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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
10
Fragmentary newspaper item notes Bridgeport Telegram with publishing details and address at 349 Midate Street. Mentions Associated Press republication rights and generic notice language, with garbled rates and schedule references. No clear event or people to identify beyond the paper and its publishing context.
A fragmented morning editorial notes sidewalks and weather, hints at reforms, and jests about daily routines. It mentions plans for warmth, finance, fashion, and the odd prediction of electrically heated suits, reflecting a lively, outdated newspaper voice with scattered observations and quips.
Fragmented OCR text presents a garbled sermon-like piece with phrases about obedience to law loyalty to government justice for the people and personal support for a named figure. The readable elements hint at a civic motivational tone though many words are garbled or misspelled.
Cloudy and warmer conditions expected across much of the region with above normal temperatures in parts of the country. High pressure over the Atlantic and Gulf states shifts, bringing a warmer trend. Light rains linger along the Atlantic coast as a broad weather system moves west, with no major storms forecast.
Bishop Nicolson criticizes history texts for ignoring religion in American higher education. He urges fair treatment of scriptures and warns that education devoid of religious materials risks incomplete purpose. Dr E B Bryan underscores religion as vital to enduring education. Church leaders face key role ahead.
Frank Hubbell of this city retires after 53 years as a New Haven Lines engineer with a record of traveling a million and a half miles without a mishap. He notes trains seem the safest place, while car travel poses greater risks at grade crossings and on streets near home.
A columnist lauds Engineer Hub Bell's achievements while noting accident insurance firms offer doubled payments for railroad accidents. An insurance man explains the reason, saying travelers are protected by experts on trains, yet pedestrians crossing streets have no safeguards beyond common sense.
The United States Commissioner of Fisheries discusses the boom and bust cycles in commercial fish species, noting near extinction risks for sturgeon oysters salmon shad halibut and Pacific coast salmon. It highlights conservation efforts including tagging and tracking to learn migrations and prevent depletion while acknowledging species still abundant.
Christmas and retaliation led to a gesture of giving a $14 box of cigars to a concessionaire. Mayor Philips said he has received presents from Mr. Vanech and knows of other city officials who have received gifts from the popular restaurateur.
Stamford selects Dr Raymond Burn Sear of Baltimore as health officer nominee at a board meeting, with confirmation expected at the council session in two weeks. The probe into Arthur F Connor prompts renewed attention to city offices and holiday charity plans, while a separate audit shows book access granted to investigate past tax and relief board actions.
An elderly man with convivial habits faces a magistrate in a rural court. He defends his character with literary comparisons, naming poets as a challenge to his sentence. The magistrate interrupts after a boast, sentencing him to ninety days and instructing an officer to collect the names he mentioned.
Stamford Jan 28 Special to The Telegram despondent health John Leonard 66 of 6 Meadow street a Stamford Tolling mills employee at Springdale Park drank potassium cyanide from a can in front of his seven year old daughter Bulah and is in critical condition at Stamford hospital. Leonard father of four children was at work last Thursday and warned by neighbor Julius Carasi that he might attempt suicide. His wife 38 cared for him and the child as police noted no medical attention since illness began. The family came to Stamford five years ago from New York and Leonard worked as a laborer until illness. recovery is hoped.
A Bridgeport news digest covers Captain Lewis granting access to Board of Relief records, while Edward Rippon seeks Arthur Connor’s tax records in an open secret. Fourth district Democrats install new officers as Hartnett leads as president. Mayors resist funding a statewide trolley fare fight and New Britain’s Paonessa blames Hartford. Notes on Board of Apportionment funds, McAdoo-Cummings ticket, and women’s constitutional equal footing push. Beobels discuss New York home rule impact and Albany two chamber plan.
A historic notice describes a Friday evening nitrous oxide display at Tammany Hall in the large room for ladies. About 40 gallons of pure gas will be used with tickets 60 cents at the hall bar, half price for children under 14, doors open six thirty and events start seven.
A poem arguing for thrift and living within one's means. The speaker cites sages and warns against costly extravagance while humorously recounting saving habits and the discipline of putting money aside. The narrator frames thrift as wise guidance from age old voices, contrasted with spendthrift ridicule.
A quirky voice recalls school day struggles and a child’s self doubt in Anne Campbell’s vignette. The speaker compares peers reading counting singing and dancing while confessing they feel left behind. The mother reassures growth will come.
A pacifist argues for universal military training as civic education not as war making. He asserts training teaches discipline responsibility teamwork and self obedience, strengthens civic nerve and patriotism, and that no one becomes a professional soldier in a free democracy. He calls for every boy and girl to serve at least one year in Uncle Sam's service.
An article explains ear structure including the outer ear inner ear and middle ear with the Eustachian tube linking nose to ear. It describes how cold air irritation dust smoke and infections inflame mucous membranes swelling the Eustachian tube and middle ear leading to fluid buildup pressure pain and sleeplessness. It notes chronic catarrh adenoids and diseased tonsils raise earache risk and urges medical attention to remove diseased tissues.
In a column by Dr. Copeland readers ask about a long standing lump at the back of the neck and the danger of a possible brain blood clot. The advice suggests possible sweat duct obstruction, medical removal, and X-ray to detect brain clot with a reply via self addressed stamped envelope.
Istriano, vice president of the Ex-Service Af of u’s Political Party, must appear before the executive committee to explain submitting a list of potential appointments for May 1. Willan Gehrens, council chair, said the list was not endorsed by the committee or party. Johnson Williams noted the committee did not act on the matter, and the ten names were turned to Alfred Burdie, Republican Town Chairman, for consideration, with Behrens directing Burdie to favor ex-service members if slots open.
Anabal Mandes was stabbed in the abdomen during a quarrel at a home on Alain Street Sum morning. He remained in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital last night as police held four men on charges of assault with intent to kill Andrew Vito of Clarency Street, allegedly involved in the attack.
More than 40 guests are expected to attend the banquet at Stratfield Florey tonight under joint auspices of Catholic Men councils. John G. Murray, assistant bishop of Hartford, is listed among attendees.
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