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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
10
Washington June 16 21 joint Army and Navy bombing tests use the radio controlled battleship Iowa as the moving target. The control ship Ohio relays signals to steer throttle and rudder via a gyro compass, automating the ship’s speed and direction to simulate combat conditions.
A collection of miscellaneous notes cites property values of railroad firms, Carnegie libraries, home care tips, fashion and health advice, and assorted quotations. It mentions 1920s industry exports, New York police staffing, and various epigrams attributed to philosophers and public figures.
Washington reports direct talks have begun between the United States and Japan to settle outstanding questions. Secretary Hughes and Baron Shidehara lead discussions covering Yap, immigration and the alien land question, and the return of Shantung to China by Japan.
Christian E. Hoffman of Greenwich sues George Merwin Mrad of Rock Ridge Greenwich for eighteen thousand dollars, alleging jury taint from remarks attributed to Mead led to a mistrial in Judge John Keeler's Superior court. The second suit targets Dr Fritz Carlton Hyde of Greenwich tied to a previous improper rib setting.
On duty since 11, Officer Tierney was shot in the abdomen during a pursuit on State street extension. A gunman fled with a chicken, fired again, and Tierney was treated at St. Vincent's hospital in critical condition as Barrett denied involvement and was held on bonds.
World War Veterans passed a resolution condemning Admiral Sims for a speech called Sackass and planned to telegram Jack Dempsey wishing him success against Carpenter for the World Championship. The group also announced July outing and tickets are selling as a record crowd is anticipated with results posted round by round to Pleasure Beach Talk. Signed by H. D. Burchard, Vice Commander.
London reports that Dr. Christopher Addison, former Minister of Health and since last April minister without portfolio, has offered his resignation. The move was declared by the Cat Mall yesterday.
Anna Davidson says a Ford flivver bought last September triggered matrimonial troubles. She claims her husband began to neglect her as he grew distant, and he vanished with a dogged “stiffer.” Police were asked to locate him.
Mrs John F Keane longtime Bridgeport resident died at St Vincent’s Hospital after complications from an operation. Survived by husband John F Keane daughter Margaret six sons and two brothers. Obsequies at home Sanford Place then St Augustine’s Church with interment at St Michael’s Cemetery. John P Keane & Co will close all day Saturday.
The item reports potential appointments for state and congressional posts including candidates such as Colonel Eaton and Senator Williamson, with vague confirmations. It also lists funeral notices for Maloney, Keane, and Dutton, noting memorial services, church attendance, and burial details in local cemeteries.
A jumble of notices and classified items from Norwalk including job ads for cooks houseworkers and laundresses real estate and probate notices and an execution sale. The text cites a guardian seeking authority to sell estate real property dates and court directions, plus a public sale listing at 10 percent stock and fixtures at 10 Biate Street in Bridgeport and contact details for Norwalk ad services.
An ad touts a full sized Belber trunk for travel with three ply basswood veneer and fibre covering. It features heavy locks, drawbolts and a locking hat compartment, ten combination hangers, five drawers, and shoe pockets. Priced as a special at 50 dollars, Belber Trunks and Luggage are exclusive with Read House.
Cedarized bags guarantee moth dust and germ proof protection for winter garments. They are airtight to guard against dampness and dust and prevent wrinkling. Each bag includes a patented hanger hook. The popular size 261 inches holds a fur coat over coat or suit and costs 49 cents each.
A classified listing offers discontinued bras in sizes from 32 to 64 with varied styles. Lot 1 includes 50 to 59 cent items, Lot 2 features high grade garments from 32 to 64 with trims, and Lot 3 lists lace bandeaux priced around 1.59.
Ernest Thompson Seton's new publication described as fascinating includes stories of a robin making clay pots a bluebird and woodchuck appearances alongside nature notes on snowflakes caribou horns mud wasps and deswood flowers. The book is priced at $2.00 and presented by The Children's Book Table Woodland Tales.
Kaith M. Pateh presents Bird Stories featuring Peter Sandpiper Corble the crow and Uncle Sam with the Yanken Loudle Twing children. A charming book praised for handsome pictures by Wyeth and hailed as a treasure in any shelf. Price listed at $3.50.
The Treasury announced combined offerings of three year 3-4 percent notes dated June 15 1921 due June 15 1924 and certificates dated June 15 1921 due June 15 1922 closed at the issue date. Early Treasury reports show the $500 000 000 issue heavily oversubscribed. Mrs Charles MacBurney was guest of honor at a dinner party Tuesday at White Turkey Inn near Danbury.
The Board of Pardons reviewed 60 appeals over a two day session at Wethersfield and granted a single pardon to Antonio Oriolo of New Haven who served 19 years of a life sentence for murder. Eight Bridgeporters seeking clemency had their appeals denied.
Julia CG Grandfield widow of John Fr Grandfield of 26 Chapel Street buried today with a solemn high mass at St Augustine's church. Interment in St Michaels Cemetery. Mary J Merriam of 83 Jones Avenue buried today. Survived by husband, mother, two brothers, and sister. Funeral at home at 9:30 then St Augustine's church for high mass. Interment in St Michaels Cemetery. Week ending June 11 1921 includes reports of diphtheria measles scarlet fever whooping cough and other communicable diseases across Fairfield County with figures for Bridgeport Norwalk Shelton Stratford Greenwich Stamford Danbury and others.
A catalog listing graduation gift ideas for boys and girls. Items include bronze book ends with Lincoln or Dante figures priced around $10.50 to $15.00, ash trays in bronze or sets with matchbox, copper hand hammered trays at $1.50, and painted lacquer book ends at $2.00. Also mentions Kook shop and suggests college items to take.
Announcement of a Tennyson edition available for students enrolling in the Phelps Lecture Course next fall. Cambridge edition priced at $3.50 for households at $2.50 Riverside offers seven small volumes for $21.00.
The notice advertises summer underwear for children with ribbed sleeveless vests and trunk length pants. Ribbed union suits priced at $1.00 to $1.25, athletic style suits with checked mainsock and waist attachment, and knickerbocker style pants for girls at $1.25 each.
Rubberized fabrikoid case sized for bathing suit and towel with a mirror inside lid. Hangs on a lock when not in use and holds all toilet articles. Described as one of the most complete cases of its kind at two dollars ninety five cents. Leather Section main floor.
Sun rises at 5 20 a m and sets at 8 27 p m giving a length of day of 15 hours 18 minutes. The day’s increase is 6 hours 12 minutes. High water occurs at 9 25 a m and low water at 10 22 p m. Moon is LT 25a.
A fragmentary plea describes a reader who could not work and tried many medicines until discovering a small booklet with a claimed remedy. The writer asserts the product aided Mrs. Corley and others, asserting dramatic relief after use and encouraging further patients to try it.
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