Educational Costs And Civic Control In Public Education
Meriden educator Carl M. Diefenbach argues mounting costs arise from broad aims and attendance growth, urging focus on mentally alert students. He warns against dragging unwilling pupils and stresses parental cooperation for real education. The piece discusses radio station WSOM and the debate over censorship and audience engagement in public media.
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Meriden
Carl M. Diefenbach
East Slide
Meriden Journal
Diefenbach
America
Diefenvach
Abie's Irish Rose continues on Broadway despite closing talk
The Immortal Abie's Irish Rose defies closing rumors as critics note its long Broadway run. World yesteryear claimed 239th performance, surpassing Chu Chin Chow, with Anne Nichols planning a sequel titled Abie's Children. Eleven million have seen the sixteen thousand performances worldwide.
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Abie
Mark Twain
Robert Benchley
Life
Republic Theatre
Able
Trish Rose
London
Anne Nichols
France
Abie and
Rose
Manhattan
The Real Censorsnd on Free Speech Debate
Norman Thomas, a serialist spokesman, argued about censorship after a large radio station refused his views on a hot question. He said freedom of speech includes choosing not to listen, noting that unregulated airtime would drown out meaningful dialogue.
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Norman Thomas
Tom
Dirk
Harry
Thomas
Fortunes of Hopkins millions end in private hands
A study of Mark Hopkins wealth and its transfer from his widow to Edward Searles and later to his clerk Arthur Walker reveals little public charity. Walker’s death leaves unclear what became of the vast fortune. The saga highlights eccentric wealth, legal claims, and calls for estate taxation.
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Mark Hop‘kins
Union Pacific Fame
Edward F. Searles
Searles
Arthur T. Walker
Walker
Hopking
Unsolved Predicament in Connecticut State Care System
Governor Trumbull backed a limited bond to relieve overcrowding at insane hospitals and Mansfield school but the plan was vetoed by the party machine. The Middletown Insane hospital now faces severe overcrowding with 2875 patients, though only 4200 capacity, and authorities urge judges to halt new commitments until space is found.
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New Haven Journal Courier
Trumbull
John Wadhams
Torrington
Mansfield ‘School
Long Lane
Middletown
Senate Committee On Finance
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Iar
Wadhams
Hubbard
Bugber
Old Lane Efficient Finance Commission
Old Board of Control
Republican
State Insane Hospital
R. K. Leak
Rebate
Hertford
Governor’s Bond Plan Rejected Amid Political Feud
The draft notes two conditions for state aid, one disgraceful, and the Governor attempted relief through a limited bond issue. Officials declined the plan, rejecting it to fuel a political narrative that Connecticut funds facilities at any cost, undermining credible state support.
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Connecticut
Mrs Augusta Stetson Speaks For Personal Followers
A reader letters item notes Mrs Augusta E Stetson was expelled from The Mother Church in 1909 and says she can only speak for herself and her followers, not for Christian Scientists. The piece is filed by the Christian Science Committee of Publication for Connecticut New Haven.
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Christian SC
Stetson
Aews
New York
Augusta E. Stetson
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Manhattan Days and Nights in New York and London
A reflective vignette contrasts New York’s banker arrivals by motorboat at Twenty-Third Street with seaside vistas and river breezes. The piece weaves urban heat, social snobbery, and bustling street life through a narrator who patrols the city from dock to park, noting bright nights, refracted glamour, and an absent banker flotilla amid the Thames like echoes.
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New York
London
England
Twenty-Third Street
Twenty- Third Street
The Rural P. D. Clerk by Anne Campbell
A poem portrays a rural clerk behind a grated slit who holds the key to the speaker’s happiness. The speaker longs for his gesture a nod or a white square of food as solace and fears sleep stolen by longing, imagining Saint Peter-like power in a simple act.
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Anne Campbell
Peter
Boston
Mass
Jesus
Political Pointers and City Finance Amid Busy Month
A busy month for Bridgeport tax matters includes a June interest collection of 13 000 and July delinquencies totaling over 20 900. The tax collector urges timely payments while Mayer Behrens considers a 70 000 loan for paving. Norwalk nears end of Mayor Robins tenure amid election talk and October poll expectations.
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Bridgeport
Norwalk
Robins
A Humble Call to Focus and Listening
A compact sermon on avoiding wasting time and energy on trivial choices. It urges deep listening over talking, reflecting on gratitude to those who helped us achieve success, and notes the paradox of national unity versus division. The piece ends with a plea for universal happiness through shared contentment.
Hoover seen as early 1928 GOP presidential candidate
The Daily Mirror discusses Herman Hoover as the leading 1928 Republican presidential prospect if Coolidge retires. It notes his organized strength, influential backers, and the possibility of a Cabinet departure shaping his chance, while recognizing other figures may emerge and timing is uncertain.
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Washington
Hoover
Dawes
Longworth
Lowden
Leth
Caonlwee
Moses
West
William Allen White
White
Mr. Hoover
Kansas
Coolidge
Hhis
A Bad Little Playmate By Dr Pra
A controversial column attacks a public figure nicknamed Mr Gin, criticizing misconduct tied to alcohol and a high society scandal. It cites Hollywood incidents, a famous actor, and a reckless party at a mansion, warning against corrupting youth while claiming leniency for alcohol influenced crimes.
