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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram notes 18 Subscriptions payable and published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. Address 40 Middle Street Bridgeport Conn. Open every day and night. Audit Bureau of Circulation member and Associated Press news usage rights detailed.
The piece surveys postwar reparations and German politics as Germany clings to a dove of peace while factions clash over policy. It questions Cal Grotlage’s chances, urges presidential candidates to embrace the Blank Roe Doctrine, and critiques nationalization of industry as inefficient.
A broad disturbance centered over Kentucky moves northeast bringing rain to the Atlantic States. Wednesday night and Thursday turn colder with generally fair weather to follow in the Washington area. Winds rise to gale force along the coast from Delaware to Boston. storm warnings active from Delaware breakwater to Boston.
The article discusses thermometer designs and exposure effects on readings. It cites a hypothetical scenario where a white porcelain thermometer yields different temperatures when shielded versus exposed to sun and wind. It notes extreme readings in snowdrifts and compares instrument behavior under varying conditions.
A fragmented poem about returning home to a mother’s embrace and the comfort of home. The speaker longs for warmth, safety, and peace, contrasting travel weariness with dreams of reunion. Imagery centers on a motherly welcome, familiar scenes, and a longing for belonging.
Secretary of State Hughes, addressing the American Academy of Political and Social Science in Philadelphia, argues that conferences operate within narrow fields defined by national interest and fear. He notes that balance of power and imperial aims shape diplomacy, citing the Monroe Doctrine as a unifying, dignity preserving U.S. policy enduring for a century.
Webster remarks celebrate the December 1823 message as a bright page in U S history. He pledges not to erase or blot it, praising the lasting respect of America statesmen for American industry through the years.
Bethlehem Steel President Magenn G Grace predicts 1924 will be a fair average year similar to 1923 with strong rail demand in Q1. Railroads will spend on maintenance and equipment while auto, construction, farming, and canning sectors show steady or better activity. Foreign demand may rise with bumper prospects in Cuba and Mexico, boosting exports. Public sentiment improves, reducing pessimism and encouraging new ventures.
The Tuberculosis Commission launches its annual Christmas seal sale to fund disease control. The fundraiser stresses public cooperation, noting five thousand volunteers across seventy five towns, and highlights the value of medical science in saving lives and restoring health.
A garbled report recalls congressional arrivals and city movements including figures Amane, Ben- Atorn fron the I Towndénate, Genet Imeneu with iaihitaay and elwil Bowers en route. It notes a youthful party and a student vote scene, with unclear roles and outcomes.
New Raven December report shows injured and three students enrolled at Yale University graduate school this year per Dean Wilbur L Cross. Compared to last year similar period, overall enrollment increases across departments. In addition to regular graduate students, 407 teachers across the state take courses in New Haven and other towns. Extension course enrollment reaches 795 students.
Henry Van Dyke portrays courage as a steady inward strength guiding actions day by day. He urges facing hourly perils with calm, not yielding to fear, and seeking steadfast trust in God to sustain the soul through life’s trials.
Town orders strengthened enforcement after dark for pedestrians failing to use sidewalks. Drivers must illuminate vehicles on highways. lighter traffic warrants warning before arrests under new rule. Local motor vehicle department directive prompts police to patrol street crossings and enforce compliance.
A confusing report outlines the arrest of French Bookseiler on a secret count with a May timeline. Authorities, including Bruner and Sugfetu, arrive as investigators prepare to determine charges while denying any confirmed accusations.
Yale Towne Construction Company purchased land from Morewood Tealety in the Rippawan area to build one family houses for employees at cost. The project aims to provide housing for workers with a development camp plan and sale of homes to staff members at production cost.
A fragmented historical piece traces the evolution of lighting from melted lard candles to early kerosene, distilling a quirky survey of past methods. It notes 16th century shifts, colonial experiments, and improvised fire sources while musing on modern fire starters and cigarettes.
Campaign headquarters announced further donations to the Community Chest. Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank contributed 300 dollars and Mrs. Cattie Beers 50 dollars, bringing in funds as total nears the 8500 goal though officials warn the final tally may fall short. London’s oldest schoolgirl, 73 year old Mrs. M Howarth, studies at Brinton Woman’s Institute Odd Job class and intends to finish her course.
The passage describes a court scene where injured and crippled individuals are paraded before a jurist. A narrator recalls suffering, mockery, and threats of nine terms in jail as the jurist condemns the speaker, while the crippled and heartbroken peers plead for mercy and dignity.
A jagged, garbled account describes a child’s extreme chatter and misbehavior in class and a teacher’s attempts to manage the disruption. It mentions attempts at instruction, interruptions, and the need for patient, structured teaching to curb the distracting outbursts.
A 1910s era report describes Henry Perry and aviation editor figures planning a polar voyage. The piece cites ambitions to revive a memorial wish, linking explorer legends to a transpolar flight attempt. It mentions Amundsen style aims and a central polar voyage plan centered on military or naval logistics.
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A jury convicted a man for shooting three people on August 6. Judge Collins in the Court of General Sessions sentenced him to about nine months, with a prior hospital recovery noted. The defendant claimed self defense amid accusations of provocation by witnesses.
An advice column notes stomach troubles and digestion linked to diet and alcohol abstinence, urging consultation with a physician for medical hygiene and safety. It discusses symptoms like nausea, headaches, and a furred tongue, and mentions Dr Copeland answering readers questions in this column.
A reader asks about best method for nasal and oral douches including whether to keep mouth closed or open and how water should flow. The reply suggests avoiding unsafe methods and notes general guidance available at local clinics.
The article notes the new Congress split 220 Democrats to 62 Republicans in the House and 33 Democrats to 62 Republicans in the Senate, with several resignations and special elections to fill vacancies. It discusses primaries, direct senate elections, and campaign influences including party infighting and supposed vote buying under the Adams Law. Indiana governor Warren McGray faces embezzlement charges amid a string of scandals across several states.
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