Bridgeport Telegram founded in 1891 milestone
The Bridgeport Telegram, established in 1891, is described as a daily paper published by The Post Publishing Co. It includes ads for advertising reps in New York and Chicago, notes on circulation, and a column of brief, humorous lines reflecting early 20th century newspaper style.
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LA. Klein
New York
THE
Post Publishing CO
Middle Strait
Bridgeport
Cann
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Editor letters policy notes reader submissions
Telegram print policy invites signed letters under 20 words for editors to edit. Readers may request anonymity. Longer letters may be shortened at editors discretion and no paid anonymous communications.
Cremation as a Progressive Public Benefit
Letter writer argues cremation could curb disease reduce burial costs and transform urban space into playgrounds while easing widows burden. Another reader complains of unemployment and economic hardship seeking aid or work. A third laments times of suffering urging a return to Christian ethics and restrained labor leadership.
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Church of God
Steaders
Mone
Smith Allen
Fire prevention day lookback on Chicago fire origin and lessons
A historical note links the Chicago fire of 1871 to a milk punch tale and the O Leary cow myth, then argues the blaze spurred modern fire prevention. It credits firefighting advances, hydrants, and building codes, urging cautious use of flame and matches to prevent future fires.
Reorganization of Connecticut Highway Police
An editorial argues for a restructured Connecticut state police to focus on highway patrol. It warns that faster cars bring new accident laws and enhanced crime risks from car theft and speedy escapes. The piece stresses a dedicated highway force to curb disorder and adapt to modern enforcement needs.
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Connecticut
Ighway Police
Department of State Police
Jack Ketch
Milady
Milord
Global booze debate reshapes wartime laws abroad
The wets and drys clash worldwide as Germany lifts wartime liquor controls amid cabinet debates on Silesia and reparations. Russia loosens dry rules to allow wine production up to 44 percent alcohol, aiming for large tax revenue while vodka remains taboo.
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Russia
Germany
Silesia
Soap Bubble Airships and the Zeppelins Question
A critique argues that the giant dirigible ZR-2 and Zeppelins illustrate flawed airship design. It questions U S Navy reliance on such craft after wartime failures and notes the submarine’s wartime effectiveness, asserting some lessons are hard to teach.
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United States Navy
Zeppellin
Zeppellins
Mtany
Oldest piano on display at Metropolitan Museum
The piece hymn writes about Cristofori's 1722 pianoforte and muses on how future instruments like a phonograph would amaze listeners. It reflects on the leap from ancient crafted piano to modern technology and imagines instruments 199 years ahead.
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Metropolitan Museum
New York
Cristofori
Comfort and fashion in heat wearers discard stiff collars
Report notes men in a hot spell abandon starched collars as health advice from French haberdashers and Edison-style claims link loosened clothing to improved circulation and well being.
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Maris
Soltenliars
Edison
Ias
Out of Nowhere and Violet Hastings in London intrigue
Violet Ingley, poor but pretty, cares for Ronnie Hastings, the deserted child of Ronald Hastings. She hides Ronnie from Mrs Higgs and plots a life with Hastings, while Olive Halim schemes, Lena Clancy rebuffs Violet, and Violet frets over her fragile cover. Hastings calls, and a tense meeting looms as Violet risks exposure.
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Vielet
Ronnie
Iim
Hastings
Ile Mlastings
Anatohins
Olive Ible
Gilwith
Violet Ingieey
London
Violet
Ics
Ronald Hastings
Olive Halim
Higgs
Rcourn
Ranald Hastings
Iso
Florette’s
Miss Clancy
Viele
Olive Male
Jencus Hasting
Pwivant Ji
Nar
Green
Mr. Gatwick
Hln
Olive
Lena
Ronnin
Leslie Martin
Kiev
Lonnie
Mummy-eivin Bey
Roonie
Rose
Mrs.ings
Two Sea Songs by Berton Braley
A fragmentary poem piece by Berton Braley expressing sick longing for the sea and its voyage. The text includes jumbled verses and stray dialogue that blur with prose and character scenes.
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Berton Braley
Plainville Camp Meeting and Local Reunion Notes
A late nineteenth century Plainville camp meeting is noted for the coming week with parades and performances. Reports cover the Sixth Regiment reunion at Stamford on September 1, heavy artillery events, local political shifts, a new play at the Opera House, a detective museum opening, and various accidents, social gatherings, and obituaries in Bridgeport and nearby towns. The Barnes family reunion at Sea Side Park draws many attendees, while notable residents visit towns and the elderly mark birthdays.
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Stamford
Connecticut
Heavy Artillery Iil
Savin Reck
Ir Hardware Company
Barnum Avenue
Hallett Stryat
Co. Robinson
Dumptz
Jackass
Bernes
Seaside Park
Barnes
Canal
Hartford
New Haven
Bristols
Plainville
Bristol Orchestra
Barneses
Husniston
Berkshire
Mra
Tncrease Sumner
Col. Sumner
Bridgeport
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