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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1927
Page
4
A nostalgic note describes Washington Pie with Mount Vernon romance and refined 18th century imagery. The recipe hints at a simple method using a gas range with a mix of flour sugar shortening and milk, illustrating an era of dainty desserts and period charm.
Theodore Y. Kuper of New York told Stratfield Kiwanis members that Thomas Jefferson embodied hospitality and democracy. He noted Jefferson’s roles as farmer, lawyer, inventor, scholar, and author, and claimed Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence in five hours without notes. Kuper praised Monticello and the University of Virginia as monuments to Jefferson and urged public support for the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association’s preservation efforts.
Washington February 1 AP A bill to replace temporary buildings at the Quantico Marine base following a recent fire that damaged an officer dwelling was approved by the Senate and now goes to the President. It proposes a 2,205,000 dollar appropriation for permanent regimental barracks officers quarters and other necessary buildings replacing World War era temporary structures.
In Leningrad on February 10, Kru Min former head hangman at Riga prison was executed beside former Chief Warden Ernsch and Assistant Warden Loman. They were convicted of cruelty to prisoners during the Czars regime. Krumin is said to have presided over more than a thousand executions.
An old health ad warns that stomach gas can cause shortness of breath and chest pains by pressing on the heart. It urges prompt relief with ordinary Hisulated Magnesia, sold in powder or tablet form, to neutralize gas and soothe the stomach.
John and George Shear ages eight and four, missing from Harrison's Landing Waterford, were found in Harrison's Cove this morning. Authorities believe they fell through thin ice while sledding on the ice sheet.
The February Mary Sliltian chapter BD. A. R. meeting at Stratfield Monday features C Everett Wallace from Boston performing songs stories and impersonations after a brief talk on laughter. Mrs Henry F. Parrott previews Theodore Kupert's Chamber of Commerce Jefferson talk.
In New Haven on February 10 a solemn funeral was held for James P. Gallivan, killed by a falling marble block from the post office building. Knights of Columbus delegates and church officials attended as a solemn requiem mass and burial followed at St. Bernard's Cemetery.
A smouldering fire beneath the platform planking at North station in Boston today sent smoke through offices and waiting rooms but caused little damage. Two alarms brought firefighters to lift planking and control the blaze. Some Boston and Maine trains were moved to other tracks yet service remained normal. Extra guards protected express and mail operations amid the disruption.
Joseph Fernandez thirty three of 26 Bank Street was arraigned in police court on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. The case was continued for two weeks to allow closer investigation into the activities. Awaited actions and closurers were forecast for the next hearing.
William Stewart admitted to Judge Fosdick he had 57 prior drunkenness convictions but denied the oath charge. He was found guilty and sentenced to two months in the Houses of Correction.
Washington Feb 10 AP former Ford stockholders face government tax challenge as Blair and Nash testify on notification to Senator Couzens about a $19 000 000 share of the $190 900 000 tax assessment. Treasury letters and memoranda on Ford stock valuation are read into the record.
In Fitchburg Massachusetts on February 10 AP reports Mrs Alexandria Buteau and Louis Baum were arrested for murder in the death of her husband Joseph. They pleaded not guilty in district court and are held without bail for a February 19 hearing. An autopsy found skull fractures and police seized a baseball bat and a five foot stake. The couple claim Joseph was injured in a fall on a stake. The boy Louis Buteau said Baum struck his father with the bat after Mrs Buteau threatened to kill her.
Hartford February 10 IAP A reception welcomed William G Bax ter field secretary and agent of the Connecticut Prison association when he testified before the Legislative Appropriations committee He did not seek a larger two year appropriation and the association asked for only 14600 the smallest request yet heard
Arkansas Senate votes table the anti evolution bill after a narrow approval of the measure yesterday. The proposal sought to prohibit teaching the theory of evolution in state supported schools and drew strong debate among lawmakers and supporters.
The text cites Mr Basca promoting ERBIUS as a novel remedy after years of research. It claims the product differs from others in ingredients and method. Basca states prolonged back and kidney related pains led him to rest in bed, urging readers to consult a certain woman for verification.
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