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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

7

Abyssinian Explorers Start On Last Lap to Addis Ababa

The Field Museum expedition to Abyssinia proceeds toward Addis Ababa from Hawash after a taxing customs ordeal. The party, including four scientists and porter, describes Harar and Dira Dawa, encounters with locals, and observations of wildlife and etiquette during the journey.

Addis Ababa Aysinia Field Museum of Natural History Dle Uhieaga Daily Wa Lance Telegram Addin Abata Ita Ite Hawash Abyssinia

California Fi Syrup Advertises Fruity Laxative for Children

An old advertisement touts a fruit flavored laxative named California Fi Syrup claiming it is harmless for children and can relieve stomach and bowels when a child is constipated or feverish. It instructs to check the tongue and use the product as needed.

California

Reformers Seek Marines to Dry Up the Country

International Reform Federation adopted a resolution urging President Coolidge to consider using Marines to guard the mails and halt rum flow from the high seas. Representative Blanton praised Marine efficiency in the post office and suggested broader use of service branches to clean up bootlegging.

Washington Deer Coolidge International Reform Federation Melon High Seas Aft Blanton Marines Army Navy

Prohibition Enforcement Debate Echoes Across Nation

The remark argues that strict enforcement would swiftly render the country dry, reflecting ongoing debates over national alcohol policies and enforcement strategies amid prohibition era tensions.

Hoosac Tunnel Repairs Ended Show Largest Freight Cars Pass

North Adams Massachusetts December 1 AP for the first time in the history of the Hoosac tunnel the largest freight cars made were able to pass each other on east and west bound tracks today over the full extent of the five mile bore big automobile and furniture cars sped through the tunnel this morning with room to spare the Boston and Maine railroad completed enlargement of the tube in three months and twenty days and announced that such shipments saved from 24 to 86 hours formerly it was necessary to detour cars of maximum height or width over roundabout routes

North Adams Masa Hoosie Five Mile Boston and Maine Railroad

Governor Trumbull Returns From Centennial Exposition

Governor Trumbull and party concluded a centennial trip by helping close the Philadelphia sesquicentennial exposition. They were greeted by Philadelphia Mayor Kendrick, hosted at luncheon, and the governor presented the Connecticut state flag and a sesquicentennial medal to an official.

Hartford Trumbull Connecticut Philadelphia W. F. Kendrick Katherine Godard Godard Exposition Auditorium

Exposition Honors for Stickney and Mayor Kendrick

U S N commander Stickney and Mayor Kendrick receive silver awards at the exposition event marking official recognition by federal and local leaders. The presentation highlights civic and military cooperation amid the public celebration.

Mira) Stickney Kendrick

Cambridge Man Held for Murder in Columbus Day Death

Edward Berrier, sixty eight, held for the grand jury as an accessory after murder after an inquest into the death of James R. Ferguson, sixteen, of Somerville. Ferguson was shot with a .22 calibre rifle at Russell Field North Cambridge during a Columbus Day celebration. No testimony linked Berrier to the shooting beyond rifle ownership. he declined to comment.

Cambridge Maas Edward Berrier James R. Ferguson Somerville Russell Field North Berrier

Posse of 104 hunts for missing Clara Olson in Wis

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin AP reports Crawford county sheriff Sherwood plans a 104 man search for Clara Olson, missing three months since September 9 from Erdman Olson’s farm. Family friends believe foul play. authorities doubt she hid in St Paul or Minneapolis where Erdman allegedly gave her rail fare.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Deet L Crawford County Clara Olson Erdman Olson Gale Col·lege Sherwood St. Pauls Minneapolis Trg

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