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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

Page

12

Legislature Reports Several Bills Favorably Atul Session

ARTFORD April 27—Important acts favorably reported include a new aviation commission, water supply protection measures, and revised Workmen's Compensation laws. Senate and House action covered appropriations, motor vehicle duties, and tax exemptions. Debate over a possible extra session and schedule for next week followed.

Artford Mmgerialature Aviation Commission Genere Uon- Mi Senate House Houses Ernest L. Averi S Branford Ion Ing Atcefacturers' Association Ration of Labor Ares Senate Bureanigen Gytim Peck Bristol Fristoe] Traction Sess

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advert Keeps Constipation Calm

Pleasant relief from constipation urged as a daily remedy. The copy touts Olive Tablets as a gentle, non gro increasing aid used by thousands to cleanse the bowels, restore energy, and preserve beauty with a nightly dose before bed. The ad names the product as a wholesome olive oil based tonic and claims benefits for men and women.

Edwarda

Keeneey Has son born to Senator Keeney in Hartford

The April birth of Senator Leland Keeney of Somers’s son is celebrated with cigars for male senators and candy for Mrs Alice P. Merritt. The birth occurred about an hour before the senators left for Hartford. Senator Hall and others offer congratulations while some refrain from floor remarks.

State Capitol Hartford Alice P. Merritt Leland Keeney Somers Merritt Efert O. Hall Senate Towleh Bos

Connecticut Bill Lets Accused Pick Trial by Three Judges

Governor John H. Trumbull signed a bill allowing a person charged with a capital offense or life crime to be tried either by a jury or by a court of three judges. The court consists of the term’s presiding judge and two others designated by the state supreme court. The act appears amid a list of public acts signed, detailing amendments across several chapters including fishing, banking, and criminal court provisions in Connecticut.

State Capitol Hartford John H. Trumbull Supreme Court of Errors Senate Connecticut Light and Power Company Trumbull Cranberry Chapter &T Connecticut Hhapter Criminal Court of Common Pleas Litchfield County Cern Ture Aharing State Board of Agricul Pitemen's Association State Highway Department Jeane Mortzares Fairfield County

Fun Shop and a Patchwork of Jokes From a Lost Page

A frayed OCR collage mixes jokes, quips, and spoof dialogues from The Fun Shop edited by Maxson Foxhall Judeli. It riffs on judges, tapping shoes, Lincoln lore, and a grand parade of playful misreadings, with letters and anecdotes curving through a noisy miscellany.

The Fun Shop Maxson Foxhall Judeli

Local Doctor Starts Trip to Copenhagen

Dr J Gate of State street leaves Bridgeport for Copenhagen Denmark to study orthopedic surgery and work at a general hospital then plans a Vienna study period return early next year Mrs Gale accompanies him and several friends saw them off at the dock in New York April 29 CAP Captain Rene Fouck arrived in New York aboard the France after the death of Noel Davis and Lieutenant Wester he vows to fly to Paris in September Equity

J. Gate State Street New York Coppenhagen Denmar General Hospital Vienna Mra. Gale Bridgeport Fonce Rene Fouck France Noel Davis Wester Atlantic Paris

Foley Pills Diuretic Adverts Aid Kidney Relief

A 19th century testimonial from a Union official promotes Foley Pills diuretic for kidney problems. The speaker claims rapid symptom relief including backache dizziness and irregular kidney action with improved secretions. The ad promises months of cold damp weather worsen kidney health and urges readers to consult their druggist for Foley Pills with a material satisfaction guarantee.

See’y Switchmen'n Union Peoria, Jr

Connecticut Finance Control Bill Advances In Senate

Hartford April 27. The bill to centralize state finance control was favorably reported to the Senate after changes. A companion measure reorganizing state finance boards and appointing a finance commissioner, with the governor appointing the commissioner, saw favorable action. Salaries for the commissioner and elector members were set, and powers over departments and institutions were adjusted. An aviation commission bill also received favorable report with a proposed salary for the aviation commissioner. The Senate suspended rules to advance several appropriation bills from the House.

Thornhill Brookfield House Nathaniel Lyon Witch's Fitch Morierges Shelton Water Company Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Connecticut Fuel Supply Company Sas Trustees of Fund For Ministers Missionary Society of Connecticut Hristel and Plainville Electiig Company Connecticut Light and Power Company Cheshire New Traven County Waterbury Senate Lyman Allyn Hartford Conn Amal- Fuel Supply Company Bridgeport Hydraulic Westport Shelton Water Companies Incorporations Committee Amal- Samaltan State Boards of Finance and Control Finance and Control Trumbull Saya Commission of Aviation

Municipal court bill favored in Hartford session

Hartford April 27 The Municipal court bill advances in the session with officials and staff correspondent noting support. The measure aims to reform municipal judiciary procedures and funding.

Hartford

Bridgeport Senatorial Favor. Judge Nominated in Waterbury

Bridgeport is favorably reported in the Senate as the court considers matters involving juvenile criminal processes and minor crimes. The Judiciary Committee has faced criticism weeks earlier over related actions while a Waterbury district court judge, Harry J. Heardsley, nominated by Governor Trumbull, may move to the common pleas court with a $6,000 annual salary.

Bridgeport Senate Small Harry J. Heardsley District Court of Waterbury Common Pleas Court Trumbull

District court seeks vision for Makepeace nomination

The Senate sent the nomination to the committee on executive. The resignation of Alling, attorney general, bench of the New Britain City, has been received today.

D. Makepeace Senate Tomittee Alling New Britain

Tanlac Forges a New Man From Illness in Meriden

Mr Del Vecchio of 25 W Main St Meriden Conn credits Tanlac with restoring health after 13 months of indigestion and constipation. He says the remedy put him on his feet again, improved eating and sleeping, and added 10 pounds of firm flesh. Tanlac is described as nature’s remedy made from herbs roots and barks with over 52 million bottles sold.

Mr. del Vecchio Main Meriden Conn Vitale Bia Taniac Tanilac

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