Raid Seizes Liquor At Union Square Eatery

Police raided Samuel Manos restaurant at 25 Union Square on Saturday night seizing eighteen bottles of alleged liquor. Manos was arrested and held in bonds of 3204 on liquor law violations.

Samuel Manos Union Square Manos

Police fail to locate Lena Drinkwine after disappearance

Police have failed to receive information on the whereabouts of Mrs. Lena Drinkwine of 360 Carroll Avenue who disappeared from her home February 9 leaving her husband and six children grieving. Her unexplained disappearance is believed to be linked to her mother’s death.

Lena Drinkwine Carroll Avenue

Spring Silk Fashion Sale in Bridgeport Store

Bridgeport shoppers face a wide range of silk dresses crepe de chine and Alltyme crepe in new spring colors. The week offers $17.50 tailored silk waists satin slippers silk hose gloves kerchiefs umbrellas and fabric with sale prices and emphasis on strong value for broad silk and crepe items.

Milan

Silk Season Exhibition Dazzles New York Attendees

Fashion declares silk season as the Great International Silk Exhibition closes in New York. Exhibits showcase rich colorings and fabrics, with attendees marveling at the display of silk in women’s attire.

New York

Silk and Satin Fabrics and Lingerie Sale Highlights

A vintage catalog blurb lists Italian silk bodices vests and underwear in pink peach navy brown taupe and ivory at 1.3 to 2.5 per yard. It features paisley crepes 40 inch fabrics, Skinners satin boyshorts in black fay flesh and white at 1.85, silk for knitting, embroidery silks, baby carriage robes Japanese quilted robes, and a wide range of fancy silks and crepes. Hats veils ribbons drapery silks and elastic girdles complete the sale with prices from 35 cents to 7.50.

Skinners

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