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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1924

Page

3

Goulds Sister in Court Scene Over Brothers Affairs

In a referee's hearing on Jay Gould's estate accounting, Mrs. Finley J. Shepard formerly Helen Gould clashed with lawyer William Wallace over her brother Frank Gould's links to the Virginian Railway. She contended the railway was not within the accounting scope and defended her own role, noting discussions with friends and lack of an attorney. The session highlighted her perceived business acumen and the extent of her inherited wealth.

New York Finley J. Shepard Helen Gould William Wallace George J. Gould Jay Gould Frank Virginian Railway Virginia Wallace Frank Gould Europe India

Prisoner Escapes After Jail Fire Injures Sheriff in Kentucky

In Edmonson County Kentucky the Brownsville jail burned leaving Sheriff N F Reed with a broken leg after leaping from a car to arrest Theodore Bailey a prisoner accused of starting the blaze Bailey escaped from the burning jail and was later recaptured Five other prisoners were rescued The same dispatch notes Sir Alfred Bower elected Lord Mayor of London for the ensuing year.

Bowling Green Edmonson County Brownsville N. F. Reedie Theodore Bailey Bailey Reed James Brownaville Tondon Sir Alfred Bower Loyndon

Caretaker in Camden Held After Cemetery Shooting

Bent Samuel B. Catling, caretaker at Arlington Cemetery near Camden, N J, is under arrest after four boys were shot yesterday. One boy, George, is in serious condition. others Frank Chandler 18 Sylvester Frank Burke 13 8 were wounded. Catling says he fired to frighten trespassers on a truck patch using his shotgun.

Camden N. J Bent Samuel B. Catling Arelington Here George Slvester Frank Chandler Frank Burke Catling

Shade trees for roadside plan noted in state study

A survey by New Haven forester I Buttrick urges systematic tree planting along the Boston Post Road from the New York line to New Haven. The plan aims to boost beauty, curb billboards, raise property values, slow traffic, and guide future widening with overhead lines and suitable species like maples lindens basswoods and occasional poplars.

Boston Post New York State Line New Haven Buttrick Forester of State Highway Department Butterlek Br. Buttrick Lisa Mc Battri

Passengers Try to Lynch Sailor in Liner Stateroom

In Hoboken New Jersey a mob of passengers and crew aboard the liner George Washington threaten to lynch Sopher Dunne after he forced into a third class stateroom and attacked Miss Ottillie Urban as she slept. Police rescued Dunne and crew fired shots to disperse the crowd. Urban was hospitalized with bruises and shock after the assault.

Hoboken Sopher Dunne George Washington Ottillie Urban Dunne Urban

Waterbury Man Faces High Court for Theft

Anthony Mitchell of 94 North Riverview Street bound over to the Superior Court on charges of larceny and theft from person. He allegedly stole a watch and 36.10 from Andreu Blazes of Middlebury and admitted the bet. Miss Minne Smith sues William Craig in Superior Court for damages in a breach of promise case.

Waterbury Seni Anthony Mitchell North Riv Side Street Superior Court Andreu Blazes Middlebury Mitchel Minne Smith Woodhaven TL. I Sid Willam Craig

Last Day Bargains In Store Clearance Sale

Tuesday marked the store’s final day with heavy discounts across departments. Men’s suits and top coats from House of Kuppenheimer, hats, overalls, shirts, underwear, socks, oxfords, and sweaters slashed to low prices. home goods including curtains, rug and rugcare, glassware, lamps, and aluminum ware also offered at reduced rates. Numerous items listed with Reg vs Tuesday sale prices.

Ecru Oxford

Women's fashion sale with many dress styles

A sale on women's dresses silk crepe georgette and brocaded fabrics with reductions from Reg. 15 to 60. Tuesday prices include 10.50 14.50 24.50 and 29.50. Also discounted cotton blouses waists overblouses sweaters shoes hats and slippers with marked down prices.

Cnat

Girdles and Corsets Sale Prices Across Models

Sectional elastic girdles webbing and brocade sizes 25 to 32 on sale. Regular three dollars, Tuesday price two dollars twenty nine cents. Elastic and plain or brocade girdles 25 to 30, regular one dollar plus on sale Tuesday. Vogue brassieres in front or back, regular seventy five cents, Tuesday fifty nine cents.

Vogue

Girls Dresses and Rompers Sale Prices

Girls dresses in jerseys and serges with embroidery. Regular 5 dollars, Tuesday 3.95. Girls sweaters coat style with belts, sizes 2 to 6 years, reg 4 dollars, Tuesday 2.95. Rompers and creepers chambray, some embroidered, some trimmed with pique. Reg 1 dollar, Tuesday 0.65.

Chambay

Easy reading juvenile library books and supplies sale

A vintage sale ad lists juvenile library books by Gaoa authors with color illustrations marked at 50 cents reg and 39 cents on Tuesday. Shakespeare complete notes edition previously 1.79 now 1.45. Magnolia linen writing paper 68 sheets per pound reg 29 cents now 23. matching envelopes 12 cent pkg now 9. Jewel coffee and garden items with Tuesday price cuts. various cocoa and chocolates with discounts on Tuesday.

Gaoa

Bargain on soaps and sundries from weekly sale

Advertised prices include Lifebuoy soap 4 for 19 cents, Palmolive soap 6 for 39 cents, bath powder 50 cents now 39 cents, Lesco stain remover 25 cents now 2 cents, 12 oz toothpaste brushes 35 to 25 cents, and Dijerkins rouge powder 1.50 now 1.19 with Tuesday discounts.

Laces and trimmings sale offers embroidery and scarves

An advert lists embroidery for camisoles at 25c per yard on Tuesday, Venice laces in 8 inch widths in white ochre and ecru at 1.25 to 1.50 per yard, metal laces 6 inch in gold silver and steel 65c to 85c per yard, collar and cuff sets on Tuesday at 79c, fibre silk scarves in stripes at 1.50, and georgette or silk knit scarves at 3.50 down from 4.50.

Thermax Bissell Standard Universal Marcel Venice

Bags and beads purse sale with varied colors

Buyers find a wide selection of purses swagger bags and other bags. Beads in jet color and fancy styles offered at reduced prices from reg 4 to 1.50. Tuesday specials include 65 cent priced items and weekend markdowns.

Domestic Bedding and Linens On Tuesday Sale

Bleached muslin and Pequot sheets in multiple sizes, priced well below reg. values. Includes pillow cases, comfortables, blankets, Turkish towels, crash, damask, table cloths, percal es, flannelette, crepe, and shirting fabrics, with Tuesday discounts and regular prices noted for each item. Strong entities include Pequot, Mercerized damask, Turkish towels, and White plisse with various sizes and sale prices.

Taasdar &F

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