Telegram subscription rates and political commentary excerpt
An OCR fragment discusses Telegram subscription rates in Bridgeport and shifts to a long, critical passage on constitutional power over elections. It critiques the Senate’s authority to regulate primary elections and argues that Congress has not established such power, warning against threats to democracy and government integrity.
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Talent Scandal Shrouds New Rochelle Concert
A controversial incident surrounds Miss Talley at a New Rochelle concert where she walked off stage after not receiving promised payment. Her manager and the star dispute blame, while the audience saw little of the promised earnings, and questions linger about who bore responsibility for the lapse.
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When Nullification Wasn’t So Terrible
A garbled New York World piece defends nullification as a historical constitutional option after the Dred Scott decision, noting segments of the North supported it and the era’s court rulings, while reflecting on reactions from the New York legislature and public figures to constitutional interpretation.
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Narcosan Debate Spurs Medical Heritage and Hope
The piece argues narcosan, a drug by Horowitely, may permanently aid addicts, contrasting with orthodox medicine’s caution. It recalls Pasteur, Reed, and Gorgas battles, noting medical resistance to new cures and Roosevelt’s support. The author suggests medicine must sometimes swallow sharp pills for progress.
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Political Pointers From Bridgeport and Hartford Budgets
Bridgeport plans 6000 for snow removal after two winter storms while Hartford spends 15000 plus 5000, totaling 20000, on snow efforts. Director Northey praises street cleaning progress amid calls for a remodeled city accounting system with a potential ordinance amendment. Rumors swirl about a future municipal consolidation between Stratford and Bridgeport as officials deal with missing tax books and duplicate requisitions.
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A Difference by Walt Mason
A satirical verse lampoons church politics and evangelists, noting hypocritical clergy and lay pretenses. It criticizes fund raising and appearances while lampooning moral pretensions and public hypocrisy in a small village kirk.
Tale of two cats and college notes from New England
A patchwork column notes two New England cats found on a kitchen stove and safely recovered after a warm start. It also covers University of Vermont students and the Bluestocking Society debating admissions while Vermont wildlife is discussed, along with New Hampshire apple grading reform ideas and a winter homemaking course at Massachusetts Agricultural College for women. Connecticut game refuges and hunting policy are briefly examined.
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Sentence Sermons On Confidence And War Tactics
A fragmented excerpt contrasts quotes on self doubt and ambition with a critique of boasting and fear. It notes how success can become a tyrant, and mocks humorous town names from other regions. It ends by proposing conscription as a wartime preventive measure.
Jewish Humor and the Jewish Mind in Lively Anecdotes
A 1976 piece discusses how Jewish jokes reflect Jewish life and wit, noting that many stories rely on cultural traits rather than targeting Jews. It describes a collection by Richman and argues the humor resonates with both Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing the quick mind and resilience in adversity.
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Blizzard Strikes Buffalo as Snow Paralyzes City
A fierce blizzard hit Buffalo with Lake Erie winds 30 to 60 mph, plunging downtown into darkness while suburbs saw eight to ten inches of snow. A warehouse fire near South Michigan Avenue caused about 200000 dollars in damage, mostly flour and feed. One man died of natural causes amid cleanup and several workers faced frostbite injuries as trains largely kept to schedules. Meteorologists call it a real Dakotas Nebraska style storm, boosting December totals to 21 inches.
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Christmas Tree Stocks Rise Ahead of Holiday
In Chicago on December 16, the government reports abundant Christmas trees arriving from Northern states and Canada. Shipments have reached major markets with ample supply, and analysts warn that prices often drop to unprofitable levels just before Christmas as demand peaks.
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Our Happiest Task By Anne Campbell
A fragmentary verse piece reflects affection and guidance from a parent to a child. The speaker imagines the child growing capable and independent, while promising protection and wisdom. References include Musaolini in consultation, signaling a historical or literary context.
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Answers to readers questions by Dr Cadman from Telegram and Post
The editor notes Dr S Parkes Cadman answers reader inquiries on religion freedom and interpretation. Topics include Genesis authority versus modern science, rights to drink alcohol in America, and deciphering the number of the beast 666 in Revelation. Cadman cites constitutional law and historical context from the United States and Europe.
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Nevada Campaign Dances and Votes Weighed in Nevada
Washington reports on Nevada campaigning where candidates endure long dances after speeches, courting women voters including stout ladies, and the exhausting travel across sparse population. Senator Tasker Addie returns to Washington fit and upbeat about the Nevada result, noting the social toll and electoral stakes.
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Day in Washington: Fall and Doheny Acquitted
The House addressed the compromise Alien Property Bill while the Senate approved the Treasury Post Office Appropriation bill. A treasury draft proposed legalizing whiskey manufacture for mercantile use. Senator Ashurst moved to bar Smith of Illinois from the Senate as McKinley’s successor.
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Weather Blends Clouds Warmer Then Snow From New England To New York
Weather outlook shows increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions in Southern New England followed by snow on Friday with colder temperatures Friday night. Eastern New York expects rising temps in the south and snow in the north, then a likely switch to rain in the south Saturday. Northern New England also warms then snow on Friday with a cold Friday night and Saturday snow. Winds shift from southwest to strong Friday night north of Sandy Hook, with northwest to west winds over the south portion and strong southwest into Friday.
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