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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1928

Page

4

Deputies and Prisoners Go Missing After Escape

Two deputies Joan Grove and McClure and four prisoners Baxter Burns and John Burns left for Pendleton Reformatory four days earlier. Descriptions circulated as a midwest search spread from Indiana toward Illinois and Kentucky. Posts and reports stated the quartet were last seen in Danville and Lafayette area, with a blue crayon letter cited. authorities investigated quarries and stations but yielded no solid lead.

Mayette Ind As- Press Pendleton Middle West M. Johnson Central Western States Joan P. Grove McClure I Baxter John Burns Vice Theseonvicts Danville Tse Tohnston Marion Indiana Pomie Kokomo Chicago South Saga Mtly Prankfort Aid Grove McClue Lafayette Polia Sherehinston Burns Paint Here Burrs Pontiac

Railroads Earn Over One Billion In 1928 Net Income

Class one railroads accounting for over 90 percent of total mileage posted a net income of 1 085 485 000 for 1928, from gross operating receipts of 6 206 986 000. The figures come from the Railway Economics bureau, noting 1996 and 184 large railroads with regional distribution across the western and southern United States.

OTON Associ Press of Railway Economics Bureau Opera Group of Railroads Compar

Immigrants Sailed From Argentina on Western Steamship

Arturo Peralta Ramos and his wife left Argentina aboard the steamship Western for the United States after a brief stay. The couple, formerly in Buenos Aires, traveled with a companion named Rogers as part of a group departing during February.

Aires Asso Arturo Peralta Ramos bin Pride It Rogers Meonthia Argentina Western

Fire Damage Investigation Details In Fall River

Fire officials inspected the ruins of a Falls River course of flames traced to the blaze. The Folson department, led by Chief Jeremiah Sullivan, surveyed the scene on Wednesday and Thursday as a detailed investigation proceeded. A trip back by automobile followed the inspection of the fire damage.

Tocel Fall River Jeremiah Sullivan Joseph Dean Truck Company No Raymond Sullivan Engine Company No Frank Ludford Mass Edward P. Lyons Engine Company John Clancy Chemical Company No George J. Eagan

Fairfield Bossy Gillis and selectmen clash over meetings

Fairfield selectman David Domonkos defends his role and criticizes Judge Wakeman after public disagreements about town meetings. He accuses Burr and O Dwyer of avoiding regular sessions while praising Wakeman for urging transparency. Domonkos notes monthly duties, staff costs, and claims greater disclosures are coming.

Fairfield Newburyport Gills Second Bacon Wakeman State Highway Department Southport Post Road Town Plan Commission Wakeman Hartford Domonkos Judge Wakeman Mr. Domonicoa F. A. Burr First Selectman Asin Burr Third William O’dwyer Arail Hacon Wakeman Sudge Fook Mertings Jake Selectman Burr O'Dwyer Dave aMce Fred Lfe Fred Burr Mr. Domonkos

British grocery trust plans to consolidate six firms

London AP reports plans to form a four firm British grocery trust by consolidating six chains across the British Isles. The move aims to trigger a price war with co operative societies and reduce overhead so member stores can cut prices below cooperative levels even after dividends to customers.

London England Great British Grocery Trust British Isles Che

Cross-ocean TV Vistas Enter Living Rooms From London

Spectators in a dim Hartsdale cellar report seeing moving heads of a man and a Roman numeral figure through a device from London. The bizarre scene suggests early transatlantic television images reaching private viewers despite limited public access.

Hartsdale Man Roman Pent Elker London

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