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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
4
Lord Astor’s horse won the Ledger Stakes at Doncaster with a clear victory. Victor Sarscona’s Hot Night was runner up as Beor Law finished third, amid betting at 7 to 14 to 1 and 35 to 1.
The Public Utilities Commission reserves ruling on the Danbury petition and postpones vote on selling its plant. The Danbury Power and Transportation Co seeks to transfer assets to Danbury Gas and Electric Light. Hearing set for next week with opportunity for opposition voting.
Scattered notes warn that gas on the stomach is dangerous and can cause severe health issues. The fragment mentions symptoms, possible attacks, and references to medicine, digestion, and a voiCe of caution. Names and places are unclear due to OCR garble but imply medical context and warnings.
Chicago police shot three men near Dearborn Street and Jackson Boulevard as a lone Mexican fugitive, brandishing a long knife, created a disturbance in front of the City North hotel and the Federal building. An armored truck from the Federal Reserve stood nearby. One officer initially reported a hit on the target before the man was killed. Several bystanders and officers were wounded by stray bullets, but none seriously.
In Chicago today the impersonator John Reilly and the man believed to be John Redwwo testified in the Supreme Court. The case concerns alleged theft of American Express travellers cheques from Reilly in Hoboken and subsequent cashing in New York. Witnesses including Reilly testified as the impersonator Carboni and Hagen were heard.
A column offers diet and lifestyle guidance to reduce stomach and intestinal gas. It recommends avoiding onions garlic and related foods, a month long low starch diet, daily enemas, and careful food combinations. It also covers gradual changes from high to low heels, alfalfa benefits, and home remedies for thyroid enlargement.
Readers are invited to write Dr Prank McCoy about intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Include a self addressed envelope for a personal response. Address: Dr Crank McCoy Bidsevort Pele.
Secretary Wilbur said recent aviation failures show the United States is safe from attacks for now. He cited two high powered naval plane engines and predicted a future Navy fleet of about a thousand aircraft.
Spanish long distance aviators may contend for the Parkdelphia Evening Bulletin's 24000 prize for a nonstop flight from Europe to Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce committee softened the rules to allow takeoffs from non capital cities and requested word from international aviation bodies. German and English aviators also listed as potential contestants.
A Norwalk youth injured in a motor vehicle crash yesterday at Perry Avenue remains hospitalized in serious condition. He was thrown from the car after it struck a fence and tipped into a ditch. Police reported the accident occurred near a Newport engine shop.
A disrupted note from Danbury references warning signs on a grade crossing near Rover station, detailing public utilities commissioner action and a September hearing. The fragment mentions New Milford and public discussions, with references to highway safety and station access.
A trench collapsed on the grounds of the Remington Notteless Typewriter plant in Middletown. The incident occurred at Middlesex Hospital where Pechy family members were reportedly present. Recovery efforts referenced no doubt of Pechy’s condition.
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