Bridgeport Telegram 1891 Subscription Rates and Post Office
The Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription rates payable in advance with options for 1 year at 7 dollars and 60 cents, 6 months at 3 dollars and 90 cents, 2 months at 85 cents, and 1 week by carrier, listing publication details and office contact. It notes daily publishing except Sunday, open day and night, and affiliation with the Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press.
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Metropolitan
Metropall
New York
the Post Publishing CO
Middle Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
National Parks Endangered by Waterpower and Irrigation
A Washington bulletin warns that national parks must stay distinct from national forests to preserve untouched wilderness. It argues irrigation and dam projects threaten park integrity, urging support for complete conservation and urging readers to contact Rep. Merritt and Sen. Brandegee to protest proposed relaxations.
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National Parks Association
Washington , C
Congress
Yellowstone
National
The
Association
Walter Im
America
Yates National Parks
Schuyler Merrit
Frank B. Brandege
Tech
George P McTean
Washington
Editorial Notes on Political Campaigns and Public Figures
Snippet style editorial notes discuss Harding invitations to Marion conferences and Wilson despatches about his new home. Mentions of crude oil price, hog theft nostalgia, Danninze quitting as Fiume leader, Sadie memories, and Uncle Joe Cannon’s long service. Reference to a Senate bill to exempt national parks from water power act provisions.
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Danninze
Fiume
Wilson
Texas County
Senate
Friends of the National Parks
New York
Bridgeport 7 Company
Laura
Yemer
Sedgwick Guards
Howe Orchestra
Mup
Walt
Bridgeport
4 Line O Cheer by John Kendrick Bass
A reflective verse by John Kendrick Bass reflecting on life’s burdens and the solace found in peace and a sunnier path, acknowledging hard years and the value of brighter, calmer days ahead.
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John Kendrick Bass
Sidewalk Snapshots: Norton Appointed Time Clerk at Post Office
Charles J. Norton of Shelton Connecticut is named time clerk at the post office in December 1908. He previously worked with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
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Charles J. Norton
Shelton, Conn
Metropolitan Iase Insurance Company
Apology and correction on veterans' benefits policy
A newspaper corrects an earlier claim about U S veterans benefits. It clarifies that married veterans receive higher monthly compensation and child or dependent allowances, and outlines ongoing support through vocational training with maintenance payments. The correction emphasizes accuracy over pride and notes official programs.
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Jed Nto
Uncle Sam
America
United States
Federal Board For Vocational Education
January 1st inauguration amendment urged by press and Congress
The piece argues for constitutional change to inaugurate the President on January 1 after election, and to convene Congress the same day. It cites five months of idle period, praises speed of modern government, and condemns tax inaction and delayed legislation, noting states and other nations avoid such delays. It warns of unwise legislation during this idle interval.
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Congress
United States
Washington
English humor jab sparks US spoofing debate
A Manchester Guardian passage claims Americans mock English restraint as a famed English writer allegedly declined a U.S. lecture, citing the American drink culture. The piece ridicules both sides and challenges the idea of a universal English stiff upper lip in contrast to prohibition era excess.
When Shall These Meet Again Cabinet Trio Hopeful Reunion
Secretary Daniels of the Navy Mr Burleson of the Post Office and Secretary Wilson of Labor remain as the on dl son cabinet that began bravely in 1913. The strongest men of the Wilson cabinet have departed leaving a trio plus Mitch Palmer.
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Daniels
Navy
Burleson
Post Office
Wilson
Labor
On Dlson
Lane
Garrison
Mitch Palmer
Never Ending Descent Amid Endless Decline
A compact reflective line evokes a perpetual fall from heights toward an unseen bottom, echoing themes of fatigue and inexorable decline without concrete events or names. The fragment suggests mood over specific facts, mirroring a poetical aside rather than a news item.
Debating Martens Deportation Across the Press
The press voices mixed views on Secretary Wilson's deportation of Ambassador Martens. Some papers praise the action as protecting American institutions while others worry about consequences and question the delays and fairness of the removal.
