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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
4
An outrageous invention promises 20 miles on two gallons of gas, claiming instant cold-start in zero weather and reduced carbon buildup. It claims 46 to 60 miles per gallon, with spark plug life benefits and quick repairs. The inventor seeks agents with expenses paid and exclusive distributor rights, offering large earnings and a free sample.
Don’t meet a mess of mustard, floor and water. Musterole offers relief from sore throat bronchitis rheumatic pains and many aches. Made from mild rubefying ingredients it soothes neck pain headaches congestion and chest soreness. May help prevent pneumonia in some colds.
Boston December 13 AP Postmaster Roland M Baker denied marine misconduct claims by Local to National Federation of Post Office Clerks praising marines serving at the Boston post office. Clerks accused crowded corridors and moved lockers disrupting space. Baker and workers defended Marines noting orderly conduct and value of service while quarters were relocated to Charlestown navy yard.
Electric Boat reports submarines R-1 and F-2, 600 tons each, completed tests in New London and sailed November 20 for Callao Bay Peru. They arrived December 13 at San Lorenzo Bay without incident, after a single Panama Canal stop at Coco Solo.
Patrick C Flynn sixty six and his wife Margaret Fisnn fifty five mill workers were found dead by gas on the third floor of the Warwick house 1089 Purchase street both deaths ruled accidental by Associate Medical Examiner Chariss Shanke. A gas stove in the adjoining room had two burners lit but no flame under the pan containing meat and coffees.
Stamford police report a 16 year old boy missing for two days from 79 Stillwater Avenue was located last night on Pacific Street by a police officer. The boy is returned to his father at the police headquarters and the father requests custody.
Greenwich report states William Smith and Martin Lop alano, Stamford nimrodas, were arrested on a trespassing charge at the Kennedy Tod estate. Prosecuting Attorney Henry Bo White had warrants entered. bail not yet pled. Police note renewed activity near the Tel estate after destruction of domesticated fowl.
Edward L Foster and John T M Foster of Bridgeport filed the first 1927 General Assembly petition with Secretary of State Francis A. Patlett seeking permission to appeal a Superior court decision. They contested Board of Appraisal benefits assessed against their property in the Plaza project, noting $1,100 paid with an agreement others would share adjustments if their assessments were reduced.
Stephen Puskas of South Stamford formerly Norwalk was committed to the Connecticut Reformatory after a theft conviction. Adela Hislek of Norwalk pleaded guilty to leading an idle and vicious life and was placed under her father's custody. The pair, both arrested for alleged burglary attempts at Pan-Ameas and Modern Grocery, planned to elope as the girl was underage. Puskas admitted stealing $26 from a gas station when funds were low.
Stamford December 13 special The Paulist Choristers a seven member group under Rev Willam Finn will give a concert January 17 at Stamford High School auditorium The choristers have performed for world elites including Pope Pius X in 1912 and a recent service at Notre Dame Paris Carl Schlegel Metropolitan Opera bass will appear with the directors as soloist Master John Mc Quade also appears as soloist.
Detroit expert estimates Henry Ford's fortune at two billion dollars based on the earnings capacity of his auto empire. Ford's cash balance in Detroit ranges widely, with talk of continued high output and vast parts production for 14,900,000 Fords already built. Ford units, assembly lines, and By-Products divisions drive large profits, while payrolls remain high across Rouge River and Highland Park plants.
Caarles Gernert sues Samuel Reich trustee of bankrupt Star Taxi and Express and John Mazes for 15000 alleging permanent injury from a June 24 1926 auto collision at Fairfield avenue and Main street. Gernert was crossing when struck by a taxi operated by William Fant area of thin cky. It is alleged the taxi was hit and pushed by a co operated by Mazor.
Two hundred women workers at the Long Handkerchief company in Scranton went on strike amid theft suspicions after a Scranton newspaper claimed $40,000 in handkerchiefs were stolen by employees. The company acknowledged some theft but said the loss was not near fifty thousand dollars.
Navy experts told the House Naval committees that 41 of 124 submarines are out of commission with zero ready for action in a national emergency. Rear Admiral Eberle defended the $164,000 yearly maintenance as justified. Japan leads in submarine construction and matching them would cost $110 million. funds could instead go to cruiser construction. Rep Britten criticized budget director Lord for pressuring omissions of appropriations despite Congress authorizing three cruisers.
Mrs. Marbury Taylor formerly Georgette Lyon a French film actress and wife of Captain Marbury Taylor was admitted to the United States after a hearing before a board of inquiry on Ellis Island. She had been stopped aboard the Suffren due to a visa discrepancy but received a six month visa at Pons. Captain Taylor a wartime aide to General Atterbury said his wife’s papers were in order and noted the incident as a case of immigration inspector error. he resides in Richmond Virginia.
Harod Evans a Hartford attorney with a Pearl Street office resigned after ethics charge discussions. State's Attorney Alcorn sought an order to show cause in Superior Court, linked to the Evans case as proceedings continued this week. Evans had been associate counsel in Gerald Chapman’s defense.
Burglars in Boston during the weekend entered the vault at the law offices of Emery Booth Janney and Warner on Congress Street and stole about four thousand dollars in cash and securities. The thieves entered through outer and inner doors without forcing locks, and vapor evidence was not noted. Authorities report the missing money and securities valued at four thousand eighty dollars.
Despondency is believed to be the cause after Sophie Tupaj, seventeen, was found mortally wounded in the bedroom by her father Mie John Tupaj of Warren. A smoking shotgun lay beside her, and the report notes a shooting this morning in Providence Fol.
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