Bridgeport Telegram Established 1991 Headlines and Rates
Bridgeport Telegram, established 1991, publishes daily except Sunday. Includes subscription rates and payment terms, with 2 year, 1 week, and monthly options. Located at 140 Middle Street, Bridgeport. Telecommunication contact Barnum 6100. Associated Press news dispatches credited as required.
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Editorial Notes Flashing Lines of Social Snubs and Quips
A collage of wry observations on society, money, and ambition. It jokes about fashion choices, family social pressure, parking hassles, car costs, and the accuracy of public figures. It muses on immigrants, weddings, education costs, and bachelor freedoms with light sarcasm.
Fragmented Political Sermon Echoes on Ethic Conflict
A garbled citation argues politics as soulless enterprise and contrasts wealth with virtue. It asserts color as a determent to character and questions the fit between athleticism and studiousness, suggesting a world biased against toil and merit, though the text is incomplete and fumbled.
Weather forecast for New England and New York
In Northern New England increasing cloudiness and warmer with possible local snows Wednesday night. Southern New England fair and somewhat warmer Wednesday. unsettled and colder Thursday with possible rain or snow. New York mostly cloudy and warmer Wednesday with local snows north. colder Thursday with snow or rain in the north and western portions. Conditions show low pressure over Canadian maritimes and Atlantic disturbances bringing unsettled weather Thursday across east and southern states.
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Financing Bridgeport Through Municipal Bonds Says Mayor Behrens
Mayor Behrens urges Bridgeport to issue municipal bonds to fund schools streets sewers and bridges, arguing it spreads costs over years and avoids crippling tax hikes. He notes three million dollars in immediate needs and warns against financing solely from current taxes as tax rates would rise and burden homeowners and industry. The mayor champions prudent credit use and a long term plan.
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If Wishes Were Horses Then Beggars Could Ride
A columnist cites the adage about wishes shaping life, contrasting dreams of Washington and Lincoln with the reality of persistent effort. Irving Bachellor studies a humorist and a wealthy industrialist to reveal happiness lies in purposeful pursuit, ending with the story of a poor woman.
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Woman of Charity Found Happiness in Helping Others
A Southern woman who raised ten children and dedicated her life to others is praised by Mr. Bachellor as the happiest person he knew. He notes her daily deeds brought contentment and achievement, saying wishes without works are dead and that successful people ride toward their goals.
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Voices from the Grave: Adams and Jefferson Letters Revealed
Atlantic Monthly highlights century old correspondence between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Adams reflects on what truly started the American Revolution, noting 1760 to 1775 saw a revolution in minds before bloodshed. The piece laments lack of a full history from those letters.
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Disputed GOP sentiments on Bingham Merritt ticket in Bridgeport
Local Republican questionnaires reveal disunity over Governor elect Hiram Bingham as U. S. Senate candidate. Upstate leaders urge Merritt as successor to the late Dr. Brandegee, while Bridgeport Republicans expect a smaller presidential vote margin. City officials, including Mayor Behrens, discuss January 1 commissions and district aldermanic gifts amid intra party tensions.
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Pothier to Make Appointments as Rhode Island Governor
Reports to federal authorities note a drop in rum running since patrols began off the Atlantic coast. Former Governor Aram J. Pothier, newly elected Rhode Island governor, will make numerous appointments next month, many unconfirmed by the state Senate. New Jersey to create 125 legislative posts as sessions start despite a small Senate and larger House. Connecticut General Assembly with 35 senators and 28% House members will make under fifty appointments.
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Illustrious Names Walt Mason and the Badger Poe
A quirky verse narrative rails at a cousin named Edgar Poe who bears a heavy burden from birth. Villagers mock his attempts at poetry while praising his patient, gentle nature, foreshadowing a troubled future as jests sharpen into fear of social ruin.
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One Hundred Years Ago Electoral College Ballot News
From the December 3 1834 New York Evening Post report the Albany electors met and bal loted for President and Vice President Results show Adams 26 Crawford 4 Clay 4 Jackson 1 total 38 Calhoun 29 Sanford 7 A messenger Samuel Russell chosen final ballot Russell 20 Weed later Hartford Connecticut elector voted Adams for President Jackson for Vice President Charles Babcock appointed to carry votes to Washington The Western Hall did not yield clear popular results but the paper expects no college election and Clay unlikely to be in top three to be chosen by Congress.
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A Beautiful Morning by Anne Campbell
A poem celebrating a clear bright morning with carefree mood and joyous feelings. The speaker exhales relief as sunlit air dispels cares, noting no clouds and an uplifting atmosphere despite potential daily strife ahead. The verse emphasizes personal courage and gratitude for the good gift of a new day.
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Barber Shop Scenes and Holiday Phrases Circulate
A mixed page of light humor and notes features a speaker on barber shop scenes with playful sights, then shifts to jokes and quips by readers. Vignettes include witty lines about attire, collars, and daily life, with brief quotes from readers and brief essays on humor and festive topics.
Jay Walkers Told Narrow Street Crossing Crime Plan
New York City proposes making mid block jay walking illegal and restrict crossings to intersections with traffic officers. Safety officials claim 366 pedestrians died this year from motor vehicle incidents, 224 from mid block crossings, and 142 at crossings but many were jay walkers. police power to curb jay walking could cut deaths by half. Authorities urge ordinance or state action to protect both drivers and pedestrians amid crowded streets.
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Poisonous fish and remedies from a strange Florida winter
A chaotic excerpt discusses poisonous fish including eel varieties with venom sacs and the sting ray. It describes symptoms from a bite, such as stabbing pain, breathing trouble, delirium, and potential death, then outlines snake bite–like first aid and supportive care.
Surgeon William Stickney Dies Before Operation
Rutland Vermont December 3 Dr William Stickney a renowned state surgeon died at Rutland hospital while undergoing a wartime operation attempt He was 46 born in Beth Dartmouth College graduate and athletic star married to Dean Aitken sister of Lord Beaverbrook He served overseas in World War I as a major with the American forces
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Deny Pardon Plea of Official in July
Augusta Maine December 2 1 Vonnel today denied a pardon petition for Herschel Ghat al Housten former County Attorney of Avorstock county serving one to two years in State prison for conspiring to violate the prohibition law. Housten was convicted at Houlton last April with Willard Lewin Houlton attorney who is serving year in the Federal Penitentiary Atlanta for violation of the Wa steadfast Act.
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Police Guard for Schenectady Mayor
A Special police guard was detailed to accompany Mayor William Campbell at all times after a threatening anonymous note, as officers hunt the source of the missive. The mayor also ordered a draft cleanup of the resort area following the shooting death of Acting Police Captain Youmans last week during an arrest.
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Messenger Fleeing With Securities Supposedly Missing
In New York, bond brokers Stans and Company reported a messenger named Harris disappeared with about $40,000 in securities. Harris allegedly left uptown Manhattan after one day’s employment, and a woman named Jenania identified an address Harris gave, informing police today.
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24 Mexican War veterans listed on pension roll
A local notice notes only 24 survivors of the Mexican War now on government pension rolls, though 26 names appeared earlier. The remaining veterans are over 91 years old, with readers invited to address medical and sanitation questions to Dr. Copeland via the newspaper office.
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