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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
3
All reservations for the New Haven to Princeton special train on Saturday November 18 for the Yale versus Princeton gridiron classic are fully booked. The service will not stop at Bridgeport, and the early bookings show strong interest in the game.
The indifference of women to campaign issues yielded the lowest turnout in 24 years. Registrar William Lounsbury reported the Tuesday vote at about 24,830, with 63 percent of women and 71 percent of men casting ballots. The period saw notable party splits on selectmen ballots.
George Seresin a Bridgeport building contractor is sued for 2500 by Tom Wargo of Bridgeport. The complaint says the April 20 1932 contract to erect a building with completion by August 1934 was not fulfilled and the defendant notified the plaintiff of intent not to perform.
Wil Ha former Postmaster General spoke at the Lions Club luncheon arguing telegraph saves time and money. He compared writing letters at 10 per hour to telegraph cost and time, citing a 60 cent telegram against mail costs of 22 to 45 cents per letter. He claimed telegraph adds about 100 business days per year in savings.
United in their resolve to keep troops in Constantinople the Allied high commissioners prepared to declare martial law if Kemalist demands for military and naval evacuation were pressed. They warned further infringements would be met swiftly, and the three governments authorized a state of siege if needed as British authorities retained control of customs revenues yesterday to thwart Kemalist moves.
Foreign Secretary Curzon called the Near East position the most definite menace to world peace. He said Turkish pretensions lack justification and cannot be tolerated. He urged absolute harmonious action by principal powers as the path to peace after recent shocks to allied stations from the Madania and Lauganne conferences.
A Common Pleas jury under Judge Booth awarded Veron D. Coyne damages of 400 to the estate administrator for work on a roof in September 1920. The defendant claimed the roof work was so faulty it required removal and replacement, seeking 1000 in counterclaims.
Hundreds of pairs offered at a single price of 4.85 dollars featuring high cut lace shoes buckle oxfords and various styles from brown and black calfskin to kid leathers. Options include Cuban military or low heels with full Howland value and solid welted soles. Main floor rear display.
Floor coverings must be vacated soon to make room for Toyland figures. Offers include Worsted Wilton rugs 9x12 for 65 dollars, Axminster 9x12 for 42 dollars, 8 ft by 40 ft 6 in Axminster 32 dollars, small 3x10 ft 6 in Axminster 25 dollars, 9x12 wool and fibre rugs 13 dollars, stenciled grass 8x10 ft, Congoleum hall rugs 3x9 ft and 4x6x9 for 2 dollars, various remnants and specials up to 5.50, third floor rear.
Satisfy fashion seekers with one of a kind hats in our Millinery section. Satin black hat features pleated turn up brim and grey inner hint. Satin hat with harmonizing light brown brim and embroidered design. Embossed silver cloth hat with fur edge and jeweled trim. Ask to see the Fashion hats at s10 second floor front.
A large assortment of dresses offered at ten dollars including Poiret twill cloth belted and trimmed gowns Crepe de chine with lace sleeves and panels velveteen styles with Persian inspired waists Bertha collar pieces and silk braid trims. Sizes range from Miss 16 to full figure up to 50. Limited quantities, all at one price. Second floor, ventre.
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