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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1928
Page
4
A lengthy report outlines an industry exhibition hosted at a mosque, listing exhibitors and committees. Key details mention ALP association, Moogie Fo, and a reception with officers including A H S, Wald Bo Oe, and Ro T Phipps. Technical displays cover machinery, gears, belts, lathes, presses, and office furniture.
Rrost alleges delay on a bill in a case brought by Santo Viro, with attorney Abnam ey of Santo Viro as plaintiff. The 1926 arson sentence and related fraud defense are noted, including a claim for $1000 in fees and efforts to defraud. The matter involves a Superior Court proceeding and a denial by Fiost.
Governor Trumbull named five railroad police officers in Vermont. The appointees include Dewey Horeby of Essex, Judon VT, Wm A Tooles of Burlington VT, Wm Mm Leach, and Guibert L Hodge both of Albans VT.
Ida M Pease administrator of the estate of Chase Pease filed a $10,000 action in Greenwich against cihils Wo Wills of Greenwich. The suit stems from injuries suffered when a BL Gu vehicle owned by Wills and operated by agent Paul Ssehmidt struck the victim, who died January 18, 1927 in Mount Vernon.
Washington Feb 24 Associated Press reports the Senate Teapot Dome committee will reopen hearings to illuminate dealings of Continental Trading Company of Canada and related banks and brokers. The panel seeks names of brokers who aided a $3.25 million New York money move and probes ties to Western Gil Fields and Liberty bonds. Contends to empower custody tests if needed in the next session.
The Brockway Motor Truck Company of Brockway Indiana and the Matton Indiana Tuck company of New York announce a merger to create Brockway Motor Truck Corporation. The combined assets exceed 9.0 million dollars and total capitalization would reach about 15 million with convertible preferred stock and common shares. The deal, underwritten by Prince and Whitely, positions the new conglomerate among the largest truck makers in the country.
Bridgeport scouts from 43 troops pack Waren Hearing High School for the South Annual Jamboree. 1150 scouts, 200 leaders, and multiple booths showcase first aid, aviation, poultry, journalism, cooking, and more in a night of demonstrations and awards led by Scout leaders. Five Eagle badges and a double Silver Palm highlight the Court of Honor.
An explosion and ensuing fire at Continental Paper and Bag plant in Rumford Maine killed three carpenters Heiner Cotsx Stanley Povde Anthony Grofler Robert Arsenault and Andrew Dow all injured seven others. The cause remains undetermined with theories including dust combustion and a short circuit while plant workers face repairs and inspections.
Post office reports several letters undeliverable at Bridgeport general delivery. Addressees may claim at the window between January 1 and 15, listing names such as Mrs Baker Michele Casta Mrs Dikenpay Jove Dias Dem Doulas and others.
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