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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
3
In Vienna a large protest assembly of about seven thousand people gathered yesterday under German associations to denounce the peace treaties ending the war. Speakers condemned the treaties as causing Central Europe’s present distress while a seven thousand voice choir sang hymns and songs between talks.
A man named Besette seeks administration of his father Elmer Besette's estate in Waterloo Quebec. He claims a patent for a washing machine and vacuum cleaner is pending, with a possible fortune from perfecting and selling the invention. Papers from Canada accompany the claim, but no other heirs are listed.
The sixty fifth annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in Des Moines with 75 000 patriots expected across the week nine reunions and eighty year veterans core. Shiloh Vicksburg and Gettysburg survivors join parades and campfire ceremonies as 15 000 cars and 25 000 Des Moines pupils fill the city.
Waterbury September 25 An anti prohibition meeting planned for yesterday at a local theatre with speakers John Splain and Patrick F O Meara of New Haven was called off due to a sparse audience. About 30 people attended.
In SAABOR Silesia on September 25 Princess Hermaine of Reuss, once William II's fiancée, nursed four aviators after their plane inverted over her estate. Two pilots were seriously hurt, one being Enver Pasha’s escort. Pilot Strum, famed for transporting Enver Pasha, was among them. The princess, returning from a visit to Baden, rushed to aid the group with her children nearby. The men praised her charm and sympathy, and the mission aimed to obtain an aural photograph of her estate.
Ulysses Alzheimer a 60 year old narcotic addict from Little Rock Ark escaped from MacVarland sanitarium in Westport Saturday and was arrested here yesterday by Police Browley and MacNaram of the Bureau of Investigation. He is charged with carrying a large amount of dope and admits habit, with police records in New York and New Haven. His photo is being sent to those departments for information. He allegedly possessed three kinds of narcotics with intent to sell in small quantities. Alzheimer, under treatment at Hillside, faces trial on 1900 bond and may be returned to MacFarland sanitarium after detention.
Mrs L Chapman of New Street leaves Shelton for the National encampment of Veterans and allied orders in Des Moines Iowa. She will represent the local G A R auxiliary and join the Connecticut delegation on a special westbound train. Also notes a return from Westport vacation and moves to New Haven. Delegates from Hartford state convention will report.
Springfield Mass Sept 25 More than 7000 striking shopmen of the Beaton Albany railroad returned to work today under the recent agreement ending the strike. Others will be recalled as needed. There are said to be less than 200 vacancies.
Westport Sept 26 Zebulan Salick of 2 Madison Ave Norwalk appeared before Judge Yoseph Morton in Suugatud before Deputy Stork Clark Kirk for reckless driving after a crash at Stearns corner near the Post Road. Sallick asked for postponement. damages to the other vehicle settled out of court. The judge ruled no great criminal offense and fined Sallick to pay costs. Nearby notes report social visits, property transfers, and local farm concerns amid a busy town page.
The Connecticut Medical Liberty League met with delegates from ten local bodies and adopted resolutions condemning the state board of health. They demand optional vaccination and argue that school boards deny education to unvaccinated children, violating rights and taxes.
Dresses shown today feature Grepe de Chine and Canton Crepe fabrics with Canton Knit accents. Highlights include a Kant on Knit dress with iridescent bead motif at 45 dollars, crepe de chine and Canton crepe styles with side pleats and panels, belts and bright buckles in dark shades, sizes up to a full range. Second floor center.
Warm generous comfy bathrobes and Beacon blankets showcase a wide color range and designs from subdued to vivid. The garments boast full size warmth, sturdy stitching on collars cuffs and strap seams with large patch pockets. Priced only $3.95 on the second floor.
Gloves may seem a small expense yet uphold a well dressed reputation. Different styles in kidskin capeskin fabric and silk offer attractive prices. Women’s capeskin gloves with strap wrist and embroidered backs in tan brown black white priced at 2.50 and imported skin two clasp style at 1.65.
Cheerful sweaters that slip on or wear like blouses offer gaily serviceable warmth. New arrivals include harmonizing contrast yarns and odd weaves priced near 3.95, with a range of staple shades and bold hues.
Timely suggestions of new easily made items for holiday gifts include a three piece buffet set stamped on black satin for 50c, stamped pique dresses and rompers for children 4 to 7 years at 59c, undyed bedspreads 91 by 100 inches stamped in French knot and lazy daisy designs for $2, silk and wool knitting yarns in 10 shades at 79c per skein, and stamped continental tubing pillow cases with appliqué crochet and embroidery designs at $1.25 per pair. Third floor center.
Fall coatings present a range of all wool fabrics suitable for coats and trim. Options include 54 inch wide Belixia and Velours with navy and brown tones, rough finish Tourist cloth, Chinchilla broadcloth and Gerona with varied colors and price from 2 to 10 dollars per yard.
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