Bridgeport Telegram Subscription Rates and Publishing Details
Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates payable in advance for the daily paper published by Fost Publishing Co at 440 Middle St Bridgeport with telephone access and open hours for all departments. The paper is a member of Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press with local news and advertising representations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fost Publishing CO
Middle St
Bridgeport
Barnum
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Associated Presa Ta
I. A. Hein
Editorial Notes Reflect on World War, Morals, and Pop Culture
A compact, humorous collage remarks on mail carriers, doctors, marriage, movie stars, taxes, print shortages, and fashion. It jokes about public opinion, romance, and social foibles, noting the era’s attitudes toward war, peace, and modern life with wry wit.
Weather forecast for South New England and Atlantic states
The outlook for South New England is increasing cloudiness and a warmer trend Thursday and Friday, with snow or rain possible. Disturbance moved rapidly from near Long Island to Newfoundland, with low pressure near 28.92 inches Wednesday night. Light snow reported in Atlantic states recently. New England expected cold fair Thursday, turning unsettled and possibly snow Monday. Middle Atlantic: fair Thursday, cloudy and warmer Friday. Winds diminish north of Sandy Hook, weather fair Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South New England
Ong Island
Newfoundland
Atlantic States
New England
Middle Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Matteras
Bridgeport Delegation Sees Mixed Committee Assignments
Bridgeport’s legislators received uneven committee roles in the general assembly with Senator Harter spared and placed on executive nominations and legislative expenses. Senator Wilder, aligned against John T. King, gained a key judiciary panel spot. Challenger and Lederer, tied to King, faced minor posts, while Challenger’s education committee prospects dimmed due to local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
General Assembly
Harter
Frank L. Wilder
John T. King
Judiciary Committee
Howard Challenger
Kilpatrick and
Lederer
John ‘Tl. King
Ior Bridgeport
Henry Roraback
Challenger
Bridgeport Board of Education
Blartford
Dissembling love ends Bennett’s steady highway service
The New Haven Register salutes retiring highway commissioner Bennett, praising his public service and condemning political ingratitude. It notes Connecticut’s highway progress and laments state officials’ plans to replace him, hinting at internal power plays and rival Jim MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Bennett
Connecticut
States of the Union
Commonwealth
Jim MacDonald
Reducing Accidents and the Value of a Life
A reflective piece contrasts old maxims on pennies with the more costly, irreversible impact of accidents. It notes years of collecting sayings about money while highlighting the irreplaceable nature of human life and the need to focus on safety and prevention.
Safety Council reduces accidents through personal responsibility
The article argues that valuing life over money, it advocates accident prevention via education and personal accountability. It highlightsBridgeport's Safety Council as a model for lowering fatal and nonfatal accidents and urges individual visualization of impact in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Council
Bridgeport
The
Another Fuel Problem Refers to Overeating and Premature Death
A physician compares the human body to a machine, noting that while parts like teeth eyes and limbs can be replaced, vital organs such as the heart stomach liver and kidneys fail from overeating. The piece warns overeating fuels disease and premature death, urging better health and moderation.
Medical men asked why sanatorium children endure snow
The author questions doctors about why children at Meriden and Niantic sanatoria, exposed to snow and wet, experience colds while adults stay sheltered. He notes these children seem healthier amid cold and asks how to prevent and treat coryza in the general population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Niantic
Coryza
Five Pleading Guilty Jail Sentences Imposed
Judge John R. Boots of Common Pleas Criminal court yesterday imposed sentences on five respondents for liquor law violations after pleading guilty. Joseph Bachhioecht received three months with a $260 fine. Louis Clippe drew 20 days, $310 fine and costs. Colombo received 10 days with $540 fine and costs. Trimboulli and Galia were each fined $15 and costs for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Boots
Common Pleas
Sentenee
Joseph Bachhioecht
Louis Clippe
Bridgeport
Maltag
Colombo
Rolear
Local Men Named to Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Committees
President Stanley H Bullard announces local men named to Connecticut Chamber of Commerce committees. Horace B Marvin heads banking and insurance with Edwing Wolfe on survey of state finances. Rev William Horace Dry heads general welfare. Sumner Simpson leads industries. TD M Jones on itinerant vendors law. George Haaviey on legislative. Seward B Price on organizations. Dr William FH Coon HW J Jewis and William I Mollam on pollution of streams and tidal waters. Samuel P Senior on public utilities. Alfred HW Terry on research and freight survey. Guy P Miller on standardization of municipal accounting. Samuel Parker on trade and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Stanley H. Bullard
Horace B. Marvin
Banking and Insurance
Edwing 8. Wolfe
William Horace Dry
Willam FH. Coon
J. Jewis
William I. Mollam
Samuel P. Senior
Alfred HW
Terry
Guy P. Miller
Samuel (. Parker
Trade and Commerce
Fame and Witty Verse Rally by Walt Mason
A playful meditation on fame contrasts wide renown from clever verse with the quiet pride of honest labor. The speaker suggests success comes from steady effort, while urging readers to value integrity and enduring craft over flashy payoffs and showy excess.
