Bridgeport Telegram Subscription Rates and Address
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates payable in advance at 80 two months 3.20 for March one week seven days and advertizing representation in New York Chicago and other locations. The notice notes publication from 224 Westtrapettan TF New York and Bridgeport Middle Street address with Associated Press affiliation and reprint rights.
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Bridgeport Telegram
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Four Line 0 Cheer by John Kendrick Baass
A fragmentary verse reflecting children at play and carefree joy. The speaker invokes hope in the world, praising earth as a sphere of possibility and claiming personal contribution to the happiness around them.
Editorial notes on politics and law in New York and beyond
Editorial notes critique policing in New York, Indian chief legal ambitions, Wellesley students barred from bareheaded fashion, and a General Assembly air travel bill. It questions postmaster general respite, tariff debates, Twenty-cent sugar risk, and a dry amendment vote. Speaker Cox comments on the GOP landslide.
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General Assembly
Walter Locke Career in Bridgeport Government Service
Walter Locke of 1807 ies Masti vireet Wasween Gee ployed ay a sela ter carner in Bridgenert for river fous year, having been appointeg in November, 137 Previous to entering government service Le wan war prored by the Locke Construc- Use company.
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Walteeh Locke
Walter Locke
Locke
Ambitions Rise From Adversity in Historical Tale
The excerpt traces Kitta and others seeking education amid poverty, referencing Hottentots and berries as survival. It notes Dr Valmadge urging students to envision future success, and mentions Ettha Burritt’s rise from a blacksmith’s child to a scholar, detailing his diary of study and languages learned.
Lincoln Home Trail faces billboard protest in Indiana
Readers urge Indiana to protect the Lincoln heritage as the Lincoln Home Trail plan routes near the boyhood cabin and shrine. Critics warn a tire ad spur road would mar the site, preferring respectful remembrance over commercial intrusion. The issue has drawn regional attention from the Middle West to the East.
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Indiana
Lincoln
Nancy ‘Hanks
East
Irritating Custom Sparks Women’s Rights Debate in England
In England women tire of being called weak or fair sex and discuss reforms. The Women's Freedom League led by Margaret Hodge argues woman's judgment equals a man's and notes women talk less and can keep secrets, though many conflict that claim with observed behavior.
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England
Women's Freedom League
Margaret Hodge
League
Miss Hodge
Armful of Shakespeare Reveals Rarity of Early Editions
An overview notes Shakespeare’s pervasive influence on language after his death and discusses scarce early prints. Quarto volumes of Hamlet and Venus and Adonis fetch high prices, with few copies known of Pius Andronicus and Titus Andronicus in private or national collections.
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Shakespeare
Avon
British Museum
Pitus Andronicus
New York
Famous February Babies Highlight Shortest Month
The piece notes February births among famous figures like Horace Greeley Lincoln Tilden Jefferson and Sewell, arguing the short month seeds big fame. It cites various names and ends with a personal flourish from Montagne.
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Naron Bert
West Harrison
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Tilden
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Joseph Jefferson
Charles Crevinain
William I Lenryom
Abraham Lincoln
Vington
James Russell Sewell
Henry Wrdsworth
Cabinet Fight Echoes Across Party Lines in Harding Era
The Newark News and other papers debate whether President-elect Harding should appoint Hughes as secretary of State or yield to Senate pressures. Editorials from Evansville, New York World, Syracuse Herald, Louisville Post, Sioux City Journal, and others weigh the dangers of Senate control versus the president’s authority. Some papers urge firm choice, others warn of compromising the cabinet, with many predicting Hughes or a similar figure will be chosen and the Senate will shape foreign policy thereafter.
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Muskegon Chronicle
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Rochester Times Union
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Busy Days of Warren in Windy City War
Warren endures a crowded scene as statesmen and patriots swarm his den. He listens to views while winded media drills and press scrutiny loom. He recalls brighter days when loyal readers cheered his army press and warm appreciation outweighed the era’s noise.
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Brother Marding
Lizzie
Dizzy
Walt
Hell
Warren
Oil consumption exceeds 1920 US production and stock rise
In 1920 US oil use reached 631,286,000 barrels while output was 442,492,000 barrels. Despite higher consumption, petroleum stocks ended the year up by over 10,000,000 barrels. Geological Survey released the preliminary year figures. Imports in 1920 totaled 106,175,000 barrels, over twice 1919 and nearly five times 1913 levels.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Census shows 109 274 Japanese in Hawaii
The 1926 Hawaii census lists 109 274 Japanese residents contributing to a total population of 255 912. The Japanese population rose by about 33 percent since 1916, with only Filipinos showing a larger growth. Native Hawaiians declined from 26 041 to 20 728 over the decade.
