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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1927
Page
12
A Bridgeport Telegram page fragment discusses prohibition rhetoric, criticizes moderate drinking, and cites Lincoln and Pearl debate. It also argues for a strong American merchant marine, noting profits and the need for national shipping strength, plus radio regulation warnings to avoid interference.
The piece argues Gov. Smith faces a political handicap from his wet proclivities and Tammany affiliation. It notes Tammany pressure on Judge Charles C. Nott and questions the impact of Tammany elevating a candidate to the White House, suggesting it could hurt Smith at the polls.
The article describes a fractious political atmosphere as President Coolinje faces pressure and heated criticism from Republicans and supporters alike. It notes divided opinion on what the word choose means and hints at a pending candidate nomination and acceptance dynamics amid street corner debates.
The Torrington Register condemns Connecticut parole practices after murderer John Billadella, who attacked young girls, was released. Editors urge Governor Trumbull to order a thorough investigation, arguing reforms fail to protect law abiding citizens and denouncing reformers as soft on crime.
The Waterbury American reports on Seymour Lowman soon to be assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of prohibition enforcement. He argues federal liquor laws in New York need a state regulatory statute for close federal state cooperation. He doubts Congress will fund the 30000 federal agents and costs to enforce the law in the metropolitan area.
The article argues that most Americans in cities and rural areas reject strict enforcement of Prohibition. It notes widespread liquor access despite federal efforts, questions the feasibility of a nationwide dry regime, and suggests allowing wet states to regulate supply to curb bootlegger adulteration.
Waterbury criticized State Tax Commissioner Blodgett for a flawed attempt to cover up bad figures in his office. The piece argues an erroneous 1920 population figure, caused by a careless clerk reading a 1910 census, misclassifies Waterbury as smaller than Bridgeport, jeopardizing bond sales and demanding correction.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor unsigned with correct name and address kept confidential. Letters over 300 words may be reduced by the editor. Anonymity may be granted for certain communications upon editor discretion.
A reader endorses station WICC in Bridgeport saying his new five tube radio from Grant store tunes without interference and that prior three tube sets could not pick up WIZ. He notes testing while in Bridgeport and mentions boat work and living out of town. He remains a plain radio hobbyist.
A satirical missive mocks Coolidge and a hypothetical “Keeping Wet with Smith” line. It shifts to jumbled remarks on rent in Italy, antiquities, love poems, alimony, and a cruel quip about a mother. The fragmentary prose preserves period voice but lacks a coherent news item or named figures beyond Coolidge.
A writer laments public indifference to union labor issues in New York while skirting a subway strike and city life. He notes the city’s appetite for chicken, the presence of strikebreakers, and discord among marble workers, arguing most residents ignore such labor conflicts yet gossip about Hollywood.
G P Town committee conference unlikely to yield major action Friday night with a dinner at the Algonquin club. Possible endorsement for postmaster vacancy unclear. City Hall repairs continue slowly on the lower floor. George H Wonds inspects progress as plans for a formal opening emerge. Marriages licenses frequent at City Hall while the Health department absorbs transfer duties from the clerk’s office.
A discussion of Sir Oliver Lodge’s claim that life creation may be inevitable, contrasted with skepticism about spontaneous generation and the origin of forces. The piece argues that electricity gravitation and life remain mysteries, with no one since Franklin proving how life begins or matter originates.
Washington gossip links Senator Peter Norbeck of South Dakota to President Coolidge's summer visit. Norbeck's park land acquisitions aided South Dakota hosting the President, boosting state promotion and political clout. He emerges as a potential western progressive ally while strengthening ties with the White House and Senators like McNary.
A poem depicts a sparse hotel room as the speaker’s home with a single bed table and chair. Reflections on dreams and wonders emerge from a lone window as planets gleam and the room holds intimate magic despite its bare furnishings.
A reader proposes testing editors by submitting anonymous world famous writings to compare reception. He cites publishers and writers, notes editors' vigilance, and urges fair effort over tricks. The piece discusses editorial scrutiny, talent, and the value of honest craft in an era craving sensationalism.
A wandering narrator recounts being pinched in many towns and receiving a green welcome card from Salt Lake City police. The note jokes about letting visitors stay free of heavy statutes and promises quick arrests elsewhere, ending with tears of joy at a city that welcomes guests outside the jail.
A fragment meditates on how people gain praise for wisdom humor judgment savings generosity and behavior by mere habit or restraint. It critiques those who credit themselves for traits they possess only as reflexes or appearances rather than genuine merit.
An Associated Press despatch from Hollywood reports Pauline Garon and Lowell Sherman, once a vaudeville duo in the Palace Theatre sketch Lawful Larceny, have separated. Sherman has returned to Hollywood after a year on stage. both declined to discuss the reasons.
Northern New England and Southern New England: Fair Thursday, Friday partly cloudy and warmer with possible showers in the north portion. Eastern New York: Fair with rising temperatures Thursday and Friday. Showers expected Friday in Northern New England. Winds: north of Sandy Hook fresh southwest. Sandy Hook to Hatteras fresh southwest north of Sandy Hook portion and moderate northeast and east over the south portion. Thursday partly overcast with light showers in the south portion.
In Charlton Massachusetts on August 3 seven people in heavy clothing were saved from a burning home in Dodge Village where a fire began early and burned until morning. A man named Fimonoigz reportedly reentered the house to recover valuables while a blazing ceiling collapsed trapping him briefly before rescue. The incident occurred as dawn rose at 400 AM.
Riverside seafarer Captain Mulhaley nets a jellyfish over three feet in diameter in Saugatuck Sound. He says the creature was the largest he has seen in 20 years of fishing and notes its poisonous slime when shed. He also recently displayed a seven and half pound lobster with a single claw.
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