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Martens
Labor
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Marters
United States
Oklahoma City Oklahoman
Dem
Springfield
Columbia
8. C
American
America
The
New York Times
Ind Dem
Russia
Norfolk Ledger Disputch
Atlantic
Wilson
Mactens
Liberty, Madame Roland, and Trotsky on freedom and doom
A satirical verse contrasts Liberty rhetoric with Madame Roland's fate and Trotsky’s shelling of Russia. It snarls at tyrants who tout “freedom” while crushing others, mocks Russia’s leaders, and questions those in the United States who support Trotsky’s vision from afar.
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Madame Roland
Liberty
Walt
Mason
Russia
Trotsky
Gadzook
Trotsiy
Fragmented Q and A from early 20th century Telegram inquiry page
A disjointed Q and A page from The Telegram Information Bureau covers cooking tips and immigrant statistics. It asks about speedily furnishing information, describes candied fruit glaze methods, lists immigrant arrivals from Denmark for the fiscal year ending June 30, and notes historic references to Jesus Christ.
Russian Third International criticized by White House insiders
The draft statement discusses the Third Internationale and its alleged influence on national governments, noting opposition from major powers and concerns about Martens and de Valera. It references responses by the Christian Science Monitor and Washington sources, with hints of Navy movement related to Martens.
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United States
Third Internationale
Fane
Thad Internationale
Hussain
Urem
Forseear
Martens
de Valera
Typaolie of
Ireland
Ubowever
Wise
Navy Department
Jenin
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago Highlights From The Standard
Bridgeport dated notes a lively Christmas festival at the Church of the Nativity, new officers of Arcanum Lodge are listed, and Bridgeport temperance and social events are reported. Also covered are school attendance efforts, an eclipse warning, Buffalo Bill in January, and local obituaries and marriages.
Lincoln on Union, slavery and the Civil War
A dated August 1962 letter quotes Lincoln saying his main aim was to save the Union, even if it meant freeing no slaves, or all, or some, and would choose the path that preserves the Union. It also notes Navy aviation mechanic schools at Great Lakes open to veterans and new recruits.
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Wilson
Ballaio New
Rep
Justice
New York Globe (Ind
Rrussia
Martens
Lenin
TheJohnstown
Democrat
Dem
John Brill
Uncle Sam
England
al Moscow
Uthat
Chattanooga Times
Horace Gree
Washington
Lincoln
Navy Aviation Mechanics
M. E.R
Navy Department
Naval Service
Great Lakes
Free Navy Calendar Promised by Washington Bureau
Readers warned about forgetting future dates from taxes to birthdays should request a free Navy calendar. The notice instructs to mail a coupon with name and address and to enclose two stamps for postage.
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Tokewiye
Inlaw
Free Navy
Washington Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Remington Plant to Remain Closed After New Year's
Bridgeport factory of Remington Arms will stay closed after New Years due to heavy order depletion and lack of new business. About 4,000 workers faced layoffs. officials said reopening depends on business conditions. U M C employees were laid off the week before Christmas, with about one third of the 4,600 workers being women.
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M C. Bridgeport
Remington Arms Company
Lewis F. Hall
Thirty Percent Rise in City Text Books Spark Budget Request
The board of education seeks a 15000 allocation for 1921 22 text books after a 30 plus percent rise in costs from 11 400 last year Superintendent Slawson notes prices for basic texts have jumped from 25 cents to 40 42 cents per volume making a 50 cent per capita distribution untenable Bills for the department totalled about 9000 with current supplies good only through April 1st. Seven Americans have fled Russia Reds, drifting into New York prisons.
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Board of Education
S&d
J. Slawson
Department of Education
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Poe
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Captan Thomas O'Brien
Rosedale
James King
John Murray
J. D. Haggarty
J. P. Jones
J. Clark
Bogardwi
M. J. Byrnes
Society
Hartford Courant
John Lyon
Robert Burns
Church of the Redeemer
Scotland
Burn
Burns
Bridgeport Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Board of Trade
Antha Wheeler
Newfield
Santa
Hantoon
Bradbury
George Meachen
Lyme
R. J
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Harral Avenue
Pairfield
Eunice B. Sturges
Aston
Daniel Wheeler
Benjamin T. Beerz
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Remington
Russia Reds
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