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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1927
Page
4
In a Dorchester Massachusetts newspaper office rheumatic stiffness from cold drafts was eased by Sloan's Liniment. A worker notes quick relief without strenuous rubbing, the warming action brings comfort, and the ache subsides. A bottle at druggists for 35 cents.
New York Jan 2 AP The National Civic Federation reports its nonpartisan push to mobilize voters fell short of 1924 and 1922 levels across 41 states. Despite broad cooperation from the American Legion and major women’s and business groups, turnout lagged with many states showing fewer votes than in 1924. A wide call follows for more practical, targeted efforts and consideration of primary reform to engage younger voters.
A gas explosion in San Francisco’s financial district yesterday injured none reported and shattered windows two blocks away. Fire and police traced the source to a faulty gas line on the bank building’s third floor where a worker connected a gas line.
Rev. C. Marshall, D.D. of the Methodist church, in his New Year sermon Our Times, reviews the century’s changes from fashion to science. He lauds progress like longer life and radio's reach but warns against excesses such as lipstick and vanity, urging prudent use of inventions and a renewed church focus.
Massachusetts set for a three man execution after a 1925 payroll robbery at Wattham car barns. John J. Devereaux Edward J. Heinlein and John J. McLaughlin were condemned for murder during the raid, with appeals delaying the sentence multiple times.
Norwalk police seek burglars who steal small safes from buildings and force them open. A safe from Clifford Bowling aleys and billiard academy on South Main street yielded 35 dollars. Another was taken from a South Main residence and found emptied at Peet’s swamp. This marks the third safe robbery in recent months. The safes weighed about 156 to 200 pounds and detectives pursue.
Lou Tsher, a former All American tackle and ex Syracuse standout, was killed yesterday when his car collided with a Calumet district bus near Calumet City. Bus driver Dearl Colling, 22, is being sought by authorities after disappearing. Tsher played for Hammond in the national league for several years.
Bridgeport motorists faced issues with missing department tags for license plates issued earlier this year. Police report no arrests yet for using old markers, while many requests for permission to use them have been denied by Traffic Division or the DMV commissioner.
An advisory urges immediate action against a persistent cough citing throat inflammation and infection risk. It promotes PERTUSSIN as a safe herbal remedy used for over 20 years to relieve coughs and clear phlegm while warning to consult a doctor if the cough has moved into the danger zone.
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