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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1926
Page
5
The Board of Apport ionment session yesterday addressed rebates of overpaid taxes and a disputed library appropriation amid concerns over prior year figures. Officials debated refunds to H F Verran and Co and questioned authority to reallocate premiums, with a tentative plan to involve Mayor Behrens and ongoing audits.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a bowel cleanser that clears both upper and lower gut, removing poisonous matter and relieving gas, bloating, and indigestion. It cites physicians praising its intestinal cleansing and urges readers to try one dose, with testimonials from doctors and a note about Bridgeport availability.
Leonard W Coggswell Fairfield county court stenographer told the Bridgeport Telegram the State Board of Control refused to reopen his case for a pension of 5700 annually His first petition sought 4700 then 222 The board also retired S A Griswold fish culturist at Windsor Locks for 675 weekly and accepted Fontaines tax settlement offer 152 93 The tuberculosis commission may erect a supervisor cottage at Shelton Sanitarium for up to 7706 and 000 was appropriated to the attorney general for legal expenses related to eclectic physicians and interstate business results
In a United church talk Dr. Edgar White Burrill highlighted bribery accusations against Arthur R. Gould, Maine Republican nominee for U S senator, noting this is the third state where such charges have arisen. He also discussed Mexico tensions, U S liquor policy, and censorship in theatre.
Stamford reports carpenter John Woods of Westport fell from a gangway on a Cedar Gate construction site injuring his collar bone and chest. He was carried to Stamford Hospital by fellow workers.
In New York a 79 year old Greek Indian, Jackson Barnett, testified that he had no desire to give away his oil money while alive and did not sign papers gifting 550000 to the American Baptist Hom a Mission Society. He said he wants to keep his money to eat off it and showed little understanding of money values. He also revealed he did not like New York and wished to return west.
The Sacred Rota considers the nullity plea of wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi and Beatrice O'Brien marriage, alleging pre marriage separation pact. Westminster Curia granted nullity. Papal audience with the Pope followed. Senator Marconi declined comment on future actions, receiving a gold medal and blessings.
In Liverpool on November 24, the Cotton Association voted at an extraordinary meeting that the proposal to extend trading in American cotton futures for two years ahead is not viable, and there will be no pool. The decision ends the plan as reported.
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