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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1927

Page

8

Former jailer Baldwin sentenced for embezzlement in New Haven

Frank R. Baldwin, former jailer and purchasing agent at New Haven county jail, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was sentenced to two to three years in state prison. He was immediately sent to Wethersfield to begin serving. The case covered funds from September 24, 1922, to May 31, 1927, totaling $7,233 charged, with other shortages noted but many counts time barred. The judge rejected clemency petitions and emphasized duty to enforce the law.

New Haven Associated Press Frank R. Baldwin Forrey Baldwin Uise Wethersfield Hoyt Todpy John Rufus Booth Jacob P. Croadhart Philip Pond Goodhart

Westport Notes From October Visit and Local Events

Westport items report Russell Smith and Robert Ackerman visiting New Heaven. Mrs Harrison Steeves hosts a bridge luncheon at Westport Country Club. Miss Adelaide Brown enjoys a C B Dolge Company vacation. Three floats at Compo Beach were taken in and will be rebuilt next spring. Temple lodge plans winter activities at a meeting in the Pablo building State Street. William J Wood of Kings Highway, former postmaster, went to Norwalk on business. Harry Carson of the Westport Country Club spent yesterday in Norwalk. Evelyn Allen returns after two months with sisters in Silver Creek New York.

Westport Russell Smith Compo Road Robert Ackerman Langetuck New Heaven Harrison R. Steeves Myrtle Avenue Westport Country Club Adelaide Brown North Main Street C. B. Dolge Company Riverside Avenue Compo Beach Temple Lodge A. M Pablo State Street William J. Wood King's Highway Norwalk Harry Carson Norwal Evelyn Allen Harvey K. Allen Compo Silver Creek

Read This Varicose Veins Remedy Ad

An old advertise note urges sufferers to obtain a two ounce bottle of a product called Melardol and apply it nightly to relieve varicose veins. It claims the remedy is powerful germicidal and can make veins normal, urging readers to ask a druggist for the prescription.

Meraldol von Ote

Mussolini Expands Albanian Protectorate Stirring Balkans

Belgrade reports growing strain as Italy asserts protectorate over Albania after the Tirana treaty. Jugoslavs bolster air power with 25 Neusatz planes while Turkey fears demographic expansion and Greece watches for a chance to react.

Belgrade Jugoslavia Associated Press Balkan Europe Zare Tirana Balkans Italy Albania Allence Goverment

Visitors Barred From Remus Cell in Murder Case

Cincinnati October 11 By Associated Press George Remus asks for undisturbed defense preparation as coroner’s verdict assigns fault for Mrs Imogene Holmes Remus death and grand jury considers indictment. Twenty four witnesses including Ruth Remus and Evander Rauleton are summoned. Judge Shock to seek trial set for first week of November.

Cincinnati Associated Press George Remus Imogene Holmes Remus Remus

Sheridan Opens Court in First Juror Session

Deputy Richard Sheridan of the city made his first court appearance in Superior court before Judge Edward M. Yeomans. The session was cut short for reassignment due to the absence of a chief witness.

Richard Sheridan Superior Court Edward M. Yeomans Sheridan

Local Produce Billing Prices From City Market

The list itemizes prices for produce and dairy across categories. Apples, oranges, grapes, berries, pears, peaches, and other fruits show per unit and per box values. vegetables include potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, onions, cabbage, and more with varied crate, basket, or per hundred weight pricing. Poultry, dairy, livestock, hay, and grain sections list per-dozen, per pound, per hundred, and per ton rates.

Kennery

Shipping Arrivals and Sailings Reported from Multiple Ports

A list of ships arriving or sailing from global ports with dates in October and destinations including New York Southampton Antwerp Yokohama London Buenos Aires Hamburg Bremen Queenstown Stockholm Gothenburg Havre San Francisco and more, noting origin points such as Southampton Lisbon and San Francisco and destinations like New York and New York. The fragmentary OCR text lists vessels such as Majestic Southern Cross President Taft Heatth Ausonia Paris and Leviathan with various port pairs and dates in October.

