Bridgeport Telegram Publication and Rates
Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 prints daily except Sunday from 440 Middle St Bridgeport Conn subscription rates by mail payable in advance year week by carrier. Open every day and night. Published by The Post Publishing Co. Barnum 6100 exchange Godnecting all departments. Associated Press membership noted. Foreign advertising rep I A Klein.
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Editorial Notes Glad morning chatter on New Year quirks and quips
A collection of satirical lines touches on New Year customs, finance, and public figures. Jabs at silk stockings, highballs at balls, Wall Street gambling, Amundsen, and a quip about the Salvation Army. Mentions Ludlow bandits, Sing Sing, Pershing, and a punch at the idea of big profits lacking local honor.
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Wall Street
Weather forecast for northern New England and Atlantic coast
The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions in northern New England and southern New England on Tuesday with snow or rain possible on Wednesday. Central disturbance from Georgia moved northeast with gales along the middle Atlantic and New England coasts. Temperatures fall in the Great Lakes region and coastal warnings remain in effect from Point Judith to Hatteras with winds diminishing offshore.
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Wandering horses located by agents
Fairfield January 1 members of the Connecticut Humane Society found two horses in a storm at noon on the Miro estate in Airfield woods. Officials F H Downs and C M Agard reported neighbors had complained of neglect and say the animals have been set out often the last two weeks. A warrant will be sought for the arrest of the owner.
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Heat of the Future and the Coal Question
Scientists debate future heating as coal reserves end. The piece argues sun powered heat could replace coal, using high tension lines to transmit electricity from sunlit regions to temperate zones, noting the sun’s steady output and coal as bottled sunlight. The tone contemplates a global energy shift driven by solar energy.
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Governor Templeton and Connecticut Assembly Inauguration
The governor’s inauguration in Hartford tomorrow draws mild interest as policy continuity marks the start of a term. Public attention centers on the assembly which drafts the coming two years, with expectations that some governors influence but lawmakers decide.
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Legislative committees shape law amid heavy volume
The article argues that legislative quality matters more than quantity yet bodies face a large stream of proposed laws. Most fate rests with committees, whose reports are usually accepted, so attention turns to how committee chairs and members are chosen by both houses of the general assembly.
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Turnstile at Stratford Ave Gate Mocks Riders
A New Haven railroad turnstile at the Stratford avenue east bound entrance is denounced as a nuisance and menace. The device fails to deter fare evasion and causes frequent congestion and injuries. Call to remove the contraption and replace with accessible exits.
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Stratford Avenue
New York
Pequonnock River
The Scientist's Alarm and Poliomyelitis Fears
Professor Charles T Bruds warned at a Boston scientists convention that another outbreak of infantile paralysis may sweep the country possibly next summer He speculates the rat could be carrier and urges health measures While noting progress in orthopedic science has reduced tragedy if an outbreak occurs the toll may still be limited by medical advances
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Boston
Police Praised And Urban Reform Discussed In Letters
Letters praise Bridgeport police for efficiency and handling of cleanup campaigns, urge other towns to model methods, and call for modern business practices in city departments. Reader also discusses the Green report on the Board of Contract and Supply, urging verifiable statements and immediate corrections.
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Plans and talkers in a neighborly scene
A speaker jokes about overplanning and procrastination as he boasts of grand schemes while neighbors quietly work. He contrasts his constant talk with others who actually build and finish tasks, noting his gift of words but lack of action.
Shopping From Home Through Post And Telegram Ads
A reader recounts a Christmas shopping success by using the Post and Telegram ads. From a home sitting room, they listed stores, gift names, prices, and floor locations beside each name, then completed purchases next day with minimal changes. The method saved effort and reduced strain during the season.
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Farmer James A Smith Cleared in New Year’s Court
The first Town Court case of the year involved James A. Smith of Black Rock Turnpike near the Easton line. He faced a charge of neglecting farm stock and was adjudged not guilty. The arrest was made by District Manager CC M gird of the Connecticut Humane Society.
Answers From a Bygone Quiz Corner
A collage of Q and A covers cowpox and smallpox likeness, Gunnison Tunnel facts in Colorado, bronze as state Liberty material, first direct primaries in Wisconsin, Cairo's foreign-born 53,000, bass as food or game fish, Hawaii Territory initials on letterhead, gas safety with matches, Yule log in England, and the two-thirds rule origin in American constitutional practice.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Deep Sea Chantey Improvised Sea Shanty Fragments
A fragment of a nautical verse set aboard a sea voyage. The muted chorus calls to reef the anchor and tidy the rigging while the crew hollers to ho and sing. The piece blends garbled terms with period nautical slang and exclamations.
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Ware Shoal
By Angela Path The Children Are Nuisances
A humorous nostalgic column mocks noisy children as "nuisances" while admiring their charm. The narrator recalls sleepless nights and loud cries, noting adults’ mixed irritation and affection, ending with a toast to the little nuisances and a tease about tomorrow's feature, The Fudge Man.
New Hindu Party to Contest Elections Formed in India
In Gaya British India January 1 a new party named Congress Khilafat Swarajya Party formed by C R Das opposes abstention. It will uphold nonviolent noncooperation while pressing the National Congress to contest legislative elections.
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British India
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Causes of Nightmare In Bed Affects All Ages From Your Health Column
Royal S Copeland M D Your Health Health Commissioner NY City explains how nightmare dreams arise from factors such as excessive late meals poor health fatigue and eye strain. He notes underlying issues like chronic dyspepsia kidney trouble constipation and poor bed conditions can trigger nightmares and urges self reflection and medical consultation for persistent problems.
Bedding guidance for health and age conditions
At a mothers meeting a question on bedding was asked. Answer: sheets are healthier for general sleep. In very cold weather or weakened conditions blankets may be necessary to stay warm. The reader is a 17 year old girl seeking advice.
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Gisustone
Copeland
R. 3. Copeland
Milford men charged with meter fraud scheme
Milford January 1 James Gorman 62 Maple Avenue Myr Beach John M Rumell and Walter Golembiawski of Milford were released on 59 bond each after arraignment on charges of placing strings on gas meters to defraud New Haven Gas Company. They await further hearing Wednesday.
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John M. Rumell
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Walter Golembiawski
Ford Place
New Haven Gas Company
Madrid Bomb Throwers Threaten Italian Office
Report from the Spanish Minister notes bombs near the Italian Consulate and the Civil Governor’s residence with no injuries. Public buildings under guard amid general city quiet. Washington Informer promotion urged readers to submit coupons for a free calendar, offering stamps and a Navy Calendar in return.
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Washington
Haskin Named Bridgeport Telegram Director
Frederic J. Haskin takes the helm as Director of the Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau in Washington D C. He leads coverage from the nation’s capital, coordinating reporting for Bridgeport readers.
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