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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
6
President Coolidge doubts time for whittling after leaving the White House. Publication of a tale that he would whittle prompted gifts of jack knives from friends and admirers. He said today he does not need more knives and may not have opportunity to use those he already owns after retirement.
Edward J. Kidwell Jr testified he was intimidated by the district attorney's office to sign an affidavit about a Burns detective. He said he was kept in the DA's office and pressured to identify O’Reilley as the man who approached him, part of the ongoing Sinclair teapot dome related case coverage.
Clark's Famous Cruises presents a around the world voyage departing June 30 lasting 52 days. It includes calls in Lisbon Spain Tangier Algiers Hal Riviera Norway Edinburgh and Berlin with stops at Paris and London. Contact Clark Times Building New York for details.
In Burlington New Jersey December 20 a wealthy widow Mrs Ysabella James Shedaker thirty nine was killed as she fled an enraged admirer Frederick Plant of New York shot himself soon after He had been a pipe inspector and came from New York Where his wife is said to live A letter found in his room accused her of breaking up his home and luring him away from family The shooting occurred as Mrs Shedaker and a companion tried to escape toward M home near Burlington Police held back further details while another letter to Mrs Pisani remained unopened
Chicago dispatch reports Henry J. Allen of Kansas says Calvin Coolidge could be drafted as a dark horse at the Republican National Convention if a deadlock occurs and he is the only man capable of beating Al Smith. Allen was en route to South Bend to speak and warned about U S projection into foreign lands. He notes Henry Ford bought a thousand acres of plantation land in South America and predicts government protection if a revolution arises.
An audience of 200 watched the 242nd Coast Artillery C N G compete in an infantry drill at the armory. Battery A won best drilled squad led by Corporal Mulvey and Privates DeSobla Wise Wilson Royak Kelly Kraynak Overland. Private Eugene Eliano of Battery C was top individual.
A Black Rock community farewell honors postman Rieckel as he prepares to leave Bridgeport for a Saratoga County chicken farm. Friends and neighbors from the area host a reception with entertainment by the Sterling Six and a mouth organ solo by the honoree.
Washington dispatch reports Democratic pressure by Reed supporters to nominate Missouri Senator James A. Reed for president in 1928 while he will not seek re election to the Senate. Missouri party leader Fordyce says Reed will not run again. efforts aim to explain Reed’s record to voters and win a 1928 nomination. Norman Mack endorses Alfred E. Smith, arguing Smith best unites the party and can win.
The city Welfare Department will supply lists of needy families to private groups for Christmas relief. Superintendent Angus Thorne says the department compiles names and addresses year round and will assist last minute cases. A Christmas program is planned for Hillside Home with details pending.
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