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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1923

Page

3

S SCHOONER READY TO START FOR ANTARCTIC EXPLORATIONS

New London dispatch reports the Blossom, a three master, to sail from New London with Capt. Gebres Finlay Simmons commanding a scientific crew for a two year Antarctic voyage by way of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. John da Lomba, a Cape Verde Portuguese navigator, leads the ship's exploration effort aided by John Cleveland. The crew, all trained in science, will collect specimens and record geology and climate as they sail to Cape Town and return with gathered samples.

New London Conn Gebres Finlay Simmons Athuiric Indian Oceans Rnde Antiretic Islands Newdon Che Museum of Natural Tilster South Atlantic Cape Verde m-Ho Gray Simmons Momuera Sie Cape Town

Bulletin of Student Activities at Ven Yearly Gatherings

News of Interest to B H S Students outlines meetings at the venue with a first edition paper sale plan. Debating and quiz groups assign Miss Rapaport to room 228 for morning sessions. Volleyball contests advance to finals and a Terrace club opens to all students to boost school spirit. Rife Club and Rifle Club announce Friday gatherings and teacher certificate exams are scheduled for the first three Saturdays in November.

Com. Rex Miss Rapaport Farenoon Comtest Areek Miss Lockwood Tts Teda Planns Terrace Rife Club

Cars Collide As Driver Avoids Team At Police Stanchion

In William and Arctig streets crash, Storer of Glinton avenue struck a police stanchion to avoid liting a horse and wagon, damaging the Brant automobile and causing property loss. Five windows broken at 4105 Lafayette street when Edward Houston and Reuben Garden collided then hit the house. Two motorists were summoned for hearings in City court.

Waison Ink Storer Glinton Avenue William and Arctig Norrala Py Emily Brownett Stratford Brant Luce Matthew Braker Lafayette Street Edward Houston Jewett Avenue Reuben Garden Grand Street

Would Be Artist Ends Life in Institute Park

Mason H. Robinson aged 32, once an aspiring artist and cartoonist, died by self harm today in Institute Park. After a nine year marriage, failed drawings and rejection by magazines drove him to seek work in a wire mill to support his wife. His body was found with two notes expressing discouragement and a plea regarding his art.

Worcester Mason H. Robinson Institute Park Maga- Molies Mawrth Wire Mil

Burnham Finds No Intoxication Amid French Festivities

Burnham, longtime president of the Board of Apportionment, just back from a four week tour in France, found no intoxication among the French. He stayed with his niece in Trouville and toured cathedrals and countryside, noting French wine culture and local inns, and observed the tea habit of English cabbies during a Le Havre stop.

Nal France Jian Ti Burnham Board of Apportionment Shaltamation Mr. Burneham Stanmer Mras Wisle Robison Mary London Robinson Trouville Aister City Juauuville Gumous la Havre Durnham Duauville Tronville Monte Carlo Leandon Gurnham Cab England

Bondsman Sues Principal for 3500 in Superior Court

Francesco Tonge of Brooklyn sues Giuseppe Le Rato in Superior Court seeking 3500 damages. He claims to recover 2000 plus indemnity paid to the Malting Company for losses tied to Kins Bay Brewing and Malting Company, bonded by Fidelity and Deposit of Maryland. A judgment for 2588.16 was obtained against Longy via the indemnity agreement.

Hhim Francesco Tonge Brooklyn Giuseppe le Rato Suaperior Vommlaiguto Kins Bay Brewing and Malting Company Fidelity and Deposit Company Maryland Plaintif Ioxs Bonding Reading Company Longy

British Warship Valerian Reaches New London Harbor

British warship Valerian arrived at New London harbor about 10 o'clock this morning and anchored off Port Tembail. She will remain for a week as entertainments planned by British officers and men under local authorities.

New London Valerian Port Tesmbail Mort Thero

Murder charge in girl's slaying in Philadelphia

A murder charge was filed today against Arnesto accenda for the killing of Emma Dickson whose battered body was found in Lie woods near Pricksboro a month ago. The case centers on the discovery and subsequent arrest official sources report the charge filed in Philadelphia. The investigation linked the suspect to the victim and the crime scene.

Philadelphia Arnesto Emma Dickson Baugh Pricksboro XM. J

Births and Marriages in the City Health Register

Vital statistics list several births with parental names and addresses across October dates, including Renate and Francis Carboni, Olmsteart and Monda, Volina and Aurekig, and others. The marriages section records unions of Berger OBrien and Anna Seapnan, Lyman Misuntl and Dora, Wingy Silt and Dover Street, and Sullivan MilaKeriak and Catharine MilaKeriak.

Berger V. Ne? Waret O'Brien Orchard William T. Troran John Street Anna Seapnan Maple Streets Matthew J. Lyman Main Dora Misuntl Stpeut Wingy Silt Dover Street John A. Sullivan Nokia Avenue Catharine MilaKeriak Madison Avenus

Fine coats offered to discerning women at low price

An advertisement invites judgment and critiquing of coats. It highlights fabric depth and velvety warmth, noted stitching and collar finishes, and the clever use of furs for collars and trimming. The offer promises a full look at flattering contenting styles and claims many sizes from misses 16 to 44 and women's 14 in one low price of 59.50.

Handkerchiefs of interest in local sale ad

An old advertisement lists women handkerchiefs with lace edge and four lace corners at 35c, men’s plain linen hemstitched full size also 35c, and children’s white or colored embroidered corner handkerchiefs, 3 per box for 530c, located on Maine floor right center.

October Housewares Event With Hundreds of Savings

A week long sales push highlights hundreds of savings during the October Housewares Event. The promotion targets households and promises broad discounts across kitchen and home products.

Underwear and Clothing Prices by Size and Type

A brief listing shows women's full weight webis and pants priced at 73c to 1.25, children's combinations including medium heavy weight with high neck and knee length, and boys' medium heavy weight shirts and drawers in grey with sizes and prices 50c to 59c. Main floor rear.

Gloves for Women Suede and Kid Embroidered Backs

Women gloves in fine suede with strap and wrist color options beaver gray and covert priced 3.75. Kid gloves with embroidered backs available in beaver brown s chamoisette and gray. Main floor left center.

Hydrox Cream Filled Biscuits A Retro Snack Favorite

A compact note touts Hydrox cakes or crackers as a big favorite among Sunshine biscuit lovers with a cream filling, offered at a special 35¢ price in a basement front display.

Lovers of Sunshine

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