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DR. Pra
Gin
Sutzbee
Gln
Eve Peter
Hollywood
NK Crane
Alcotter
Jali Am
Beverly Hills
Howe
Mr. Gla
Aifelee
Jesse
Bresa
Dent AcCopyright
Gertrude Ederle Demonstrates At Norwalk Resort
Norwalk August 11 two prominent visitors drew a resort crowd as Gertrude Ederle the English Channel conqueror and several world record holder appeared with her family at Roton Point aboard the Taurla. About 3,500 spectators witnessed an unscheduled exhibition and Miss Ederle received a warm ovation before the Rhinelanders and Mrs Jones departed after recognition.
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Norwalk
Roton Point
Alice Rhinelander
Kip Rhinelander
Jones
Gertrude Edetrle
English Channel
Helen
United Master Bakers’ Association
New York City
Taurla
Heerle
Aderle
Wife of Berlin Doctor Dies at 69
Mrs. R. M. Griswold sixty nine wife of Dr. R. M. Griswold Berlin medical examiner died at New Britain General Hospital after long illness Born in Berlin she was active in church and D A R chapters serving as regent of Emma Hart Willard chapter She is survived by her husband a son Dr Matthew Griswold and a daughter Miss Esther Griswold a New York City commercial high school teacher Burial in Rocky Hill cemetery
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New Britain
Associated Press
R. M. Griswold
Berlin
New Britain General Hospital
Emma Hart Willard
Matthew Griswold
Esther €. Griswold
Commercial
New York City
Rocky Hill Cemetery
Another Failure by Walt Mason
A niece seeks divorce after planning to reform a drinker named Fitabenjamin O Banning. The narrator warns against marrying a heavy drinker, recounting failed reform efforts and a weary path to legal separation as the niece pleads in court. The piece mocks misguided vows and reveals the toll of failed attempts to change a partner's habits.
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Walt Mason
Fitabenjamin O'Banning
Vale
Questions on omnipotence and faith in a troubled era
A long reader letter from Portland Maine discusses reconciling divine omnipotence with a moral universe, affirming that God’s power is bound by reason and righteousness. It argues evil’s presence fits creation, and that God works to secure good for all while offering guidance for a woman seeking advice on marital betrayal.
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New York City
God
Israel
Four autos crash when driver tries high hill
Four vehicles collide at Fairfield Avenue and Courtland Street near police headquarters. William H. Purdy of West Haven, driving in high gear, was arrested for reckless driving after his car hit a westbound roadster driven by James Stafford, pushing a chain of crashes. Stafford had no license and posted bond. Knight and Hunt owned the other wrecked cars. six stitches were needed for a head wound on the roadster driver. Purdy and his family escaped unharmed.
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Courtland Street
William H. Purdy
Wallace Street
West Haven
Fairfield Avenue
Escar
Purdy
James Stafford
Sanford Avenue
Frank Knight
Southport
Knight
Fairfeld Avenue
George W. Hunt
Barnum Avenue
John Barton
Leo Krause
Horral Avenue
Sydney Mooney
Stafford
Hunt
Struc
Woman Hurt When Truck Crashes Near Westport
A Gardner Stooge Co large truck from New London, operated by Smith D Thackster, collided with a station wagon driven by Miss Helen Alexander at West Wall Street and Imperial Avenue. Passenger Amy Munn sustained minor bruises and shock and was treated by Dr William Munson. Thackston was arrested for reckless driving and released on a promise to appear. case set in Westport Town Court Thursday morning.
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Gardner Stooge Company
New
London
Smith D. Thackster
West Wall Street
Helen Alexander
Wilton Road
Imperial Avenue
Post Road
Amy Munn
John Glenn
William A. Munson
Thackston
William ‘Tripp
State Police
Macdonald Glad Men Got respite in Sacco-Vanzetti case
London Aug 11 Assoc Press Ramsay MacDonald labor premier said he was glad to be the respite granted to the two men in the Sacco-Vanzetti case. He noted friends of America pray there awaits no execution. The comment echoed editorial reaction as the case heads to the full bench of the supreme court. Demonstrators in front of the US embassy faced police in Hyde Park with a quiet, controlled vigil.
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London
Assocs Press
Ramsay MacDonald
Friends of America
Siera
Minster Police Court
Can
Hyde Park
Aidfair
Weather outlook for Eastern New York and New England
Frustrated weather notes show light showers in New England with minimal temperature change. Pressure patterns remain north of the Gulf of St Lawrence with trough to Grand Banks. winds shift from north to southeast around Sandy Hook and Hatteras with overcast skies and occasional showers.
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New Eng
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Grand Banks
Tyre
Kansas
England
New England
Sandy Hook
Sandy Hous
Hatteras
Noutheast
North Portion
South Portion
Almanac fragment notes high and low water times
Fragmentary almanac entry notes high and low water times and tidal data in Eastern Standard Time. Includes garbled headings and unreadable segments but preserves the core tidal reference and timestamp.
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BAILY
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Gram
SU Thes A . A. Munkets
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