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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1927
Page
5
An OCR fragment promotes Musterole as a warm ointment for colds and chest congestion. It claims gentle heat without burning, noteable relief for bronchi throat stiff neck aches and muscle pains, and suggests it may prevent pneumonia and flu.
A historical notice promotes a tar and honey remedy as a laxative cough suppressant. It claims effectiveness for stubborn coughs, touting Kolen Honey and Tar Compound as a dependable option for relief.
Capitol telegram reports a pre hearing deal over the Stamford judgeship contest with Judge Samuel Young expected to withdraw. DeputY Judge Brinckerhoof aligned with Senator Kenealy and Fairfield County supporters while Deputy Judge Urnickerhoff and Young opponents rally for a last push. Loyalists anticipate harmony as the Judiciary Committee prepares for next week's hearing.
February 7 report says rebels who surrender unconditionally before February 10 will receive pardons from the government, while after that date troops will pursue and exterminate remaining bands. Under-Secretary of War Pina notes the revolution is subsiding with only small groups active in various regions. Earlier, a six hour battle in Jalisco left 21 rebels dead and authorities claim major uprisings are crushed. Authorities report capture and execution of Torres De Fay rebels in Coahuila.
Chicago February .-Federal Judge Wilker ordered foreclosure of the first mortgage security totaling 9,000,000 in the Chicago Railways company. The line, already under receivership, faces anticipated foreclosure as protective committees form for security holders. Harris Trust and Savings Bank holds more than 6 percent of the first mortgage bonds. Receivership and foreclosure precede potential reorganization tied to city franchise actions and state legislature.
Hartford Feb 2 AP The envelope with the registration of Arthur W Marsden as Madison County probate judge was delivered to Governor Trumbull today by booster G O Averill of Branford who acted as Marsden's agent.
YONKERS N Y Feb 2 AP John E Andrus 89 capital ist says there is so much money lying around and that millionaires go unnoticed He plans a Florida trip for health reasons but insists the journey is also a working vacation not previously taken in his eighty six years
A meeting of the Family Welfare Society's board at the University featured Robert W. Brienre lecturing on Industrial relations from a social angle. Andrew R Smith was re elected president with William R Webster as first vice president and George L Warren as second vice president. Mrs Egbert Hadley reported the Benefit Shop profit for 1926 to aid needy families and noted balances to cover winter relief expenses. Attendees included Andrew R Smith, Robert W Bruce, W R Webster, George L Warren, John A Rusling and many others.
The Senate Judiciary Committee filed both majority and minority reports on a regulation for a nationwide investigation of Federal Patronage sales. The majority urged dropping the resolution, while Senator Ernest Kentucky Republican urged limits to cases where charges were referred by responsible parties. He warned against a hunting expedition across the United States.
Four U S Army Pan American flight planes landed at Paita Peru this afternoon completing a leg from Guayaquil. Laetz good will mission continues toward Trujillo as the group reporters say the five planes have piloted about 3750 miles of 18600 total with a new motor awaiting in Tumaco and San Francisco.
A Baltimore raid by customs officers boarded the French steamer Henn ayllvanie at Locusts Point and confiscated 1,300 quarts of champagne valued at 14000 dollars. The vessel captain J Meznero and other officers face a hearing tomorrow.
William F. Challes of 1649 Boston Avenue yesterday filed 14 mortgage deeds in the town clerk’s offices. The realty covers buildings and lots in Semington City including Hallett, Kemington, Waes, and Bond streets.
Hartford telegram reports five petitioners from Bridgeport among 36 before the General Assembly committee on restoration of forfeited rights. Hearings set for next Wednesday afternoon in Capitol. Knapp and Prince faces past embezzlement and related charges. others include Horvath, Dominick, Cappoch, and Fagan.
Charles Myers, candidate for city clerk of Greenville and Sunday school superintendent, admits a $12,000 shortage from his accounts. To cover the deficit, he uses $13,000 in pledged property. Mayor Yuwheht A Wise says no suspicion existed until Myers traded his car two years ago and built a $24,400 house.
In Vienna the postal service faced a strike by workers after a postmaster reprimanded an employee for carelessness. Fellow workers, angered by the incident, joined a general strike affecting mail wagons and services, with plans to return to work the following day.
A man shot his wife during a tense night confrontation and then fatally shot himself. The couple’s dispute ended with the husband’s suicide after the wife retreated behind a bed. Authorities describe a fatal domestic incident with a single shot following an argument.
Robbery reported in Boston district overnight with gowns valued at about $10,000 taken from the Pattern Hat and Gown shop on Haylaten Street. Police noted all accessories and show garments appeared disturbed as investigation begins.
Advertises McCoy's cod liver tablets as a cure for underweight people. Claims users gain pounds in days, improve energy and vigor, with testimonials of Alberta Rogers and another woman. Says sixty tablets cost 60 cents and guarantees at least 5 pounds in 3 days or money back. Advertising copy targets men and women seeking rapid weight gain and vitality.
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