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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
12
The Bridgeport Telegram lists dates and rates for ads and subscriptions, notes open daily, and provides contact details. It also carries a critical reprint of Associated Press material and political commentary contrasting American and British wartime rhetoric.
The piece surveys GOP contenders for the 1928 nomination as Coolidge retires. Hughes denounces a bid, Danes dismisses candidacy while backing Lowden, Hoover, and others. Speculation centers on a compromise candidate and the influence of Al Smith from the opposing party.
The text recounts Henry A Holmberg facing Superior Court proceedings after pleading guilty to embezzling funds from the First National Bank. It suggests a large sum was misused to cover smaller amounts and questions who enticed Holmberg and who profited, framing a broader critique of justice and media reactions.
Kansas City secures next summer's Republican convention praising neutral locale and strong hospitality. The piece notes climate as the main caveat but asserts city’s central position on travel routes makes it an ideal site, warning that a heat wave could influence a deadlocked convention and potentially sway delegates toward a drastic outcome.
A Burlington Free Press letter from Balton, Vermont, dated Nov 29, thanks the Red Cross and friends for aid after a flood washed away a school on Mr Hovey’s land. He notes five children in school, shelter in a Ford, a ten pound baby named Betty Mere, and a Thanksgiving dinner donation. He says he and his wife are recovering with God and Red Cross help.
A column from New York recalls late 19th and early 20th century nightlife scenes. The narrator pairs anecdotes of a once-beloved theater manager with vivid vignettes of bars, gambling rooms, and social mixing. The piece ends with a chilling note about a Japanese butler's suicide in a servant’s bath.
General John J Pershing drew spontaneous cheers as a presidential candidate at the American Farm Bureau federation session. He urged a national defense role for agriculture, merchant marine expansion, a bigger navy, and higher prices for basic goods. A farmer hailed him as presidential timber, but Pershing avoided politic remarks, while the crowd praised his presence.
A brief vignette describes a small house with shining windows and a wintery air. The scene notes a snug roof, colorful carpets, a tidy board, bright dishes, and a yard patch with a single rusted pine visible beyond a painted door.
Dr Harris Blake of Stratford files civil action in Superior Court seeking 10000 damages from Louis Pearlin a center street jeweler New Haven for false arrest assault and slander tied to a December 24 1925 incident at 790 Chapel Street Pearlin caused Blake's arrest on a jewelry theft charge. charges dismissed on prosecutor's recommendation.
A clipped moral aphorism warns that molesting men fear investigations less than clever crooks. wealth earned by harming others is unworthy, and self regard wanes without friends. Washington, D. C. remains a backdrop for these reflections on justice and character.
Edward Mangler eighteen of 478 East Main Street enlisted in the navy yesterday. He will take up radio work and will go to Newport for two months to study before he goes into service. The fragment mentions talks about foes and tax grafters.
The brief surveys candidates for the new Connecticut Federal court and local aldermanic appointments. Stamford and Waterbury issues dominate discussions of minority representation on city boards, with calls for charter changes and more open office hours for lawyers amid budget moves and airport land purchases.
Dr Fran notes oil's rapid rise to a billion dollar industry powering transport and ships. He argues civilization would change if gasoline vanished, with burning steamers and battleships illustrating current use and the need for conservation beyond immediate trade demands.
The text notes rising gasoline use and expanding transportation systems including a trans continental bus service and growing air travel. It warns thatAutomobile production continues strongly, yet relies on a fragile petroleum supply. It questions federal versus producer-led conservation, urging public interest and immediate steps to conserve the fast diminishing resource.
Radley England December 7. For the first time public school boys from Radley College will travel to the United States for the Christmas holidays. They will be guests of Kent School in Connecticut, sailing December 13 or 14 from Southampton. The trip aims to repay Kent’s earlier visit to Henley, when Kent beat Radley in a boat race. King George approved the Radley plan to foster ongoing exchange between public schools in Britain and the United States.
The Rev Dr questions adviser counsels a young woman in Frankfort Ky who seeks guidance after damaging relationships and a faltering faith. He urges self forgiveness, renewed commitment to righteous living, and choosing a path of personal integrity, then discusses a girl trapped at home with nagging relatives and a possible future marriage. He cautions patience, evaluating a serious suitor, and weighing context over impulse. He emphasizes inner resolve, prudent choice, and steady adherence to higher ideals.
Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts calls for a return to rough productive “shirt sleeve diplomacy” amid a House debate on the diplomatic deficit bill. He criticizes current envoys including Sheldon Whitehouse over alleged police shadowing of Mayor Walker during abroad visit.
An American Legion Harry W Congdon post event at the Lyric theatre Sunday afternoon December 18 will raise funds for the Christmas basket program. Proceeds support food and clothing distribution to the needy.
A humorous moral tale about a young clerk who earns praise for thrift and diligence. The boss praises a pin found on the floor, hints at future promotion, and invites the clerk to dine with his niece, while the narrator recalls his own failed attempts to prosper through clever tricks.
Rain in Southern New England and Eastern New York on Thursday with colder nights. Northern New England sees rain, then Friday clears. Disturbance moving from Missouri toward Lake Michigan brings cooler conditions. rain overnight. Winds north of Sandy Hook shift to stronger south winds by Thursday afternoon. High water and daily almanac notes also mentioned.
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