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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
12
Fragmented OCR text discusses advertising costs in Bridgeport, references Associated Press, and reflects on international press criticism. Mentions Milford Fairfeld and local bureaus, with scattered commentary on capitalism and world events.
A Brooklyn court recently reviewed a case where a fourth offender was allowed to plead as a first offender to deter harsher penalties. The judge noted the law’s aim to prevent defeating stiff sentences, while the jury considered the defendant’s prior context and attempted to hide identity.
The article reports Colonel Frank J. Smith of Illinois aiming for the U S Senate after serving in the Tenth Congress. It notes Governor appointing him to fill the term, discusses opposition and constitutional questions, and highlights funding and voter support amid misconduct concerns.
Fragmented text discusses slow progress and public opinion about a figure named Choong with references to reputation, eternity, and partisan sentiment. It mentions voters, power, and virtuous behavior amid unclear events and dates, suggesting a political or cultural dispute conveyed in stray phrases.
A humorous verse celebrating Katie and her clock as a social centerpiece. Friends gather around, sharing tea and laughter while Katie’s clock bounds between hours, symbolizing the playful rhythm of their reunion and the warmth of friendship.
The article contrasts Theodore Burton with John Quincy Adams, tracing Burton’s long service since 1880 and his principled stand against pork barrel budgets. It highlights Adams’s extensive career before joining the House and notes Blaine’s praise of Burton’s integrity, industry, and independence in a volatile political era.
A stormy night drives the narrator to a warm room where he contemplates misery beyond his doors. He contrasts his comfort with wanderers abroad in torn shanties, notes scarce provisions, and pities the poor while cherishing a tranquil hearth and steady comfort.
Senator Smith of Manchester introduces a bill to authorize a Hartford County bond issue of 2 million dollars for a new county court building on Washington Street Hartford. The session adjourns to February 1 as lawmakers prepare the court budget and discuss filling two vacant commissioner seats amid multiple candidates.
A fragmented reflection on identity and ambition. The prose ponders how an extraordinary person may be overlooked until crisis reveals true stature, and how society reacts when a gifted individual steps forward to lead. The piece blends inner doubt with dramatic scenes of public judgment.
Two petitions for divorce were filed yesterday. Vystora L. Riehl, of this city, seeks a decree from her husband, after a marriage in Ovid in 1912. Mic Kinde of Stanford asks for a decree against his wife, who resides in Ovid, following their marriage on June 23, 1912.
The report presents a garbled Washington scene with mentions of Senate debate, executive actions, and military indicators. It references officials and a director, with unclear actions and dates, producing a partial, uncertain snapshot of political developments.
Dr Cadman answers readers on demon possession in the Gadara story and the swine tale, noting historical belief and exorcism practice. He discusses crime and brain theory, arguing while biology informs behavior it does not erase personal responsibility. He defends genuine male female friendship and cites St Catherine of Siena and Biblical figures, urging careful study of feminine influence on leadership and ethics.
In a Montreal appeal a man named Ritterman contends he did not smuggle rough diamonds valued at around 102 000. Officials found the stones in a satchel checked at the New York border. The court of appeals ruled no smuggling occurred since the diamonds were discovered at the boundary line and no violation happened.
Posters from every province and from forestry unions will be displayed at the New Haven Lawn Club on January 28 and 29 during joint meetings of the Connecticut Forestry Association and the American Forestry Association. Over 100 posters and signs will be shown with charts and plans for fighting forest fires. An informal committee will judge the posters and select the three most effective designs to forward to the submitting organizations.
Norwalk dispatch reports the Legion opposing proposed changes to the soldiers' home policy. Delegates argue veterans deserve ongoing care and oppose reductions or shifts in funding or oversight. The meeting focuses on veteran welfare and legislative actions affecting the facility.
A mayor signs a waiver enabling the purchase of a truck. The document permits the vehicle to be acquired through the city’s purchasing process. Details are sparse due to illegible OCR but confirm authorization for a truck purchase.
Edwin P. Thayer thirty seven from Mile Creek Montana admitted stealing fifty three dollars from a desk in the home of John D. Fitzgerald after a dinner yesterday. He was jailed for three days and fined fifty dollars with forty four dollars recovered after being caught in Hartford.
Cloudy and colder conditions prevail across southern New England with snow flurries possible Thursday into Friday. Northern New England remains cloudy and cooler with light rain changing to snow flurries later Thursday and Friday. Fresh to strong southwest winds develop north of Sandy Hook, shifting to northwest near Hatteras. Observations recorded at 8 p.m. along the New Haven area.
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