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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
13
Bridgeport officials discuss filling the vacancy caused by Dr Osborn's death. Democratic members to meet with the board as actions are privileged and likely to be promptly determined. The community expects lawful handling of public business.
A strong editorial lauds the Irish Free State British settlement as a world improving milestone. It argues the pact stabilizes Europe, preserves currencies, and boosts trade, praising Lloyd George for conciliation and urging generous friendship with the Free State.
The article argues Mr. Sornell cannot reveal an attempted bribe to a board member, urging the Board of Aldermen to investigate fully. It calls bribery a grave crime undermining law and urges clear answers about who offered, paid, and participated to restore public trust.
Norman Leeds, a taxpayer, asks the board to meet and settle business. Dissenting members seek to invalidate William R. Webster's presidency for lack of a majority vote and request an order forcing the Republicans to act.
New York University offers an hour and a half weekly Chinese course led by Dr. Jennings P. Chu. Students learn to write 259 to 200 words, read, and converse, with emphasis on pronunciation and character basics amid discussions on phonetic systems and the 60,000 ideographs in use.
A four year old girl cried and wandered on Main Street near Howland store as a crowd tried to help. A passing woman snatched the child away, prompting an officer to intervene while a different woman offered no thanks, turning the scene chaotic before law enforcement secured the child. A bizarre aside mentions a New York tale of a cannibal biting a man’s ear lobe and a bizarre wager over ear payment, noted in the same column.
Washington dispatch reports Prohibition Commissioner Haynes warning buyers of dangerous bootleg liquor. Chemists reveal rings mixing denatured alcohol with flavored extracts to mask poison while distilleries close and permits tighten. Many seek good aged whiskey from bond but face stricter controls risking more bad liquor leaking to illicit markets. John Zumato of 1400 Madison Ave attempted suicide at home after jobless distress. he is in serious condition at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Direct from mills in Philadelphia the Annex stock offers silk and wool blends with two color effects green and cordovan brown and cordovan brown and blue. Prices highlighted while stock lasts. These stockings, worn with low shoes, are described as stylish and skin friendly, with early visit urged for Thursday sale.
For men: good generous sized robes with two pockets and twisted cord to tie. All are well made and finished in good condition. Price five dollars sixty cents. For women: satin trimmed robes available. Extra sized 46 to 52 inclusive priced at three dollars ninety five cents.
Felt slippers combine women slippers with elkskin soles and attractive ribbons and pom poms. Variety of colors available in plain or contrasting combinations. Turkish slippers offered at 45 cents per pair for men or women.
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