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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1926

Page

3

Freight loadings vastly greater than last year

New York Nov 17 AP An increase in freight loadings of 1 827 890 cars over the first nine months of this year was reported by the car service division of the American Railway association at the directors meeting. A total of 45 257 913 cars were loaded, up 1 827 810 cars or 4.2 percent from 1925. Predicted year loadings set at 62 700 989 cars, a 3 percent rise over 1925. Despite record tonnage, railroads are not strained with 4 200 serviceable locomotives in storage. Capital expenditures in improvements by railroads were hailed as crucial to efficient service.

New York Car Service Division American Railway Association

New Prosecutor Acts in Darien

In Darien on Nov 17 Special coverage notes Prosecuting Attorney Max Spelke absent from Town court with Frank Rich presiding. Several cases listed including John Teavella Brooklyn illegal rights 15 dollars plus costs, Charles Schlaffey Paterson speeding 10 dollars, Walter Anderson Noroton Heights illegal license 15 dollars plus costs, Kellerman New York speeding 3129 dollars plus costs, Nichols South Norwalk speeding 20 dollars plus costs, Gardner Paterson illegal rights continued, Zarthebian Medford speeding 25 dollars forfeited, Swinnerton Stamford speeding continued, Deutsch New York speeding 25 dollars plus costs, Ballino and Milnt Brooklyn illegal transportation continued, Fermic Bridgeport failure to signal continued, Liberman Brooklyn Megslights 59 dollars for Rockefeller breach of peace and intoxication 25 dollars forfeited.

Darien Max Spelke Frank Rich Spelke John Teabvella Brooklyn Charles Schlaffey Paterson Walter Anderson Noroton Heights Charles Kellerman New York Johne] Nichols South Norwalk Joseph Gardner N. J Leonard H. Zarthebian Medford Mess Arthur Swinnerton Stamford Ralph Deutsch New Yor City Joseph Ballino Betty Milrnt N. Y Ilegal Transportation Joseph Fermic Bridgeport Joseph Liberman N Y Megslights John W. Rockefellow York City

Girls' Coats in Sport Styles for Ages 6 to 14

Special $15 cozy Fur Dollars set features soft velvety pile fabrics, suede finishes, and tweeds in lipstick, tan, blue, almond, and browns. Novelty stitching and pockets across sizes 6 to 14 years.

Cocoa Caracal Coats and Fox Collar Combinations

Announcement lists new express coats: Cocoa Caracal with Brown Fox Collars at 225 dollars, Seal Coats with Gray Pony Collars and Cuffs at 175, Beaverette Coats with Cocoa Squirrel details at 175, Calf Skin Coats with Brown Fox Trimming at 150, Raccoon Coats with large Shawl Collars at 275, Gray Squirrel Coats with Fox matching collars at 550, Second Floor.

Insurance firm must pay for car insurance case

A jury in the Court of Common Pleas awarded James Martone damages of 2028.49 against the Massachusetts Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Boston. Martone, who had partially paid for a car, sought to recover 1200 dollars amid complications after the vehicle was repossessed, stolen, repaired in New Jersey, then sent to Massachusetts.

Court of Common Pleas James Martone Massachusetts Fire and Marine Insurance Company Boston Martone New Jersey Massachusetts R. H. Long Company Reston

Stamford City Must Pay Dog Warden Fees Says Skeel

Stamford officials directed to cover dog warden fees for all city dogs under town limits. Opinion notes past claims from 1953 are not reimbursed. Selectman Schlechtner seeks $5,609 for dogs killed in town. another $2,500 proposed for duties from 1923 to 1924.

Stamford Cleunset Adelbert Nother Schlechtw

Town meeting called in New Canaan for school equipment

New Canaan schedules a special town meeting for Monday in the town hall to act on a 6 060 appropriation for ancillary equipment for the new high school building and to approve a money transfer for school equipment.

New Canaan Board of Finance

RENGO BELT Back Lace Corsets and Girdles

Special RENGO BELT listing features back lace corsets with very low tops and extra long hips, broad back elastic, flesh brocade material priced at 2.75 dollars. Also includes girdles with surgical elastic webbing at sides, very long hips, well boned with broad front steel, three pairs of hose supporters priced at 2.75.

Two Pair Hosiery Sale At The Main Floor

The sale offers a season's supply of women's stockings including two pairs rayon stock ings at 50 cents, two pairs silk and rayon at 85 cents, women's chiffon at 1.85, two pairs at 3 for wool and cotton children's stockings, and wool stocked items in 7 8ths length priced between 50 cents and 1.50.

Embroidered Jersey Garment Details Highlighted

A description notes a jersey with colored embroidery and kick pleats, silk cord and beads at the neck, lateen panties, jersey cuffs, and color options including Green Rosewood Henna and Copenhagen.

Trotteur Styles in Fall Frocks with Wool Crepe Fabrics

Fall fashion notes describe slender models in Wool Crepe outfits featuring Diagonal Tucks and Leather Flowers. Crepe de Chine ties tucked blouses and box pleating appear, plus Silk ribbon bindings. A two piece Twill style showcases an embroidered kick pleated skirt.

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