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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1927
Page
4
A long-time sufferer details 16 years of pain from rheumatism and costly failed remedies. She credits Sloan's Liniment with instant relief as it arouses the body's processes to expel poisons causing pain. The remedy is said to be safe, pleasant, and easy to use, with a 35 cent price at druggists.
The Federal Reserve reports 1926 output rose six percent above the prior peak with December showing a broad slowdown across most industries. Building activity rose four percent, while school construction declined over ten percent and farmers faced lower incomes due to prices and yields.
Washington Feb 14 AP White leaders of the coal miners union and mine operators discuss a new wage scale at Miami while coal consumers and the public stock up to avert a strike. Government survey shows 69,000,000 tons of soft coal on hand January 1, about 6,000,000 more than a year earlier. Stockpiling runs about 2,604,000 tons weekly ahead of demand, with weekly consumption estimated over 11,200,000 tons and losses at 29,400,000 tons per week.
Wardington Feb 13 AP Denend that cloture be invoked in the Senate to speed passage of legislation to reorganize the prohibition enforcement on a civil rather than criminal basis. F Scott McBride, Anti Saloon League general superintendent, said a vote has been blocked by a senator threatening to talk out the bill. He said cloture would limit debate on a measure that has passed the House and has presidential and party support.
A man found dead Saturday afternoon in a Broad Street room remained unnamed as investigators from the Bureau of Investigation and city medical examiners sought to determine his identity. A city doctor attended him shortly before death and the landlady said the physician provided information about the victim. The death is listed as natural causes by Medical Examiner DeLuca. the body was moved to the city morgue.
A Newahk case reports Mrs. Margaret Turry of Adana Street underwent surgery at St Michael's Hospital where doctors removed a baseball sized mass weighing about 10 ounces from her stomach. The mass included 4 ring and needle ball, many pins of same type and numerous needles. She reportedly swallowed objects while caring for children and while hungry, leading to the ingestion of pins and needles.
Dr W Ham Hall Coon health officer told the West End Congregational Pastor’s class that Bridgeport has reduced infant mortality by about 30 percent in five years. He cited current rate about 63 per 1000 vs 98 per 1000 previously, crediting health education, district nurses, and milk supply improvements.
Union miners and bituminous coal operators of the central competitive field met in Miami to begin talks on a new wage scale to replace the 1924 Jacksonville agreement. Talks open tomorrow with no predictions and the UMWA wage policy to seek no wage reductions, with miners likely seeking continuation of the Tarksville day labor rate and tonnage rate of 1.95.
Alfred Sotr., twenty five, of 144 Main street Stamford, was arrested after failing to negotiate a corner. Patrolman Mark Patterson investigated and found his license suspended. Charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with license suspended, and reckless driving. Held in town lockup and released after posting $450 for hearing in town court tomorrow.
A dispatch from Geneva quotes a Chinese minister declaring he represents the league council of the whole north and south China. The statement appears linked to rumors abroad that Chinese ministers in Europe may shift allegiance from Pekin to Canton. It remains unclear if Chit Chao-Hsin acts with Canton’s mandate or asserts authority over all governments in China.
The Federal Council of Churches urges Britain France and Japan to support President Coolidge for further naval armament reductions. The churches pledge to back his message and call for universal disarmament with broad cooperation among nations, warning against costly naval buildups and rising tensions.
Lisbon reports a strict government inquiry into funds for the late revolution. Officials say revolters obtained army matériel from Spain and moved it to Lisbon and Oporto, much of it abandoned in streets and hiding places. A commission will estimate material damage and a heavy tax on personal fortunes and salaries may be levied on those involved.
In South Bend Indiana February 13 AP reports police probe into a mutilated torso found on the St Marys Academy grounds. Officers dig a wide area seeking the missing head and shoulders to establish identity and prepare for an inquest and possible grand jury investigation.
Storm advisory issued by Weather Bureau warns of northward moving disturbance with strong winds and rain. Forecasters caution potential travel disruption as the system approaches coastal regions from Sandy Hook to Boston, with gusty conditions likely tonight.
A Bridgeport Telegram health column introduces a series on cause and cure of Lingage through scientific dietetics physical culture and mental attitude. It promises understandable language no medical jargon and invites readers to request topics via letter with a self addressed stamped envelope. Tomorrow's subject is How Diet Cures.
Wynant Hubbard, a critic of Princeton football, defends his突stand amid a storm over his column. The piece mocks Hubbard’s fiction and recounts his global anecdotes, including Africa and Rhodesia expeditions, while noting reactions from Bill Roper and others.
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