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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
4
A piece of steak burned on a stove caused smoke and a false fire alarm in Milford near Myrtle Beach. Fire apparatus responded but found no fire after investigation. Also reports include Legion events, League of Nations film showings, local political rallies, Apple Week plans, and community notices.
Mrs. Oscar Joanson, 246 Coleman street, sustained slight injuries when struck by an automobile at Broad and Elm streets at 3 yesterday. Michael Som era, 31, 108 Cleveland avenue, said she walked into his car. Mrs. Johnson required little medical attention. J. W. Schinder, 27, 115 Sherwood avenue, had lacerations and injuries in a Beechwood and Wood avenue crash at 8 10 yesterday. Frank Coulson, 19, 153 Terry place, drove. Otto Suppel, 25, 1290 Boston avenue, has four summons to appear in court for reckless driving after a Main street and North avenue crash yesterday noon. George Sthuman, 27, of Fairfield, was the other car’s driver.
In Woburn Massachusetts a four ton church bell disappeared from the rear of the city hall. The bell had fallen from the Unitarian church steeple during a wind a year earlier and was moved by ten men with a seven and a half ton truck. Police seek the enterprising thieves who took it and left the city puzzled.
Marion Illinois October 27 armed Birger Hauer faction prepares to shoot it out with rival Shelton brothers gang at their road house Shady Reef. Birger claims seven killed so far and vows nighttime attacks with armored car and machine guns as Shelton gang bases near West City Franklin County.
A druggist touts McCay's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a pleasant, sugar coated way to gain weight. Promises quick flesh increase, claiming thin people can add 5 pounds in 30 days with a return guarantee if not satisfied. Includes anecdotal results and brand promotion.
Thousands of women use Bar ments home dyeing to brighten fabrics and furnishings with rich and dainty colors. The ad claims easy, permanent results on any fabric, promising deep hues or light tints and noting the product dyes as effectively as washing.
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