Bridgeport Telegram Establishment and Staff Note
Bridgeport Telegram founded 1891 details subscription rates by mail payable in advance for 1 year. Published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. Open daily at 146 Middle Street. Telephone 6100. Member Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press. AP rights noted.
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Editorial Notes On World Affairs And Morals
Editorial notes discuss revolts in Monico, potential Congress deadlock, and misperceptions about the Laberly Bell. They mock speakeasies and discuss the Soviet regime, reparations, and King Put. A minister cites heaven as distant while a speed may travel far on little fuel. The piece critiques Russia's conciliatory stance with dignity as the key word.
Weather forecast for Southern New England and Atlantic states
Unseasonably mild temperatures persist across the region with rain likely Saturday and Sunday. A system over Ontario shifts toward the Canadian maritimes, while a broad rain band extends from the Missouri valley to the Atlantic coast. Expect colder air to arrive Saturday night into Sunday across the Atlantic states and North Florida with winds from the north and northeast.
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New England
New York
Ontario
Canadian
Maritime Provinces
Missouri “Alley
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Flantic States
North Florida
Sandy Hook
Sanity Hook
Hatteras
The Shortest Day Marks Seasonal Turning Point
A historical weather notice notes the December afternoon as the end of winter nears and days begin to lengthen. It explains Earth's orbit toward the sun will bring more daylight across the northern hemisphere, with varying sunshine hours by region and the promise of warming in the coming weeks.
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Fali
Macmulay
Nuun
Lationde
Maine
Una Michigan
Argon
Iowa
Floridia
Gulf Coast
Merry Bootleg Christmas and Poisonous Prohibition Whiskey
Prohibition officials report bootleg liquor circulating as denatured alcohol redistilled in basements and illicitly prepared. Government analyses of 18 000 cases show most illicit liquor is poisonous or worthless, with only a tiny fraction resembling real whiskey or gin. Deaths from acute alcoholism and serious health harms are common, framed as a Merry Christmas warning.
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New York
Prohibition
Palmer Canfield
New York Herald
Canfield
Chemical Division
Internal Revenue Service
Canada
Canadian
The dignity of youth across generations
An observer notes that each generation governs with hidden strengths and deeds. He cites Roosevelt, Lincoln, Columbus and others as youths who shaped history. The piece argues the trouble lies with aged critics and urges giving youth health and opportunity to lead.
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Roosevelt
Lincoln
William the Silent
Columbus
India
New World
New Orleans
Emerson
Power of radicals halting Congress raises concern
The piece argues radicals in both houses have stalled legislative business, choking vital measures while demanding outcomes. It cites Madden on fair, merit based appropriations and tax implications, praising economy but warning of continued gridlock and delayed public legislation.
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Congress
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
Christmas Party Delight for United Congregation Choir
Anna Fimer Beardsley organist of United Congregation church led a 60 member chair at a Christmas party hosted by Mr and Mrs J W Birdseye on Fairfield Avenue. The event featured Wise Men in costume gifting baskets, Santa Claus, Jack Horner pie and a Christmas cantata rehearsal. The 69 member choir performed Christmas carols under Mrs Beardsley, with dancing to follow.
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Anna Fimer Beardsley
United Congregation Church
J. W. Birdseye
Fairfield Avenue
United Church
Santa Claua
Jack Horner
Geardsley
New Haven Man Dies After Fall From Dock
George Miller of 265 Olive Street New Haven fell overboard near the deck and barge at Wall Street. He was rescued from the water and died a short time later at St Vincent’s Hospital.
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New Haven
George Miller
Olive Street
New Wasen
Agaist
St Vincents
Jivapital
Reduced Fares Sought for G O P Convention
Elland Ohio Da 21 VAP Dileation noted to the United States for reduced travel. schedule for travel to and from the Republican National Convention in June announced. Howard Sapp, two years old, of 04 Fairfield Avenue, suffered convulsions from poison but is reported in daily good condition.
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G. O. P. Convention
Wprassengers Agens Association
Reguntan
Annoiu
Monepsen
Howard Sapp
Pairfield Avenue
Shadows in My Heart Light the Day
Poem expresses lingering shadows in the world and heart, contrasting a sunlit past with present gloom. It contemplates tomorrow as a light that may dawn, kept from departing until a beloved presence could brighten the heart. The piece centers on emotional longing and hope through imagery of shadows.
Fined Sailors Linked To Rum Flotilla Face 250 Charges
New York December 21. T J Donty and George Drake both of Bay Shore Long Island were fined 250 each on conviction of having beer in communication with the rum fleet beyond the 12 mile limit. The two captains of small craft seized near Jones Inlet were captured by the coast guard cutter Seminole. A speedboat attempted escape but was stopped by Seminole shots.
