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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1925

Page

5

City to get free street waste receptacles proposal

Boston residents confront Spotless Streets over a plan to install five foot tall green steel trash receptacles at intersections. The company would maintain them, with signs identifying streets, while the city handles only emptying duties and potential damages. Costs range with 33 to 200 units, estimated at 5 750 to 28 000.

J RB Peck Boston Spotless Streets Corporation Common Council Peck

Wine Stolen From Cellar. Woman Reports Loss

Mary Mazillio of 15 Knowlton Street reported to police that a quantity of wines was stolen from her cellar last night. Investigators have not yet determined the exact amount. Also noted was the recovery of a Ford car, license Conn 15696, belonging to Robert Marin of the Dulce-Flat company, stolen July 22 and found abandoned in New York. No arrests were made. L H Spencer of 26 Rowsley Street reported his collar was entered and $30 worth of carpenters and automobile tools disappeared.

Mary Mazillio Knowlton Street Robert Marin Dulce-Flat Company New York L H. Spencer Rowsley Street

Endorsement Shifts in Gubernatorial District Race

Shinimous endorsement at the Republican algermanic nominee was given Allerman Henry Koehler as the Islan Crest Republican club of the eighth district last night. The Sylvan Crest club headed by George Seltsam has opposed the King Republican organization in this district for years. Koehler was endorsed earlier by the Reservoir Avenue Improvement association and a week ago by the Eighth District Republican club. Ard and McCormick, former assessor, are confident they can beat the King organization in the primaries next month. Their delegate ticket will go to the city convention unpledged. Also reported deaths include Gertrude Williams, former Bridgeport resident, and burial in White Plains. Ella Secken funeral at 240 Black Rock Turnpike. Joseph Patterson of 306 Fifth Street. Patrick H Toomy, stationary engineer for the New Haven and Hartford. Thomas Tirles. and Catherine Sires, with funerals and burials scheduled in local churches and St Michaels cemetery.

Shinimous Algermanic Allerman Henry Koehler Islan Crest Republican Club Eighth Sylvan Crest Club George Seltsam King Republican Coehter Reservoir Avenue Improvement Association Igo Republican Club Derman Willim Ard Thom McCormick Ard Koehler King Gertrude Willams Bridgeport Matthews Chopsey Hilroad White Plains

England Faces Vanishing Saloon Era as Home Drinking Grows

London reports show pubs shrinking by about a thousand annually over two decades leaving little more than eighty pubs. Off licenses rise as drinkers opt to consume at home, while drunkenness peaks near 80,000 in 1924. Saturday nights see the worst binge figures. methylated spirit use rises, especially in London, signaling a drift toward prohibition.

London England

Monroe caucus claims largest turnout in town history

The Republican caucus in Monroe drew the largest ever crowd with about 100 attendees. Ale Singhal served as acting chair and Frederick Sherman as clerk. Nominees included Assessor Louis Twist, Board of Relief A D Jacot, First and Second Selectmen, Town Clerk, Treasurer Ambrose Hurd, and other town officers. Nominating committee members and several named voters appear in the readable fragments.

Monroe Republian Pragsent Ale Elgar M Hawley Edward Heardsless Onstabli Uhries Shil John Crowles Henry Vodder Leith Leroy Mia Regis Robert Sinlan Lawn Anis Alec Pnelau Clar Wence

Darlias In Many Colors Vie At Exhibit Here

The Cublia exhibit in the lobby of the Commercial Bank and Trust opened yesterday for the general public. Twenty entries were first enrolled with more added later. Rich colors from orange to orchid filled the display, with a silver cup awarded to Meathen and Sherman of Stratford for best exhibit. Second and third prizes went to Mrs Sarah W Wood of Southport and William Seltsam of Bridgeport. The show continues today until 10 o clock and aims to prove local brewers can produce blooms matching national standards.

Commercial Bank and ‘Trust Company Gelor Board of Directors Tremans Meathen Sherman Stratford Sarah W Wood Southport William Seltsam Bridgeport George Skener John Hrock Oscar Carlson New York

Tobacco production in France driven by American leaf imports

Paris based French Tobacco Monopoly relies on American tobacco for most output while seeking to reduce foreign purchases. U S imports supplied about 60 percent of leaf in 1922, 37 percent in 1923, and 34,661,617 pounds in 1924, with Algeria and other colonies among sources. The report details volumes from Kentucky and Maryland tobaccos, Cuba Havana, Santo Domingo, and other origins as France aims to cut abroad buying.

Washington Sept United States Department of Commerce Alfred D Cam~eron Paris Algeria Alsace-Lorraine France Kentucky Virginia Philippine Islands Columbia Carmen Santo Domingo Java Crossoh Javen Virsterlanden Netherlands East Indies Cuba

Boy Hit While Pulling Cart Near Home

George Hayer of 1132 Hincock avenue was struck by a street car while playing in the road near his home. He received bruises and was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital. condition reported last night as comfortable and not serious. Driver Sydney Moscowites of 991 Hane Johasenne said the boy darted into the path and he could not stop in time.

George Hayer Eles Hincock Avenue Wat St Vincents Hospital Thouterlock Whitch Hes Sydner Moscowites Hane Johasenne George

Select Your Made to Measure Suit at Limited Time Price

You choose fabrics from our best woolens and pick styles that fit your figure. Suits made to measure for a limited time at 37 dollars with extra trousers possible at 9.50. Tall, slim, stout, or short all sizes catered. Main floor rear.

Fall Footwear Charms Women in Low Shoe Styles

There is special charm to women's new Fall footwear with the low shoe trend in many modifications and shades. Sahara tan kid, gun metal satin, black satin, patent leather, and tan calfskin offer unique models in one strap and strapless varieties. Low shoes that are trim and different, fitting beautifully with any costume. Expert staff help with foot fittings. Prices are reasonable at $7.50, $8, and $9.

Sahara Howland

Local Winners Receive Honorable Mention Portraits

Mrs C A Jennings Box 126 R F D No 4 City 2nd Honorable Mention. The judges to whom we publicly extend our thanks were Judge Edw Buckingham Mrs F Merton Hammond Mrs S Maugham. Besides the prizes the winners including those who received honorable mention will receive a large 16 x 20 enlargement of their picture.

Edw. Buckingham F. Merton Hammond S. Maugham

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Sylvan Crest Republican Club Gertrude Williams Bika Seckel Ella Secken Shelton Sanatorium Black Rock Turnpike Stephens Charen Orlock St Michaels Cemetery Joseph Patterson Fifth Street Patterson Laus Wis Leeds Heig Christina Down Luratia Leo Patterson Daudiers John J. Faser Aves Musgirdt Cleary St. Michaels Patrick H. Toohey Patrick H Toomy Charlea H Benjamin New Haven Hartford Anandson Charlea Benajamin Michael Anthony I Irelang Tremes Joan Pequonnoch Thomas J Kirby Thamas Tirles Catherin Sires Buria Michaels Cemetery Main St Real”’ A Gas Co Darlias Stratford Concern Connecticut Luell Holland the Weather Show Ieties Davis & Savard NEW Haven Dairy All Ty. E. Beven Avon St Devon Kodak Jr Wm. Treland Carrol Ave City Mrs. J. McQuail Hunting St Mrs. C. Seyderwitz Poplar St., Lordship C. A Jennings A. J. Dirga Fairfield Ave Yde Fc Wren Etter Ssoian Suis Radford B. Smith Co. Dollar Store Elm Street Main and Broad Sts G. W. Fairchild & Sons Ilwelers Fritz & Hawley, Inc Opticians Main Street
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