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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
4
Republican women met Tuesday night to consider a candidate for the post of woman’s delegate, but session ended without a decision. The group reviewed the party ticket for primary consideration, with Mrs Theodora … among those nominated still undecided.
In a probate case Judge Paul L. Miller addresses a dispute among relatives after Margerat Dunn’s death on August 10. The court critiques control by administrator Mopwood, who faces contention from two sisters and two unnamed heirs over an estate valued around $2,090 and unsettled property details amid conflicting claims.
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Citizens of Bridgeport will be invited to a concert by the United States Marine Band in the High Level auditorium. Admission will be charged and the program will feature a light array of selections in a formal setting.
The county reports a new peak in bankruptcy filings with 72 petitions this year, up from 60 in the previous year. The surge marks the highest number of bankruptcy cases in the county’s history.
New fashions feature a jade pink honeydew toma to orchid and gray tuxedo in plain or white collar. Slip-on sweaters with sash come in orchid white brown black blue and jade. Other tuxedos show brushed wool collar priced at 3.25.
Rep Vincent Brennan spoke in Detrom urging Congress to tax light wines and beer 3 to 4 percent to fund adjusted compensation for veterans. He backed legislation supported by the American Legion and warned against restoring saloons. Regulation would require purchase for home consumption only.
Seventy four motions are listed for the opening of the Superior Court in Bridgeport tomorrow with Judge John P. Kellogg on the bench. Because Kellogg will hear about sixty naturalization applications beginning Monday, no case assignments will occur until September 16. Manorial School Opens in New Britain, reporting the largest enrollment for the term.
Commissioner for Palestine Sir Herbert Samuel sent cordial greetings to the Zionist Congress. The message, read at Tuesday’s session, expressed hope deliberations would foster progress and harmony in Palestine. Dr Weismann defended the Zionist Organization against recent criticisms from delegates.
Residents and committees from Milford and nearby towns petitioned the Board of Finance for funds to build a boulevard along the Milford shore from Myrtle Beach to Port Tremblay, plus sewerage and drainage upgrades. Requests included 100000 for the boulevard, 4490 for drainage, and various highway improvements. support came from the Milford Yacht Club and local associations.
Stamford Conn Sept 7 in probate today Charles F Williams died Aug 13 leaving an estate about one half million dollars. Stenks of Stamford Water Company valued 15609 left in trust for education of choir school students at Cathedral of St Johan in New York. Shares of Baker & Williams stock to cousin Frances Louise Howland with stock to pass to Princeton on her death. value not known here.
The packet schooner Matthew & Greer, bound from the Cape Ver y Islands with immigrants, was towed into Boston by the coast guard cutter Acushnet after losing her mainmast in a Bermuda storm. She carried 41 passengers, including women and children, and had been at sea since July under four-sloop rig.
Government says half of seized liquor is in three states New York Pennsylvania and an unidentified third state as Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair declined to estimate total national seizure. Day needs air spray pilots test show success spraying insecticide on catalpa trees near Dayton Orchard Grove. crowd watches as McCook Field and a French aviator spray trees and report to Federal Agriculture department.
New Haven, Sept. 7. Bankruptcy cases pending in the United States court for this district totaled 1,016 at the close of theAscni year per the annual report of Clerk C. Z. Pinkett, completed to day. There were 340 new cases added, 791 voluntary petitions, and 225 involuntary.
In Los Angeles Sept 7 a new train crew education program inaugurates a schoolmarm Miss Martin to teach conductors engineers and brakemen manners and courtesy toward passengers. Lectures cover appearance uniforms and neatness as part of a broader effort to improve station conduct and service standards.
An old advertisement prompts readers to take half a teaspoonful in water before retiring to assist restful sleep and encourages buying a bottle of Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
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