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York
Dee
T. J. Donty
George Drake
Bay_ shore
Long Island
Jones Inlet
Coast Guard
Seminole
Nationalist tensions and race violence ripple through Oklahoma and Mississippi
The daily press shows mob violence in Oklahoma where a hotel owner was killed for employing a Black porter, and in Mississippi a Black man was shot after a chase by a posse following a white man’s murder. A Drew village incident ends with the lynching aftermath and public fear amid foreign views on American civilization.
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Daily
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Howether M .Tchiteherin
Hughes
United States
Oklahomia
Merlow
Birch
Potter
Ulrich
Drew
Christmas Gifts Stolen From Employer Truck Driver Charged
Frank D. Ders0, 0 years old of 347 Hancock Avenue is accused of stealing 245 dollars worth of shoes shirts and wearing apparel from his employer David Rosenfelt, a truck driver entrusted to deliver to Lexington Avenue store. The theft was uncovered when store staff noticed missing stock during delivery.
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Frank D. Derso
Wiancock Avenue
Dezson
David Rosenfelt
Hancock Avenue
Rosen
Sculptor-Professor Sues for Divorce in Ohio
Bruce W Aviile, sculptor and professor at Ohio State University, filed for divorce from Gladys Anien Saville, alleging she showed no interest in his work, neglected marital duties, and engaged in frivolous associations. The couple reportedly wed in Squantine, Mississippi, in September 1819.
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Ohio
Bruce W Aavilie
Ohio State University
Gladys A ¥Nien Saville
Squantin
Miss
Hartford County to consider new court house plan
Hartford December 21 The county court proposes a special meeting in January to decide whether to convert or build a new Hartford county courthouse at Trumbull and Allyn. Senator John H Trumbull and county officials support forming a committee to study the advisability of a new building.
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Hartford County Court House
Trumbull and
Allyn
John H Trumbull
Plainville
Egialaturé
What Thought Have You By Angelo Patri
A compact reflection on parental honesty and the hidden thoughts behind words. The piece argues children read thoughts as actions, so insincere thinking undermines guidance and trust. It urges parents to align inner thoughts with outward speech to model genuine conduct.
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Belle
Mark
The Crime Wave Message to the Cops and Town
A rambling dated lament praises police efforts while lamenting crime in the streets. The speaker hopes Officer Moore will recover a stolen cow and restore peace, urging community support for law enforcement amid ongoing danger.
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Heck
James
Anit
Moore
Ice clearing and river crossings in 1923 era report
One hundred years ago the Nations Intelligencer notes early frost delaying merchandise entry at Whitehall on Lake Champlain. A joint crew cut a 60 mile ice passage without incident. High water on the Maryland stream halted mail, drowning a horse and stranding passengers until a boat arrived. Dr Jane Walker, famed tuberculosis specialist from England, visited America to study local tuberculous facilities.
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Whitehall
Lake Champlain
Big
Maryland
Mall
Askton
Connecticut Progress in Population and Rail Growth
The Meriden Journal notes President Pearson's reply to Choumen Storrow at the joint interstate railroad inquiry, citing Connecticut's 1910 to 1920 population rise of about 24 percent versus New England and national averages. It praises the New Haven road’s comeback, its short haul strength, and potential profitability as it expands into many hamlets.
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Pearson
Choumen Storrow
Joint Interstate Railroad Investigation Committee
New Haven
Connecticut
New Jonas Land
New England
Meriden Journal
Nurses Pick Dandelions On Hospital Lawn
Nurses at St. Vincent's hospital annually notice dandelions blooming around the building signaling early spring. Pansies are in bloom in flower boxes at Park City Hoofing Company, 141 Ann Street.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Park City
Ann Street
Political pointers and looming party power plays outlined
Readers note rising Democratic prospects for enacting tax cuts while debates over Senate leadership heat up. President Coolidge tax policy, McAdoo stance on the bonus, Pinchot Johnson alliance, and La Follette’s Senate chair question stir political maneuvering as northern states eye growing minority voting power and Connecticut towns weigh school funding cuts and possible litigation.
Sleep and ventilation in public rooms noted health risks
A columnist cites fatigue from poor air and crowded rooms, urging better ventilation in public spaces. Readers submit medical questions answered by Dr Copeland on joints, arches, granulated eyelids, bathing, walking, cocoa butter, and white spots on nails, with advice and requests for self addressed stamped envelopes.
When to Wean a Baby Girl at Nine Months
Reader asks about the proper age to wean a baby girl and requests guidance. The reply advises weaning at nine months and asks for a self addressed stamped envelope to provide full particulars, while inviting the reader to restate questions for clarity.
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Sentence Sermons and Fragments of Daily Life
A fragmented text lists odd aphorisms and questions about belief and manners. It includes phrases about taking blame, boasting of humility, denying God, shopping at an unadvertised store, living near a piano, bones cracking when moving, ordering meat from a French bill, and a short walk.
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