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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1927
Page
12
Fragmentary text notes prescrip tion rates postage and weekly payments, with references to Fort buildings and offices. Mentions telephone actions and newsroom changes. Credits Associated Press material and free news content.
The article reports on politics and the 1920s Prohibition debate with William Gibbs McAdoo urging enforcement of federal liquor laws. It notes opposition from Southern states and party lines, and mentions reactions from Mrs Neher and other figures amid campaign tactics and constitutional arguments.
A review condemns a theatrical production as prurient and exploitative, arguing the drama caters to voyeuristic curiosity and money rather than artistic merit. It questions the morality and public impact, urging censorship and abstention from sensational theater that degrades taste and decency.
A garbled report discusses changes to property rules and automation. It references a property owner opposing a garage approach, a planning event, and a commission's handling of requests. The text mentions vigilance against changes and a focus on property interests and legal procedures.
The piece honors Simeon E. Baldwin a Yale Law School faculty member and former governor, praising his civic duty honesty and contributions to state and nation. It emphasizes his role in constitutional and legal development and his influence on Connecticut’s public life and modern governance.
The piece traces the rise of the term House Spokesman in press culture during the Washington Conference era. It notes how reporters sought a specific source for authority beyond vague phrases like highest authority, referencing Lord Riddell and the shift toward identifying a trusted spokesman within the administration and press corps.
A wary narrator resolves to curb harsh speech and infighting at home. He recalls past snubs and asks the family to embrace kindness and restraint, focusing on peace over polemic as the year begins. The poem contrasts bitter talk with a vow to nurture gentleness in daily life.
The Senate Finance committee approved the Alien Property Act and three cruisers faced opposition from the President. Leaders voiced a plan for immigration reform while the administration’s Nicaragua policy drew endorsement in the House. A broad world view and tense domestic debates frame the day’s Washington scene.
Meriden officials seek a $200,000 bond for street paving and a new school construction plan, while judges near retirement prompt discussion of a successor. Stamford denounces charter tinkering as aldermen push for salary raises for city lawyers amid a wider budget debate.
A satirical column by Dr Frank Crane discusses the rise of the Smart Aleck persona seen in blogs and social discourse. It argues smartness without real intelligence is dangerous, noting how mockery and clever phrases replace thoughtful insight and empathy. The piece laments ridicule over wit and calls for genuine intellect.
A rough meditation on how initiative, opportunity, and coalitions empower industry and intelligence. The speaker argues against fear and distrust, noting disarmament transfers shock into suspicion and praising progress over habit.
The letter asks how to curb a son's betting habit and to identify books on painting masters. Cadman advises acknowledging losses, highlighting fallacies, and maintaining moral discipline. He notes religion cannot ignore emotion yet must reflect the divine ethic in life and cautions about dangers of gambling. He also suggests exploring notable art books and visiting major collections in New York, Boston, Washington, and Paris Louvre for landscape and portrait painting education.
London February 1. Anet ties young English nobleman heir to a barony plans marriage this week to stage star The Evening Standard names the bride as Thelws who has appeared in The Whole Tan talk is the maid of the father.
Virginia Adlon, a ten year old barred from Port Multon public school since last September for wearing knickers, was ordered admitted today. Judge Kapp issued the order and temporarily restrained school authorities from barring the child while the case proceeds to a final decision.
A blaze at Mystic Arkansas damaged the G. Bliven Motor Company and Russell Travey’s repair shop. The fire, starting near a carnage area, spread quickly, with occupants evacuated as a precaution. Several vehicles and nearby tenements escaped major damage.
Fragmented verse critiques puppeted lives and hollow influence as marionettes strut and bend beneath unseen hands. The piece questions reality, agency, and the power that moves people like strings in a dimly lit stage.
An English obituary note reports the death of a Montreal based founder of a drawers firm, once a well known local hose owner, who resided in Ris. The text mentions his past roles and his connection to brewing, with several garbled phrases describing his stature and residence. The fragmentary material confirms his prominence in local business history.
Dean Thomas W. Swan of Yale Law School took the oath of office as judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The ceremony occurred in New Haven with C. E. Pickett officiating, marking Swan’s presidential appointment and February oath observance.
Cloudy conditions spread across Southern New England with a warming trend on Wednesday and possible light rain in the north. Central Atlantic disturbances move northeast, with warmer coastal conditions Wednesday and cooler nights Thursday. Strong northwest winds are noted north of Sandy Hook with overcast skies and intermittent showers.
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