Two Bandits Shot to Prevent Train Hold-Up
Memphis reports a plan by six or more bandits to raid the St Louis Memphis mail and express cars on train 605. One white bandit and Jack Kennedy of Memphis known as the Quail Hunter were shot and killed near Wittenberg Missouri after the attempt. Posts say pouches of mail and express matter may have been taken, while other reports claim the robbers were driven off before entering the mail cars. The hold-up was said to have occurred about ten days earlier.
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Memphis
Nov. S
Jack Kennedy
Ailas
Missouri State Prison
St. Louis
San Francisco
Wittenberg
Engineers and Civic Clubs Luncheon Speaker Named
Charles Carpenter of Philadelphia will speak at a November 25 luncheon at the Stratfiord for members of the Engineering Club and city civic organizations. Carpenter, famed for topics on political and social science, is also noted as an accomplished billiardist roller skater amateur boxer and organizer of the City party. His topic is Individualism versus Socialism. Attending groups include Engineers Club Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Rotary Lion’s Club and Advertising clubs.
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Charles ©. Carpenter
Philadelphia
Stratfiord
Engineering Club
Cxpenter
E. F. Houghton
Company of
Engineers Club and Allied Societies
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis ‘Club
Rotary Club
Lion's Club
Advertising
Final Meeting of Present Board of Aldermen Monday
The final meeting of the board of Aldermen as at present constituted will be held Monday night. Retiring Republicans include Reichert Martin and Caldwell. They aim to clear pending items for successors such as the parking ordinance Jenny's sewer basin elimination city attorney pensions fire and police police commissioners resolution city architect and related ordinances.
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Hisco
Astor Plans Wealth Transfer to Great Britain
In New York speculation rose over Major John J Astor's remark about transferring wealth from America to Britain. The late William Waldorf Astor holdings total around 80 million, with about 50 million in real estate. Major Astor contesting Dover seat, previously helped acquire Northcliffe assets with J A Walter.
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Astor
Great Britain
London
John A. Astor
America
Oia
Viscount Aster
Lord Northeste
London ‘Times
J. A. Watter
Major Astor
Dover
New York
John J. Astranstay
William Walder
United States
Supreme Aunt
Mn A. Walter
Lord Northcliffe
Fairfield County Y M C A Meetings
The Fairfield County Y M C A executive committee meets this afternoon in Judge Light's South Norwalk office at 4. It will discuss the county Y M C A basketball schedule and which communities will be represented by teams, plus whether junior and senior divisions will operate. The Pioneer Y group of New Canaan skipped last week’s regular meeting to attend a feature on smoke at the New Canaan town hall.
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Fairield County Y. MM. GC. AL
Judge Light
Norwalk
Whvier
Pioneer VY. Group
New Cankan
New Canaan Town ‘Hall
Warship defense plea for Philippine Isles funds
Manila dispatch reports a proposal to raise Philippine funds for coastal defense ships. The Philippine House of Representatives introduced the measure amid debates on independence. A report to the insular auditor notes $145,000 of Philippine government funds were spent in the prior year by the secretary.
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Manila
Phiippine House
Epresanisiv
United States Congress Us
Waleh
United States
Insulay
Legal Battle Over 900000 Estate Begins in Court
In New Orleans a high stakes probate dispute over the $900,000 estate of James D. B. Grant unfolds. Two widows, Mollie T. Grant and another claimant, contest the late founder’s will alleging a prior marriage and seeking a share of the Creosote Works of Slidell estate.
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NEW Orlean
James DB. Grant
Slidell
Milhany
Beran
Grant
Zith
Woelty Court
Mollie T. Grant
XM. Mabe. Brown Grant
Tina Aqt
Long skirts face setback as spring orders fall short
New York department store orders for spring skirts show weak demand. Lengths and fit data indicate cautious timing, with buyers delaying purchases as fashion outlook remains unsettled.
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York
New York
Practical coats for particular women at one price
A sale preview describes coats for women including Persian lamb écloth-black pieces with heavy satin linings, wide sleeves, and fur accents. Grey brimmer and grey checked coats with satin linings, broad collars, and practical designs are highlighted, all priced at $29.50 in a single advertised collection.
