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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1928

Page

6

Two workers under Mrs Knapp lose state jobs in Albany

Albany New York February 1 two department of state employees who worked on the 1925 census under former secretary of state Mrs Florence E G Knapp were dismissed from state service Mark Stern first deputy secretary of state and Anna A Little auditor both had served under Mrs Knapp but were exonerated by Governor Smith of complicity in alleged crimes including grand larceny forgery and removal of records The governor forwarded the Knapp case to district attorney Charles D Herrick for grand jury action while stating Stern and Little acted under orders The dismissal was announced by Secretary of State Robert Moses after a governor meeting In Albany Herrick said action against Mrs Knapp would be slower and would take about two weeks to determine course.

Albanys N. Y Aanoelated Press Department of State Florence E. G. Knapp Smith Albany County Grand Jury New York State Mark Stern Anna A. Little Randall J. le Boeuf le Boeuf Knapp Stern Miss Little Julia M. Ryan State Civil Service Commission Walter Leidlaw New York Robert Moses State Service Herrick

150 Radio Stations to be Eliminated

Washington Feb 1 The Federal Radio Commission plans to cull about 150 stations deemed not in the public interest The policy entails pairing more small outlets into fewer bands and clearing channels for larger stations Commission member O H Caldwell said the move is aimed at improving service despite potential lawsuits He noted no evidence of outright monopolies while acknowledging patent pool concerns and noted many stations were reportedly losing money

Washington Associated Press Federal Radio Commission Home Merchant Marine Committee O HH. Caldwell Commission Vst Davis Democrat Tennessee Caldwell Federal Trade Commission Radio Corporation Gifford Masachusetts

Bronchuline Emulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

An old advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as the strongest remedy for stubborn coughs and lingering chest symptoms. It claims rapid action, sleep restoration, and relief after a few doses, urging readers to ask Hindle Pharmacy or any nearby store for a bottle.

Hindle Pharmacy, Inc

Insull Forecasts Greater Utility Concentration and Growth

Samuel Insull outlines a future of increasing concentration and unification in public utilities, citing innovations like the 1908 5000 kW steam turbine, ongoing efficiency gains in coal use, and the shift toward steam power as transmission costs fall. He notes the vast stake of about 600,000 security holders and the public trust implicit in running utilities for millions of stockholders.

Samuel Insull Born in London 1860 Ailed Public Utilities Leader

Samuel Insull born November 11 1860 in London to Samuel and Emma Short Insull. He came to the United States in February 1881 as private secretary to Thomas Edison and later led Chicago Edison Peoples Gas Light and Coke Chicago Rapid Transit and other utility companies. He served as chairman Illinois State Council of Defense during World War I and was president of the Chicago Civic Opera. He married Margaret Bird in New York on May 23 1889 and they had one son.

Samuel Insull Thomas Edison Mr. Insull London Mr. Edison Fifth Avenue New York Mr. Jesush Edison Samuel Inaull Commonwealth Edison Chicago America Insult Fisk Street Lke General Electric Company Schenectady Works Electric Public Utility Insull Crawford Avenue Commonwealth Edsion Waukegan Public Service Corporation of Northern Mlinol Fhat Middle West Stearm England Samuel and Emma Short Insull Tendon Reading Oxford United States Chicago Edison Company Becom Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company Chicago Rapid Transit Company Illinois State Council of Defense Chicago Civic Opera Company Margaret Bird

Mother's club meeting sets Chestnut Hill rummage sale

A Chestnut Hill Mother's club meeting at Mrs. Monroe Blackman's home voted to hold a rummage sale and auction at Chestnut Hill School on Tuesday evening February 7 at 7 90. Attendees included Mrs. John Austin Mrs. Harry Wheeler and others.

Long Hill Mother's Club of Chestnut Hill Monroe Blackman John Austin Harry Wheeler Laake Fred Berger Mra Campbell Mra Shaver John Douglas Greenfield Mais William Colman Kelliher Long Hill School Kenneth Wilkinson Louise Stratford Ernest Snerman Anna Anderson Bridgeport Mildred Isaacs

Pieces of walls used as exhibits in murder trial

In Ottawa Illinois a wall fragment and surrounding basement debris served as dramatic exhibits in the murder trial of Dr H C Hill's son. Prosecutors showed bloodstained boards, brick pieces, linoleum, a lamp, suitcases and packed clothing to support the claim of a fatal August night. An investigator testified the wall piece and linoleum were sent to Chicago for blood testing.

Ottawa Associated Press Harry Hill H. C. Hill Atair Way of the Hill Charles Thiel State’s Attorney's Office Eliza Hill Chicago Thiel Harry

Murder 10 Cause Postponement of Hearing on Will

Hartford news reports the murder of Mrs. Clare Gaudet may push back the Superior Court trial over the Cavanaugh will. Dr Harold Gullfoyle faces the murder charge as Mary G Cavanaugh seeks to overturn a settlement, alleging signing under duress. The estate is valued about 60090 with three parts. Mary Cavanaugh and the grandchild are set to receive about 15000 if the stipulation stands.

Hartford Associated Press Clare KE. Javanaugh Gaudet Maple Avenue Gaudet New Haven Misa Cavanaugh Maximin J. Gaudet Cavanaugh Daniel Dowd Liberty Sceet Springfield Mass Patrick Fp, Cavanaugh Vermillion

New Trolley Manager Promotes Two Men

Frank L. Kibling yesterday began his duties as the new manager of the local division of the Connecticut company succeeding J B Potter and announced two promotions. Robert Jagoe becomes superintendent of transportation after serving as chief motorman and Wilbert Norman steps up as inspector.

Frank L. Kibling The Connecticut Company J. B. Potter Kibling Robert Jagoe Wilbert Norman

Take Salts If Rheumatism Is Bothering You

Rheumatism spares no age or rank and is worsened by cold damp weather. Consume four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water each morning for a week to neutralize acidity and aid kidney function, then use Salts regularly as an inexpensive remedy.

Greault Appuganda

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