Ponzi's Affairs Hold Attention of Courts
Boston Oct. 28 Wiktor Dorszewski of Philadelphia president of the Richmond Trust Company appeared before the Suffolk county grand jury probing irregularities linked to the Hangover Trust Co. which closed after Ponzi scheme collapse. Joh Perkins treasurer of Lac Calumet & Heels Mining Co resigned as a receiver due to other business pressures. The federal court named James A. Lowell to act in his stead.
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Boston
Wiktor Dorszewski
Philadelphia
Richmond Trust Company
City
Sutelli County Grand Jury
Hangover Trust Co
Charles Poni
Joh Perkins
Lac Calumet & Heels Mining Co
Charles Ponzi
Becuse
James A. Lowell
New Trolley Head For Local Lines
I B Potter becomes head of Bridgeport division of the Connecticut company Imes succeeding Joseph Scodvin who left to run Detroit street railways. Potter, Cornell graduate, formerly with Westinghouse and Sanderson Porter, later managed Stamford New York division and served as an executive of the federal light Traction company. Ten cent trolley fare to take effect in Bridgeport and other state cities on Monday November 1.
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I. B. Potter
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Imes
Joseph 8. Scodvin
Detroit
Cornell University
Lotter
Westinghouse Electing & Manufacturing Company
Pittszurnga
Sanderson & Porter
Stamford & New York
Connecticut Company
Federalight & Traction.company
McGraw Indicted Under Volstead Act in New York
New York October 28 John J MacGraw manager of the New York Giants was indicted by a federal grand jury for violating the Volstead act. The indictment stems from evidence presented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tadward Reynolds regarding a August incident involving McGraw and actor John C. Slavin and alleged possession of a bottle of whiskey.
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New York
John J. MacGraw
Tadward
Reynolds
McGraw
Jahn_C. Slavih
Merny
Women urged to vote in morning hours
Local political leaders cite past voting patterns showing peaks at 8 and 11 am, with a rush near noon. They urge women to cast ballots between 9:30 and 11:00 am for convenience and to avoid crowds.
School Board to Decide on Vote Time for Teachers
Board of education will consider letting teachers vote during the presidential election. The plan would allow teachers living in neighboring towns to go home to vote. The issue of holding only the morning session of schools will be discussed at Monday night’s meeting.
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Eduation
Sure Way To End Dandruff Ad
An advertisement promises a dandruff cure by dissolving conditions with four ounces of plain liquid agron bought at a drugstore. It instructs nightly application to moisten the scalp then rub gently with fingertips until morning to remove dandruff and stop itching.
Read Co Adopts 63rd Anniversary Store Ethos in Bridgeport
The David M. Read Co celebrates sixty three years serving Bridgeport with dependable goods at fair prices. The store promotes a spirit of hospitality toward customers as guests, noting changes in times and methods but not in its human-centric service. On offer are luncheon items in Tea Room at 63 cents and anniversary pink blue lavender hues, with 24 sheets and envelopes for a dollar. Jewelry includes imitation jade and amethyst beads mounted in French metal for 2.95.
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David M. Read
Bridgeport
Read
Special dining room sets and linen sale on third floor
Ten piece English Oak William and Mary style set with buffet china cabinet and chairs, priced from 490 to 800 dollars for mahogany and walnut Queen Anne and Adam designs. Linen goods include crash towels damask cloths napkins and linens with discounts from 35 to 75 cents. Third floor specials in dining and linen departments with anniversary pricing.
Black China Silk Waists and Crepe de Chine Waists
A small group of black China silk waists in heavy quality up to size 42, regular 3 50 now 2 50. Crepe de Chine waists in flesh and white with plaited fronts, regular 3 50 now 5 50. Second floor features wash suits for little boys including middy suits in white trimmed with blue.
Anniversary Sale Offers Wide Mix of Womens Apparel and Goods
A newspaper snippet advertises an anniversary sale featuring twenty five Georgette waists, ready made linens, and various kitchenware with reduced prices. Items include saucpans, preserve kettles, double boilers, and tea pots, plus shell and French serge fabrics, union suits, and bath linens, with emphasized arrivals and reductions aimed at clearing stock.
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Avery
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Sweet Home
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Love Nest
Blue Diamonds
Avalon
Walter Kelly
Wissner
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Caronia
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Southampton
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Pateas
Ova
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Londonderry
Glasgow
Patras Dubrova
York
J. B. Potter
M’graw
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Fairfield Avenue
Barddle Street
Popular Reprints
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Crepe
Georgette
Aluminum
Children’s Shop
Batiste
Otton Stock
Phoenix Hosiery
Royal Society
Richardson
Ecru
Dwight
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