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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
4
An old time remedy named Rheuma is advertised as fast relief for rheumatic pains. The ad claims long trial proven effectiveness, instant-like relief after treatment, and widespread recognition. Hindle and Beverly Drug Stores distribute it with a satisfaction guarantee or money back.
Washington July 26. Conflict grows over appointing a new chief at the Bureau of Engineering as line and staff officers dispute whether the head should be a line officer or a technically trained engineer. Admiral Eberle recommends Robison, a line officer, while engineers urge selection of an engineer. Robison has applied for retirement. Secretary Wilbur plans to decide after his vacation and may hold a hearing next month.
Washington July 26 AP Brookhart gained about 200 votes in the first week of the recount of uncontested ballots in the Iowa senatorial race. He leads Daniel Steck by more than 1,500 as 300 precincts are reviewed. Steck adds about 106 uncounted votes. The recount will continue next week.
Milford faces a three way contest for appointment to the Board of Police Commissioners to replace Clarence I. Platt whose term expires October 1. Possible candidates include Lawrence Gallagher of Bayview and Bernard J. Fagan of Myrtle Beach. Platt may seek reappointment. Also to select a successor to David F. Webber, with Webber's GOP prospects looking bright. Mil ford platoon 242nd Regiment N G plans summer camp at Fort Wright Fisher’s Island August 1 to 30, with drills and maneuvers.
A dense rundown of daytime and evening radio programs across stations WEAN, WNYC, WNYCG, WRNY, WNBC, WTIC and many others. Includes talks, music recitals, operatic and vocal performances, sports results, weather, and stock market updates with numerous named artists, venues, and programs listed by time of day.
F M Russell describes economizing battery use in radio sets by running two A voltages from one storage battery. Details cover taps on battery, binding posts, and improvised top removal. Several voltage options listed from 1 to 2, 1 to 4, and 1 to 6 volts.
The Denver Post filed in district court for a temporary injunction to halt enforcement of a newsboy ordinance that bans selling from noncorner stands. A hearing is set for August 3, with no enforcement pending the outcome. Denver Express Publishing and Denver Publishing are named as defendants, with allegations that rivals aided passage of the ordinance.
New York July 26 AP An electrical wiring code prepared by the National Board of Fire Underwriters is adopted as the American standard by the engineering standards committee. It outlines best modern practices for installing electrical apparatus for grip, power and heat within buildings and for signaling including radio. The code was drafted by a committee with representation from federal, state and municipal bodies.
State highway department informs town officials that responsible maintenance and costs for widening to twenty eight feet and adding sidewalks on trunk line bridges are now borne by the towns. When bridges lie between two towns the cost is shared proportionally. both towns must request extra width and sidewalks.
London July 26 AP Interest in the cancer infective agent found by Dr Williams E Gye and Dr J E Barnard grows. researchers plan further experiments to counteract the disease. Vaccination tests on humans drew volunteers but a year may pass before calls for inoculation arise. experts warn live cancer germ inoculation poses great risks.
Mrs Dorothy Raven Towne, wife of Stamford man, reported missing from Norwalk home, not being pursued by police. National Surety of New York says she took a car used as bond security. Light Dunbar Quinlan says she remains in Connecticut and may return, denying car theft. Divorce suit filed by Mr Towne follows Towne and Towne actions.
James E. Blagriff, 33, of 1365 Pem Broke Street, will be buried in St. Michael's Cemetery. Funeral services from his home at 8:30, with a high Mass at St. Charles Church at 9. General Electric teammates and friends expected to attend. He is survived by his wife and brother Thomas Blagriff of New York. He had been hospital bound since June 29 after a fall from his porch.
New York July 24. An AP dispatch reports a united drive scheduled for the week of August 29 to educate northern states about the Confederate memorial at Stone Mountain near Atlanta Georgia. The program is run by Stone Mountain committees of the second Federal Reserve district with Bernard M Baruch serving as honorary chairman.
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