Bridgeport Telegram Excerpt on Rates and Financial Commentary
Column fragment from Bridgeport Telegram discussing advertising rates, postal service notices, and assorted financial topics. It cites Professor Ripley on financial statements, British cancellation questions, and U.S. government payroll growth, with references to General Motors, U.S. Steel, rubber trade, and World Court debates.
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M Cial Starmacnta
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General Motors
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Death of Renato Fernald Reveals Maine Dynasty in Congress
A Kansas City Star analysis recalls the Maine political dynasty in Congress starting in 1871 with three Maine representatives. It traces early figures like Frye and Goulding and Maine’s rise to Senate seats through appointments and elections, noting Hamlin and others who shaped the era between Lincoln and Grant.
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Wem
Frye
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Senate
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United Steg
Lincoln
Doerr
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Hindne
Fran
Bpeine
Beuelete
Blaine and Reed: Maine’s Political Giants in Civil War Era
In Maine's dynamic politics, James G Blaine and Tom Reed shaped national history. Garfield moved Blaine to the Senate and later secretary of state, while Reed rose from the House to the Senate, forming a powerful Maine delegation. The era featured Henry Clay comparisons, strong naval policy pushes, and enduring political legacies.
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House
Thomas
Reed
Hag Blaine
Senate
Maine
Garfield
Blaing Dru
Frye
Thule
Ithal
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Te Flouse
Tan Meed
Nelson Dlugley
Seti Milliken
Charles A. Boutelle
Neutelle
Mixaasrasetns
Henry Clay
Blaine
Tom Reed
James G. Blaine
Robert Louis Stevenson
Political Pointers At Republican State Convention Promises Turbulent Start
The Republican state convention opens Monday in Tartford as Maine voters decide. Backed by aging leaders and a surge for former state official John N. Wadhams, the race may be livelier than expected with Major John Buckley possibly entering and straining existing plans. Deliberations over the attorney general nomination and delegation loyalties across towns add to the anticipated excitement.
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Maine
John N. Wadhams
John Buckley
Union
Hartford
Buckley
Th Tee
Marcus H. Holcomb
Southington
Major Buckley
United States
Fairfield County
Charles EH
Wil Marnson
Curlen
End of Uncontrolled Election Expenses Urged
Roosevelt warns the danger of high pre election and primary costs and calls for legislative limits. He cites Pennsylvania and Illinois primaries as a disgrace and argues big money buys influence, narrows voter access, and fuels corruption. He urges federal safeguards and party reform to prevent repeats in future campaigns.
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Pennsylvania
Illinois
United States
Minots
United States Senate
Ilinois
Plans for the New House
A family quarrel over a new home ends with chaotic design ideas from mother to cousin and the uncle. They clash on light, bathrooms, and a chicken coop, and the mother tears up the plans in a humorous domestic recount. They reconcile as the family moves into a prebuilt house.
Courses in Biography by Dr. Fran
The article argues biography is the key to understanding history through studying great lives. It cites Abraham Lincoln Robert Clive and Napoleon as windows into eras and notes courses in biography are offered by Whittier College Duke University and Wittenberg College, hoping more colleges follow.
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Ohio
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Setaoly
World Peace Essays and Personal Dilemmas Addressed
Daily readers ask about the impact of the Bok Levermore World Peace essay and Dr. Cadman’s views on marriage, divorce, and ethics. The responses urge sober discussion, advise consulting clergy, and highlight the complexity of personal faith versus public opinion. A literary note on Coleridge and Wordsworth closes the column.
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Bok
Charles H. Levermore
Levermore
United States
World Court
On Parade by Mason: a penny ethics tale in verse
A verse parable about moral integrity and honesty. A grocer overpays a penny to Jones Jinx, who returns it, insisting on righting the error. Clerks mock the moral man, yet the narrator resolves to settle the debt, condemning hypocrisy and feigned virtue.
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6th Regiment Reunion Set for Greenwich Estate
The Séth regiment coral artillery corps reunion will be Sunday at Major C. A. Moore's estate in Round Hill Greenwich. Ex soldiers of World War I aim for a memorable gathering with Twelfth company members assisting. Governor John H. Trumbull and other dignitaries expected. clambake planned after parade and registration at the state armory. Frank McNicol leads the general committee, Edward N. Tracy chairs publicity.
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Morrin BR. Parne
New London
New England Trenpa
National Guard Brigade
Crearze M. Cole
State Armory
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Willeliny
Frank McNicol
Edward N. Tracy
Fragmented Sermon Fragments on Beauty and Faith
The text juxtaposes beauty and religion urging love of beauty, harmony between art and faith, and the soul over material power. It argues against worship of wealth, invention, or machines as ultimate aims, warning that religion must sanctify needs and cultivate virtue.
Police Judge Killed by Arizona Husband
Prescott Arizona Aug 30 44 CAP E T McKellegan 35 in jail with his young wife who he says he saved from John H Robinson 54 city manager and police judge shot dead with several bullets after midnight yesterday Mrs McKellegan treated for a broken finger and a wrenched arm Robinson found dead near his car in front of the McKelle gon home a blood trail led investigators to the home where McKelle gon surrendered with a pistol and five empty shells awaiting further questioning by county officials
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Arizona
E. T. McKellegan
John H. Robinso
MckKellegon
Error of the Pen Persists in Language History
A discussion traces how misreadings and associations shaped the word tweed into a fixed form in English. It notes that a mistaken reading of tweel and a link to the River Tweed led to the term becoming established by 1850, within 25 years of its first appearance.
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Weather Outlook for Eastern Regions Fair Skies Continue
Eastern New York will see fair skies on Tuesday with Wednesday rising temperatures in the interior. Northern and southern New England stay fair with cooler conditions in parts of New England. A Gulf of St. Lawrence disturbance remains nearly stationary. Winds vary from fresh to strong fanning northwest, with cooler readings expected in New England on Wednesday.
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New England
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
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