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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1926
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription rates and publishing details. The paper explains it is published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co at 140 Middle Street, Bridgeport Connecticut. It notes open telephone lines, Milford and Fairfield direct dialing, and Associated Press affiliation.
A Springfield Republican piece argues that valid registration and voting should seat the elected candidate if legally qualified, regardless of morality or money spent. It warns primaries corrupt by fundraising pressure, notes Illinois and Pennsylvania cases, and urges voters and states using direct primaries to clean house.
The Department of Justice found the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers is not a monopoly. It faces criticism from radio interests led by Paul Bo Klugh who claim the decision leaves them threatened by worldwide music monopolies and a convoluted regulatory landscape.
The author argues that living writers and composers deserve rights to their creations and control over publication terms. He notes that music, like real estate, is owned for a limited time and then becomes public, and condemns efforts to abolish temporal ownership as uncivilized.
A New York editorial laments sensational crime reporting and praises swift punishment. It notes convicts rushed Sing Sing before stricter laws took effect, arguing public fear of the electric chair should deter crime and that media bravado fuels criminals.
The article recalls industrialist William Bobeeus, the tin plate king, leaving his widow forty million dollars. Mrs Teeds became Princess Anastasia after marrying a Greek prince, sparking schemes by claimants. An inventory later showed about one million remaining. It notes wartime taxation of Hessians and urges a tax on fortunes made in America but sent abroad.
A coroner and U S work team examined a van found in a vacant lot in Wa ungford near a borough road. The vehicle, not from the nearby one way street, prompted a midweek inspection as part of ongoing local inquiries.
The Wallingford murder case drew New Haven County officials into a tense scene as the coroner identified the deceased and hinted at possible ties to square traffic. No arrests were reported, and secrecy surrounding the coroner’s statements stirred public speculation about motives and the danger to investigators and criminals alike.
A survey of upcoming political events notes Republican and Democratic outings at Pleasure Beach and other venues, with crosshouse seating plans and committee seats. It discusses governors races, Klan activity in Missouri and Tennessee, Maine’s quiet campaign, and general observations on electoral dynamics and party behavior.
A Catholic and Protestant critique portrays Mexico's Calles regime as an assault on religious freedom. The author argues the 1817 constitution imposes state atheism, warns against U S intervention, and urges withdrawal of recognition to let Mexicans reclaim rights.
A story about faith healing and personal testing of beliefs. The narrator argues that what helps an individual is the true test, not others opinions. It cites Marcus Aurelius on people valuing others' views over their own and urges self reliance in judgment.
Remembering by Walt Mason praises honesty kindness and a simple life after death. The poem contrasts polished praise with true decency and urges being good over being rich, hoping friends recall a straight and steady character.
Poem contrasts mine owner power with miners hardship and potential town renewal. It imagines tearing down ugly houses and replacing them with cheerful homes, sunny porches, and painted walls to bless the workers and their families, highlighting hunger and looming mine closures.
A fragmentary meditation on judging others by outward signs. It argues that true worth rises from inner battles and temptations faced, not from loud talk, patriotism shown by flags, lodge pins, or social indicators like bank deposits.
The Rev Dr S Parkes Cadman responds to questions from Telegram and Post readers. Topics include Jesus teaching on worry and life’s needs, Kingdom of Christ versus worldly patriotism, telepathy and spiritual communication, and whether modern science or religion supports discarnate contact. Cadman cautions that telepathy lacks uncontroverted proof and church guidance, urging careful interpretation and faith in divine provision.
Dr. Alfred E. Zimmerman said Austria's relief came from bolstering finances via tariffs and new taxes, including a turnover tax, while excessive public employes drain funds. He noted Danube customs removal could boost trade, and that Austro German union faces mixed sentiment with Socialists favoring it.
Police yesterday investigated the disappearance of Mrs. August Tomasseni thirty of 14 Evergreen Street who left for a shopping tour Friday morning and did not return. Her husband Benvenuto Tomasseni found their four children hungry and crying upon returning from work and appealed to authorities.
London August 8 AP King George closes his office for a one month paid vacation. He will spend time in the field and at country residences with Queen Mary visiting kin and friends. The royal tour includes Go wood races a country house party and yacht trips before grouse shooting in Yorkshire. They plan to be back at Buckingham Palace in October.
Fair and cool conditions expected across eastern New York and New England on Monday and Tuesday. Northern and southern New England stay fair with continued cool temperatures. Central pressure around 29.54 inches near Port Said? Complex wording notes a tropical disturbance overhead and a trough extending south and west. Winds from the northwest along the coast reach 13 mph.
Temperature observations from New Haven at 8 p.m. meridian reported by We Bureau. Daily almanac calculations indicate moisture and water levels. Data appears fragmentary and lacks clear dates or complete agency names.
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