Bridgeport Telegram 1891 founding and misc notices
Fragmentary OCR shows Bridgeport Telegram details from 1891 including publishing house, postal matter, circulation audit, Associated Press affiliation, and miscellaneous quotes. The readable items mention a daily schedule, offices on Middle Street, Connecticut, and assorted editorial quips.
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Bridgeport Telegram
4 Post
Ato
Middle Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Associated Prova
Here
Wrortune
Cremation debate and editor letters reflect social views
A reader letter discusses cremation as a progressive, cost-saving measure and cleaner cities, praising its potential to lower burial costs and reclaim eyesores as playgrounds. Other letters express labor hardship and critique greed, urging compassion, work, and a return to Christian values amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matha
Church of God
Taber
Igione
Smitil Allen
Chicago Fire Anniversary Myth Busted by Old Affidavit
An old affidavit suggests the 1871 Chicago fire caused by a milk punch celebration rather than Mrs. O Leary s cow. The piece links the blaze to a joint tenancy in the Loop and a careless lamp, noting the disaster spurred modern fire prevention and fighting methods and marked Fire Prevention Day on October 9.
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Chicago
O’leary
William Dannell
O'Learys
Patrick McLaughlin
Loop
MecLaughlins
Ireland
San Francisco
United States
Tully
Lockport
New York
Bridgeport
Law and Order on Highways Reorganized Connecticut State Police
The article outlines a planned reorganization to create a highway policing focus within the Connecticut state police. It discusses the shift to patrols of motorized roads, the dangers from automobile accidents, and the rise of vehicle theft and highway crime. It stresses preventing such crime and keeping pace with fast cars, noting the evolution from stagecoach to motorized enforcement.
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Connecticut
Department of State Police
Jack Ketch
Milady
Milord
Global booze battles reshape wartime bans and laws
The wets and drys clash worldwide as Germany abolishes wartime closing regulations by a narrow vote and lets states set new rules. In Russia, liquor policy ties to revenue, permitting wines up to 14 percent alcohol while taxation aims for large gains. vodka remains taboo but may be revived for revenue.
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Russia
Germany
Silesia
Bubble Airships and the ZR-2 Disaster
The piece argues against dirigible designs like the ZR-2 built for the US Navy, claiming German Zeppelins were superior yet failed in war and peace. It questions Navy officials’ insistence on experimenting with such craft, noting a contrast with the submarine's proven wartime effectiveness and saying some lessons never stick.
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England
United States Navy
Count Zeppellin
Zeppellins
Met portrays oldest piano from 1722 in New York
The Metropolitan Museum displays Cristofori's early pianoforte made in 1722, touted as the era’s marvel. The writer muses on future musical inventions 199 years ahead and what instruments might exist.
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Metropolitan Museum
New York
Cristofori
Comfort triumphs as Parisians drop starched collars
Amid a Paris heat wave men abandon stiff collars and shoes. haberdashers report softer neckwear replacing the starched look. Edison praises health benefits, noting avoidance of tight clothing aids circulation and overall well being.
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Paris
Brigeport Forty Years Ago Rem Saturday Event Notes
The Plainville camp meeting will begin next week and a big St Patrick’s alliance picnic drew a large Pembroke Grove crowd with a parade. The Sixth Regiment plans a Stamford reunion on September 14, while Connecticut Heavy Artillery holds a Savin Rock gathering Tuesday. Barnum Avenue’s New Hardware Co opens a Barnum venue shop near Hallett Street. A cast offering songs and satire includes Herman Kraust and Sophia Zimmermann. Walter Goddard Bag named Democratic Town Committee chair replacing Michael Shuridan. Mrs Everall’s new play Ruth, An American Wife, to be staged at the Opera House. Captain A W Scott opens a curios museum at 449 Main Street. An accident injures Cornelius Connolly at Wheeler & Wilson’s. Barnes family reunion at Seabrook Park draws 450 attendees. Bristol orchestra entertains on veranda. Various local notices, birthdays, and obituaries populate a busy page.
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Plainville
St. Patrick's Alliance
Pembroke Grove
Stamford
Ami Co. O
Connecticut
Savin Tock
Barnes
Sea Ole Park
Hartford
New Haven
Wirato
Biainville
Bristol Orchestra
Humtajon
Berkshire Herald
Out of Nowhere Julia Violet and Ronald Hastings collide in a London intrigue
Violet, a poor dressed English woman, steps into a web of deception involving Ronald Hastings, a missing baby, and a string of liaisons at Mrs Teas house. She hides the boy Ronnie from Hastings while plotting her own survival in a world of sharp favors, debt, and danger.
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Viowot
Ingueby
Lorat
Dub
Wena
Violet
Trownie
Rhee
Apite
Higgs
Ronaud Lastings
Oliva Bale
Mrs
Ronald A Hastings
Tse Sens
Ronnie
Violette
Hastings
Miss Clancy
Ronair
Ronald Hastings
Amy
Tonante
Olive Tale
Guaptior Svt
Tim
Olive
Greyn
Che
Fig
Chalima
Gatwith
Gatwielk
Gatwick
HlUeingn
Timaeli
Agate Detective Agency
Promisa
Chulwick
Willarala Old Mil
Lena
Ronny
Westie Martin
Jetter
Honpla
Mra Tega
Tinatingy
Charing Croay
Eastman
Edger
Fils
Shime
Ghia
Ahg
Ynan
London
Aida
Uheta
Mag. Hiaws
Two Sea Songs By Berton Braley
Fragmented OCR delivers two sea themed verses and a romantic scene with Violet and Hastings riding in a private car toward Chorwood. The piece intertwines nautical longing with intimate dialogue and suburban English settings, hinting at a developing romance amid a seaside mood and travel imagery.
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Berton Braley
Tobin Seizes Role for Browns Amid Batting Load
John Tobin fills the St. Louis Browns role as a compact five foot eight rookie weighing 160 pounds. He excels at pitching and waiting for the hitters while contributing about 30 points in batting. Tobin trusts grinding in, chasing runs, and aims to back his team with steady offense.
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John ‘Tobin
St. Louis Browns
Widget
Pisses
Ion Naudienps
Ays Tobin
Orden
Miid
Jobin
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John Gloss
Peoples Gast
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Binzes
Genao
Censor
Peter
Lafayette Street
LAW and Order
Brigeport
Rem
Thursda
Neng Hardware Company
Barnum
Corener
Hallett Street
Herman Kraust
Young German
Muaie
Baker
John Shay
Josh Lard
Farran
Sophia Zmmerman
Patrick Abner Myera
Irwt
Jagt
Indaon
Jack
Alfred Beverly
Jack Blum
W. Bryan
Lew Simmons
Fred
Walter Goddard Bag
Democratiic Town Committee
Michael Shuridan
A.W. Scott
Main Street
Col. Robinson
Cornalius Connally
Wheeler and
Wileson's
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Pembroke Street
Mediaal
Mgr
Minot Tutthea
Clinton Avenue
Mr.Tuttle
Dun
Furled
der War
Up Salt Creek
Mesars Balor
Tfarron
Robert Gumn Morris
Mt Everett
Nouse
Berkshire
Bigelow
Frederick Wood
Rogers
Is. Pierson
Fairfield
Elizabeth Shepard
Tunniston’s
James Barnes
The
New York Tribune
Chirlle
John
Miles Hummel
Olga
Emile Wummel
Greens Farms
Libbie A. Ambler
Ruby M. Ayres
Villiol
Mit
Miniame
Tana
Vielet
Violetlo
Lene
Ester
Tamafek
Alek
Chor
Kitchey
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