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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
10
The piece condemns jitney buses overcrowded beyond legal seating limits during rush hours, arguing such violations threaten passengers. It questions who bears blame when accidents occur, naming jitney operators, enforcers, and passengers alike.
Bridgeport Connecticut daily newspaper notes its office at 148 Biddle Street and contact numbers as it invites readers to meet all departments. The item includes the column A Line o Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs and a brief poem excerpt, reflecting the paper’s literary and distribution context.
A collage of editor's notes facets include New Year resolutions, a wood alcohol case with profit, ex-kaiser cattle plans in Peru if he escapes, and various satirical items. It cites Bryan Beemers, Doctor Osler, and mentions Austria’s food work failings, silent German demonstrations, price-cutting calls to women, a Cleveland bank-robbery haul of 60,000, and pilots and pensions trivia.
A mixed column begins with Walt Mason verse about New Year's vows and drinking, noting old era sins and failed resolutions. The second item reports the British steamer Yoerie floated near Soloira island after Red Sea attack, aided by a warship, now at Aden per agents.
The article critiques Soviet housing policy aiming to share homes, arguing it harms owner families who sacrificed for private space. It cites Arthur Ransome’s 1919 view of demoralized hotels and messy living conditions, noting Lenin and Trotzky’s challenge in securing clean, productive nationalized plants and housing. It concludes human progress moves slowly toward utopia.
The Board of Education has approved a 25 percent raise for city teachers, arguing compensation has lagged costs of living. The piece urges funding via the Board of Apportionment and the mayor, and calls for a school building program to meet rising accommodation needs. It stresses education as an imperative obligation and supports allocating funds for facilities.
A Cincinnati superintendent receives a teacher’s letter declining a higher paying job elsewhere. She explains she would not break her word or alter her morals for more money, wanting to remain loyal to her current public school. The piece lauds her devotion as a motto worthy example.
The piece imagines a body where each part gains a mind and ignores brain signals. A split in desires from foot to eye to stomach creates chaos, illustrating why a single governing center is essential for any organism or institution. The piece concludes by asserting a centralized control is vital.
Bridgeport news recounts New Year events, weather, and local happenings. A snow storm looms as churches plan services. social events by Waldenmare Corneil and Young Americans occur. trains and ferries advertise New York excursions. crime, bank notices, and local business updates fill the day.
The quote states that all life with definite form is a mass of habits—practical, emotional and intellectual—organized for our well being or harm, guiding us irresistibly toward our destiny, whatever it may be, by William James.
A fragment from a poem noting Jenny kissing the speaker when they met and playful lines about time and aging. The verse toys with whims to insert the moment into memory and scrap-book lines.
Connecticut highway improvement plans urged by the Chamber of Commerce committee on highways. They push finish of the Nichols to Shelton road to create a Bridgeport to Waterbury paved corridor and call for eliminating dangerous curves such as the Sport Hill turnpike near Plattsville. The group discussed federal highway commission and public works bills but took no firm position. Further study planned.
Roxe P. Seite atournier files for divorce from Albert Merbert Fournier of Bridgeport alleging cruelty. Marriage dated May 9, 191%. Petitions include alimony and name change. Property valued at 3500 attached by plaintiff.
The annual Presbyterian Sunday school festival last evening had the largest attendance yet, with all ages enjoying fine music and a satisfying supper. The event concluded around ten o'clock, marking a great success. Charles H. Jennings of Southport and Miss Georgie A. Wakeman were married at the bride’s parents’ home, officiated by Reverend Scofield.
New York official of the blind association states blindness from wood alcohol poisoning is incurable, noting only one recovery in eight years when treatment began within hours. He cites variability in cases, adding the current surge in those affected is astonishing.
Cairo reports a nationalist demonstration feared to erupt but ends peacefully with no violence. Viscount Milner, leading a British mission, issued a statement urging reconciliation of Egyptian aspirations with British and international interests and inviting Egyptians to express opinions freely.
Captain Gabriele d Annunzio orders a new plebiscite at Fiume to decide the city's future status per Epoca. Two plebiscites previously held in the city. Bedpeport Encampment and Ridgeport Encampment will hold their annual installation of officers Saturday night with patriarchs invited to attend refreshments served after exercises.
A fragment from a Q and A collection shows inquiries on topics from post office origins to library ranks and World War era bonuses. It includes questions about Dolly Madison serving ice cream, the origin of the post office term, oldest cities, and ancient mortgages with concise responses.
The office of the revenue department lists names of persons who filed income tax returns for 1928. Deputy Collector Joseph E in charge announced the lists, which can be inspected at the building yesterday. The records show taxpayers but do not reveal income figures.
Paris reports a rise in births for December and a lower death rate per thousand in January. Marriages also trend higher, reflecting changing demographics. In nearby Shelton, annual events include a fire company concert and a new synagogue contract awarded on Anson street, costing about 40,000 dollars.
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