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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1927
Page
2
President Coolidge argues political freedom depends on economic liberty and tariffs. He defends free private initiative, warns against government monopoly, and urges continued protective tariffs, finance reform, and robust foreign trade to sustain prosperity and national unity.
Sufferers from catarrh are urged to try CAMPHOROLE promising prompt relief after a single trial. An enthusiastic droggust touts the product, claiming rapid results for nasal throat issues, asthma, and rheumatism, with offers of jars and refunds if unsatisfied.
Reported yesterday, Dr. Andrew J. McQueeney a defeated Democratic school board candidate gave 100 to the Democratic fund while Sadie R. Loewich the Republican winner contributed 425 to the GOP fund. Other items include Richard S. Baggs 2 for photo Louisa Abriala 610 to the Republican fund 13 for printing Spero G. Vyronis 72.85 for postage printing and stenography Joseph Petriello 10 to the Republican fund J F McCormack 835 for printing F J Kisco Jr 5 for cigars Sadler Hall rally 93.25 to Michael Hadovenes for cigars 85 to Republican fund.
Attorneys argued over the Highway department project as witnesses testified about roadwork near a homeowner. Bymuis said work encroached on his property after he asked for access, finding logs and an open gap blocking his driveway.
A man was warned that his actions would injure the concrete and was told to arrange a proper entry and exit for his wife’s evening outing. He later drove onto and off the concrete, and upon returning home was arrested by Trooper Harry Rose at the Westport barracks.
New Canaan November 17 Special police linking robbery as motive in the death of Joseph Kobieray a Paterson New Jersey Tea house partner whose bullet riddled body was found in a creek between Bedford New Jersey and this town. Agnes Sekula Paterson woman identified Kobieray telling police he wore a diamond stick pin other jewelry and about 450 in cash. No valuables or identifying marks were found on the body.
Stamford Finance board approved an appropriation of 81 8.1 thousand for 21 acres on Vine road as the new town farm site. Construction is postponed until 1928 when town finances are expected to support the project.
Eight counties face rising flood risk as rainfall drives rivers over banks. In Mount Morris eight feet of water cover a power dam area, threatening Caneadea construction if rain continues. North Adams reports river streets inundated with deep water and swollen Hoosac Creek branches, while Philadelphia village is flooded with streets under water and mills submerged. Dam fears grow near Oswegatchie watershed as workers monitor for dam weakness after two days of rain.
James C Harding fifty and his son Joseph B Hevning sixteen of Mount Vernon New York were killed when their car plunged through a fence in Canaan on Wednesday. The elder Harding a sanitary engineer was en route to Bridgeport to consult with City Engineer James A Mulloy about sewer work on Congress street. He was a nonresident member of the Algonquin club and advised the Public Utilities Commission in Hartford during a dispute over water rates with Bridgeport Hydraulic.
A fragmented note describes forces moving toward the river mouth near the Oswepathete region, with mentions of Sthey sweeping down a distance between key points and the St. Renee River. The city lies at the Oswepathete river mouth, indicating a strategic location in this sequence.
Severe tornado damage across Catal area with unroofed buildings including a portable schoolhouse. Eight seaplanes wrecked at Anacostia Naval Air Station, hangar and racks damaged, Navy Yard in Washington about $1000 damage. Red Cross relief teams aided the homeless and local authorities managed the aftermath.
Waterbury officials identified a male body found in a pond at the top of Winchester street as likely drowned. Medical Examiner Dr Crane ruled drowning as cause. no identity clues. The man, about 30, 5 feet 3 inches, 150 pounds, dark complexion, wore a dark NY-made suit.
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