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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1925
Page
12
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The piece surveys quips and aphorisms on money ambition honesty and power with sour humor. It mocks go-getters, calls out crooked leaders and notes public fatigue with grand shows. It ends reflecting on meekness duty and the oddities of youth and intellect.
A short reflection argues that harsh sermons fail to build sound judgments or resolve disputes. It claims loud rhetoric inflames old animosities, lacks calm reasoning, and rarely elevates self respect or decorum.
Eastern New York will see showers and cooler conditions with a likely snow chance in the northwest portion. Northern New England faces showers Wednesday and Thursday with cooler Thursday. Southern New England also showers and interior cooling Thursday. High pressure extends from Labrador to Florida. notable record warmth at Phoenix earlier. Southerly winds and overcast, showery weather persist north of Sandy Hook to Cape Hatteras.
Opinion argues against stripping Bridgeport of local self government to settle tax issues. Emphasizes Connecticut history of home rule, local option, and broad self governance for towns. Contends targeted state control sets dangerous precedent and ignores statewide tax inequities.
Citizens of Bridgeport uphold equal tax administration for all towns and support statewide law reforms. They oppose any effort to carve out or strip local self governing powers, even if framed as public welfare, warning such moves may reflect private interests.
The United States Supreme Court struck down Kansas Case Court of Industrial Relations by ruling its arbitration plan violated the 14th Amendment. The decision says state interference in wage setting and employment conditions infringes freedom of contract and private property rights, noting limits in public welfare concerns. Former Governor Henry Allen initiated the plan, which courts found too broad and ineffective.
Bridgeport delivered its largest presidential and senatorial majorities for Calvin Coolidge and Senator Bingham, prompting comment that the city cannot choose wisely at the polls, a point likely to be raised with Hartford’s Cities and Boroughs committee today.
The Hamburg American Steamship One in New York reported the vessel Deutschland, in the English channel during dense fog, has been docked safely. John T. King, a local political leader, was aboard. Earlier, in 1923, King faced danger on the Ringling yacht off Hell Gate near New York. In Hartford, state leaders prepare for tax revision battles as Blodgett attacks city administration. Eighth district Republicans plan a vaudeville event in Holden Hall. A Senate reunion at the state capitol recalls former leaders including Shepard, Adams, Brooks, and Bree, with talk of removing judges from appointment power. The origin of the push is debated, with whispers linking Searls and a long-serving Windham county state attorney.
Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut returning from Miami met with President Coolidge for about thirty minutes. He refused to discuss publication or the subject of his talk, including whether it concerned Kingsley Macomber’s diplomatic appointment. Earlier, Bingham and Senator Georges McLean urged Macomber’s appointment, but recent diplomat resignations and promotions complicate prospects.
Officials file libel actions against the gas sloop North Star Two and her cargo with the United States District Clerk as part of a wave of cases. The vessel, sighted five miles off Black Taland and overtaken by coast guard forces, is among frozen ships under legal action in the district. Proceedings proceed with Coast Guard at New London while attorneys plan further filings.
An eccentric verse sketches four socially awkward figures disliked by their neighbors. A tale teller, a shoe collector, a chronic complainer, and a jokester face social rejection yet seek acceptance through polite conversation and attendance at a local Blue Front store fete with Mike and Fete.
A poem describes persistent loneliness through a week of blues and longing. The speaker yearns for a distant loved one, with each day revealing deeper sorrow and dreamlike memories. The refrain suggests tomorrow will repeat the same cycle of yearning.
Washington April 14. Minister Jay at Bucharest presented a diplomatic note to Roumania noting debt refunding deals with other nations but not with the United States. The notice cites unpaid principal and interest on the US loan and references an overdue payment from last November.
A mixed page of light verse puzzles and comic bits features cross-cut pie cutting riddles by C U Edson, humorous exchanges in a Pullman wash room, farming gaffes, roguish rolos, a chancy baby song, and Fay Schwartz playful quips about a noisy infant.
A playful campus letter column features Nan and Carrie discussing a tempting suitor, with banter about gold-digging and mischief. The piece recalls Paul Revere’s ride, hints at new tellings by a horse and by Wild Willie, and teases future columns.
Henry T. Allen analyzes how Hindenburg’s bid in the German presidential race tests republican resolve and foreign policy aims. He outlines potential shifts in votes, the likelihood of monarchist gains, and possible impacts on Versailles, the Dawes Plan, and Franco German relations, noting the risk of eroding confidence in Germany’s republican system.
The notice invites teachers to submit humor and verse, anecdotes, burlesques, and satires not previously published. Accepted pieces paid at rates of 1 to 10 per contribution or cents to 1 dollar for poetry, based on editor judgment, with manuscripts to be single-sided and addressed to Bridgeport Telegram.
John Cardara, 40, of 246 Cedar Street, was arrested yesterday by Park City police and charged with theft after the welding shop at 125 Stratford Avenue reported items missing. A welding torch and other tools valued at about 150 dollars were allegedly withheld. Cardara was held on a 500 dollar bond awaiting a City Court hearing scheduled for this morning.
Barnard College reports about five percent of U S physicians are women and notes rapid progress in preventive medicine. Women increasingly enter nontraditional fields, government roles and research, with patient confidence often higher with female doctors.
Adolf Klein of 835 Howard Avenue was arrested for violation of motor vehicle laws after his car collided with William H. Falls’s Locomobile on Maplewood avenue between Lenox and Howard. Police say Klein was parked on the wrong side while attempting to turn around. case scheduled in City Court this morning.
Recruiting offices are distributing application blanks for boys wishing to spend thirty days at Citizens Military Training camps this summer. Any boy who is healthy may attend at no cost, with courses in health, swimming, riding, radio, citizenship, marksmanship, athletics, and teamwork. Ages 11 to 18 eligible. basic course at Fort Wright. Strict discipline will be enforced.
Aaron Armis aged 1 of Sterling street is at Bridgeport hospital with a possible forearm fracture after an incident at the Stratfeid garage on Middle street yesterday afternoon. Police report no details yet. hospital officials could not determine the fracture value, but authorities believe a crank may have caused the accident.
Special Correspondent reports the Hobby, missing ship of the Norwegian Aero Club North Pole expedition, is safe off Spitsbergen. Sighted at six knots, the vessel has survived a gale, with concern over damaged airplane parts lashed on deck. further word expected within hours.
Washington April 14 The Shipping Board referred the question of scrapping about 200 vessels in operation to its committee on scrap with a request for a party report. Chairman O Conner also urged the committee on scrapping to consider the vessels as the only source of expense immediately faced by the board.
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