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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1926
Page
2
A juror’s inquiry to a defense attorney during the trial of Henry Stevens and Minnie Clark raises questions about secrecy in testimony. Witnesses describe the minister Rev. Hall’s affair with Minnie Mills and the killings scene as prosecutors and defense clash over statements and evidence.
In Somerville New Jersey a dozen guides at De Iussey's lane lost their jobs after a fatal incident drew crowds. State troopers monitored the site to manage curious visitors while the Vine Grove Manor Real Estate Development firm protested the heavy gatherings and damage.
Letters from Eleanor Mills to Rev Hall and Roy Debykins detail intimate longing and pain before the Hall Mills murder trial. Prosecution reads passages describing love, jealousy, and dreams set against a deadly event near De Ruusey Lane four years prior.
Chicago utility chief Samuel Insull testified before the Senate campaign funds committee that he gave 125,900 dollars to Frank J. Smith’s primary campaign and other Chicago politicians. He denied aiding Indiana efforts linked to Governor Ed Jackson and John W. McCardie amid accusations by Alva J. Rucker of substantial donations in 1924. The discussed merger would unite the Merchant, Heat and Light Co. and the Indiana Polis Light and Heat Co., drawing civic concerns over higher rates and is tied to Insull and Clarke influence.
A list of winners from diverse locales including des Roches and Gutenberg Paul E Pulh, with prize money of $190 and a gold medal for each. Winning essays will be published in a portrait calendar of the 12 world heroes.
Standard Oil announces a plan to redeem about 2,000,000 preferred shares at 115 percent of par by March 16, 1927. It authorizes issuing 3,449,317 new common shares at par to fund redemption and offers rights to subscribe. Also authorized sale of 126 million dollars of 20 year five percent debentures to J P Morgan & Co. Funds beyond share sale will come from the debentures and existing resources.
Fragmentary report describes a man called Mulan returning from a Ta-Lers campaign when intruders ripped off a window and overpowered him. Police were told by Mrs. Mi Lan that screams followed as marauders entered, but details remain unclear from the damaged page.
SOMERVILLE N J Nov 15 Outstanding developments in the Hall Milla trial today include testimony from two witnesses placing Mrs Hall and her two brothers near De Ruasey s lane at midnight on the murder night Elijah K Soper and Mrs D Nixon. Dixon testified Soper saw two men and a woman in an open touring car near the lane and that Soper later identified the occupants as Mrs Hall ewille Stevens and Henry Stevens. Boner denied Dixon's testimony and said he did not recognize the trio in the car. Elsie Earnhardt sister of the murdered woman testified that elopement to Japan was planned by the slain rector and Mrs Mills. Willie Stevens struggles to conceal fury as love letters of Mrs Villetta the dead rector were read in court.
Delegates from New England states gather at the Hotel Bond for a Thursday conference with about one hundred attendees from Rhode Island Maine Vermont and New Hampshire. Registration occurs at five mezzanine booths including joint and women attendee booths. If seating is insufficient the conference may adjourn after Governor Trumbull’s dinner to speeches by Trumbull Brewster and Owen D Youngs.
Park board estimates 150000 needed for Bassick School bonds and plans for start next year. Short term notes for Hillside addition and Englewood hospital facilities may require additional bonds. Mayor Behrens aims to begin early next month with a total potential bond need not exceeding 200000, while Cammin projects 2700000 in 1927 28 bonds before debt limit.
An old advertisement promotes a product described as a safe proven remedy for headaches caused by slight colds. It claims the tablet relieves headaches by curing the cold and bears the signature of E. W. Grove. The box price is 90 cents.
The advertisement promises swift relief from eczema itching of skin and scalp and claims benefits for pimples rough skin piles ulcers chafing and burning feet. It urges readers to ask their druggist and mentions a generous box priced at 86 cents.
Don’t mix a meal of mustard flour and water when you can relieve pain with Musterote. Munterole is made of pure oil of mustard and other helpful ingredients. It relieves sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis roup neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion rheumatism back pain sprains and more.
A Bridgeport advertisement extols Adlerika for bowel cleansing. Leo Boness claims four blocks caused gas and required rest, then two bottles relieved symptoms. The ad asserts Adlerika cleanses upper and lower bowels, stops gas, reduces bloating, and improves sleep and appetite, urging purchase at local druggists.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly remedy to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels for a morning improvement. It targets men and women with headaches bad colds upset stomach and nervous fatigue, urging purchases of boxes to achieve healthy bowel action and cheerfulness for months. It mentions 10 cent and 16 cent boxes and includes a note to consider children.
An advertisement claims Lea's Hair Tonic revives inactive hair roots and color glands to restore natural hair color without dyes. It promises gradual, natural results for both men and women, with a money back guarantee and free mail order.
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