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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1923
Page
3
In a West Sixth Street apartment house fire in New York a man attacked by a drunken resident with a burning cigar reportedly entered upper doors and leaped from a windy sill after witnesses saw him crawl along the sill.
A Danbury woman faces a Superior Court suit seeking 8500 damages from an alleged breach of an agreement to purchase property. The plaintiff, Henry claims Louise Jackean of Danbury allegedly agreed to buy the property and gain 200 on a prior account, with William Brosun of Danbury listed as an associate. The case involves allegations of fraud and misrepresentation in a transaction dated September 3, with Bradiey cited as filing the action on behalf of the plaintiff.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a quick street incident involving a skater and a signer. It mentions Mrs Margaret Lee and her daughter Emily, a stenographer, who burned to death in a sube location. Further readable details are limited.
The Blute Trade School was invited to exhibit in the Better Homes exposition opening April 9 at the State Armory Hartford. F J Trinder of the Department of Industrial Education visited the school and praised the students work. He attended the Domestic and Manual Arts exhibition after inspecting the school.
The State Game Commission reports favorably a bill requiring all anglers over 16 to obtain a license before fishing inland waters. It envisions a $10,090 annual revenue, a heavy station at county hooks, and streams between the Fallsatoulo River and the New York Bite stocked with fish. The bill sets a $1 resident license and a 25 cent recording fee, payable with the license at the town clerk's office.
Residents or aliens must pay a 32 wach license tax. Committee exerts the levy based on State Board of Fisheries data to fund inland fish protection and propagation programs. The license takes effect July 1, lasts until December 31 of the following year, is nontransferable, and must be produced on demand to game wardens.
The Board of Contract and Supply awarded Patrick McGee a year long contract to furnish anthracite bituminous and buckwheat fuel totaling 4500 tons. Prices quoted included anthracite 14 dollars per ton bituminous 9 865 cents and buckwheat etc. Bids were also accepted for gasoline kerosene and tires with multiple firms receiving partial allocations for city departments. Further verifications will confirm remaining awards.
A fragmentary report describes a blast affecting a city section near Fairfield Avenue. Witnesses and responders moved quickly to aid the injured as authorities assessed the scene and coordinated emergency action.
A series of garbled lines describe fines and arraignments for theft and a Sunday selling law violation. Names, places, and details are unreadable, preventing a coherent report. The fragment mentions Maple street, Bridgeport, and police action but lacks verifiable facts.
Unidentified youth stole a woman's purse on Hosington avenue last night. The victim, Miss Francis Tale of R38 Wood venue, reported $24 in cash taken and the thief fled before police could pursue.
The ad showcases spring garments for men, promoting top coats and box coats in various styles and colors priced from 25 to 55 dollars. It highlights Easter neckwear with fine silk four-in-hands at 75 cents and one dollar, plus men’s hosiery in new spring shades and weights.
The ad touts an accordion pleated skirt made for 1 with making at 4 if materials are bought in dress goods or silk sections. It highlights various wool crepe Canton crepe and silks, widths from 40 to 54 inches, and prices from 1.75 to 4.50 per yard. Also features camel overplaids and jersey fabrics on the third floor front.
Bakery urges advance orders for Hot Cross Buns to ensure supply for Thursday and Good Friday. No delivery service. buns priced at 25c per dozen. Basement corner shop notes high demand and preorders to avoid disappointment.
Women’s spring fashion showcases a range of box coats, jackets, silks, braids, and embroidery. Coats of longer line offer exquisite taste while pricing from 19.75 to 65 dollars, with specials at 29.73. Second floor center.
Today’s notes promote beauty experts and early appointments via Barnum 454. Children can ride Hobby Horse chairs while Barber Bill trims hair. Also advertised are Howen coffee and tea blends with daily roasts and prices for Royal, Crown, Jawel, and various tea and chop blends.
Hand embroidered dresses for babies aged 1 to 2 years offered in a tiny lot. Dresses feature scalloped button hole stitch at the hem. Available at one and a half shillings real value for a small amount of money. Located on the second floor rear.
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