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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1927
Page
12
The piece discusses universal fingerprinting proposed by authorities, arguing benefits for identifying criminals but warning against excessive surveillance. It contrasts views praising reliable identity proof with fears of European style policing and federal control over state matters.
Estimates by TE Beach show Bridgeport industrial payrolls reached a high water mark last year. The total bank payments near a few thousand dollars above wartime activity as thousands of transient workers labored around the clock, marking a peak in peacetime industry.
Under Labor Commissioner wary Markenzie Fairfield County Republicans have solidified their organization. Fairfield County including Bridgeport funded local campaigns and sent a large Hartford contribution. County led state in Stroubifean majority and Bridgeport tops cities in the region. State legislature shows Fairfield County men in key committee positions across three of five main panels. The group enjoys strong influence despite lacking concrete requests to push.
The poem laments Britain’s economic strain while the wealthy display opulence. It contrasts pauperized commoners buying essentials with the rich pledging to pawn household items to pay taxes. The piece critiques social disparity, pawnshop lines, and a faltering public spirit amid austerity.
Washington, Jan 14 One odd political development is Dr Henry Mencken becoming custodian of Senator Reed’s presidential boom He travels 7600 miles promoting Jim Reed, attacking prohibition and lampooning the Bible belt He acts as the nation’s crusader now that he has a candidate for President He risks losing his detachment and may become a candidate himself
The House passed the independent offices supply bill and completed action on the rivers and harbors bill. The Longview Washington bridge bill also cleared the House amid debates on Mexican policy and a renewed dispute over radio regulation while the Senate examined voting equipment and the Vare probe. Senator elect Brookhart was exonerated by the investigating committee.
An ornate intimate scene describes a room filled with comforting light and shadow. The observer recalls peaceful moments, a firelit room, and a sense of blessed release away from life’s tumult, with reflections on love, memory, and the gentle presence of companionship.
Governor Trumbull and Senator Wheeler hunted on the Sound shore and reportedly bagged many birds per fishermen tales. Officials discuss upcoming legislation and municipal conferences as Bridgeport edges toward a government by commission, while tax and school matters, health officer vacancies, sidewalk funding disputes, and prosecuting attorney proposals shape local politics.
A fragmentary note discusses faith in the universe and calm in turmoil. It mentions memory, discourse on politics, existence, and comfort, with garbled names and unclear references but hints at a meditation on doubt and assurance in trying times.
Five alowances were made in a short Superior court session for five contested divorces. Jennie Urotherton Ryan of Danbury was granted $50 to defend her divorce from Daniel D. Ryan filed on grounds of intolerable cruelty. they married November 11, 1931 and have two children. Anne Vosilus of Danbury was given $50 to defend an divorce action by her husband Joans Vosilus alleging intemperance. they married September 7, 19?? and seek custody of two minor children. Theresa O'Hara Therman seeks $59 to defend an action by William Charles Herman who asks for divorce claiming deception in marriage. they wed July 4, 19??. Frank George Newices instructed to pay weekly alimony to Ethel A. Fieldhouse pending the divorce action for cruelty. they married February 14, 1917. Catherine Curtis Veuxer of Bridgeport is granted $50 to prosecute a divorce from Louis A. Veesey. they married December 5, 1925 and Veesey was ordered to pay weekly support pending disposition.
A mass meeting in Gereru Chang Wat discussed nationalist unity and opposition to counterrevolution. British authorities reported evac order amid riverfront disturbances as General Sang advised calm and vigilance.
Dr Cadman answers readers on heredity and belief. He contrasts Burbank’s botanical work with Mendel’s scientific data, noting Burbank’s limited scope versus Mendel’s unconfined observations. He warns against claims of hidden inspiration and stresses Christian virtue of faith and love.
Dr Frank Crane mocks fashion and disease trends, noting shifting dress styles from long skirts to knee-lengths and the rise of elegant vices. He jokes about bridesmaids height fashion, the craze for bobbed hair, cigarette smoking, and the obsession with new fashionable illnesses before concluding with satirical observations on societal style.
At the New England American Legion conference in Hartford the U S Veterans' Hospital at Allingtown was retained. Delegates from New England formed a permanent executive committee with representatives from each state. The next conference is slated for June with Commander Jackson presiding and State Commander Kenneth Kraniner welcoming attendees.
Northern and Southern New England fair with a cold wave Saturday and rising temperatures Sunday. Eastern New York sees cold Saturday night with gradually warming Sunday. Central Florida prospects fair, with a Gulf of St. Lawrence low pressure extending southward. Northwest winds shift to strong NW over Sandy Hook to Hatteras with rain in the east Saturday.
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