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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1927
Page
11
Milford police report three card monte games at Walnut Beach attract crowds. Philip Martini, 25, arrested after failing to appear in court, had bank notes hidden in his hat lining and pleaded for the return of two packs of cards with engraved backs.
"Those are hard to get," said Martini. The cards dazzle the eyes of the players more than do ones with borders, it was explained by police.
The $125000 Bristol school district bond issue was awarded to Canning and Company of Hartford whose bid of 94949 was 2639 above H L Allen Company of New York, the next bidder. Bonds of 1000 denomination will be retired by annual payments of 4000 from July 1 1928 to July 1 1952 and 5000 for the next five years.
A fragmented schedule listing programs and times such as Pennsylvania Music and weather reports. Notable items include the Loyalist farewell banquet, various orchestras and concerts, and multiple radio hours from 6 AM to 11 PM with news bulletins and entertainment segments.
A dense station rundown lists programs from WEAF WIZ and other networks including Happiness Boys La France Orchestra and various concerts. Notable entries mention a Farewell Dinner to the Second A E F with speakers such as Newton D Baker and General John J Pershing. The page also includes extensive time slots, weather, markets, and sports scores across multiple stations.
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