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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
7
Boston federal reserve lowers discount rate to 5.1 percent, reducing the cost of borrowing for banks. The move affects all classes and authorities of public funds, with the new rate taking effect today.
Missouri Pacific announces purchase of stock in Rio Grande amid corporate moves. Details were scarce but the crossing of interests signals a strategic tie between the two rail firms.
In Wilton New York youths Peter Howard Teddy and Frank You face charges for extensive chicken coop raids across southwestern Connecticut. After a three hour hearing Justice M Grover Gregory ordered continuance until next Wednesday night. State witnesses included Sergeant John Welly and Inspector Gis-brow, with cross examination on statements alleged to be made by the accused.
In Danbury court, Bedward Howard and relatives of the Howard Reddy gang attended as hearings began. Attorneys for Howard and Cook argued amid spectators from Norwalk Westport Stamford New Canaan and nearby towns. Witness Gisbro testified a hen coop was raided last December with 18 Rhode Island Teed chickens taken and tire marks and footprints noted.
James A. Ebhan one of four arrested last Thursday night for transporting liquor without a license is in a Boston hospital with his attorney seeking a postponement until tomorrow. Shannon sustained injuries in an auto accident. The others Stemiphal Winkler and Werle also have cases postponed. Police recovered a stolen automobile and a truck tied to the liquor seizure. The Cumberland Chemical Company of New York owned the truck. The International Motor Company has attached the truck in a $3,000 suit, claiming $2,750 is owed.
Virginia Democrats instructed for a Glass engineer to head a delegation to the National Democratic convention to support Senator Carter for the presidential nomination. Charles Trortquist, about 50, an oyster steamer engineer on the Josephine, died aboard en route to Bridgeport after heart trouble struck him on Milford harbor. He resided in Norwalk and was pronounced dead upon landing. emergency services responded. The narrative also mentions Dr. Florence Sabin being honored in a separate note.
Washington June 11 President Coolidge urged Secretary Work to be liberal in enforcing existing reclamation laws to shield settlers on projects from emergencies caused by Congress' failure to pass the administration's bill.
June 11 Associated Press reports Germany has protested to the League of Nations over French troops in the Sarre Valley a coal region carved from the Treaty of Versailles with 15 year exclusion rights for coal mine exploitation.
American bankers today completed negotiations for a credit of 2 000 000 dollars to the German Discount Bank, organized by Dr Hijal mar Schacht, extending an initial 5 900 000 dollar advance made six weeks ago.
Prof Alexander of the University of Pittsburgh cites the proverb’s error as science advances in mine nat ion and artificial silk manufacture. A Boston chemist reportedly made a colored silk purse from ears, treated with formaldehyde and glycol, then spun into thread, illustrating progress beyond the saying.
A jailed dry agent, Neal, claims massive alcohol smuggling into California. He says liquor now sells wholesale at 400 a case, up from 31 a case the previous year, and mentions his impending transfer to McNeil’s Island after conviction. His wife accompanied him and reportedly pledged herself.
Fragmentary OCR item references dress color shades and fashion observers. Mentions Foote and Southern association aims, with unclear context about dressmaking and materials, and a hope to erase cross borders.
A man named Candee was arrested near Wall Street for driving while intoxicated. He faced fines of 5 for intoxication, 125 for operating a vehicle under liquor influence, and 25 for reckless operation, plus costs of 11.33. His license is revoked.
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