Pat Crowe Offers Aid in Kidnap Case
New York December 21 Pat Crowe once famous for kidnaping Edward Cudahy offered to help locate the Milone baby missing from 402 East Forty-eighth Street. Crowe says motives for kidnapping are money or revenge and suspects a woman posing as a philanthropist was paid by a wealthy family to take the 11 month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Crowe
New York
James Milone
East Forty-eighth Street
Edward Cudahy
Crowe
Vienna Hails American Aid For War Ruined City
Vienna thanks the American people for extensive relief aid amid shortages from wartime damage. Burgomaster Dr Reumann forwards heartfelt gratitude to Americans, noting malnutrition and hospital shortages eased by American relief efforts and Red Cross parcels. The message conveys Christmas wishes and deep appreciation from Vienna's town council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Germany
Switzerland
Jugo-Slavia
Rumania
Danube
Reumann
Associated Press
American Red Cross
America
Hayes Healing Honey Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advertises Hayes Healing Honey as a fast cure for tickle throat and cough with a 35 cent price. Includes a free Groves Open-Trate Salve box for chest colds head colds and croup with every purchase, claiming added chest relief.
Dr Gardner's Auto Stolen and Burglaries Reported
A theft of Dr Charles W Gardner's car from Pequonnock street was followed by its recovery on Stillman street with a missing fox terrier aboard. Two egg crates were stolen from John R Woodhull's beef house on Water street. N Shapiro reports regular Christmas tree thefts from his Water street store. Detective department investigates all incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Gardner
State Street
Pequonnock Street
Stillman Street
John R. Woodhull
Water Street
N. Shapiro
Injunction Blocks Bridgeport Auction Law Enforcement
Judge John B. Keeler issued a temporary injunction stopping Bridgeport from enforcing an ordinance aimed at itinerant merchants and auctions after 6 PM. The writ returns the first Tuesday in January for further hearing. The case, brought by art dealer Joseph Drucker and attorney I Philip Slavetsky, argues the measure violates US and Connecticut constitutions and targets specific vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Keeler
City of
Bridgeport
Jewelers’ Association of Bridgeport
I. Phillip Slavetsky
Joseph Drucker
Main Street
United States
Connecticut
Common Council
Two Victims of Gas Poisoning In City Home
James Mastroni aged 55 living at 1320 Main Street is dying at St Vincent's hospital from gas poisoning after a faulty jet leaked. An emergency ambulance under Dr Sprague took him to the hospital. John Kennedy, 61, is also at St Vincent's recovering from a similar incident. Dr Sprague attended him and sent him to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mastroni
Main Street
St Vincent's Hospital
Spracue
St. Vincent's
John Kennedy
Sprague
Plan to Control Floods in the Southeast
The Southeastern Water Resources Office of the US Geological Survey proposes flood control across the southeast. Temporary dams would store waters from heavy rains in western North Carolina mountains in large basins. Floodwaters would be held during peak flows until streams downstream subside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. Y
United States
Southeastern Water Resources Office
United States Geological Survey
North Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolina
Georgia
Michigan Prison To Use X-Ray on Prisoner Skulls
Jackson Michigan December 22 The Michigan State Penitentiary has bought an X-ray machine to photograph inmate skulls to see if surgery can cure criminal tendencies. If a skull portion presses on the brain, operations may be performed in the prison hospital with Detroit surgeons volunteering. Judges may be asked to grant release if cure is believed. Red Cross cites refugees number in Europe and Lloyd George reports arrests for illegal incendiary material import.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
Michigan State Penitentiary
Detroit
Marty L.hulburt
Europe
Poland
American Red Cross
Why Not Select a Bag or Purse for Some Friend
Advertising copy lists leather purses from 1.50 to 5.95, velvet bags 1.79 to 4.95, children's purses 0.90, bill folds and card cases 1.50 to 2.95, writing tablets 1.00 to 1.50, collar bags and boxes 1.25 to 2.50, and Boston shopping bags 3.95 to 5.50. The tone reflects a retail catalog offering multiple gift items with price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gifts For Baby Ideas In Holiday Catalog
A compact holiday shopping note lists baby items with prices including baby sweaters for 2.25 dollars, babies knitted jackets at 2.25, knit Bonnets from 0.85 to 1.19, knitted bootees from 0.59 to 0.75, and knitted leggings at 0.05. The list emphasizes practical warm garments for infants and suggests suitable gifts for Christmas.
Gifts of Neckwear and Veils Featured in Sale
Fancy and plain neckwear priced from 50c to 1.50, scarves from 7.50 to 10.95, marabou capes and chokers 5.00 to 17.95, veiling patterns 25c to 50c per yard, veils in latest shades 1.00 to 1.50, Windsor ties for Misses and children 25c to 58c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Gift Hints in Children's Wear Catalog Prices
Children's Dresses priced from 1.69 to 2.95. Dr Denton's sleeping garments from 1.35 to 1.95. Flannelette sleeping garments and pajamas at 0.85 and 1.25 respectively. Wool sweaters with belt 3.50 and 2.95. Teddy bear sets four pieces 6.9 and 9.00 in heavy fleece.
Jewelry Is An Eternal Gift Catalog Item Prices
Fancy combs and barrettes range from 2.95 down to 0.590 with various boxed hair accessories. Bar pins and hatpins priced 0.75 to 1.95, baby pins 0.50 to 1.50, bracelets 0.79 to 4.39. Meshbags 5.95 to 6.95, pearl beads 1.00 to 2.50, shaving mirrors and sets for men 0.50 to 5.75.
Art goods and crafts sale items listed
A catalog of daily sale prices includes Sweet Grass Baskets ranging from $1.00 to $2.95 stamped towels at 59 cents sewing baskets fitted from $3.50 to $6.50 and Art Silk for knitting ties sold at 250 yards for 79 cents.
Childrens Hosiery Price List Shows Varied Styles
Childrens cotton hose priced at 29 and 39 cents. Mercerized lisle hose at 65 cents. English ribbed top hose also 65 cents. Infant's cashmere hose offered at 69 cents.
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Main ST
Mann
Dillon’s Sac
Connrd
Rue St. Cecile
Paris
Ading Milliners
Dillon’s
Npetes
Dorothy Dodd and
Grover Smart
Louis
W. K. Mollan
Chas. Gvuly
D. C
Liberty Ride
Noble
Priscilla
Martha Washington
Portieres
Prom
Davenport
Barstawange
Aes
Vienna Voices
DR. Gardner
Tijyay
The
Peck & Lines Co
Middle ST
Conn
Grove
B. W. Grove
Michigan
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Great Britain
Norway
Mantler
Spi
The Smith=Murray Co
Fairfelday
Iony
Smith
Murray
Ated
Ife
City Savings Bank
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