Bridgeport Telegram established 1891
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates and delivery terms. Published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. at 149 Biddle St Bridgeport Conn. Open every day and night. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press local news credits.
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Editorial Notes on Blue Laws and Social Sights
A mosaic of brief reflections critiques Jersey blue laws, a New York hospital scene, intoxicated drivers, a radio broadcast mishap, German opera eating habits, Westminster Kennel Club decadence, and a plea for snow to stay away as coal runs low.
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Sentence Sermons on Standing and Action
A compact extract admonishes against always following the crowd and avoiding effort. It contrasts laughing at standpoints with risking bankruptcy by saving little, and notes that education or culture without effort or character yields no victory without starting something.
Weather forecast for Southern New Finglang and New York
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions in Southern New Finglang and New York with gradual cloudiness. A developing disturbance northeast toward Newfoundland will bring increased winds and likely snow in the lake region, Ohio valley, Middle Atlantic, and southern New England with below normal temperatures Tuesday night.
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Civic duty and welcome for new residents in town meetings
In a reflection on town life, the piece urges citizens to invite alien newcomers into civic duties, stressing shared responsibility at town meetings. It contrasts Americanization with active inclusion, calling for generosity toward families, sharing resources, and humane treatment of neighbors and animals alike.
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BOWING OUT MR M ADOO A FORMER CABINET MAN
William Gibbs M Adoo a lawyer who left the cabinet to resume private practice accepted a retainer from Edward Doheny the oil magnate. He did not handle oil lease questions yet the public questions his ethics as a presidential candidate. As a private citizen he deserves a clean bill but as an ex cabinet member his conduct invites scrutiny. He is portrayed as suppressed and finished as a candidate.
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Forensic Look at Veterans Bureau Under Forbes
The Telegram urges readers to study Will Irwin’s investigative series on the Veterans' Bureau management under Forbes. It calls the reports the most complete yet damning critique of Forbes and associates, arguing publicity can cleanse and reform abuses harming veterans and the nation.
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Green Demands England Style Taxation for Wealthy
Iowa Representative Green, chair of the Ways and Means committee, argues in a letter that Americans can be taxed to England's level and must close tax-exempt securities to prevent escape. He cites Senator Couzens as an example of wealth being untaxed. He questions unlimited taxation and warns of economic collapse.
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Government Shortcomings and Democratic Reform Calls
The piece argues for streamlined government and fewer elections to better reflect the popular will. It cites President Butler’s critique of minority rule, notes low voter percentages for several U.S. senators, and contrasts U.S. delays with swift British transitions, urging timely reforms and greater civic engagement.
Assist Engineer In Charge Of Office In Isistani City
In Isistani City Henry Lalowkind, an assistant engineer, faces a pending recovery and return to work after a fractured collarbone suffered when he was thrown against a side of a vehicle on a wet paver. The incident caused the bicycle to skid on slippery pavement.
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Connecticut Police Struggle With Murder Case
A Bridgeport priest murder challenges authorities with vague suspect descriptions and delayed arrests. Reports note recent New Haven and Cheshire killings show difficulty identifying perpetrators while the state wrestles with coordinated pursuit and public safety concerns.
Political Pointers and party faction clashes noted in city
Leaders deny knowledge of a bill while executive committee members argue over funds and alliances. City officials, sheriffs, and assessors report despite the holiday as Mary Fitzpatrick recovers from surgery and James A. McElroy heals a broken collarbone. Congressional leaders plan to adjourn by June 1 amid four major bills and tax measures. The Socialist party in New York plans a May convention with Debs as likely candidate, while its future vote hinges on Democrat nominee alignment.
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Cedar Planting Echoes in Walt Mason Poem
The speaker, Gaffer Whitebeak, plants a cedar with hope and humor. He contemplates life after death while tending the sapling, imagining birds and lovers around the tree. He argues planting now beats waiting for profit or fear of the bell, hoping the tree thrives despite earthly hazards.
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Gas lighting planned for city streets and districts
One Hundred Years Ago reports in February 1924 that a portion of the city may soon be lit by gas with cheap gritty street illumination. Timothy Pewey, returning from Europe as gas light agent, provides necessary details for directors to advance plans. Fineland pipes ordered to lay cast iron mains strengthen progress and stock rises on news of Dewey’s return.
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Connecticut Tax Burden Compared With Other States
A statistical report shows Connecticut with a population of 1,880,631 paying 16,053,046 in personal income tax, versus 13 states with combined population 7,729,66 paying far less, highlighting Connecticut’s outsized share of federal income tax relative to its population. The states with lower combined income tax include Vermont, Delaware, South Carolina, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.
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Amusing Blunders in School Tests and Lessons
A compiled list of humorous misreadings and wrong answers from examinations and lessons. Topics range from geography and science to history, with errors about the Electoral College, the Pacific, the Manama Canal, and ringworm treatment. The piece preserves the era’s tone and highlights student misconceptions.
Beware Of Skin Diseases Spread By Contagion
A historical health column warns that ringworm forms are contagious and affect hairy regions such as the beard area and scalp in children. It explains epithelial skin infection patterns, tissue preferences of the germ agents, and how the disease can enlarge from a few hairs to larger patches over time.
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Democrats Chucase? Republicans clash over conduct in Congress
Fragmentary lines claim Democrats faced scrutiny and gridlock while Republicans gained power. The piece alludes to scandals named Summer and Newberry within the GOP, suggesting internal strife and efforts to push agendas during a Republican administration.
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History repeats as Kansas streetcar debate looms again
The Kansas city area faces a renewed fight over streetcar financing and potential reorganization. Observers warn that riders will bear burdens from fare and maintenance as discussions mirror prior conflicts, with the possibility of repeats within a decade.
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