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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription terms in advance with six day and night delivery. Published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. at 440 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut, with Barnum branding and AP credits.
A scrambled collection of notes and quips from a morning edition. It references radio activity in France and Florida, a Battle Creek man’s skin grafts after smoking in bed, a California earthquake mistaken for a presidential boom, detectives pursuing jewel thieves, and various whimsical asides about peaches, postmen shirts, and travel.
New England and eastern U S show fair to generally fair conditions with light to moderate winds. Frigid to mild temperatures expected across the region with higher readings anticipated Friday into Saturday, while the Atlantic coast experiences light shifting conditions and mostly fair weather.
A dense, chaotic description of a squall cloud during a thunderstorm. The narrative traces the cloud’s lower edge raggedness, rapid ascent of dark flecks, advancing front, and the abrupt calm before heavy rain. Trees bend away as dust swirls and rain begins under a boiling sky.
Registrars office to open today under state law as offices remain closed in the morning for President Warren G. Harding's funeral. It will reopen from 1 PM to 1 PM local time, offering enrollment opportunities for the upcoming primary elections.
City managers face opposition focused not on capability but on politics and centralization. Bridgeport critics argue outsiders might be chosen, yet local candidates claim they are the best for the job. A Norfolk recruiter highlights a push for local, capable Bridgeport applicants.
Republicans in Bridgeport urge registered party members to participate in city caucuses to choose delegates for the city convention. The chosen delegates will later select state convention delegates who in turn nominate national delegates for the presidential nomination. The article emphasizes the cascade of influence from local to national level.
The text stresses that the date for president and the forthcoming district caucuses and primaries this fall will influence the welfare of the city, state, and nation. It argues it is crucial to select the right man and that Republican voters have a corresponding duty.
The London memorial service for President Harding drew royalty ministers ambassadors and the public in tears at Westminster Abbey. The piece recalls past ties between Britain and America and a 1883 sermon by Philips Brooks urging unity beyond nationality as both empires face shared spiritual aims.
Editorial argues for expanding the state police to supplement local forces after multiple murders in rural Connecticut, notably on the Danbury road. It notes counties lack resources, cites crime control benefits, and claims fines and confiscations offset costs. urges legislature to increase manpower.
In Hartford a veteran reporter Jimmy Cosgrove faked a letter to the Birmingham police chief, prompting a formal reprimand from editors. The incident led to internal friction as Cosgrove pressured colleagues to back his account, highlighting newsroom tensions and the ethics of attribution.
The newly deceased Dr. J W Abernathy wills his library to Middlebury College Vermont. The collection includes books and pamphlets valued at about 1000 volumes. The bequest aims to preserve Evicanan material and support study of modern literature at the college.
A fragmented verse piece invokes mercy and constancy in the morning and evening scenes. The text mentions ale mercy, elites, and satire, with scattered names and odd phrasing.
Attorney Chord Wilson prepared for August 15 City court presentation in the Frank J. Grinbardell case to determine if Keeney vending machines may be installed in recal stores. Gambardelti acting for Keeney Chicago argues the machines cannot be held liable for damage, as the vendor return rights remain in question.
Hollywood Farm leads in a regional contest as scores and rankings shift. The report details top pens, principal threads, and notable competitors from Mynouth Rives to West-Rampton Lu, with Heathwood Washington and several others mentioned in the standings.
A memorial mass will be held Monday for local firemen. The service will take place at the Saint Avenue church with members of the fire department in attendance and prayers for those who served.
The passage is garbled with mixed letters and phrases making it impossible to extract named entities or a coherent event. No verifiable people, organizations, locations, dates, or outcomes can be identified for a concise card.
A 1920s quiz reveals who proved thumb prints are unique, naming J E B P as the first scientific proponent. It notes the public interest in Winchester as a Civil War and Revolutionary War site and mentions Sousa leaving the Marine Band in 1993. It covers coal strike indictments and a bolometer’s function, plus pearl shell origins and a Forest Service timber report.
Ida Fane defies her father Joel Jigemiti by marrying Woozy Wood after a warning. The marriage ends poorly as he proves unfit, prompting the old man to remind daughters to heed parental counsel lest their choices lead to trouble and sorrow amid a moral tale of love and regret.
The baby class struggles with a lesson on seeds and shoes as Miss Marie and Lovett confront Loretta’s shameful memory. The story follows a fragile moment of instruction and mockery, exploring childish cruelty and parental concern in a school setting.
In a morning court session, a driver received a $200 fine and a jail sentence under relevant traffic laws. Additional penalties included fines for operating without a license or valid registration, with several related cases mentioned as concluded.
Health guidance warns that excessive sun and heat raise brain blood flow, causing headaches, dizziness, sensory disturbances, and possible convulsions. Causes include heat exposure and overindulgence in alcohol, with fatigue and sleep loss worsening risk. Immediate relief emphasizes feet in hot water, head elevated, cold compresses, and medical guidance for treatment and remedies.
One Hundred Years Ago From Poulson's Advertiser August 10 1823 describes the grand dome of the Capitol in Washington nearly complete with copper sheath and east portico foundations underway. It foresees future walks Cap Square, flourishing plantings, and an elevated view over Potomac Anacostia rivers Virginia hills.
Fragmented text presents domestic tasks and health advice masquerading as a playful diary. It mentions sewing buttons, darning stockings, patching khaki trousers, and signs of joyous childhood, alongside medical tips about back pain and urinary exams. The passage blends nostalgic themes with patchwork instructions and incomplete Q and A on health.
A fragmentary verse showing sewing and darning as a vow to preserve childhood memories. The speaker threads buttons and mends tears while offering a prayer for lasting childhood innocence and blue hues.
Michael Merris of 13d Crescen avenue collapsed yesterday in the prisoners pen at City Court Mer vie was arrested for contempt of court for failure to appear and a waiting case from previous proceedings.
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