Bridgeport Telegram Established 182
Bridgeport Telegram, daily except Sunday, published by The Post Publishing Co. at Bridgeport, Conn. Rates and delivery by carrier. Open every day and night. Member Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press. Local news published exclusively for republication.
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Editorial Notes Morning Hazy Mix of Curiosities and Quirks
Fragmented remarks touch on odd events and misplaced names. Topics range from a record cold day and a New York shooting to fashion trends and a claim of cheese consumption links. A Mexican earthquake, aviation ambitions, and everyday musings fill the page with scattered anecdotes and humor.
Weather scattered across regions with unsettled air
Fragmented weather notes describe a broad area from the West Atlantic to the Great Lakes facing cool, raw conditions. The North Atlantic and Ohio Mississippi routes show lower temperatures and wind. A rash of indecipherable government and business names follow amid a general forecast of no major change through Wednesday.
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Bridgeport City Court Judgeships Debate Petition Backed
The Judiciary Committee will receive a petition from Bridgeport citizens urging Arthur MT. Comley be named city court judge. The document argues for keeping the current system and cites reduced crime and administration of justice as benefits. Judge Boardsman declines pressuring, suggesting if offered he might accept. Senator Wilder backs appointive reform by governor.
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New York Toll Bridge Plans Signal Bridge Across Hudson
Discussion of a proposed suspension bridge across the Hudson from Peekskill to Bear Mountain surfaces in metropolitan ads. The project, long debated, aims to relieve ferry congestion by offering an alternative for New York motorists. Interior reports note mixed public reaction and advocates urge action to curb cross river delays.
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Bear Mountain suspension bridge project advances in New York
Enterprising promoters move quickly after the toll ban by the general assembly, securing a charter and starting preliminary work. They plan funding through a large stock issue and aim to complete the bridge within twenty four months, despite public apathy and concerns over highway access.
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New York Move to Ease Child Theatre Attendance Fails
The New York legislature debated a bill to allow children eight to sixteen to attend motion pictures with an accompanying adult. Critics warned of safety issues and moral impacts, while supporters argued the current law was unenforceable. A conference committee and Senator Brooks led to the bill stalling and the existing statute likely remaining in force.
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Letters to the Editor Readers weigh in on safety and social issues
Telegram readers sign letters about dangers to children from cars and urban traffic, call for more playgrounds, discuss public dancing and liberty, and note concerns on policing and community behavior. Several authors reflect on personal standards and neighborhood life in a candid, opinionated column.
Bankers Meeting Opens in Ive N Y At ABA Convention
The American Bankers Association spring meeting opened yesterday in Ive New York. Samuel Mew les, president of the Bridgeport Say cigaske and a member of the exreuligh empire, is the only Bridgeport representative at the meeting.
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Answers to questions from a colonial science column
A collection of brief Q and A items on topics from Hawaiian poi to desert rain, flying fish, Moravian trombone choir, gambling tax treatment, postal rules, Cherokee leadership, U S trade associations, Dark Ages, sweet potato, and Sarah Bernhardt. Facts: poi production, Sahara rainfall sources, flying fish distances, Bethlehem Moravian Choir size, gambling winnings taxed, postal trades, Cherokee chief, 1194 national trade associations, fifth century start of the Dark Ages, Ipomoea batatas scientific name, Bernhardt's conversion.
Fragmented plea echoes through unsafe transit zones
Disjointed lines speak of ominous dangers and searching for escape as unseen forces and shifting highways loom. The speaker pleads Heaven's aid while railing at corrupted paths, rain soaked marshes, and eerie figures haunting the roads and reeds.
Badges and memories in a crowded school scene
Fragmented reminiscence recalls badges worn by students and teachers, the silver star of merit, and a crowded classroom memory. Names like Madge, Maggie, and Teres a appear amid faded scenes of pride, uniforms, and a guiding teacher’s note.
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Navy enlistment rolls motorcycle passenger sue driver for hurts
Navy enlistment records show a motorcycle passenger suing a driver after injuries in a sidecar incident. The report mentions Air Force personnel and several named locations as part of the pursuit of compensation and accountability.
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Sleeping sickness explained in medical terms for the public
The article discusses two diseases sharing the name sleeping sickness. It contrasts African trypanosomiasis carried by tsetse flies with encephalitis lethargica, clarified as brain inflammation linked to post influenza era. It notes no North American cases of the African illness and details symptoms, possible causes, and patient care.
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Iowans Ask Dr Copeland Medical Advice Collected Q and A
Readers submit health questions on ailments from constipation to bursitis and freckle removal. Dr Copeland provides guidance while directing detailed inquiries to be sent with a stamped self addressed envelope.
Ten Books I Have Enjoyed Most by Albert Bigelow Paine
A compact personal list by Albert Bigelow Paine praising favorite works and authors. Highlights include Mark Twain related volumes, Kipling, Poe, Cabell, James Branch Cabell, Bret Harte, Anatole France, and Shakespeare with Bible, Wuthering Heights, and other classics. The essay reflects Paine’s literary tastes and reflections on enduring reads.
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Poe
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Wuthering Heights
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