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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1927
Page
3
An old advertisement claims engineers cannot work with piles and promotes Pyramid relief. It touts instant privacy and mentions use in minutes, promising relief for painful bleeding piles. The text urges druggist availability and 60 cent price with a free trial box offer.
Newtown January 10 State Policeman Leo F Carroll led a wrecking crew that destroyed a sledge hammer and wet goods at the local lockup after seizing ten barrels of liquor. Another hammer was borrowed to finish the damage while onlookers watched. Snow and ice soaked the ground as residents discussed the incident and local area activities.
Hartford January 10 The Connecticut Manufacturers of Carbo nated beverages association held its annual meeting at the Hotel Garde. The session opened by president Thompsonville, with remarks from Emil Masconi of Lowen, Linssell Rueton Mitts and Thorstag Malt of dairy and food in attendance. Active members numbered 20 percent of the industry, discussing competition and market share in beverages.
Ansonia police detained Anthony Litwils, a young man, in connection with a May morning robbery on Aspen Street. He and a companion fled with a wagon and loot valued at 41.200, later traced to Waterbury where witnesses identified him. He faces charges of burglary and theft as the case proceeds in court.
A steamer was beached and towed to port by the tug Campos’erty after developing a fuel leak and becoming stranded near Halifax on June 19. The vessel, described as 62. Lawrense, was towed safely with no injuries reported.
John’s friend Ho Donnell, reportedly unique in the oil industry, died at his Findlay residence early today after an explosion. The blast that damaged his home was described as a fatal incident in local reports.
London officials reported the longest telephone call between London and New York lasted thirty minutes after the American Service was opened. At 25 dollars a minute the call cost 750 dollars. The identity of the caller was not released. Post office engineers continue experiments to prevent eavesdropping.
Hartford dispatch reports Judge Thomas denied a motion to direct a verdict for Noank Shipyards in a U S case for $20,000 plus interest and costs. The government accuses Noank of liable damage to the Colonel Richard Arnold while in drydock at Niantic shipyard on May 9 1924. Trial resumes Wednesday with focus on fire cost and responsible party.
In Springfield Massachusetts Worthy convicted in Superior Court of larceny of jewelry from a local store was sentenced to 12 to 15 years in Charlestown State Prison but was found insane and transferred to Bridgewater State Hospital. District Attorney Weight and the examining authorities declared him sane.
Miss Monica Cahey of Low Lamton faces continued manslaughter proceedings after a week’s postponement awaiting an official coroner report. The case concerns the Dec collision that killed Irene Waseniewski, a seventeen year old Bacon Academy student in Calchester. In Northampton a separate report notes Della Kublis, six years old, fatally struck by a southbound Beton und Marine train. the cabman and companion had been dislodged down an embankment, the engineer unable to stop in time.
A 21 year old mother shot and killed Catherine Cardell in Chester Pennsylvania after accusing her of taking her husband. The woman, Mrs Fidale, said she warned the other woman to stay away and fired twice in the couple’s bedroom as her mother and brother joined the struggle. Her husband Samuel owns a poolroom and the couple has two children.
The Supreme Court will review whether the United States can seize an American vessel on the high seas beyond the twelve mile limit. Massachusetts court had held Lee and others aboard guilty of conspiracy. the Circuit Court of Appeals overturned, saying evidence was unlawfully obtained as coast guard lacked authority to seize beyond the limit.
MEMPHIS Jan. 10. Police announced that Mare shall Spigner, twenty eight, confessed to the killing of Ars. Grace Bennett, a divorcee, whose body was found on the porch of her boarding house Saturday. The man said he loved her and plotted to kill her after failing to win her affections. Spigner was arrested at his home in Quitman County, Mississippi, yesterday and brought back after word he had been a detective to Mrs. Bennett.
A dog ran loose in Redding biting Daniel Dorigan on the neck and breaking the skin before fleeing toward a yard. The injured man received first aid and was taken to a local facility. The dog then reportedly attacked a horse and two fowl before vanishing. neighbors joined a search for the animal as town residents worried about a continuing threat.
Fall River Weavers in Haver, Massachusetts decide to return to work on a six room basis rather to eight, after weeks of strike. About 74 employees are affected as talks with representatives and field conditions are resolved.
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