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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram, established 1881, published by The Post Publishing Co. from Middle Street, Bridgeport. Open daily and nightly with wartime style copy and Associated Press dispatches. Includes legal news and circulation audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulation.
A garbled collection of quick sayings and editorial snippets on etiquette love health and social advice. Phrases caution about health see romance divorce and humor while noting misprints and scattered observations.
A weather chart shows a large disturbance east of Newfoundland and another over the interior with a center near Kentucky and Tennessee. High pressure north of the Great Lakes influences the region. expect unsettled conditions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Saturday into Sunday with light rain in places, clearing on Monday. Temperatures fall across northern regions. Gulf states face similar unsettled patterns with weekend rain and back to clearing by Monday. Alerts note coastal warnings from Delaware to Massachusetts as tropical moisture interacts with cold fronts.
Judge WillianeB Boardman of Bridgeport cites a Connecticut and national impact study on prohibition. The survey, compiled from official records and expert testimony, shows partial prohibition reduced crime and jail populations while improving public order, despite continued violations.
A prominent New York political leader's death sparks calls to curb reckless driving amid a deadly pattern. The jailed killer of the leader is seen as a temporary measure, while Connecticut explores tougher penalties beyond fines and jail terms for those who show insufficient care on the roads.
Bridgeport police push for strict enforcement of motor vehicle rules as state police bolster highway safety. The New York World lauds Connecticut for suspending driver licenses to curb speedomania, arguing fines or brief jail do not protect the public from repeat offenses.
The article reflects on mortal disasters in Connecticut, comparing Shelton trolley wreck Rialto theatre fire and Fuller Brush tower collapse. It notes coroner findings blame but little punishment for indirect deaths and questions manslaughter scope. It urges judiciary action if Hartford case advances.
Readers Telegraph opinions on community issues including laundries wages education and transportation. The letter from a local reader argues for cheaper laundry service and criticizes school methods while recalling trolley fares and jitney use. It highlights concerns of families and mentions children, wages, and city transit amid opinion discourse.
An abstract stream recalls hurried journeys and elusive figures. The passage strands names and places in a dreamlike pursuit, mixing images of speed, loading dignitaries, and a final pinch that echoes in memory, leaving questions about motive and consequence.
A fragment urges all ages to save weekly from earnings to weather changing conditions. It stresses sacrifice as a path to happiness and notes many good places to invest until conditions improve. The text reflects a collective call to thrift amid hardship.
Developments in the sugar inquiry were discussed at a cabinet meeting. Acting Attorney General Seymour presented a report on the Department of Justice investigation into the sugar price situation. President Harding and advisers considered preliminary findings by the Paris commission, with a completion forecast for tomorrow. The White House expects to engage the commission next Tuesday or Wednesday. The tariff issue remained debated, with the president convinced duties significantly influence price increases.
Mrs P Brennan of Roberts Nursery reports her automobile was stolen from the front of her Cedar Street home last night. The vehicle had license plates and was taken from in front of the residence. entry to the home was made with rooms ransacked but valuables remained. Police were notified and a search followed with no immediate results.
A youth, about ten semis old, ran into an automobile on Flarral Avenue near Sanford. Officials report the youth emerged uninjured after the incident and was examined by officers at the scene.
A readable extract lists Q and A items on topics from geography and industry to music and botany. It covers Alm brose Channel dimensions, numbers of negro banks with total capital and business volume, butter production leaders by state, drum sound modification, Beethoven’s communication methods, the deadly Indian saying, earth’s desert area estimates, the Nanticoke tribe, and transplanting peonies with fall guidance.
Page one report from New York April 18 notes the death of former Representative Thomas J. Smith by a taxi outside Tammany Hall spurring joint action by New York and New Jersey to curb dangerous drivers. Medical examiner George P Lebrun cites about 260 auto deaths in the first quarter of 1423, urging strong legislative measures and a centralized motor vehicle department to revoke licenses for careless drivers.
A set of 86 photographs depicting life aboard Uncle Sarth's warships will be shown in the Post Office Arcade on Friday and Monday. Chief Machinist's Mate Motherhail, in charge of the local recruiting office, notes the 139 by 80 inch display was obtained by the Navy Bureau of Navigation at a cost of $10,000 and will tour cities nationwide.
Angelo Pate narrates a tale of a niece whose acquisitive hunger drives her to raid family wardrobes. A note reveals a planned after school heist at the colonial house among pines, with preparations for hats gowns and accessories described in lush, if garbled, detail.
Royal S. Copeland argues climate influences beauty but notes many factors behind skin and facial health. He compares British and American women, praising U S habits like daily walks and dental care, while criticizing English and British practices and stressing health as the root of beauty.
A young man asks about voice strength and nervous facial flushing with advice to consult a physician. A parent requests guidance for a 26 month old with partial arm paralysis urging examination at hospital or clinic. Dr Copeland explains patient questions on medical hygiene and sanitation and offers personal replies if a self addressed stamped envelope is enclosed.
Gilda Gray ranks among rising dance artists and names ten books that gave her the most enjoyment and life influence. She cites works from Mark Twain to Kipling and Green, noting their enduring vitality and personal impact in a reflective 1953 US context. Fire damages a New York businessman's Sound Beach home, causing around $15,000 in losses.
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