Man with still stands on rights from constitution
Louis Agassiz Shaw's counsel argues constitutional rights were not violated after prohibition agents raided his End Bay home using an alias. The case centers on whether evidence from the raid is admissible since the search warrant named John Shaw and whether the Waisted enforcement act allows searches without warrants. Commissioner Hays will rule on May 19 after full arguments.
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Boston
Louis Agassiz Shaw
End Bay
Prohibition
United States
May
Shaw
John Shaw
Joseph W. Keith
Internal Revenue
Hays
Contractors sue Bridgeport for delay damages
Attorney James E. Wheeler heard testimony in Bridgeport’s county courthouse as Stehlin Miller of New York electrical and heating contractors sue the city for about 186.39 yet totaling 10278 on contracts dated May 23 1914 for high school electrical and heating work completed in 1916. They claim delays caused added costs and seek up to 10000 in damages. Durkin Laus bond issues and insurer dispute responsibility. Proceedings continue with March Stoddard Day representing the plaintiff and City Attorney Shannon Wilder for the city.
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James E. Wheeler
Sey Heven
Superior Court
Stehlin- Miller
New York
Bridgeport
Durkin & Laus
Durkin & Laas
Stehlin-Aiiler-Henes
March
Stoddard
Day
Comicy
Shannon Wilder
Minor cases disposed of in city court
Walter Lang of New York was jailed two days for trespassing on rail property. Mary Milkowsky of 10 Ha street warned, Joseph Weaver and Elmer Coomer of Beard sley street jailed 20 and 30 days for bicycle thefts both 21. Joseph Hollister Heights case continued. Joseph Fugor of Pembroke street held for tomorrow morning after liquor violation.
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Yester
Walter Lang
New York
Rosa
Mary Milkowsky
Joseph Weaver
Elmer Coomer
Beardsley Street
Weaver
Coomer
Joseph Ask
Hollister Heights
Joseph Pfugorasi
Pembroke Street
Lodge Observes 71st Birthday in Massachusetts
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts marks his 71st birthday quietly at home in Wasedington. As Senate Republican floor leader he is the dean of the chamber with twenty eight years of service. Congratulatory messages pour in from many quarters. A Swiss milk claim notes cows produce more milk when milked to pleasant melodies.
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Wasedington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Te Aiso
House
Price Drops Compared Then and Now in May 1921
A local store compares regular merchandise prices from May 1920 with those in May 1921. The report focuses on year over year changes for the same items, excluding promotional or sale prices.
Shoes and footwear list for men and women 1921
A catalog listing men and women footwear including Russia calf shoes, oxfords, Ground Gripper shoes, black and brown kid leather options, and high laced styles. Prices noted as $10 and $12 for select items.
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Russia
Children’s Clothes Ad From 1920 Sale
Chambray bloomer dresses priced at 3 for 1.50 dollars with white poplin rompers featuring smocking for 2.95 dollars. Muslin drawers with embroidery trimmed at 0.25 dollars and Muslin Princess slips with embroidery at 1.40 dollars.
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ADI
Howee Tea and Coffee Flavors Debut
A local vendor unveils Howee branded beverages featuring tea and cocoa flavors. The lineup includes Howee Jewel Coffee and Howee Tea, pairing cocoa notes with aromatic blends. Availability details remain sparse.
Clothing prices and styles in 1920 1921 catalogue
The listing details men’s garments with prices for Appenheimer suits at 60 and 63 dollars and Howland suits at 40 dollars. It notes popular woolen materials and prevailing styles, plus Blue serge trousers at 1.40 to 6 dollars and Sweet-Orratl Headlight overalls and jumpers in blue or white priced at 3 dollars.
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Appenheimer
Howland
Yarn and fabric notions list from a shop catalog
A catalog style item lists various textile goods including Nations Coats spool cotton Glark crochet cotton Warrior button thread Silko mercerised thread Barbou linen thread Sowing silk 100 yd, bias tape six yard pieces Venida hair nets and white super taupe yarn priced at about 100 cents per large ton two.
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Barbou
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Newport
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G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Bridgeport, Conn
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Berkley
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Germantown
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Lehmann
Shore House
Seaview Avenue
Pleasure Beach
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Conn. Coal CO
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Dake
National, Drug CO
Boston Ave
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