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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1926
Page
14
A Bridgeport newspaper column laments the intrusion of the Eighteenth Amendment into constitutional law. It argues the amendment is a dangerous statute eroding liberty and risks turning the nation into a battleground of prejudice, urging accountability for those who passed it.
A Connecticut Supreme Court decision links violation of prohibition laws to moral turpitude, arguing violations threaten the Constitution and national policy. The opinion notes the Volstead Act extends beyond the Eighteenth Amendment and stresses policing power, while contrasting with broader constitutional boundaries. Also notes Ansonia public wedding debate and social commentary on publicity and ceremony.
Suzanne Lenglen says turning professional frees her from control and stress, turning tennis into fun again. She criticizes club owners who keep players amateur for profits, and vows to risk new shots in the United States, arguing Americans also stress winning over play.
Edward P. Clarke appeals to Connecticut readers to aid the E. M. Gallaudet Memorial Fund, honoring Dr Howard M. Gallaudet, founder of deaf education. Alumni have raised about 17000 and seek 350000 total for a new Gallaudet building at Washington. Hartford and Connecticut are urged to contribute to reach the quota by August 9 14.
A 1926 reflection notes how sensational crime stories and films cultivate a criminal atmosphere, contrasting today’s glorified offenders with historic punishment. It argues media output trains perception, urging radical reform of crime handling and penology.
The passage discusses Senator Redden in the Twenty second district facing Democratic opposition tied to Hogan and William Hogan. It notes Henry Osborne as a potential Republican nominee if Hogan runs as a scare tactic. It mentions the Third Ward Republican club outing at Lake Compounce, Bridget Lester’s possible state job, and taxes due September 1. The rest covers miscellaneous items about currency, living costs, a London bridge joke, Lenglen, and trivial household tips.
A fragmented devotional piece urges daily growth through training talent aiding a broken heart, self examination, listening to music, and offering encouragement. It emphasizes purposeful time spent in reflection, kindness, and personal improvement across small daily actions.
Samuel Schnee of Schnee and Schnee confirmed talks between Albert Steigler Dry Goods and J C Pool Dry Goods of Springfield and other New England cities to lease the Main Street Fairfield Avenue property long occupied by D M Read Company. No signed agreement yet, but expected this week. The firms operate stores in Hartford Holyoke and Portchester.
A commentary rails against sensational violent fiction, arguing that magazines filled with crime, gore, and piracy tempt youth. It condemns lurid stories while praising science and invention, noting elders and professionals prefer thrilling tales over moral instruction.
The Crown Prince urged personal cultural exchanges to reduce distrust between nations. He praised sending youths abroad to study human activity and called for lower tourist rates and visa barriers, arguing travel expands minds and strengthens American ties to Europe.
A fragmentary piece on poets who weave word beads from roses and rain, linking garden imagery to lyric poetry. It touches on American themes, a bald man crafting wish you were there postcards, and mentions of men holding large indiscreet items and a reluctance to dance.
The Rev Dr S Parkes Cadman answers reader questions, arguing that the Salvation Army’s appeal relies on emotion as a catalyst for religious change, praising its founder William Booth and family, and urging readers to engage with people and broaden perspective rather than remain cloistered. He offers guidance on social awkwardness and self-focus, advising sociability and practical interests.
Paul Siciliano aged 49 proprietor of a Long Branch New Jersey restaurant and uncle of Albert DeMolino 20 whose bullet riddled body was found a week earlier in Wallingford was arrested in Long Island City late Monday. Siciliano a former partner of the late Dixie Kid was known as the King of Ravenswood and was tied to a murder trial of his wife. Coroner Mix and Deputy Coroner Field stated full investigation pending with further action in a week or ten days. Antonio Esposito alias Tony Malo was arrested in Providence in connection with DeMolino murder and remains jailed. Police suspect a Rhode Island rum ring head and double cross motives for the killings.
John Pahwuer of 94 Purdy Avenue Port Chester Wisconsin was fined 10 dollars for violating health laws. A truck loaded with bread lacking wrappers was cited, with defense noting other bakeries deliver bread without coverings. Deputy Judge W Stanley Finney presided.
Rosenberg denies firing seven shots from his car at a gang riding in an auto on North Me street. Joseph Mathiero, 18, of 1130 Pembroke Street, and others aboard were reportedly struck. Wyman Rosenberg, alias Hyman Brown, 30, ex pupil and member of the Mohican gat, was granted provisional release on $1.09 bond in C court. The arrest follows a recent shooting and more arrests are expected.
Dr Carl Alexander youngest son of Duke Albrecht of Wuerttemberg ordained a priest today in his family's principality. He was born March 32 1896 and formerly served as an army officer.
Partly cloudy to partly showery conditions across eastern New York and the middle Atlantic states. Cooler air expected in the north and central areas Wednesday with Thursday turning fair, while northern and southern New England stay partly cloudy with a few showers and cooler temperatures. A nearby disturbance near Hudson Bay drives a trough to the Atlantic. pressure steady around 30.22 inches offshore to Bermuda.
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