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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1928

Page

5

Gypsies Escape After Swindling Danbury Resident

Danbury police probe the escape of three gypsies who swindled Constantine Brozyna, a Polish American voter and longtime resident, after promising to multiply his cash and bonds. He paid $3000, received a bag of worthless paper, and found the gypsies had vanished from 20 White Street leaving behind a swindle gone wrong.

Danbury Constantine Brozyna Teacer Mb Poy White Street Brozyyna Brozyna

Cleaning black kid gloves with oil and ink

A method to restore black kid gloves uses aajod oil with a few drops of ink. Apply with a feather, rub evenly, and dry in the sun for best results.

Countess Testifies on Convict Husband Elopement Tale

Countess Andrea Marry Giuseppe Soranzo testified in Stone court about her elopement with Jay Corbett, claiming he later admitted a marriage to a woman named Alice Bland Corbett. She described reactions from family, discussions at the Plaza, and a plan to prove he was not married.

New York Universal Service Andrea Giuseppe Soranzo Stevenson Alice Suki Jay Corbett Helen Corbett Jay Plaza Millen Jay Helen Toh J. Wilson Newcastle Wilson

Youth Held Twice as Drunken Driver

Danbury March 16 Special Correspondent William Doig a Stamford youth of four youth ful salesman faces the risk of losing his automobile license after arrest for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence on two successive nights. Frank H Mazzin of the Danbury police arrested Doig opposite City Hall last night while he was weaving through the streets. After booking, Doig was released on bond. In court this morning his attorney requested a continuance. It was disclosed that Doig had been arrested in Newtown Saturday night by State Police Sergeant Leo Carroll on the same charge. If convicted on both charges authorities said the license would be revoked. A rubber tubing device over sink faucets helps prevent chipped china during washing.

Danbury William Doig Stamford Doig Newtown Leo Carroll State Police

State Bulletin Reports Diptheria Decline and Rising Fevers

Hartford March 19 Associated Press says the weekly Health Department bulletin notes continued spread of measles and scarlet fever while diphtheria whooping cough and smallpox decline. Measles 408 cases up from 377. scarlet fever 80 up from 71. diphtheria 19. no new smallpox. Tuberculosis death rate falls in Connecticut over 20 years from 150 to 66.

Hartford Associated Press State Department of Health Connecticut

Widow Sarah Jane Borton dies after long illness

Sarah Jane Hatton Borton widow of Samuel B. Borton died yesterday at her daughter’s home 428 Davidsal Street following a long illness. Survived by George O Borton two brothers John C McLaughlin Highmore North Dakota and Marion F McLaughlin Pioneer Ohio. Funeral at Lie Pines 880 Fairfield Avenue Thursday March 22 at 9 o clock Rev Alexander Allison Jr officiating. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery Flushing LI.

Sarah Jane Bortor Sarah Jane Hatton Samuel B. Borton Mra Maury Morrison Davidsal Street Boton George O Borton John C McLaughlin Highmore North Dakota Marion F McLaughlin Pioneer Ohio Lie Pines Fairfield Avenue Alexander Allison, Jr Cedar Grove Cemetery Flushing, L

Willis brings up Hoovers stand on prohibition

Washington march 19 Associated Press reports Swift Armour and other major meat packers must stay within the meat packing industry as per a consent decree from 1920 upheld by the Supreme Court. The ruling blocks attempts to modify the decree and limits packers from other business ventures. Also Fremont Ohio and Cincinnati coverage notes Hoover's stance on prohibition amid Senator Willis campaign remarks and a Tumulty quote about Wilson era policies.

Washington Associated Press Swift and Company Armour and Company Wison and Company, Inc Morria and Company Cudahy Packing Company Meni Cutta Wis Swift and ,Company, and Armour and Company Southern Wholesale Growers’ Association National Wholesale Growers’ Association California Co-operative Canneries Brandeis Sutherland Stone Packers Swift and Armour Frank Grasso Lagan Street Nelson Fremont Ohio Associated Press Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Frank Willis Hoover Borah Wills Joseph Tumulty Wilson Willig Mr. Hoover

Supreme Court to rehear case over meat markets and storage

After devious proceedings in lower courts the matter reached the Supreme Court on questions certified by the District Court of Appeals. The court decided to take jurisdiction over the entire controversy, ordered all papers returned, and scheduled a rehearing of the case.

Supreme Court District Court of Appeals

Obituary notices from Stratford and Bridgeport area

A Stratford and Bridgeport obituary page lists multiple funeral services and interments. Included are Joseph Mattel aged 42, survived by wife Genevieve and children Anna and John. Lena Tonges Boettger. Mildred Nangle infant. John Hayden. Salvatore Mareucci. John Kicher. Rex Ernest J Craft. Andrew Schuler. Miss Delia Blakeney. Esther P Morgan. Pietro Faustino. Joseph Medganais. Mary Louis. Melina Marie Tallon. Frederick Tiffany. Services span March 21 to recent dates with mass, prayers and cemetery burials at St Michael's Lakeview Park and other local sites.

Joseph Mattel Bridgeport Hospital Genevieve Mattel John Mattel Anna Mattel Stratford Strateford Avenue St. James' Church St. Michael's Artery Pietro Faustino Assunta Reschine Faustino Bridgeport Commercial Street St Raphael’s Church J. Grady T. Sullivan Des P Quiblan 8. Michael'a Grady Melina Marie Taillon Melina Marie ‘Tallon Pierre Tallon Robert H Coley Wood Avenue St Augustine’s Church Joseph Ganley Hudson, Mayo St Michael's Cemetery

Adlerika Claims Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments

An advertisement touts Adlerika as a two action laxative that works on both upper and lower bowels, removing foul matter and gas. It cites a customer testimonial about immediate relief after the first dose and claims it dissolves toxic “polsons” and neutralizes acidity, offering instant stomach comfort.

Adlerika

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