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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
4
An advertisement claims a "glass stomach" solution prevents stomach upsets and aids digestion. It touts Dr. Rahads Association of Norwalk and Dr. Toh Wspepia Tablets as a cure, promising relief from belching, biliousness, sour stomach, and indigestion through a purported stomach coating.
A bitter custody dispute over seven year old William Flinn Jr ends amicably as a settlement is reached after a court action by Mable Haskin Flinn of Bedford New York against William A Flinn Jr of Greenwich daughter of late politician Willan A Flinn. The arrangement would have given the mother nine months custody and the father three but terms were not disclosed. The case followed a 1924 divorce prompted by alleged abuse and a prior custody agreement. The judge noted an adjustment pending and both sides declined to reveal settlement details.
In Boston, Judge James A. Lowell issued a writ of habeas corpus for Fred H. Thompson, Boston Post reporter, demanded in New Hampshire for alleged theft from Rainford press Concord copy of an article by Governor Alfred E. Smith. Fullerton signed extradition warrant ordering Thompson's return to New Hampshire. Bail set at $1000, Thompson remains in custody. Assistant Attorney General Ralph W. Stearns opposed the writ, claiming federal court action is unusual for this matter.
Lindbergh begins opening gifts from around the world in St Louis amid heavy security. A diamond airplane model and many medals, books, and tributes are displayed in vaults at the Mississippi Valley Trust. Prominent donors include U S senators kings and foreign press groups.
Boston June 22 Frank Sparrowhall a young steeplejack remains atop the Metropolitan theatre building four pole entering the twenty fifth hour at noon today He planned the feat to beat the 12 day Newark record by Shipwreck Kelly and reports feeling fit observing crowds below and listening to radio messages twice daily he signals from his perch with a microphone.
About 340 students apprentices and staff from the trade school spent the day at Sunnyside Park Shelton for the sixth annual first day outing. Events included 100 yard dash, broad jump, ball throwing and a close baseball game won by the instructors 2 to 8 with notable plays by Nestor Micko Goletz and Persul.
Boston June 22 The Coast Guard patrol boat Faunce brought the small steam vessel Osprey into port after intercepting a ram from a British schooner. Three men aboard were arrested as the Osprey, from Lunenburg, had loaded liquor and taken on cargo before the capture. Names given: John Ming John James Loper and Edward Murphy.
A plan to dissolve the Bridgeport Auto Company and sell its remaining assets emerges from receivership by Provee L. Pogue. Lawsuits against Arthur Wheeler and Joan L. Carpenter tie to the business while a court calendar must first hear the dissolution and sale request in the fall session and next day.
Des Moines Ta June 22 A Sweeney chief chemist of Iowa State college told the Iowa Bankers Association that a future uses for cornstalk fiber may be textiles paper and lumber substitutes He said the country could consume a billion pounds of silk fiber yearly and that farmers could profit from valueless cornstalk refuse if processing scaled up He estimated an 180 acre farm could yield enough cash to net about 500 dollars in profit.
Depositions from Italy tardy delay trial of the Greenwich divorce action brought by Duchess Blale Moore Torlonia, formerly Miss Blale Moore, alleging infidelity. Judge Booth postpones until fall term as Italian deposition from a former servant fails to arrive. The duke, Marino Torlonia of Rome, defends with plea on jurisdiction noting residency in Italy while awaiting return.
Hartford Pratt and Whitney Co receives an order for 39 Wasp 410 horsepower engines, raising Navy total to 250 engines at a cost of 377,087 dollars. Engines will equip Corsair planes and be delivered by late summer, factory operating at top speed.
Mrs Ruth G. Coolidge shopping in Rapid City bought a "snuggle pup" carried on the arm that opens to form a pocketbook. Accompanied by Mrs Lem R McKelvie she toured a store, then joined the President for luncheon at the lodge, drawing a friendly stir yet calm handling by clerks.
In Fairfield Wash ington school teachers enjoyed a group shore dinner at Dorlons shore house in Norwalk. The two day rummage sale of the Visiting Nurse association opens today at American Legion hall. New Haven youths present a play at St Pauls parish house. Baptisms at First Church of Christie include John Livermore Christie and several other children. Amherst minister participates in commencement at Amherst College. training school duties assigned at Child Memories Parish house. Fairfield Lunch Club meets at Pequot Inn with Arnold C Sorenson as speaker. Ас CIS: Rutgers French head Henri Williamson de Viamne dies at 53 in Highland Park New Jersey.
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