Bridgeport Telegram Publication and Rates 1891
The Bridgeport Telegram outlines subscription costs and publication details for the Bridgeport Daily Telegram, noting a 40 Middle Road address in Bridgeport Connecticut, contact options, and references to Milford and Fairfield telephones. It also mentions Associated Press affiliation and includes weather commentary and a note on an English divorce case abroad.
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the Post Publishing CO
Middle Rt
Bridgeport, Conn
Telephone Barnum
Wis Tsland
United States
Parla Cayerces
The Hartford Courant on a Fairfield pump case and licensing
The Hartford Courant critiques the motor vehicle department licensing for gasoline pumps in Fairfield. It argues the commissioner lacks power to withhold licenses except on safety, and recounts how a major oil company’s agent used Attorney Dan Hickey to obtain a Hartford license. The piece questions the value of the fee system and underscores the location’s hazard near a road turn, trolley tracks, and nearby airfields and stores.
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Andy
Hartford Courant
Fairfield
Motor Vehicle Department
Motor Vehicle Commissioner
Telegram
Timbucteo
Timbuetoo
Connecticut
Dan Hickey
Stamford
Connecticut House of Representatives
Hickey
Atty
Hartford
Lcense
Tuckey
Boston
Fez
Wickey
Courant
Iickey
Bridgeport Snowstorm Impacts Traffic and Ploughing
A damaged text notes Bridgeport faced a week ago snowstorm with ongoing ploughing. Fewer vehicles, delays, and confusion contrasted with power ploughs keeping routes open. Officials stress careful, steady snow removal as conditions persist despite milder days.
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Bridgeport
Court moves on blasphemy speech arrest in Massachusetts
The piece discusses a Massachusetts man under arrest for a public speech in which he disclaimed belief in a personal God. It argues the arrest is likely unconstitutional and warns it could spotlight his words, referencing the First Amendment and free press.
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Massachusetts
Belle
Borah Calls Senate Trick on Coal Strike Resolution
Idaho Senator Borah blasts the Senate for a staged move urging President Coolidge to summon miners and operators to the White House. He says the President cannot intervene and accuses the move of political gain, noting Cowell Commission recommendations remain unacted.
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Borah
Senate
President Coolidge
White House
Idaho
Rarah
Cove
Congress
Telephone number dispute in Norwalk over listing
Frederick C. Hull, a Norwalk broker, complains that telephone number 720 listed under his name remains tied to Maples and Goldschmidt, despite his leave from the firm. The phone company refuses to update his address or change the listing, arguing numbers stay with the directory's firm association until a new edition. Hull contemplates court action to seek an adjustment while the company maintains the number reflects the business rather than his current status.
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Arsea
Norwalk
Frederick C. Hull
Q World
Maples and Goldschmidt
Mr. Hull
Calla
Hull
Full
Political Pointers and Local Graft Tales In City Politics
The column discusses municipal patronage and job offers for young women, with mentions of blue tickets and retirements. It notes political clubs, a Turner return to prominence, and a West End playground tied to a sewage plant. It also raises questions about state investigations into state funds and graft charges involving Massachusetts officials.
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Aetion
Massachusetts
Eharz Mayer Quigley
Chelked
Fragmentary legal remark on injuries and accusations
A partial OCR fragment discusses the injury to a man and his former associates. It references a telephone lock and taxation under certain circumstances, implying a comparison of harms to Mr Hall and others.
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Hall
The New Morality and Women’s Dress Reform
A 1926 column argues for modern dress, health, and morality. It challenges conservative critiques of shorter skirts, praising lighter garments, exposed skin, and freer movement as healthier and more natural. The author claims fashion reflects frankness, dignity, and equal partnership between men and women.
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Paris
Belasco
Land of crime remark from Gertrude Atherton echoed here
The piece cites Gertrude Atherton praising America as safer than Europe and mocks views that America harbors abnormal citizens. It argues most Americans are sensible and tolerant, critiques immigration and crime stereotypes, and cites police and newspaper claims about crime involving European arrivals.
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Gertrude Atherton
Europe
United States
Emma Goldman
Hussiae
Main Street
France
Taly
Tourupesa
America
Los Angeles Times
United
Tiemge
Sermons on Virtue and Vice Reflected in Thought
Fragmentary moral reflections discuss how religion, industry, crime, and truth shape character and society. The speaker links virtue to defense and honesty to guidance, while condemning prostitution of art and exploitation of the helpless.
