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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1927

Page

6

Trans-Atlantic radio telephone shows promise and limits

New York reports the first month of trans Atlantic radiophone service between New York and London is financially self supporting, with average call length around four minutes and forty six seconds. Toll rates are high at twenty five dollars per minute, and engineers note 44 percent of calls are nearly perfect while 45 percent show minor transmission issues. ChicagoLondon service to open officially with the first call from the directors room at 9 o'clock.

New York Oen London American Telephone and Telegrapd England America Officiala Amerian Telephone and Telegraph Pany Decine Radiophone Chicago ATV Trans- Atlantic Hitness Bell Telephone Company O'Slock F O Hale

Peterson's Ointment Heals Skin Eruptions Fast

The ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a quick remedy for eczema itching and inflamed skin. It promises relief after a few applications and offers a 35 cent large box with money back if unsatisfied. Also recommended for burns bruises sunburn chafing and inflamed feet.

Peterson

Telephony talk in London aims to open lines to all

A company plans talks with H E Sheeve of American Telephone and Telegraph in London to establish regular service between all telephones in England Scotland and Wales. Initial rate from Winoia to London and Scotland and Wales points is 7 dollars per three minutes with 26 dollars for each additional minute. Calls limited to twelve minutes.

Judge Threatens To Clear Court Of Mirthmakers In 1925 Case

Judge Edwin C Dickenson revived a $25 000 damage suit by Bre Marguarite Fry of Fort Chester against Deputy Sheriff Henry M Ritch of Greenwich and Michael Taylor of Cob. Fry alleged assault theft and property damage from an eviction on October 18 1925 at a Cob house owned by Fannie Taylor. The record includes claims of $600 cash and $2007 in bonds stolen from furniture and Fry’s designation as a “secret service” head and KKK member. Witnesses described Fry’s conduct during eviction and the judge warned spectators to restrain laughter as the proceedings continued.

Edwin C Dickenson Marguarite Fry Fort Chester Henry M Rituh Greenwich Michael, Taylor Cob Coa Cob Fannie Taylor Fry Taylor Secret Service KKK Loase Mis Fry Ritch Mel Fry Saturn Oman Pickwick Arms Mre Fry

Norwalk man seeks 20000 damages in trolley crash suit

Andrew Wargo of Norwalk sues Connecticut company and Paul Singerwald for 20000 after a 1925 accident on October 17 when he was struck at Monroe Street and Railroad Avenue. He alleges the trolley dragged him, caused a fractured skull internal injuries and a fractured left arm, and that company care was lacking.

Andrew Wargo Norwalk Connecticut Company Paul Singerwald John W Banke and Ury Wargo Monroe Street Railroad Avenue Strmgerwald Connecticut Care 4S Wargos

Ticket Seller Fined in Springfield for Pool Ticket Sale

AP reports David L. Coleman, 53, arrested after selling pool tickets to special policemen and preaching against lottery promotion in a desert court. He paid a $100 fine. Police found a quantity of pool tickets in his possession based on stock quotations.

Springfield Mass David L. Coleman Desert Court

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