Fairfield Demurrer in Damage Case Upheld
Judge I P Waldo Marvin sustained the demurrer filed by the Town of Fairfield in the suit by Sheriff W W Gould for injuries from a defective jail porch. The court held no fair building was rented for public good and no funds were derived by Fairfield from the porch, noting the original property owner bears responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Waldo Marvin
Fairfield
Www. EH Gould
Buckingham Speaks at Yale Club Banquet New York
E. T. Buckingham served as speaker at a Yale Club banquet in New York City hosted by the New York Claim Association. The compensation commissioner delivered a postprandial address titled Phases of the Connecticut Act and the General Adjustment of Claim, outlining key aspects of state wage and compensation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
New York Clainy Association
Yale Club
New York City
WS Opie
Ninth District Republican Club Votes Tonight
The Ninth District Republican club will hold its annual officer election and monthly meeting at the club rooms on Mast Main Street and Arctic Street at six o clock tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. P Club
Lna
Ninth District
Republican Club
Corner Mast Main Street
Arctic Street
Ro Raback Accused Over Daylight Saving Comment
The Bridgeport Post hints Chairman J Henry Roraback pressed Gov Templeton on a daylight saving comment. Templeton denies any personal prompting by Roraback and defended his stance before lawmakers amid public speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Post
J. Henry Roraback
Gov. Templeton
Mr. Templeton
Lane
Ma Roraback
Answers on War Warship Message and Public Notices Probed
A reader query column reviews the authenticity of a Dewey war message and explains the April Navy directive to commence operations against the Spanish fleet. It covers vice presidency in Cuba, the meaning of Snark, tule lands, gun salutes, signatures by illiterate rulers, and corn production facts across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Spain
M. T
Navy Department
Suly
Galute
United States
Senate
Oklahoma Barbecue Feasts for Governor Walton Inauguration
Oklahoma City January tenth report on the inaugural barbecue for Governor Walton drawing tens of thousands. Food ran out after a long night of feasting and dancing at the state capitol with jazz music and a square dance. Local dancers, including J. D. Sanderland of Leedy, win acclaim as top clog dancer. News crews from across the country, including Parisian despatches, cover the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Associated Press
Heaad
Walton
State Capitol
Ceversar Walton
Vair
Jase
Juas
J.D. Sanderland
Leedy
Sanderland
France
Cabl
Paris
The
Parisian
Donald and the blindfolded loom lesson
A child named Donald resists help while a loving aunt and mother guide him to try on his own. They discuss letting him fail and learn, stressing that fear of criticism slows progress, and praising effort to build confidence and independence in young makers. The piece closes with a reflection on patient teaching and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Winnie
Winnie Looked Towards A Moother
Ely
Han
Big Aunt
Acchita
Tie
Stett
Ube Bey
Neglect Charges To Be Disposed Of Today
The case involving Fairetreid de Crpeckely Wp asn of Louisa Mire and Woods, tied to a Connecticut Montane Society matter, is expected to be disposed of when the court sits tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairetreid
Jan
de Crpeckely
Louisa Mire
Orb Aie
Veld Woods
Cork Ohare
Connecticut Montane Society
Woman of Greenwich Seeks Divorce From Edward L. Wemple
A Greenwich woman filed suit for dissolution of marriage against Edward L. Wemple yesterday in Superior Court. The case names are dated June 1917. No children are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Pritaleratiles
Murisarel
Edward Ll. Wemple
Greenwinp
Desert life vs city living warns against chilblains
Dr Copeland explains cold floors from heated homes and icy kitchens breed chilblains for housewives, farmhands, police, and workers. He prescribes proper footwear, cold-water foot baths, and iodine preparations, noting medical counsel if needed and inviting reader questions for his health column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Addrees
R. 3. Copeland
New Post Office Wanted Prompts Letter to the Editor
Readers urge construction of a central, impressive post office to boost civic pride and deter outsiders. A second letter criticizes daylight saving, arguing the current clock system is inefficient and daylight saving should continue in theory and fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S
Wditer
Daris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridgeport Telegram
Prest
Cataiol UU
Jenddies
Germany
New Haven Weather Bureau
Atlamfanac
Wouk Almanar
Sun Wists
Bar. Tem
Wea
Tiantewe
Eed Rou elGer
Chicago
Hatteras
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
New York
Kansas City
Nantucket
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Atlantic City
Denver
Petruit
Northfield
Boston
St. Paul
Portland
St. Louis
Buffalo
Joseph Trimboulli
Dominick Galia
Walt Mason
Hasy Street
E. T. Buckingham
Andvay
Offic
A. Whitlam
King
Cuba
BE. C. F
San Joaquin
K. K. L. Hoon
Tomorow
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
N.Y. City
Goiter
Wiltl
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!