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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
12
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New York April 25 Labor concerns dominated the American Newspaper Publishers association annual convention. Debates focused on printer training through the Macon Georgia school with mixed support due to distance and job prospects. Other discussions covered free publicity, improving second class mail service, and postmaster general New's remarks on mail packaging to distinguish classed matter.
Commemorative services for Paul Revere were held at St. John’s Lodge No. 3 in the Masonic Temple with William W. Benn delivering the principal address on “The Line and Deeds of Paul Revere.” Westerly grand master A. Mackenzie spoke on the Masonic Service Association as a spirit of 76 selections were performed by John Bowman and others.
Fragmented forecast notes show Thursday and Friday conditions with light rain possible along the coast and generally fair weather inland. Pressure low south of New England and showers reported near the coast in recent hours with variable conditions across the county.
A legislative report supports a salary measure that ties raises to incumbents only, reverting to prior amounts when current holders leave. It argues for earned pay reflecting service quality while noting constitutional limits and the unusual timing of increases for non-expiring terms.
Nine people were injured when two streetcars collided on Main and Congress streets on Wednesday morning. The Barnum avenue car reportedly split a switch while turning into Congress, leaving the North Main street car unable to stop in time. Each car was operated by a single crew member, raising questions about vigilance and duties during the mishap.
An article notes two one man car accidents within eight hours blaming negligence of the operator in signaling and starting from the curb. It argues a conductor could have prevented the mishap and criticizes the Connecticut company for one man service that handles fares and operates large cars, a practice the Public Utilities Commission has overlooked.
The essay extols baseball as a symbol of American life, linking its teamwork, fair play, and open action to national identity. It lauds fans as active participants and anticipates a season welcomed by the public and sports columns, hoping for a clear and fair display of the game.
The United States Rubber company announces three new manufacturing methods for rubber. Sprayed rubber for broad use, web cord, improved tire cord making, and a novel vulcanization method are expected to lower costs and raise product quality. The discoveries, linked to spring demand, promise broad economic value and benefit stockholders and the public alike.
Heartfort April 25 The State department of Merlin is directed to refuse the Federal aid provided under the Shepnard-Towner maternity act. An appropriation committee reports federal aid for child welfare and health totals about 1500 dollars. A state party seeks to work alone for the next two years and a separate appropriation of twenty four hundred is mentioned for a later season.
In Massachussetts a bill seeks to recall Harvey. The article mentions Local figures such as Weston official Kelly and a Teselurian eid eet, with references to George Hasves and a Trasetta House. The text is garbled but centers on recall action and political debate.
Greenwich April 2 Special report describes a joint local and State police drive against speeding after several accidents. Officer James Orlen arrested Virgil Anthony of Newport Rhode Island 40 mph and a companion from New York City staying at Pickwiel Arms hotel. Anthony arraigned before Judge Janey Mead at the Verc ough court on charges and costs. A second offender was fined for speeding on Milbank Avenue.
In a distorted report from April 12 the Connecticut Company bus driver case regarding the deaths of Harriet Byrnes and Mary Odonata is outlined. The trial or proceedings extend into May with references to officials Garones Jonos and Connery, including claims of responsibility and ongoing investigations.
A garbled diary like piece describes a baptism and community rites, mentioning venues, dates, and assorted names amid scattered phrases. It references Bennett area references and a broader sense of local events with hints of gatherings, springtime rituals, and a parish tone.
The Norwich gathering described as the GARNANNUAL ENCAMPMENT profiled veteran attendance and membership shifts, noting 141 deaths reduce the veteran roster since 61-85. Dignitaries included Norman O. Buckingham Milford division president and Mrs Lovien Aiter Tory.
A public hearing will examine allegations of police bootlegging activity. The inquiry, led by Attorney General, aims to determine facts, identify responsible officials, and consider corrective measures and possible prosecutions. The hearing will include testimony from witnesses and review of agency records.
A noisy mix of recipe tips and trivia covers cookware metals like aluminum and cast iron, oven temps, and care. It asks about Henry Ward Longfellow’s relation to John and Priscilla Alden, Elgin Marbles pronunciation, washing machine power, a French building stone, egg history, Washington’s Declaration signing, and crop notes on muskmelons and pumpkins.
The verse parodies a girl named Mary with a faulty car that stalls and hisses on a hill. An attentive chauffeur assists as family figures joke about speed and responsibility, ending with a vow that the father will pay for any accident.
A compact reflection on how children form views of their parents through their own experiences. The piece argues that kids notice what their background teaches them and imitate what they observe, stressing simple, steady behavior over lecturing and temptations like candy.
A Bridgeport man and a Fairfield girl wed in a ceremony at St Home church. The bride wore a gown with white and pink accents and carried pink roses and white sweet peas. The groom’s best man and bridesmaids wore formal attire. Guests included family and local residents. after the reception, couple planned to live on Post Road.
In a radio sermon Senator royal S Copeland urges health as a spiritual duty. He contrasts Sabbath reverence with caring for the body, urging regular fitness and a temple-cleaning of the body including head, hair, eyes, teeth, and dental health. He promises more guidance in future talks.
A reader asks about stroke recovery prognosis for speech loss and paralysis. Dr Copeland says speech may return depending on hemorrhage severity. the attending physician should advise. Other questions cover dental care for a child, dark under-eye circles, night dreams, weight guidance, eye cataract treatment, and general medical sanitation topics with personal replies when publishable.
A compact list of literary works praised by Frederick OBrien including White Shadows of the South Seas and Poe poems with references to diary and essays. The fragmentary items mention Montaigne, Cervantes, Melville, and other authors, alongside copyright notes from 1923.
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