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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1927
Page
4
A letter from Mrs Tack Lorberter of St Paul Minn urges young women to start Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound now for long term health. She describes prior fear and isolation, credits the remedy with improved well being and relief from feeling like a burden to her husband.
An old ad claims Pape’s Diapepsin aids digestion, reduces bloating, and sustains youthful appetite. It touts quick relief from sour stomach, gas, and indigestion, suggesting tablets chewable for fast action and ongoing comfort.
London censor reveals George Bernard Shaw’s private screening notes of the Dempsey Tunney fight film. His running, typed commentary covers crowd reactions, round-by-round analysis, and Shaw’s sharp judgments on Dempsey’s tactics, Tunney’s footwork, and the idea of a studio rematch with minimal audience.
Cincinnati dispatch reports George Remus declaring he will defend himself against accusations over the slaying of his wife Imogene. He dismisses claims by friends and Detroit sources about outside lawyers, stating he will handle his own defense and implying a plan to act decisively.
LOUVAIN BELGIUM Oct 9 The inscription on the new Louvain library will stay as planned saying Destroyed by Teutonic Fury Restored by American Generosity. Architect Whitney Warren confirms no demand in Belgium to alter it despite peace concerns. Carnegie endowment donations noted.
Thomas Mangan twenty seven of Kansas City was instantly killed last night at Fairfax Field when a new plane he tested went into a spin at 900 feet. The aircraft had been built for Murray B Dilley Jr of Kansas City. Dilley, eighteen, is an entrant for a thousand dollar prize offered by the American Society for the Promotion of Aviation for a cross country flight by a youth.
The Interstate Post-Graduate Medical Association of North America will host clinical demonstrations in medicine surgery and specialties during its October 17 to 27 meeting in Kansas City. Leading surgeons from Britain Italy and Austria will join American names including Mayo Dandy and Bevan. About 4000 to 5000 physicians are expected to attend as clinics and discussions unfold.
Four youths under fourteen described stealing six autos and breaking into three businesses over two days. Police say the group split up in Cranston Rhode Island and New Haven before being captured Saturday. An auto tied to A B Bertilson on Fairfield Avenue was left at Crescent and Noble before being abandoned in Stratford. Bertilson declined to file a complaint. Detective Sergeant McCullough retrieved the boys in New Haven and they were sent to Juvenile Court overseen by Miss Minnie Kuhfuss. The youths live on Hamilton and Hallett streets.
Henry Holmberg a 35 year old First Bridgeport National Bank receiving teller was released on a $10,000 cash bond as his city court case was continued to October 15. Auditors review his books amid family illness. Holmberg allegedly admitted the shortage of at least $2,000 and claimed he could make restitution.
A year old George Lang of Oakley was bitten on the cheek yesterday afternoon by a dog while visiting Bridgeport. He received four stitches at Emergency Hospital from Dr John J Mayercik. A separate accident injured Walter Rinkoged who had his thumb crushed in a car incident and was treated at Emergency Hospital by the same doctor.
Congressman Schuyler Merritt of Stamford may name five candidates to the United States Naval Academy over the next two years. Secretary Curtis Wilbur supports enlarging the academy and wants funds to allow five appointments per district, reversing the current three per district rule. The Navy argues for full utilization of the academy and repurposing surplus graduates into civil life and the Naval Reserve.
Timely discovery at 256 Ataté street by Leopold Kurva and rapid response from Chemical Company No 1 under Assistant Chief George F Beardslee averted major damage at the Public Bakery. Ongoing fires at adjacent sites caused minor damage. the bakery, an old wooden building owned by Bridgeport Land and Trust, sustained about 100 in damage from a spark from ovens.
A man identified as Horace L Keeler by a hospital certificate was removed from Emergency Hospital to Hillside home at 2 29 yesterday afternoon after an officer encountered him at the railroad station. He could not recall his name or origin.
Lauralton Hall Milford hosted the alumnae association social with a bridge and tea as the first seasonal event. The gathering announced the association’s annual meeting date and listed numerous attendees including Helen Ratchford and Katherine Devin, with many members from Bridgeport New York City and other nearby towns in attendance.
Oscar F. Leisner twenty one was brought back to Bridgeport yesterday after completing a Canadian jail term and will face a theft charge for $1 000 allegedly taken from Mrs. Mary Feydt of 2971 East Main Street on July 6 1926. Police traced him to a Montreal jail and extradition papers were not needed as he agreed to return.
Seven fire companies were dispatched to a false alarm at Box 67 near Connecticut Avenue and Stzih Street early yesterday. The box door was open upon arrival, no sign of fire found, yet a chemical truck and a later still alarm at 175 Main Street alerted responders. A chimney fire at 55 Jelock was quickly extinguished with little damage.
Bell Viglione of 96 Frank Street and Steve Angyl of 60 Bartram Avenue were arrested after a disturbance during Aight. They are held on 850 bonds each for appearance in City Court this morning.
General Obregon, en route to Sonora, released a statement asserting that public opinion, army attitude, and the rejection of military revolution have made democratic campaigns decisive. He blamed Gomez Serrano's movement as reactionary and predicted opponents would fail if they pursued arms, praising the army's discipline and the Calles government.
Following confessions by two Stratford girls reported missing for over a week, Bridgeport youths Nicholas Caruso twenty of 28 Hallett Street and Joseph Gotto eighteen of 72 Edwin Street were arrested Saturday night and turned over to Stratford authorities for serious charges.
In Charlotte North Carolina on October 9, vice Rev Willis T Jordan was sentenced to 18 months in state prison after conviction for bilgamy for marrying Mrs Emma Langridge while still married to another. He had faced a minimum of two years. Also update reports Richard A Hamann of 90 Jackson Street, accidentally shot by his brother Henry during a hunting trip, resting in Bridgeport Hospital in fair condition.
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