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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 publishes daily and on Sundays with all departments linked via the Darnum 6100 exchange. Located at 140 Middle Street Bridgeport Conn. The paper is an Associated Press member and audits circulation with local news supplied.
A fragmentary satirical column surveys idle musings on diplomacy streetcars and radio hosts. It mocks modern publicity, divorces, and fashion while noting the stubbornness of a farmer and the quirks of social life. It ends with a comic request to correct a sentence about curtains.
A cryptic reflection on how repeating lies does not grant truth and only invites trouble. The piece warns that liars incur more harm to themselves than to the person deceived and notes the unquiet sleep and moral cost of falsehood.
Advisory issued for gale force northwest winds tonight through Friday. Disturbance over Gulf of St Lawrence intensifies, tracked from Ontario, with high pressure over Ontario. Storm warnings posted from Delaware Breakwater to Eastport Maine. Scattered snow over interior north Atlantic coast, warming trend to fair weather Friday and Saturday east of the Mississippi.
A film about P T Barnum titled The Great Barnum is planned with script by Montje Katterjohn. Critics urge on site study in Bridgeport to capture authentic details, arguing contemporaries offer better charac ter evidence than distant analysis and recent biographies.
The Paulist Fathers in New York with Cardinal Hayes plan a radio station to broadcast Roman Catholic doctrine and views. Religious groups already use stations on Staten Island and Zion City, Illinois. The radio is expanding church reach without harming attendance, rewarding the best speakers as pulpit sermons move to air.
A broad alliance of creeds and classes seeks a common religious center via radio. The appeal stresses unity and tolerance, urging a nonsectarian tone to reach a wide audience and invite hearing for any message from any source.
The piece by William English Walling evaluates Senator Borah on recognizing Soviet Russia. It lauds Borah’s independence and courage yet notes a stubborn idealism that opposes President Coolidge and his cabinet. It questions whether Borah can succeed in persuading the Senate amid concerns over trade with Soviet Russia.
Walter S. Gifford becomes president of American Telephone and Telegraph, the world’s largest public utility. A Harvard graduate, he started as a clerk at Western Electric, nearly missing a GE job due to a misdirected envelope, then ascended on merit, rebutting cynics that opportunity is gone.
City hall offices shift opening to 10 am on Saturday to witness the eclipse. The Sixth District Republican club hosted its annual feast with an entertainment following the dinner. The Board of Education held a calm meeting with no discussion on controversial appointments. Alderman Price will review preliminary plans next Tuesday with the new commission. Ralph W. Medges named principal in charge at Warren Yarding High School. salary set at 4000 dollars annually. Texas politics center on Governor Ferguson’s inauguration and Klan opposition, with a measure proposing death for assault and a plan for the governor to run the Klan from the state. Former Governor Merguzon aims to run as Democratic candidate for federal office. Prominent judges considered for promotion to the Supreme Court were named by Governor Helcomb. Judge William of Marble noted as a potential long-serving high court member. G Atloo rumored to seek to purify the Democratic party and influence the national committee, pushing a rule to shrink representation for Republican-leaning states in the Democratic convention.
Article by William Eng discusses Soviet drive for U S recognition led by Senator Borah and backed by Gompers. It claims Borah shifts from treaty recognition to economic and disarmament discussions, while Soviets expand propaganda, seek influence, and press for acceptance amid global upheaval.
A westbound Denver and Rio Grande Western train derailed near Mack, Utah, about 19 miles west of Pere, injuring nine passengers. Officials investigated the cause as crews cleared the wreckage and resumed service.
A playful collage of poems jokes and stage bits from Fun Shop. Includes humorous verses about dogs spiders mystic buyers and readers questions. Notes on contributors and submission guidelines appear alongside inside pages of the Bridgerport Telegram.
English property Wood Norton purchased to house former royalty amid debate on monarchy in democracy. Purchaser unnamed but seen as admirer of France. mentions Duchess Louise of Orleans and Prince Charles of Bourbon with ties to Versailles era.
A long letter from a physician’s wife discusses arthritis diagnosing and explaining joint inflammation. It covers causes, the role of the synovial membrane, and the slow development of chronic arthritis, plus suggested heat therapy and dietary/exercise advice for general relief and joint health.
In a village tale a quarrel with a gruff neighbor over imagined damages from a kangaroo leads to mutual forbearance. The speaker offers compensation, insists on friendly terms, and ends with a peaceful scene of shared land and farewell gestures.
A fragmented poem describes a row of little shoes in various colors and pairs. It recalls children like Dickie Aleon George and others, noting scuffed toes and tucked-in hose, while observing how each shoe hints at its wearer and their life. The speaker reflects on paths beneath the sky and personal resolve.
A century ago a Rhode Island correspondent recounts the Pilgrim Landing anniversary. Plymouth Rock, damaged by rain, and the long procession to Pilgrims Hall frame the event. Everett, a noted orator, inspires praise at a public dinner with relics like Miles Standish’s cane, sword, and White’s pewter platter.
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