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Hawaii
Washington, Jan
Reward Offered for Recovery of Severance Jewels
A $6,000 reward was offered for the recovery of jewels valued at $6,900 belonging to John L. Severance, a local millionaire, who disappeared last Saturday night. A hand bag believed to contain the jewels was found empty on a safe yesterday, leading police to suspect theft.
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Leyland
Jan
John L. Severance
Millonaire
Cut Production Costs by Reducing the Wages
Elizabeth No 7 Ji 28 9 propos to reduct production coals submitted to employees of four Bethlehem shipyards. Alerts general superintendent began conferences with union representatives to discuss wage cuts and cost reductions.
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Elizabeth
Negeda
Bethlahem Shipbuilding Corporation
Tony
Tie Awerts
American Legion Officers Installed by the G A R
Precinct set by the American Legion post Bere last night as veterans of the G A R and Spanien Ww Mhnunles EL unrkbort installed officers in a local ceremony.
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Stamford man elected president of Connecticut Ontometric Society
McClelland of Stamford was chosen president at the society’s annual meeting held last night in New Haven. The gathering noted by locals included brief remarks on future initiatives. In New Haven, 54 year old Krowhon, assistant superintendent of New Haven Public Schools, died after a brief illness.
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W. A. McClelland
Stamford
Connecticut Ontometric Society
New Havisn
Inlus
Krowhon
New Haver
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Bridgeport Notes From The Standard January 29 1881
Bridgeport in 1881 features announcements of local society events and industry. The veteran Odd Fellows plan a February 22 gathering in New Haven with a supper and tenpion. A masquerade at St John’s hall will involve the Bridgeport Social Turn Verein and W and W providing music. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union calls members to a prayer meeting on Water Street tonight and invites others to join. A Granda Army hall campfire Thursday will include Buckinghill, Norwalk post, with food contributions sent to Captain Christian Quien. State Commander A B Beers receives unanimous delegate votes at Meriden. An accident at Trumbull Church injures the Housatonic station agent, who is stable. Two Boston stock companies form to manufacture a Morley sewing machine, with Bridgeport as manufacturing base and J B Secor secured to build 100 machines. Wheeler and Wilson stockholders meet with a banquet set for today. Efforts to secure a Housatonic breakwater appropriation from Congress continue. New patents awarded in hats and paper bags. Yale chemists to address on adulteration of food. A burglary attempt on Wall and Middle streets is thwarted late last night. Marriages occur in Trumbull and Bridgeport, and Catherine Kennedy dies aged 82 in Bridgeport. Funeral arrangements announced.
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Bridgeport
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Norwal
Christian Quien
Opera House
State Street
Boston
Lynn
Portsmouth
Free Russia Declaration Denounces Bolshevik Rule in Paris Meet
A manifesto from a Paris conference of Russian democrats rejects Bolshevik despotism and calls to end foreign blockades. It states Russia will not recognize Bolshevik authority, urges resumption of economic ties with the world, and condemns bayonets and terror as the basis of rule. The document names Kerensky Milukov and Catherine Breshesky among participants.
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New York
Russia
Paris
A. J. Sack
Russian Information Bureau
Kerensky Miliukov
Catherine Breshvesky
Boris A. Bakhmered
Faration
Perbassador
Washington
Constituent Assembly
Petrograd
All- Russian Constituent Assembly
Saidi
Lawyers Guilty Of Receiving Stolen Goods In Boston
Holmes and Robert D. Whiston, lawyers, were found guilty by a superior court jury of receiving stolen goods. The letters were taken from the law office of Daniel H. Ginkley. The case was a second trial after a prior hung jury. Godfrey L. Cabot was dismissed.
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Boston
Holmes
Robert D. Whston
Daniel H. Ginkley
Godfrey L. Cabot
Court Finds Defendants Not Guilty of Conspiracy
The court yesterday found that he, Eolmes, and Weston were not guilty of conspiracy to steal due to a variance between the Indictment and the proof.
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Eolmes
Weston
Parisians Face New Tax on Pianos and Servants
Paris authorized to collect higher taxes on pianos and domestic servants. The tax starts at 40 francs a year, doubles if male servants are involved, and scales to 200 francs for five female servants. Servants such as nurse tutors and governesses are taxed 300 francs each, with pianos ranging 30 to 60 francs. A mechanical piano incurs the highest sum.
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Paris
Woman Medal Designer Anne Moureux Visits Country
Mme Anne Moureux, a French woman, is visiting this country and has earned an international reputation as a medal designer and maker. She designed war medals for the French government and won the Prix de Rome, the only woman to contest the honor. the award narrowed to six before her selection.
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Mme
Anne Moureux
Life is Not Safe If Rats on Your Premises
A historic bulletin warns rats and mice threaten farms and cities by spreading disease and destroying food. It cites $200,900,000 annual crop losses and urges control actions. the Agriculture Department offers a free bulletin, with return postage via stamps.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington Information Bureau
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