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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

6

Playwright Held as He Quits Ship

William Presin Sot, a Washington playwright, was taken into custody in Vancouver while arriving on the Empress of Asia on a forgery charge said to stem from an American court. The British consul at Shanghai and U S Secretary Kellogg reportedly issued the warrant. Gibson’s lawyer plans habeas corpus. Mrs Gibson calls the charges false and awaits further legal steps as the case develops.

Vancouver B.C Tad Beritlagh Columbia Police William Presin Orient J. R. McMullen Gibson Shanghai United States Kellogg Shenshat Maitland Vancouver Cous Je Gideon Boston Qudiala Wesberg

Rectal health: enema regimen and ice treatment urged

The article promotes enema washing of the rectum with warm water for weeks or months, claims it cleans membranes and soothes the nervous system, and advises reducing heavy foods. It also endorses ice or cold-water rectal applications to strengthen membranes and relieve hemorrhoids, alongside dietary and exercise guidance.

Personal Telegram From Dr Frank McCoy at Bridgeport

A clipped postal note shows a self addressed envelope and telegram follow up to Dr Frank McCoy of Bridgeport regarding unresolved issues. The brief message requests a personal reply and directs the recipient to address their needs through the Bridgeport telegram service.

Ruadew Bridgepot Tu Welle Vrank Frank McCoy Bridgeport ‘Telegram

Clubber Active Near Springfield Attacks Reported

Springfield Mass police continued to probe the so called clubber series after Miss Virginia Milton reported a head wound from an attack in Agawam. Miss Antoinette Gagnon said she was followed by a man matching the same description when she left a bus, screamed, and fainted. A pattern of similar assaults by the clubber had occurred in the city two months earlier.

Springfield Mass Associated Press Virginia Milton Agawam Antoinette Gagnon Miss Milton Miss Gagnon

Dawes Cousin Sails to Wed Austrian Count

Miss Della Bosworth, a cousin of Vice President Dawes, sailed for Europe with her parents and sister Frances. Reports say she will wed Count Lowell Von Blanchardt, an Austrian army officer, next August. Mr. Bosworth once led the People's Trust and Savings Bank and chaired Chicago’s Federal Reserve Bank board.

Chicago Aseociated Della Bosworth Dawes Europe Lowell von Blanchardt Charles H. Bosworth Frances Bosworth People's Truay and Savings Bank Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Illinois chief justice endorsed for governor

Floyd E. Thompson of Rock Island Illinois chief justice won the Chicago Democratic organization endorsement for governor after an eight hour caucus ending with a 32 to 16 vote over Anton J. Cermak. The endorsement strongly signals the Democratic nomination though Thompson had not yet announced his candidacy.

Chicago Floyd E. Thompson Rock Island State Supreme Court Chicago Democratic Organization Dinos Justice Thompson Anton J. Cermak Cook County Board

Reward Offered for Capture of Poisoner

New Haven February 14 The Connecticut Humane Society branch offers 10 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person poisoning dogs on Townsend avenue Two dogs died and another was saved all suspected poisoning involved strychnine given on tempting food items by a poisoner on the street urban area authorities urge residents to report tips to stop the attacks

New Haven Abssociated Press Connecticut Humane Society Pelsons Townsend Avenue

British flyer arrives in Karachi on 660 mile leg

Jorg Jask of Persia and Bert Hinkler, British flyer en route to India, completed a 660 mile leg and arrived in Karachi this afternoon amid a dramatic flight sequence reported by Associated Press from the February 14 dispatch.

Karachi India iBy Associated Preas Jorg Jask Persia Bert Hinkler

Lone Policeman Makes 6 Arrests in Darien

In Darien on February 14 Officer Amos Anderson detained five Valentine party guests at the town house on the Post road as a car theft probe led to two Brooklyn suspects, Willer and Longer, being held for arraignment. Two speeders, Edward Carvine of Danbury and Stanley Drew of New York City, were jailed pending bonds. Floyd Trumbull of New London awaited trial on a separate charge.

Darien Valentine Amos Anderson Charles Walker New York City George Loner West 129Th Street Anderson Brooklyn Willer Longer Edward J Carvine Rose Street Danbwy Dott Norwalk Stanley T. Drew West 113Th Street Floyd Trumbull Masterly Place New London

Uauer Transportation Lockup Capacity Taxed

In the town lockup today authorities reported Uauer transportation faced tax-related questions as capacity concerns were raised at the facility.

Uauer Transportation Cell

Baby saved after ice plunge on Eaton Pond

In Quincy Mass Patrolman Edward J Berry rescued two and a half year old Say Ann Lydon who wandered onto the ice of Eaton Pond and fell into a hole. Betty Lydon stretched out on the ice to grasp the child s dress and pulled her to safety, the infant’s parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Lydon of the city reported.

Quincy Mass Edward J. Berry Metropolltan Ann Lydon Joseph Lydon Eaton Pond Betty

Oldest Phi Beta Kappa Man Dies at 102 in Cincinnati

Dr Samuel Willams, reputed to be the United States' oldest college graduate and Phi Beta Kappa Key holder, died at his Cincinnati home aged 102 years, 2 months, and 12 days. He earned his Ohio Wesleyan University degree in 1848, joining the silver banded alumni ring for the eldest alumnus.

Cincinnati Associated Press Samuel Willams United States Winns Ohio Wesleyanniversity

Police Chief Haisel Receives Salary Increase in Mills Mass

Arthur School was exonerated in Federal court of shielding bootleggers and got a $1.00 yearly raise at a Mills town meeting to cover expenses and trouble from the charges. The February 14 event reflects official support after legal clearance.

Millis Mass Arthur

Brokerage Firms Form Combine In Major Wire House Merger

New York February 14 merger of Jackson Bros and Jackson Boesel and company creates Jackson Bros Boesel and company. Headquarters in New York and Chicago with 15 branch cities and Canada connections. 22 members join from both firms including Arthur S Jackson Edward Hymets and William C Jackson. Branches listed in Detroit Toledo Baltimore Atlanta Springfield Milwaukee Kansas City St Louis Duluth Memphis Lafayette Omaha Buffalo and Boswell.

New York Assoc. ‘Tea Press Jackson Bros. ‘and Company Chicago Jackson Boesel and Company New York Stock Exchange United States Canada Jackson Bros. Boesel and Company Jackson Brothers and Company Arthur Jackson Edward Hymets Charles L. Johnston William C Jackson Arthur S Jackson Albert (. Boesel Charles H. P Yallalee Lewis B. Hall, Jr Samuell Candler Dobbs, Jr Richard E. Boesel Detroit Toledo Baltimore Atlanta Springfield Ilinois Milwaukee Kansas City St. Louis Duluth Memphs Lafayette Omaha Buffalo Boswell

Railroad Man Backett Dies at 83 in Springfield Mass

Edward I. Backett longtime Boston and Albany division superintendent died in Springfield Massachusetts at eighty three. He joined the railroad in 1880 as a brakeman at seventeen and retired in 1901. While he served as superintendent the West Springfield freight yards were built.

Springfield Maas Associated Press Edward I. Backett Boston and Albany Railroad Theuge West Springfeld

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