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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
10
The Bridgeport Telegram printing page content includes a poem titled "tg LINE 0" CHEER" by John Kendrick Rapes and references to publication details, subscription rates, advertising, and Associated Press credit. The excerpt also contains a poem fragment about death and the afterlife with lines praising virtue and the spirit.
A chaotic fragment from a historical page touches on cabinet rumors, profiteers, labor hours, and political intrigue. It notes speechmakers collecting fees, urges government purity, mentions boxing, sidewalks, and a tax hunt in Westchester. The piece oddly references census data and speculation on prices and programs.
An expert investigator places Shoox origins in 220 percent B C, suggesting that date illuminates current price levels. The claim anchors historical pricing to this ancient manufacture date and implies long term value trends.
The piece laments a would be county official, praising virtue and public service yet criticizing political accountability. It contrasts a man of principled conduct with voters who impeach or pressure leaders when duty falters, echoing a poetic defense of honest work in public office.
The piece argues the Irish question remains unsettled within the British Empire with majority favoring some form of freedom. It notes internal differences on what freedom means, while de Valera advocates concessions for defense and liberty within a common international framework.
A local debate argues against pushing the curb three feet into Main Street to create alley traffic, claiming it would worsen congestion and waste time. Citizens blame private auto owners for curb parking hindering passenger alighting and street movement.
A local alderman, Burdick, faced censure after voting as both an individual and as chair on the Nichols street measure, effectively giving himself two votes and breaking a tie. The episode sparks debate over proper parliamentary procedure and its limits in Bridgepars common council.
The piece argues A Mitchell Tidmer as custodian of alien property and Palmer as attorney general mishandled actions. Gifford Pinchot contends millions are being lost due to Palmer not prosecuting oil sands suits while labeling the Southern Pacific Railroad a government land squatter. It suggests the solicitor general should shift focus from red raids to this railroad matter.
The piece argues there is no reason for alarm over a cabinet wrangle in Washington. It notes international sympathy for Lalising but says the crisis is not a national disaster. It compares U S. conduct to England Brance and Italy where cabinet resignations are common.
The dialogue discusses the Monroe Doctrine, arguing enforcement hinges on naval strength. Lady Aster remarks the doctrine is only effective at sea, noting America can defend its shores but faces challenges enforcing policy in South America.
Bridgeport's Forty Years Ago page recounts crime trials, local society notices, and community events. It notes a Henry case, a medical operation, rail timetable references, and a gathering of local clubs with officers elected, plus reflections on town life and incidents from the era.
Disjointed text recounts debates over Secretary Lansing's resignation and Wilson administration tensions. It notes opposition voices, Paris negotiations tensions, and speculation on a successor amid political friction and public notices. The piece references hearings, Cabinet dynamics, and opinions from newspapers like New York Evening Mail and Philadelphia Inquirer.
Fragmentary verses speak of graves under wide skies and sailors returning home from sea. A memoriam tone hints at longing and farewell, with a maritime backdrop and somber reflection. The garbled text suggests a poem about fate, duty, and rest in distant waters.
The Telegram Information Bureau in Washington under Frederic J. Haskin offers readers prompt factual replies on any subject. State questions briefly and enclose a 2 cent stamp for return postage. Answers are sent directly to individuals at no charge beyond postage.
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