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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
3
A sales pitch offers a Whirlpool washer on approval with no obligation. Prospective buyers may try it at our expense, look it over, and use it. The ad highlights beauty of design and gentle washing action, asking $145 and mentioning club payments if desired.
Five Connecticut veterans of the Civil War, long battle scarred, clasp hands as they return the flag taken at Cold Harbor to Captain James Pinks. Lieutenant Peter Simler of Connecticut restored the emblem to the Confederate veteran. Delegates from the 12th Connecticut Regiment and officials witnessed the exchange.
Wali ai Bowes of New Haven was elected Grand High Priest at the 121st Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. Officers elected included Deputy Grand High Priest Felbat of Danbury, Speaker of the House Danleigson, Grand King Edward A. Kies of Seymour, Grand Master Coastorel Bel of New London, Grand Secretary Kies of Nai-o, Grand Treasurer George W. De Lap of Hartford. Reported 723 candidates processed, total membership 16151, net gain 393. William Shellie of Norford retiring Grand High Priest presided over convocation.
World dispatches report that the Soviet government refused a Japanese plea to permit a flight from Tokyo to London via Russia. The Japanese hoped to use Moscow as a conduit but would only be allowed to stop there with no further concessions. The plan envisaged a 7590 mile hop next month, seeking approval for a Moscow to London leg.
Nine Waterbury merchants faced charges after a Board of Labor investigation found child labor violations. Three shoeshine proprietors and six others were investigated. judge warned all storekeepers to comply with labor laws or face penalties. The case underscores enforcement of child labor rules pending further action.
Federal agents attended a hearing on charges against a person named Ghif at Police Wiley Hemod. Testimony described rum running and liquor storage at the Johnson estate near White Cart, with witnesses noting the rustling of liquor at multiple nearby locations.
The store lists high quality pink and blue gingham and chambray materials in colors including tan lavender green and white muslin. Prices are set at 1.79 for regular sizes and 1.89 for extra sizes with sign posted for second floor location.
Lovely boxed paper offered at 37c per box with a note on wide Spanish lace at 36 inches, priced 85 yd. Laces and fringe trims described, with 5c yd and 50c for 12 yard piece options. Silk fringe trims in black and colors, special 95c yd for 4 inch wide pieces. Lamp shade making department advertises do it yourself lessons.
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