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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
20
Reports from Athens say Greek refugees accuse Italy of blocking memorial services for Corfu deaths while Italian bombardment provokes fear. Troops are stationed at Achilleion as Paxos occupation continues. In Rome, talks note Italy’s occupation expands to Paxos and nearby areas amid international tension.
Reports detail Italian action around Corfu and nearby islands including Antipaxos as part of a ring around Corfu. Harbor shipping stalls while small craft movements occur. The Stratford avenue bridge operates briefly to pass a tug and barge. A steam ship returns from Maine with a sailing party.
Firemen from No 0 hose company fought a blaze at a hay stack near Main and Hickory streets last night. Water was applied as investigators probed possible arson, with two young boys seen fleeing the area as the fire was discovered. The stock was valued at about $125 and the cause remains under inquiry.
Eyewitness reports describe massive fires in Tokyo after the quake, with thousands dead or missing. The blast of explosions and collapsing buildings left streets strewn with bodies as survivors fled amid chaos and fear.
In Dubuque Iowa the 1933 Midwest Valley Baseball League championship goes to Joe McGinnity of New York. He pitched 25 games for Dubuque, winning 15, at age 44. Once a National League pitcher, he adds another line to his long career.
Navy blue and brown wool crepe dresses offered in two models, tailored for schoolMiss buyers. One style remains a straight line with a tucked round neck to hem, the other features a fancy braid girdle. Sizes 14 to 20 available.
Wool jersey dresses at Jersey School priced at 18.50 each feature all over thread embroidery. One style includes a plaited skirt while the other is a straight one piece. Fancy side tie fastening noted.
The sweater and knitted sports suit become popular with school and college girls. Available in tan, grey, navy and brown, prices range from 12.75 to 19.75.
The article notes new autumn colorings of coats featuring greys browns and fawns with turn over cuffs as a style update.
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