Bridgeport Telegram Founded and Post Office Details
A fragment outlines the Bridgeport Telegram founding and its post office second class status. It lists advertising rates, office hours, location at 14 Middle Street, Sundsesort Cann, and mentions audit bureau affiliations and Associated Press rights.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Emterrd
Blatter
Ae Post Publishing OO
Middle Street
Sundsesort
Cann
Idempers Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Aid
A Line of Cheer Overcoming Presidential Pride
A lyric noting humor in rejecting a presidential path. The speaker dreams of simple joys and freedom, contrasting public fame with personal contentment. A nostalgic recollection expresses disdain for power and yearns for life without grand titles.
Philadelphia News Echoes of Turmoil and Fashion
The item bundles varied clippings noting a mysterious tremor in Philadelphia, condoled by a quakerly mood, plus a bridgeport shop report of black eyes. It mentions General Crowder’s Cuban probe, Germany’s reparations talk, New York beauty parlors raided for rouge, women’s equal rights, prohibition’s effects, a tanning department addition, and Mrs. Harding Blue in fashion circles.
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New York
Perlors
Demant
Arthur Lyman continues family optical business legacy
Arthur Lyman of 221 Clinton Avenue operates an optical business begun by his father 31 years ago at 126 State Street. He has maintained interest in fishing, hunting, and boating while following this trade since boyhood.
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Arthur
Aylian
Lyman
Clinton Avenue
Bigelow
Chet Marsh
Wiliam C. Haight
Odie
California
Snat Haight
Bridgeport
Arnold and
Wills Leckwyoog
Haight
State Street
Detec- Davis
Borte
Elyirse
National Legion Urges Immediate Action For Disabled Veterans
The American Legion presents a memorial to the President and the people urging urgent national action to aid World War I disabled veterans. It cites delays in compensation, inadequate hospital facilities, and fragmented rehabilitation services across three agencies, calling for unified control of medical care, vocational training, and financial support. Connecticut is praised for quicker aid via local committees and Red Cross support, while Legion relief efforts in Bridgeport led by W. Parker Seeley assist many applicants.
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American Legion
Legion
American Legion Memorial
Public Health Service
Restal Baara
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Shell
Federal Board For Vocational Education
The
Connecticut
War Veterans and Bridgeport Chapter
American Red Cross
Legions Relief Ford Committee
Bridgeport
W. Parker Seeley
Willian J. Buckley
George Merri, Jr
Carl F. Westerberg
Menal
Connecticut Commercial Teachers Association
Atlantic House
D. N. Morgan
Devin Trubes
H. C. Cogeerrell
Charles ¥. Baldwin
F.O. Seeley
Il Pyle
W. R. Palmer
H.C. Armstroay
Providence
Rhode Island Association
Mr. Cole
New England Society
Frank Cowles
Hertford
George Comstock
Frank C. Bushnell
New Haven
B.L. Morse
Hartford
James Howarth
Ralph C. Jones
Colchester
George A. Bolles
Wartford
Thomas Potter
Norwich
Berry C. Armstrong
Eugene C. Hill
New Bayen
Charles T. Ward
New Hates
Ebgc. Hill
Aly Armstrong
Cowles Xs
Glee Club
J. A. Howarth
J. D. Deweld
Commercial Traveler
Commodore C. H. Fon
New York
Parry
S. Bennett
C. T. Ward
New, Haven
Foland
the Atlantic
Economic absurdity of war losses and unemployment
A prose piece argues that twenty million dead and widespread wartime famines, plus unemployment, crush productive power. It critiques economic laws that claim such losses are normal, comparing to geometry’s absurdities and calling on economists to admit the hardship of a nation losing millions yet having too many people left idle.
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England
British Isles
Lloyd-George
Tere
Oliver Longe
Lou
Northwestern criminologist’s view on anti legislation
Dr Gault argues few laws better protect society, warning generic safety laws backfire. He says laws aimed at improving individuals are risky and cites Sunday observance, cigarette sinking, and motion picture bans as paths to long term lawlessness.
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Robert WU. Gault
Northwestern University
Furdandful
Woreda
Gault
All Sides Of It Art Exhibition Sparks Snobbery Debate
The El Paso Times notes a Paris art exhibition by younger painters with unsigned canvases. Critics favor famous names, while unknown artists sell most pieces, prompting questions about value in art and music as public taste and expertise diverge.
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Paris
Trg
Ipoy
Vonalir
el Paso Times
Dem
Mechanical engineers review technical pictures at meeting
The Bridgsyerl branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers met in Chamber of Commerce rooms. A presentation featured pictures showing the use of specific equipment in material handling and fuel processing. Speakers included A. Brewer on signal sections W. Kreating on fuel, J. Coulter on machine shop, R. McIntyre on gas power, and others on processional sections and management.
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Bridgsyerl
American Santeby of Mechanical Engineers
mMeht
Chamber of Commerce
Miotin
A. Brewer
W. Kreating
J. Coulter
R. McIntyre
Bolmgren
The Happy Past Walt Mason Slyly Remembers Yesteryear
A humorous reminiscence by Walt Mason about bygone days and a reliable horse Dobbin. The piece contrasts past simple pleasures with modern mechanical woes, noting long-paced travel, steady work, and affection for a faithful animal.
