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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
4
A garbled report describes a bogus officer sentenced to one year in jail amid confusing names. The text mentions individuals such as Captain Jack and British officials, with references to a chase and alleged fraud.
The fragment mentions insurance and inheritance linked to JR, a seized check, and an army officer tale. It notes completion of an eight month sentence in New York for fraud and references other elites and a person named Tletcher around a release.
Washington dispatch says Connecticut senators will spend the Christmas holidays in Washington with their families. Senator and Mrs Geof McLean plan to remain in the capital, awaiting the Christmas recess before returning to Connecticut. The Bingham family will hold a reunion with seven sons joining from school, two at Yale, one at Harvard, and two at Groton.
An old advertisement touts Najol as a safe, drug free antidote to body poisons formed in the system. It claims Najol absorbs toxins, softens wastes, aids intestinal evacuation, and does not affect kidneys or stomach. Promises universal availability through corner druggists with a readable bottle label.
The Associated Press reports Miami Florida and Boston posted identical minimums of 40 degrees. Frost darkened Everglades margins while citrus growers warned of damage to tender groves as cold waves lingered. Weather officials noted the chilliest conditions since 1920 in Miami and the coldest December night since 1917 in some areas.
The bond electors of the Junior College of Connecticut awarded contracts for furnishing equipment. The Hidley company won the concession for 150 movable auditorium seats to be installed in the temper assembly space on the second floor above the chemistry laboratory. The ElectroVolites campus will install heating and related systems, with water services and pumps planned. The college will hold a second semester during the summer session.
The Country Club hosted its annual Christmas party on Monday night with festive decorations and a color light show. Guests enjoyed a meal and music, with Santa Claus visiting and gifts distributed to attendees.
A taxi driver opened fire, killing his wife and infant and taking his own life. Authorities reported a fatal incident tied to a domestic dispute. Police found the scene in the vehicle with no survivors aside from the assailant.
A description notes a handsome floral sateen garment paired with a black satin skirt. The piece features contrasting bindings and two pockets priced at $1.00.
A big red toy tank features a faucet and hose, disc wheels and a regular steering wheel. body is red or green steel and about 24 inches long, priced at 395 dollars.
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