Pay by Check by Walt Mason
A historical verse piece recounts a man who pays for goods with kopecks but refuses a later request to settle a debt for a pot. A feud with the Gingham Gink merchant escalates into a stanza of satirical commentary on paying by canceled checks as proof of payment.
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Walt Mason
Hirman
Gastin
Purty Little Thing by Anne Campbell
A fragmentary readable verse item praising a dear girl as a bright morning dew and purty little thing. The speaker compares her hair teeth breath and eyes to nature and sweetness and expresses affectionate feelings and gentle anticipation.
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Anne Campbell
Fragmented 19th century line hints at family dispute
The reader sees garbled dialogue about a father, a spendthrift husband, and a daughter. A courtlike line mentions Leal and money. A character asks about a curienys bang and a dime dropping on the floor, with a loud thud and a dive in a Grewaneater setting.
The Fun Shop Edited by Maxson Foxuall
An odd newspaper skit mocks a legal question over a union suit. The editor explains the paper’s coverage of a Bricklayers Union case. A lawyer challenges wording while the editor defends the report as plain depiction.
To My Scotcher UW and Other Affections
A quirky message of affection in verse noting playful compliments to a Scotcher and a cook Julia. The tone blends whimsy and humor with self deprecation and playful apologies. It mentions friendship with Nan and a protective touch wood gesture.
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Nan
Dining room chaos and scolding in a family scene
An odd skit features Mrs Brown and Brown’s behavior at table with admonitions about manners and seating. A second piece mocks kindergarten life with playful dialogue about chores, mischief, and tiny domestic disasters. Contributions invited for humorous pieces.
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Cara
Blis
Brown
Brenta
Mia. Brown
Lady Raleigh edits Sir Walter Raleigh letters biography
A diary wife presents the biography of Sir Walter Raleigh drawn from about 2000 letters. It portrays Raleigh beyond the famed rebel image, noting his friendship with Henley and his adventures, while Oxford honors him as the first English Literature Professor. The Preface by D Nichol Smith praises his tolerant, human approach to literature.
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New York
Fen
Walter
Trenley
Macmillan
Sir Walter Raleigh
Oxford University
King’s College
Austen Chamberlain
D. Nichol Smith
Oxford
Sir Walter
Bagdad
Air Force
Unemployed Mob Attacks Kalisz City Hall in Poland
A mob of unemployed persons burst into Kalisz city hall on February 1. Police engaged the rioters in a violent clash, leaving four officers and five protesters seriously wounded. Police dispersed the crowd and began investigations into the incident.
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Kalisz
Poland
Kalics
Weather forecast for Northern and Southern New England and New York
A rough weather summary notes a secondary disturbance moving from Virginia and North Carolina northeast toward Cape Cod with two centers over Alberta and southern Nevada. It reports rising temperatures by Friday, generally fair conditions east of the Mississippi, and Northeast storm warnings from Boston to Eastport.
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New England
New York
Virginia
Carolina
Durin
Cape Cod
Nantuecket
Mass
United States
Alberta
Nevada
Calgary
Plateau
Pacific States
Californe
Mississippi River
Newfoundland
Boston
Eastport Main
Sandy Hook
Hartera
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Bridgeport Telegram
Milford
Ana
P&trona
Ember Audit Bureau of Circulatiors
Associated Press
Tridget A. Lewtes Vier
Athe G. Abe
Kve
Hetty
Daily World
Tax Board
Sweet Side
Asylum Street
James A. Turner
Jim ‘Turner
Clim Wilson
Fifth District
Republican Club
Turner
Sewate
West End
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Smith
Gilpatric
Lausea
London
Flo
Lowe
Medidie
Geneva
Morris
David Belasco
Ione
Praders
Frank Crane
Piciun
Tleresied
Bybeer
Giafly
Thal
Ely
Dactryie
The
Maxson Foxuall
Udell
Gertrude, Jr
Julia
Dap
L. Rh. W
Gertrude Jr
Howard
Ant Julia
Aus
Kittle Wat
Evans Fees
Asparigus
Marion Harriman
Neadere
Didgesus
Walter Raleigh
Henley
William EK. Henley
Waters
Celebrate
Daley Atafanac
Middlebrook
Simanac
Nannety
Fiagi Waties
New Haven Weather Bureau
Wea
Atlantic
Buaton
Vloudy Juchwor Uy
Ausan Uy
Vlear État
Lamis
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