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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1926

Page

9

Dean Inge Denounces Sudden Conversions In Revivals

London dispatch reports Dean Inge of St Paul’s Cathedral dismissing revival camp meetings as noisy rapidism. He argues the Kingdom of God grows slowly through disciplined life, not sudden remorse, noting he has never seen abrupt conversions among his own family and friends.

Dean Inge London Dean Ima St Fanl's Cathedral United States Noring Kingdom of God

Plan to manufacture medicinal whiskey via government corporation

Washington details the administrations plan to create a government supervised corporation to manufacture medicinal whiskey. The bill, drawn by Rep Green, would authorize 9 directors, issue 890000 preferred shares and 800000 common, and authorize 26000000 dollars for stock purchases. The program envisions two distilleries, Bourbon and Rye, selling only to legally entitled buyers, with government oversight and future stock sales to the public.

Washington Met Green House Ways and Means Prschasing and Manufacturing Corporation Treasury Congress Lincoln c. Andrews Secretary of Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department

Wing Winter Proclaimed As Solstice Arrives A Day Late

Washington reports the solstice arriving officially with the sun crossing Capricorn on December 22, a day late due to weather delaying astronomical calculations. Weather Bureau observers note calendar and astronomical year lengths differ, with leap year adding a quarter day.

Washington Winter Weather Bureau Astronomera

Falls at steel plant injures worker Frank Cassidy

Frank Cassidy thirty eight RF D No 6 Black Rock Turnpike was taken to Bridgeport hospital early this morning after a fall at the American Tubes and Stamping Company's plant on Stratford Avenue. He suffered multiple fractured ribs and cuts to the scalp.

Frank Cassidy RF. D Black Rock Turnpike Bridgeport American Tubes and Stamping Company Tratford

Thompson Sees Military Control in Philippine Affairs

General Wood should continue his administration as officials divide powers. The report notes friction between Governor General and Filipino leaders, plus a military atmosphere hindering civil governance. It recommends strengthening American control over Moro islands while encouraging Moros to join a united Filipino nation. Additional proposals include extending federal bank systems and developing tropical resources. President Coolidge endorses Colonel Thompson’s candid analysis as candid and intimate.

Legiadatura Bowers General Wood Executive Departmente Wood Thompson United States Moro Islands Federal Reserve and Land Bank Iosvar Coolidge Wood Hineek Philippine

New England Towns Glad as Plans Stay in Place

The Ware and Greentile communities, with over 2,000 residents in Greentile, weigh cooperation and tax reductions to preserve local industry. John Lawrence of the New England council hails the outcome, urging other areas to act proactively to avoid future crises.

Plang Tinder Cars John Lawrence New England Counseil Idgyine Ware New England

Mail Rush This Year Exceeds 1925 Pace at Bridgeport

Records released by the Bridgeport post office show December mail receipts far ahead of last year with about 1196 letters per second during peak hours. Early December totals indicate dramatic gains over 1925, and officials forecast surpassing the 1946 record as the rush continues.

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