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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that improves appetite purifies blood and strengthens the system. It claims relief from rheumatism pain and general health benefits based on a long history of sales and perceived effectiveness.
In a Norwich courtroom the case of Joseph Cloutcher of Lewiston ended with the discharge of the owner of seized liquor. United States District Attorney Be La Smith requested a continuance for an inquiry into the whiskey distribution chain and the licensed New York dealer involved. The court reportedly dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction over the evidence.
Michiel Mavorkiewleh, 26, was found guilty of murdering Missen Badlem and Rue Celter, both schoolteachers in Stelton. He received a life sentence with hard labor after claiming self defense during a stop of the Sims auto. Prosecution showed motive tied to robbery and used a rifle from a Bush army office during the shooting.
The report details Fairfield County hunting licenses for the current period. It lists counts by town and references licensing figures, renewal totals, and revenue figures tied to the 1918 season.
Unclear report describes Russian rioters destroying two torpedo boats amid unrest. Details are garbled with incomprehensible place names and dates, but indicates naval vessels were attacked and casualties or arrests may be implied.
The report covers the Prohibition Party fund with limited details and mentions a forthcoming court appearance. It notes figures from a campaign committee and references Walsh of a circuit who appeared yesterday. More information is awaited as proceedings continue.
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