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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
3
Washington May 3 The Prohibition Commissioner Haynes said reports from New England show a steep drop in home brewing demand. Yeast hops and malt purchases have fallen by about half from the peak of the fad, signaling a clear decline in home production.
May 3 report says customs has not ruled on duties but granted transfer of the Harkness tower chimes from the railroad cars to Yale University awaiting final decision.
A nostalgic ad notes radio enthusiasm with references to Schenectady Pittsburgh and Newark. It promotes Howland store stock including Westinghouse RC receivers Aeriola SR Clapp Eastham HR with batteries and accessories such as amplifiers condensers variometers rheostats sockets switches dials and headphones. Prices listed range from modest to $2,635 for selected items.
A Common Pleas court awarded Cesare Naddaloni $240 plus interest from July 1, 1922, totaling $202, in a case against Joseph Furer. Naddaloni claimed he was authorized to sell 765 Grand Street for 15000, found a purchaser, but the wife, a co owner, refused to sell after changing her mind. The memorandum notes he procured a buyer and that a sale was not completed due to the wife’s decision.
Eyidencs in the action of All Ulinski against the American Bank and Trust Company were heard by Judge John Booth of Common Pleas. Decision reserved by the court. The plaintiff seeks to recover 600 damages plus costs, stating that Juanoski gave a 3400 note to Ulinski and the bank was to transfer the principal from Juanoski’s account when due, but the transfer was never made and the bank was negligent. Ulinski says the note remains held by the bank and devalues due to Juanoski’s financial irresponsibility.
Samuel Fine of New Canaan pleaded guilty before Judge John Walsh in the criminal court of Common Pleas yesterday to 10 counts of violating the liquor law. He was fined 150 dollars plus costs and a 36 day jail sentence was suspended.
A nolle has been entered in all gambling cases from the early Sunday morning raid on April 20 at Agora Athletic Can at 114 Kossuth Street. Archio Cameron was charged with keeping a gambling house. Wolled paid $20, and a City Court fine of $100 plus costs was imposed. The diaries of fre quenting against 20 members who worked $10 were not noted in the higher court.
Dublin reports that Richard Croker's will will be read in Glencairn castle dining room after his burial in the private vault. The widow and immediate relatives will attend. contents withheld until read. Croker deeded property to his wife three years ago, and under British law death duties would apply if death occurred one day earlier.
Felix Craquek of Stamford pleaded guilty to perjury before Judge John Walsh in the Common Pleas Court and was sentenced to two months in jail plus costs totaling 60.27 dollars. The perjury stemmed from Craquek’s testimony at the Stam York town court after a raid on the house he boarded, where a copper still and whiskey were confiscated, with Cosmo Perlick testifying Craquek owned the still and violated liquor laws. Craquek denied ownership, blaming Parle, and the case was delayed to resolve conflicting statements from the involved parties.
Walter J. Pierca, a New York stock broker, was arrested on a charge of possessing $7,500 in Liberty bonds reportedly stolen in March 2001 from a mail package in Los Angeles. He claimed legitimate acquisition and ignorance of theft. Bail set at $6,000. Commissioner Hitchenek presided. AUSA Poiaoff noted Florea had prior bail on a state bucket-shop charge.
Milford may 3 Charles Satig filled an unexpired term of a choir member at Rutgers Presbyterian Church New York and has been re-engaged for the year He is known in New Haven circles as soloist at East Park Street M E church He is a member of the People’s Choral Union of New York which includes 100 voices He sang at a concert on Ellis Island for detained immigrants under the immigration bureau of New York City The bureau provides weekly entertainments for immigrants in detention quarters Ansa ntawat lodge A M and A M will confer Master Mason on candidates for Adelphi lodge of New Haven Tuesday evening
In Stratford Superior Court Judge Isaac Wolff heard motions over the injunction against Rutherford H. Hunter former town manager. Attorneys signaled plans to push for a June Supreme Court argument while agreeing to a truce in the town dispute pending decision.
Bertha M. Mack of Darien sues Joseph Engiehart of Hartford for 15000 in damages after a motor accident on the Boston Post Road last Oct 8. Her husband Hereward M. Mack also seeks 3000 for loss of wife services as the complaint alleges the car swerved off course, struck her, and dragged her several feet while she stood on the sidewalk.
Frederick D B Trapp a city salesman filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday listing liabilities of 3568 dollars with no assets. Creditors include several department stores with merchandise accounts against the petitioner.
An advertisement promotes Rualorain's Gut Tiblets claiming to relieve and prevent excessive gas and digestion woes. It touts nerve support, improved circulation, and the ability to eat freely, with a yellow pack priced at one dollar from Leverty Brow and J. Baatmann, chemist.
Hare shoes are built to endure active play and rough use while staying attractive and affordable. Regular height options use smoked elk or Cordo calf. warranties include rebuilding worn soles at a small charge. Sizes 6 to 8 priced at 2.75, up to 14 at 3.00. Sport Oxfords in mahogany leather priced 2.25 to 2.30. Main for rear.
The piece reviews fabric hats matching frocks with silk variations, crepe de chine, and hemp braid accents. It highlights taffeta and crepe de chine in Oriental pastels, embroidered silks, Canton crepe turbans, moire ribbons, and taffeta silhouettes with floral trims. It notes appealing contrasts and elegant drape as current millinery charm.
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