Majestic New York Southampton Lapland Antwerp Southern Cross Buenos Aires Taft Yokohama Heatth Ausonia London Montreal Stockholm Gothenburg Nework Minnesota San Francisco Batted Leviathan Reliance Hamburg Dresden Bremen Lencastria Queenstown iKesolute Newark Mertha Washington Lisbon Giu Napio Pe Verdi New You

Recital and lodge events planned for Milford residents

Milford October 11 Miss Gattierae Holmes and Elizabeth Hall will headline a recital at the D A R Chapter house. The Ladies auxiliary of Woodmont No 5 hosts a new plnoble series under Mrs Harold L Pickett. Ansantawae Lodge A F and A M meets at the Masonic temple on Broad Street with Fellowcraft Degree night set for October 25 and a large turnout expected. Midweek prayer meetings at Congregational and Methodist churches. Mrs. William C Clapp Jr travels to Hollister California after visiting Broad Street. Myrtle Beach Community Club meets Wednesday at Laurel Manor home of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Grant. Mr and Mrs William Ferris welcomed a daughter last week. both mother and child are doing well. Fire Prevention Week features District Chief Joseph Kavanaugh visiting Walnut Beach and Grammar schools. Mr and Mrs Ruland return to Florida for winter then plan to settle in Milford in spring. Ackne head Tribe of Redmen hosts Metoaka Council Degree of Pocahontas supper at aoclock. winners in a recent contest expect a large turnout.

Milford Gattierae Holmes H. Holmes Elizabeth Hall Woodmont Chemical No. 5 Harold L. Pickett Ansantawae Lodge Masonic Temple Broad Street Congregational Methodist Church William C. Glapp, Jr Hollister California Florida Redmen Metoaka Council Degree of Pocahontas

More Jobs Available in Hartford Area in September

Hartford dispatch notes improved employment activity across Connecticut with the state five free public employment bureaus reporting 4,856 applicants in September. Of these, 3,396 obtained jobs, a 69.9 percent success rate, up from 63.7 percent in August. Hartford office placed 627 persons, including 273 women and 634 men, handling 1,256 applications, 360 employment requests, and 900 requests for aid.

Hartford Associated Press

Horse wears trousers in Allerton hoax

Allerton, II, Oct 11 A local man outfitted his horse with trousers to shield it from flies. He cut a pair of overalls into leg coverings and strapped suspenders to the horse while a neighbor watched.

Allerton Lola

Glasses as evidence in Salisbury Beach strangling case

Salem police testify that George F. Imer Harrison Taylor, itinerant barber, wore colored sunglasses near the scene of Stella Pomikaia’s death. Witnesses connect Taylor to sunglasses purchases on June 5 and sightings at night on June 5 and 6, with bruises found on the victim. A second officer testifies to Taylor’s sunglasses and movements at the beach. Taylor’s defense planned, court adjourned to Thursday.

Salem Mass Associated Press Salisbury Beach George Imer Harrison Taylor Stella Pomikaia Lawrence James E. Kelly Haverhill Taylor Kelly Glenn Clark Salisbury Richard Bulger Hampton Beach N. H Shourdey John P. Donavan Donovan Paul Cohen Raymond L. Paley Eugene Erry

Tanker Is Towed After Collision Near San Pedro

Roosevelt oil tanker drifted toward shore after a collision with the freighter Panama near Point Arguillo California and Kekoskee. Coast Guard Shawnee and Panama assisted. No casualties reported. crews numbered about 35 to 60 aboard the vessels.

San Pedro Galif Associated Presa Roosevelt Ita Marine Exchange Kekoskee Pomppa Point Arguillo California Here Panama Coast Guard San Francisco Baltimore Everett Wash

Peterson's Ointment Heals Old Sores and Rashes

The advertisement proclaims Peterson's Ointment as a mighty healer for old sores, eczema, chafing, and irritated skin. It targets sufferers, claiming widespread use and strong results, urging purchase through druggists and vendors.

Peterson AST

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