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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1928
Page
12
A fragmented masthead shows Brilveport Telegram with publication details, office address, and circulation notes. The barely legible text references publisher, staff, and association membership while noting circulation metrics and regional connections in the Fort publishing context.
A Jersey road discovery reveals the burned body of Missy Margaret Brown, a wealthy New York governess. The noted motive centers on a lover who extracted her savings and cash before her murder. The piece grimly links similar cases in Britain and cites tax and city-budget pressures in Bridgeport, urging scrutiny of public spending and voter response.
Sympathy spreads across Fairfield county for Muriel Pouch of Stamford, golf champion of Round Beach Country Club, who died from injuries after a Brooklyn automobile crash. The article laments speed on city streets, urges restraint, and criticizes reckless driving and tax-and-expenditure debates in Bridgeport.
Missouri Senator Jim Reed criticizes voter apathy and party unity while condemning conclusive platform splits in the Democratic ranks. He urges avoiding controversial subjects to attract voters, yet exposes hypocritical consistency. The piece weaves satire and social commentary through a stream of disjointed asides on politics, media, and culture.
A poem about a baby’s tender, imperfect letters to a mother. The speaker cherishes the child’s scribbles, noting they are heartfelt despite messy writing and erribblings. The piece ends with the mother imagining keeping the letters until death and reading them in old age.
Readers complain about deceptive trading practices and a confidential scheme. The letter discusses impact on Chester and calls for scrutiny, citing opinion on how the affair was handled and urging action by local authorities.
A reader criticizes Ku Klux Klan activities and cross burning, urging members to redirect energy toward kind deeds. The writer defends free press but argues editors should avoid printing inflammatory material and promotes a Live and Let Live philosophy.
A reader's letter condemns modern flappers for smoking swearing and hair cutting saying today’s women imitate men to seek attention. The writer cites yesterday’s obituary of a 90 year old resident and questions future behavior and legacy of young women.
The column explains how Governor Smith’s cabinet blends Tammany support with independent voices like Mrs Moskowitz and Judge Proskauer to sustain his hold on power in New York. It notes key links through Van Names Gilchrist and Hoey, who translate Smith’s reforms to Tammany and vice versa, maintaining loyalty and unity.
An ode praising Abraham Lincoln’s enduring greatness and the town’s reverence for historic leaders. It recalls mockery once faced by Lincoln and laments current neglect of celebrated figures, urging respect for those deemed truly great.
Political pointers discuss mayoral stance amid tax debates and reform promises. Notes cover fire department matches, CT unemployment rhetoric, appointments in Bridgeport and New Haven Harbor, and Waterbury council decisions on park and tax matters. Includes Meriden school vaccination policy and relief abatements for Y M C A and Y W C A assessments.
The article explores the speculative idea that electrons contain miniature universes with potential inhabitants. It questions whether sentient life could exist beyond humans, referencing Maeterlinck and Maeterlinckian soul concepts. It notes historical shifts from atoms to electrons and contemplates cosmic relations within the microscopic world.
A set of short lines urging self control, temper, courage, silence, and prudent decisions in love and action. The verses caution against quick fights and rash commitments, while urging thoughtful timing and responsible support before marriage.
Boston Feb 93 By Associated Press John J Harvey and Richard W Birmingham former shipping clerks of the Eastern Brown slip company pleaded guilty to indictments tied to pilfering nearly 500000 of the firm’s funds. Harvey faced theft charges of 22600 in 22 counts and Birmingham 7400 in five counts. Cases were continued for disposition. Harvey Almanac and others tied to the scheme were solved by a conspiracy alleged to be engineered by George W Gordon a former auditor. Gordon his wife and several others are under indictment.
Essayist praises Emerson for youth guidance amid modern mechanization and quotes on self reliance. It notes Christian critiques of God and original sin, discusses religious language limits, and references Wells and Spengler as contrasting utopian visions. Mentions Hofstadter style debates and prophetic hopes through history.
In Manhattan Days and Nights a writer praises foreigners for their cleverness in shaping New York, notes a German banker turned ship owner, and recalls Admiral Plunkett’s public life. He riffs on accents, a Vimy Ridge doorman, and theater stars Ina Claire and Mrs. Fiske, arguing for bold admirals who talk openly.
Weather notes for Sothern New England and Northern New England show cloudy skies with 41 degrees and a much colder trend after rain. Eastward movement of a disturbance from Wisconsin toward the St. Lawrence region is noted with intensification and a secondary system toward Maine. Friday and Saturday look partly to mostly overcast with colder conditions and chances of showers along the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
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