Bridgeport Telegram Established 1891
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates and publishing info. It notes daily publication except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co, location in Bridgeport Connecticut, with telephone and circulation details. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and provides republication rights for AP dispatches.
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Editorial Notes on Lincoln's Birthday and Daily Life
Morning notes reflect Lincoln's birthday as banks and schools close. Tax relief appears hopeful while telephone outages hinder contact with fire services. The piece laments long workweeks and ponders daylight saving, with oil politics in Washington and a snowy, spirited Christmas sled scene.
Sentence Sermons and Moral Public Reckoning
A harsh social verdict labels a wealthy man as self serving and envied by rivals. The piece notes he attracts enemies and mudslinging despite honest motives and limited personal gain, reflecting perpetual scrutiny in public life.
Weather notes for Southern New England and Mid-Atlantic region
Tuesday brings snow in Southern New England with possible rain on the south coast and a cool then milder change on Wednesday. Eastern New York experiences snow or rain on the coast, interior snow, followed by fair weather and little temperature change, while North of Sandy Hook remains cold with a shift to easterly winds and thick overcast. Sandy Hook to Hatteras sees fresh winds turning west with thick conditions and rain on Tuesday. overall, temperatures run above normal Monday night except in the North Atlantic and southern states. General outlook calls for light two-day warmth hold with above normal temps limited to parts of the coast and widespread fair conditions by Wednesday in the Washington district.
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Bret Harte’s Consulate Records Moved in Germany
Crefeld Germany February eleven records of the United States consular service once under Bret Harte as American counsel have been removed to the American consul general in Cologne for safekeeping. The move aims to protect these official records.
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Lenine rally exposes city’s crime links in New York
Bristol prose notes a thousand-strong crowd cheering Lenine and a record of murder and depravity, with bootleggers and criminals recruited from such mobs. Police used the rally to spot suspects bound for court, highlighting the challenge to law, order and decency in the big city.
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Army defender of law urged by Brigadier General Hersey
Brigadier General Mark L Hersey tells Bridgeport Chamber to build a strong home defense. He urges Coast Artillery recruitment and internal security, arguing peace comes from readiness, not war, and cites historical U S actions with Maximilian and Sheridan to warn against aggression.
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Texas
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Defenseless the other fellow might refuse to ar bitrate
The fragment discusses caution amid conflict with a nod to faith and prudence. It mentions keeping resources ready while awaiting external actions, hinting at strategic restraint and readiness in uncertain situations.
Unusual First Legal Execution by Gas at Carson City
Editorial discusses the first U S execution by hydrocyanic acid gas in Carson City Nevada as a test of the method and its supposed advantages. It notes mixed reactions from counsel and guards with some resignations and argues experts should determine merits, while condemning opposition from critics and sentimentality.
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Prince Charming Visits the Ville Lumiers in Paris
A New York store cites a Paris quotation about Prince Charming causing excitement in Paris after the Prince of Wales visit. The article notes his charm, dancing appeal, and a recent horse riding tumble due to abrupt rein pulling that could cause a spill. It comments on the English huntin set's views on his riding.
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Adjourning Politics and Partisanship in a National Moment
The New York Evening Post reflects on political adjournment after leaders like Wilson and Harding. It argues Americans should set aside partisanship, honor great leaders, and allow shared humanity to guide democracy beyond old hatreds. It warns against burying civic trust in partisan bitterness and notes the need for honest leadership.
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Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
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Bridgeport Weather Outlook Snow or Rain Predicted
With temperatures near 30 degrees Bridgeport may face rain or snow today per a Weather Bureau update. Temperatures rise later. ice cutting continues at Beardsley Park pond as officials aim to fill the ice house. Lake Congomond harvest is about half done while West Stratford cutting is finished and Congomond storage capacity was reduced after a large ice house fire.
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President Coolidge Honors Wilson With Sober Proclamation
The New York Times notes Coolidge’s proclamation on Wilson’s death as a sincere and thoughtful tribute. It praises measured language and deep appreciation, saying it preserves an idealism that can guide the American people beyond partisan divides.
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Trotzky improves in hospital and to return to Moscow
War Minister Trotzky, ill at time of report, is improving at the Kremlin hospital and is expected to return to Moscow before completing his two months' leave.
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Evolution evidence outweighs fundamentalist denial says Waterbury Republican
A Waterbury Republican piece argues that fundamentalists misframe debate by denying evolution as a theory while ignoring the broader evidence for evolution. It compares evolution to a verifiable physical phenomenon and cites fossil records and physiological evidence to support the scientific view.
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A Miner's Verdict in Yin Can Tale
A traveler and a miner in Yin Can Arizona trade remarks about travel and London with witty banter. The miner indulgently muses on elegance and remoteness amid desert surroundings as their dialogue unfolds.
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Pittsburgh Port of Entry and a Forthright Office Misunderstanding
The passage recounts a Congress anecdote about a ship from Pittsburgh bound for Leghorn. The master pleads his papers are legitimate, arguing Pittsburgh exists by showing a map of the United States to an officer who initially refuses to credit the voyage, creating a comic confirmation of the port’s reality.
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Our Neighbors Ridiculous Portrayal Of Mexico In Verse Allegory
A poetic piece mocks Mexico and its leadership claiming vigor and warlike impulses. It portrays the Mexican president as laboring toward glory while accusing the nation of unrest and imagined contempt for peace. The tone is satirical and accusatory toward Mexican affairs.
Coroner to Hold Turpin Inquest Here Wednesday
The inquest into the death of Frederick H. Turpin 66 of 237 Maplewood avenue killed when struck by east bound express train No 90 at Burr Road will be held Wednesday morning at 9 oclock. He was the father of Lieut Jerome B Turpin of Engine Company No 9 Fire Department. Survived by sister Ella Turpin son Jerome B and daughter Mrs Wilson B Walsh. Funeral services will be today from Hawkley and Wilmot parlors and burial in Park Cemetery.
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Town Hall Destroyed in Northfield Fire
The Northfield Massachusetts town hall was leveled by a fierce blaze on February 11 causing an estimated $20,000 in damages. Fire crews battled the flames, with authorities noting the building sustained complete destruction and prompting local officials to assess recovery options.
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If I Were Czar of the World A Child-Centered Vision
A 1924 essay argues for universal child focused policy. It advocates treasury allowances for mothers, expanded benefits up to ten children, ennoblement for ten, state support and honors, and compulsory absolution for churches. It seeks tax and labor reforms tied to child welfare and school integration into all industry.
How to control hemorrhage with tourniquets and pressure
Dr Copeland explains blood types and bleeding dangers. He describes when bleeding is life threatening, signs like dizziness and pale skin, and methods to stop hemorrhage using a tourniquet or firm pad pressure. He warns against prolonged constriction to avoid gangrene and advises seeking medical care promptly.
Honolulu Sailor Sparks Embarks On 10600 Mile Dory Voyage
In Honolulu a religious eccentric named Sparks departed in a 28‑foot dory built by himself for a voyage to the Holy Land. Naval seaplanes tracked him as he crossed the Pacific toward the Marshall Islands and New Guinea, carrying water and hardtack for up to 100 days. Sparks plans no clear route or landing date, insisting he will reach Palestine without clearance papers.
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