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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
5
Town reports show 11 kennel licenses issued so far this year versus six last year. Prices depend on number of dogs and now a mandatory $2 fee applies to all licenses. A discharged veteran tried to barter for a dog license with his discharge papers, but law and town clerk refused citing the correct statutes.
Judge John J Walsh opens the May term of the criminal common pleas court with a brief session expected to end in the morning. In the afternoon he will readdress unfinished cage matters from last week. Civil court presides Judge John K Booth with four cases set for today four for tomorrow and four for Thursday.
State's Attorney Homer Cum mings 38 expected in Bridgeport Wednesday to prepare for the opening of the criminal term of the superior court next Tuesday with Judge W M Marble on the bench. A number of important cases, several murder, await action by the court and grand jury. It is believed the cases of Max Kranz and Joseph Roche, accused of slaying Arthur W Donahue, a New York newspaper man in Newtown last November, will be tried during the term. Jurors will be drawn Thursday.
Meriden May. The cages of a number of persons arrested in Berlin for fishing yesterday were arraigned in Berlin town court today and their cases continued until Tuesday evening. Robert Symington of the Conn. Association of Fish and Game Clubs says wardens exceeded their authority in making arrests as the new law just enacted allows fishing in ponds after May 1.
Hartford's civil service commission is deemed to have ceased official duties after the governor signed the repeal bill. Attorney General Frank Te. Flealy issued the opinion confirming the commission maintains only 70 percent existence since the act became operative days earlier. The ruling clarifies when the repeal took effect and questions linger on operative date.
Jerusalem May 2 Associated Press reports twenty persons were killed and 130 wounded in a Sunday clash between Jews and Arabs. Troops restored order without firing on the crowd.
Fashion item list features GOWNS of BATISTE and NAINSOOK in pink and white with embroidery trims and delicate shoulders. Prices range from 79c to 4.85, with extras in Windsor crepe and Philippine hand made gowns. New self adjusting underskirt with rust proof spring top claims waist range 22 to 32.
Washable satin camisoles priced at 95 cents for strap tops and 1.45 for net trim with lace embroidery. Crepe de chine chemises feature envelope styling georgette lace tops and built up shoulders. Gowns offered in crepe de chine with lace straps and plain tailored styles at 5.95.
A 13 year old girl files in superior court through her friend Ignacies Nalerjak alleging damages of 4000 dollars for an assault. The incident is dated March 1 1921 and concerns Chester Lipniews.
STANDARD BOTTLING CO and The Crown Cork and Seal Company of Baltimore filed a common law count action in the Superior Court against the city firm Bottling Wonks seeking to collect an alleged unpaid account totaling $511.42 with damages claimed at $709. The case name and parties indicate a civil debt dispute over outstanding charges.
A catalog fragment lists bloomers and drawers in batiste with colored patterns, plain styles, ruffles, lace trims, and Imee details. Included are Windsor Crepe pieces, ruslin drawers, embroidery and lace trims, scalloped edges, with prices around 49c to 95c and several items at 89c.
Corset covers of fine muslin are offered in plain and lace trimmed styles. Some armhole styles are available. Prices start at 49 cents and go up to 79 cents, with other options priced accordingly.
Elastic top model of fancy brocade in pink and white offered for sizes 20 to 27. Another fine quality batiste corset for the average figure. Full figure pink coutil corset available in sizes 26 to 30. Price listed at $2.39.
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