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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1923

Page

3

Janitor Shot in Line of Duty Court Decision

The appeal of Security Building Co. of the city from Compensation Commissioner Edward Buckingham’s award in the case of William Anderson, a janitor shot during employment, was dismissed by Judge Haines in superior court. Anderson, living at 181 Beardsley Street, was shot October 31, 1921 by Louis Marcus, who claimed Anderson spied on him hiding liquor.

Security Edward T. Buckingham Willam Anderson Haines Superior Court Anderson Buckingham Louis Marcus Beardsley Street

News of Interest for B H S Students Class Eight Dance

The high school social season opens with Class Eight dance from 5 to 9 PM led by Miss Esther Hindle. A bus arranged by Manager Carrol will take student rooters to Torrington Saturday to watch LA. WH. 8. play Torrington High. fare two dollars, bus leaves at 10 AM for a 1 PM game.

Esther Hindle Srem Sanvchl Manaser Carrol Torrington LA. WH Torrington High School Manager Carrol Paul Murphy Misa Haskina

Youth Held as Witness in Young Girl's Death

Philadelphia detectives arrest Ernest Faceesa, 0, as material witness to the death of 15 year old Emma Dickson from Millville New Jersey. The battered body was found in woods near her home.

Philadelphia Ernest Faceesa Emma Dickson Millville N. J

Veterans chief urges labor to help find jobs for veterans

Portland October 10 Associated Press report quotes Hines director of the Veterans Bureau urging the American Federation of Labor to back modifications to by laws to allow the federation to direct veterans into suitable jobs. He notes 73,000 in training with 98 percent placed and credits potential government savings of over three million dollars monthly.

Portland Oregon Associated Press Armerican Federation of Labor United States Veterans’ Bureau Hines Veterans Rures Buti Veterans’ Bureau Tragea Federation

Stylish coats at a special season price of 39.50

Vivacious soft silky fabrics display depth of color in taupe and brown tones. Coats offer varied sleeve styles, silk embroidery, wide folds, and silk braid accents. Many feature fur collars and matching cuffs. Sizes miss 16 to 42. Unusual opportunity to secure a dressy coat at season’s start for 39.50.

Ban on Bonfires on State Roads Enforced by Police

State Police halt leaf fires on highways after repeated road damage. Highway officials urged enforcement, noting asphalt surfaces and volatile oils risk scorching roads. Violators face penalties under statutes protecting highways during Fire Prevention Week.

Robert T. Mur John A. Sdévard Hurley Highway Department

Local Woman Seeks Divorce and Custody

Margaret Antonucci of Bridgeport sues Leonard Antonucci in superior court on grounds of intolerable cruelty. She seeks custody of their son Kenneth, born November 12, 1921, with returnable date listed as the Tuesday in November.

Margaret Antonucci Bridgepor Leonard Gatunucci Kenneth Gentle

Coroner Holds Driver in Musician Theo Yale Death

Deputy Coroner T. Conway holds Laduy Gonsu, unlicensed and intoxicated driver, criminally responsible for Theo Yale’s death near New Haven. Investigation cites liquor influence and negligence in the fatal incident.

Watereasy T. Dd. Conway Lindi Lesued Laduy Theodore Yale New Haven Ewood Onerie Hase Gonsu Yarra

Births and Names From Vital Statistics Table

Birth notices list several families and newborns with addresses and dates. Michael and Anna Alaweski announce a daughter born in September at 405 Main Street. John and Mary Stechitay report a son born September 25 at 763 Archib Street. Yugo and Qlinn Heayse have a son born September 2a at 228 Orange Street. David and Helen Tuthil announce a daughter born September 31 at 207 Cantrol Avenue. William and Natalig Kindracks report a daughter born October 5 at 20 Warrent Street. Wayne and the Cowan indicate a son born October 8 at 791 Broad Aspect.

John and Mary Stechitay Archic Street Yugo and Qlinn Heayse Orange Street Y Son David and Helen Tuthil Cantrol Avenue William and Natalig

Sewing need specials and sewing notions list

Dense inventory itemizing sewing supplies with prices and colors. Includes thread spools, battery of needles, machine needles, laces, bias tapes, piping, hooks and eyes, belting, snaps, twill tape, rickrack, embroidery trims, lingerie tapes, petticoat notions, elastic, pins, scissors, darning threads, darning cottons, silk, elastic webs, hairpins, hose supporters, sanitary belts, shields, linings, thimbles, shoe polish, garment hangers, shopping bags, curling irons, and related hardware across a broad catalog.

Asbestas

Angel cake offered at 25 cents in daylight bake shop

The notice promotes Angel cake at 25 cents, describing the whites of fine shell eggs and sugdeflou in the big daylight bake shop. It is labeled as a cake filly named Angel cake and notes basement center.

October bridal gift offers varied silver pieces

The display features Dutch and antique silver brides gifts including bright finish candle sticks priced at $2 to $10 per pair and vases from 50 cents to $2.90, plus salt and pepper shakers in bright or Dutch silver ranging from $1.25 to $3, all on the main floor display.

1924 Diaries Selection At Low Prices

Now is the time to buy with an assortment at its best. Diaries of nearly every sort offered from 20 cents to 2 dollars and 50 cents. Malo Floor rear.

De Bevoise Brassieres on Second Floor Rear

De Bevoise brassieres in flesh color material with elastic hooks at back or side. Very deep to stay over top of corset. Sizes 32 to 44. Price 50 cents. Second floor rear.

Smart New Shirts For Men At One Fifty

A sale of smart new shirts features heavy corded cotton madras and woolen madras patterns in windswept fall styles. The offer promises perfect fit and custom smoothness with a wide variety, priced at $1.50 on the main floor right front today.

Hat styles tempt with velvet beauty and modest prices

The article extols a range of hats from velvet and ostrich trim to Yale blue velvet turban, noting beauty not tied to price. Models in $15, $12.50, $10, and cheaper $7.50 or $5 assortments are advertised at Howlands on Second Moor street.

Howlands

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Compensation Commissioner’s Brammage Thompson Watson Main St Bone Noble F. D. Thompson The Yuban Bridgeport Conti Michael and Anna Alaweski Main Street Ana Clarkes O Barbour Hiedoz Mlward Bodkin Wilsnap Fe Dow Dow Daisy Elena Brooklawn Vogue Pins and Scissors Ping de Bevoise Brassieres
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