City Zoning Act Presented in Legislature Amid Reforms
LLARYTFORD Jan 37 The House introduced a city zoning act to create zoning districts and a city zoning commission with ordinances. Perry urged bills on senate size, voting district readjustment for New Haven, charter amendment for Guilford Mutual Fire Insurance, and unclaimed bodies delivered to Yale for anatomy. Other measures touched election participation and inheritance taxes while taxation bills remained unacted.
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Perry Browght
New Haven
Guilford Mutual Mire Insurance Company
Perry Ansther Hill
Yale University
Wbsomk
Me. Perry
Wiikinger
Orange
William E L. Blodgett
Cork Mayor Drops From Sight Stowaway Case Shocks City
Cork mayor Donal OCallaghan, last seen addressing relief efforts, vanished after a reported attempt to re ship from an American port. Authorities and Irish Republican leadership remain tight lipped as the search continues. A hotel reported no recent activity from him while DeValera’s whereabouts are unclear.
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York
Dan
Donal Ghia ‘Ort Mayr
Cork
Elis
American Committee For Relief In
Ireland
Harry Boland
Haimoun Devoe
Irish Republic
O'Callaghin
O'Callaghan
Trelaod
Movie Day To Be Held Saturday At Local Theatres
Clearer Movie Day will be observed Saturday when moving pictures are shown at local theatres. General admission is to be charged. proceeds go to relieve the sufferings of children in Worape. Tickery circulated citywide and schools urged to attend.
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Council Judiciary Committee
Chicago
Chigags Triburn
Unt
Rep
Orlo
Worape
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago in The Standard
Bridgeport notes chronicling local meetings. Wheeler Wilson stockholders, Bridgeport Grass Club dinner, and city governance items. Mentions railroad speed tests between England and New York, and police actions including the arrest of William Haight for stolen goods. Also lists obituaries and Bridgeport civic events with several names and places.
Thirteenth Car Passengers All Killed in Welsh Collision
A Welsh rail accident killed seventeen people, with thirteen of the dead being passengers in the thirteenth car of the train. The catastrophe left all occupants of that car dead while other cars also suffered losses.
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Lonbon
Jan
Scarlet fever outbreak at St Francis' Orphan Asylum
Scarlet fever prevails at St Francis Orphan Asylum in New Milford county. About 180 youths housed under care, mostly Roma Catholic, with most cases mild. No fatalities reported among county children. transfers to county home noted as needed. Also described is a new single plate dry-disk non-chattering clutch by an American firm, promising wear compensation and quick disengagement.
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Tiwlig
St. Dso
New Mwuven
Wil
Patrfield
Ehliaren
St. Prayois
St. Pron
Japan to Offer Apology for Langdon Death
Japan to offer indemnity over the death of Engineer Lieutenant WW Langdon. Acknowledgement from Tokyo and notes from Ambassador Shidehara show willingness to settle. Officials expect indemnity around $40,000 plus higher due to Langdon's commissioned status, citing prior payments for similar cases.
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Japan
Langdon
Jayain
WW. H. Langdon
Vostok
State Department
Department
Shidgehara
Artiomett
Tapan
Broadway Jazz Reaches South Seas With Canned Music
Readers bound for the South Seas find disillusionment as metropolitan dances echo across islands. The gramophone has reached Tahiti with locals purchasing the device, bringing Broadway tunes into island quiet. The familiar sounds threaten the island’s traditional calm, as seaside life once only disturbed by distant surf now resonates with urban entertainments.
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South Seas
Tsun
Islands
Broadway
Gramophone
Alee
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Philadelphia
Quaker
General Crowder
Germany
Wevierd University
Phat
Fas
Mrs. Harding
Mr. Harding
Faye
Vwag
Tran
Cty
Chienzo
Wichita Falie
Texas
Shoe
Mia. Iurtamin
Cleopatra
Sin
Weisner
Joseph News Press
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Patton
Verity
Moungmerica
Neaney
de Sent
Daddy
Allanta Jongnat
Derr
Walt Mason
Nate
Dobbin
Selon
Perry
Jeradas
Norwalk Post
Idline Howe
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company
Sterling ‘House
Qné
Sridgeport
Atlantic Hotel
Huain
Tyne
Ehuteneteat J
Eadward Mulazey
Hrank Dieh
T, Crocker
Washington
Breakwater
New Havon
Norwalk
Stratford
Bridgewort
Morrison Wella & Co
Steinslyéd
Wells & French
Mr. Bawin
FT. Wells
Brench
Wm PhD
Meriden
B. Keith
James ‘Rider
George Havens
A. B. Bogis
Cormapl Weng
Bridgepart Ds
William H. Mallory
William E. Dishrow
Senate
A. B. Beers
City Court of
Charles A. Doten
Marshall Jewell
Sonnecticut Telephone Company
Housatonic
Bied
Guy Trowbridge
Roxbury
Berman Wilsbie
Eiey
Anin Rice
Witnersi
John Walsh
Washins Hotel
Srtwréay
Macy's
ST. Francis’ Asylum
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