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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
23
Suburban notice details subscription by mail and carrier, price scales for 1 week 4 weeks 1 month and 4 months, Bridgeport Post daily publication schedule, contact at 140 Middle Street, newsroom services, and republication rights for content.
A Bridgeport accident yesterday afternoon killed Whaek Thnethy Collins and his wife at a grade crossing. The column urges motorists to stop look and listen, noting many crossings remain on branch roads and urging consistent safety habits amid wartime and modernization concerns. It weaves in broader social commentary on crime and government, finishing with a corrective line on a child’s question about clean clothes.
The piece presents concise maxims on overlooked virtues and self perception. It asserts heroes often remain unknown to themselves and that people are mixtures of strengths and flaws across classes and roles. Each idea centers on striving to do good work and appreciating ordinary people.
A coastal weather note describes a developing disturbance near the Bahamas and a high pressure system east of the Mississippi. Temperatures rise from the Mississippi Valley toward the Atlantic states. North of Sandy Hook, northwest winds bring fair conditions Tuesday. from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, winds shift with easterly to southeasterly flow and generally cooler conditions expected Tuesday.
Frank Cleary of 1825 Stratford Avenue was among nine prisoners summoned to appear before Commissioner Rosquin in Brooklyn Federal Court for a whiskey case. The fishing boat Eda, licensed for a year and associated with Bridgeport, was part of four rum boats seized by a Coast Guard cruiser off Bay Shore, Long Island. Deputy Customs official Wallace Sruth said the Eda had no Connecticut rum ties known to this district.
Dr. Reginald H. Colley of the United States Bureau of Plant Industry warns that decay from fungi is a major, preventable factor destroying standing timber and finished products. He urges regulation, extended planting, and smarter forest management to reduce waste and extend the wood supply.
Experts have issued Wartings about the present trend and advise careful consideration. It remains to be seen whether their practical findings will be acted upon to serve the nation’s interests.
An Ohio law offers 25 cents for each crow turned in as a bounty. The piece weighs the bird’s pest control benefits against its damage to crops and the risk of harming other wildlife. It notes crow intelligence and mixed public reaction, praising and condemning the bird in turn.
Connecticut Motor Vehicle Commissioner Stoeckel urges a minimum speed rule after noting commercial vehicles moving at eight to ten miles per hour. He proposes excluding slow movers from trunk lines and seeks legislative power to refuse registration for vehicles unable to keep up with traffic.
Whisperings of an Independent Women's Republican club in Elgath district faded after authentic sources said the nucleus women dropped plans. The Tenth district filed incorporation for a club aligned with the men's district group. Anti king Republicans claim gains in several districts while others stand as reorganized expectations. Flag staffs rise at city hall, and lawmakers favor brief debates as in the Dartford General Assembly session.
A satirical meditation argues against judging people by appearance or fashion. It contrasts men with whiskers and bright hats to those with modest dress, warning against broad generalizations while praising virtuous conduct regardless of outward display.
A reader argues the Chapman verdict shows broad public sympathy for criminals, blaming sensational newspaper coverage and biased reporting. The writer praises the jury for upholding justice and hopes for no appeal, while dismissing concerns about the convicted and defending the courts.
A playful Fun Shop page features jokes poems and a letter from Pierre Legrou recounting a near fall in the woods with quick thinking. Editor invites readers to submit original humor and poetry with pay rates listed and submission details for Bridgeport Telegram.
A political portrait praising Senator Borah for independence and the dangers of his strength. It contrasts his dignified stance with criticisms of Senator Borah and President Coolidge on platform and war policy, urging prudent restraint and adherence to principles amid 1928 debates.
A poetic passage expresses enduring longing and devotion. The speaker recalls shared moments and distant faces, describing daily memories and imagined closeness. The refrain highlights persistent thoughts and the ache of separation, with imagery of sunlit streams and golden beams.
The text argues that truth, though harsh, is ultimately more beautiful and real than comforting fictions. Realities of nature and God surpass artificial beliefs, and true understanding comes through life’s varied experiences, with early discovery of truth deemed fortunate.
Albany April 6 Owen D Young chairman of General Electric urged farm elect rification to make farms attractive and profitable He spoke as a farmer and power expert noting farms suffer drudgery without electric power and urging agricultural schools to study electrification He urged cooperative action from farmers power companies and manufacturers to extend service and harness New York water power for farm use The speech warned politics hindered water power development and urged an impartial approach to bring electrical service to farms
Tax records show Howard A. Drew’s office collected 6,774,933.50 in fiscal year ending March 31, 1925. Totals include grand list taxes, fire district levies, special district assessments, sprinkling, licenses, and personal tax across First and Second districts with detailed district breakdowns and prior year figures.
An eastern company ordered white oak planks from a lumber firm in Tioga West Virginia but cannot receive delivery for several weeks. The delay is to allow a robin nesting pair to raise its brood on the lumber, with all parties agreeing to give the birds time.
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