Howland Suits and Overcoats for Boys Offer Smart Style
Any boy can tell where to go for good clothes, especially if he has worn a Howland suit or overcoat. These all wool mixtures feature raglan sleeves, large patch pockets, belt, inverted pleat back, sized for 12 to 18 year olds at $45. Norfolk suits for ages 3 to 18 come with two trousers and cost $10.90. Tasement, front.
Fine men’s trousers in large assortment and prices
Fine trousers for men here with dressy options in stripes and checks or quiet mixtures priced from five to nine dollars. A special lot of heavy wool thibet pants in browns greys and black are splendid work pants priced at three fifty on the main floor rear.
Beacons Offer High Grade Tires for Cold Day Comfort
A readable ad notes that changing a tire on a cold day isn’t fun and suggests buying new Beacon Junior cord tires for comfort. It lists tire sizes and prices including 32x4 and 33x40 options with tubes and fittings, plus a storage note about a location on the fourth floor front.
Assortment of Fine Suits and Overcoats Revealed
A Bridgeport display touts a large men s clothing collection in a separate main floor shop with its own Cannon Street entrance. It promises Howland standards and guarantees satisfaction with suits priced 35 40 45 dollars and overcoats from 20 to 75 dollars.
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Bridgeport
Cannon St
Coats for Every Age and Style in Wide Range
A bright display offers coats for infants to teens. From cradle ages 1 to 3, white chinchilla and corduroy coats with patch pockets, priced 2.50 to 8.50. For 2 to 6 years, light or dark colors belted or flare styles priced 7.50 to 12.50. Youths 6 to 16 show chinchilla sport coats, plaids, tweeds and fur trim, priced 10 to 23.
Radio Headphones Special Prices Attract Listeners
Two well known headphones for radio fans offered at special prices. The Connecticut phone 3000 ohms regular $7 now $5.90 and the Federal phone 2200 ohms regular $8 now $6.90. These perfect units are for a few days only to bring customers into the radio section.
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Connecticut
Federal
Aluminum hot water bottle offers quick heat and long warmth
The Palco aluminum hot water bottle is a durable house companion for cold moments. Made of corrosion resistant metal, it heats fast and stays hot for twelve hours, reducing nightly filling. Affordable, sturdy, and easy to care for, it promises long use with sensible price.
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Palco
Modes of Paris mirrored in Fashion hats
Modes of Paris mirrored in Fashion hats. The store offers replicas of Parisian morning stroll hats for the Bois du Boulogne and Claridge tea. Hats are satin velvet or duvetyn with gold or silver accents, priced from 3.93 to 10 dollars, featuring ostrich trim and embroidery. Second floor, front.
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Parisienne
Bois du Boulogne
Claridge
Criffon
New Women Tuxedo Sweaters with Check Pattern
Attractive ladies sweaters in Tuxedo style with a wide bottom border and a large brown buff and navy check. Colors brown tan gold glint. soft, roomy, and priced at $5. Second floor rear.
Silk and sport hose advertised for women and children
Advertisement touts sport hose and silk hose in multiple colors with high spliced heel and double sole. Plain weave part wool hose in heather tones and mercerised rifle ribbed hose for children are offered at 65c to 50c, with lace trimmed silk hose priced around 2.75.
Good warm stylish gloves offer fashion and warmth
Good warm stylish gloves promised with style and warmth. Strap wrist kid gauntlet in white with heavy black embroidery and fancy cuff costs $2.95. Strap wrist cape skin gauntlet in brown and tan $2.50. Two clasp kid gloves in brown, tan, beaverwhite and black with back embroidery in contrasting color. Main floor left center.
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Jack Frost
Stylish Men’s Hats Offer Comfort and Variety
A catalog style notice lists Emerson hats for men at 33 cents and 4 dollars, Stetson hats priced at 7 and 8 dollars, in colors like pearl grey sand tan and belly. Melo Agor listed at the rear.
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Emerson
Stetson
Melo Agor
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Hasting
Main St
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Jowland
Paris
Howland Dry Goods
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