Mr Crawford's Bridgeport Chamber views on hotel finance
Bridgeport letters discuss the Chamber of Commerce hotels committee stance on financing and a hotel proposition. George Crawford questions editorial influence and reiterates that decisions should rest on public interest, not individual motives. The piece recalls Rockefeller and the trust era, noting shifting views on big business power.
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Crawford
George Crawford
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Easton and WICC Clash Over Transmitter Location
Easton residents plan a special meeting to decide whether WICC can place a transmitter within town limits. The issue hinges on federal licensing versus local zoning rules, with the federal government controlling licenses but local zoning governing build permits. A compromise between the station and residents is urged to resolve the conflict.
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Easton
WICC
Uncle Sam
Rockefeller at 88 Defies Early Death Predictions
John D Rockefeller remains active at 88, eats well, plays golf, and influences the Standard Oil board after retiring 25 years ago. Once called the world’s richest man, he is now simply very rich while new fortunes surpass his former lead. Public sentiment has shifted from widespread dislike to cautious respect.
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Rockefeller
Ida ‘Tarbell
John D
John D Rockefeller
Standard Ol Company
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefiller
Ford's Apology Reflects Change After Firecracker War
The piece notes Henry Ford's earlier anti semitic stance via the Dearborn Independent and his later admission of being misled. It praises Ford's growth toward tolerance and historical interest, arguing the magazines firecracker impact was overstated and noting the Jews faced less harm than feared.
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Henry Ford
Dearborn Independent
Alk Bank
Letters to the Telegraph Readers Offer Opinion Space
Free expressions of opinion from Telegraph readers are invited. Letters must be signed with correct name and address but anonymity is optional. Letters over 300 words may be shortened at the editor’s discretion.
Women And The Vote In Georgia Temperance Fight
A reader letter criticizes women’s suffrage and reports the Georgia Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Atlanta planning to oppose pro prohibition opponents such as Alfred Smith Reed Ritchie and Roosevelt. The writer labels activists as meddlesome and urges broad minded national instruction on voting rules.
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Georgia Temperance Society
Georgia Women’s Christian Temperance Union Inveasion
Atlanta
Alfred ©. Smith
New York
James A. Reed
Missouri
Alfred C. Ritchie
Maryland
Franklin Roosevelt
Prohibition
Temperance Union
Chamber of Commerce under fire over circus departure
A reader criticizes the Chamber of Commerce for backing down on a circus issue and questions its motives. The letter complains the business group acts for self interest and urges dissolution, arguing its stance harms the city and future ventures.
Bridgeport Circus Inquiry Sparks Local Interest
A fragmented note suggests Bridgeport officials or residents are probing a circus matter. The text hints at an investigation or curiosity about a circus event or connection but lacks concrete details or names to confirm specifics.
Standing demand blocks new gas stations in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport reader, Democratic Property Owner, criticizes Mayor Behrens for granting four more gas station permits while denying others. He argues stations invade residential and business areas, favoring privileged owners and political pull, and urges a city-wide stand against further permitting.
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Behrens
Bridgeport
Manhattan Days and Nights in New York Windows
A tour of Manhattan shop windows reveals trends and curiosities from one arm lighters and enameled Russian cigarette boxes to combined shoe and book stores. The piece notes stylish restaurants, curious displays, and a bustling street life with guitars, violins, and goldfish in glass tanks.
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New York
New England Farmers Endorse Self Reliance Over Subsidies
The piece argues New England farmers rely on themselves to overcome economic hurdles rather than seeking subsidies. It cites 1924 potato overproduction and 1925 Connecticut tobacco declines, noting growers reduced output and pursued higher quality to open new markets, contrasting with wheat corn cotton and livestock regions.
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New England
Connecticut
Crane
Washington
Merritt to Speak at Newtown Forestry Meeting
Congressman Merritt will headline the Newtown Forestry association gathering at W T Cole's residence on August 5, with state party insiders noting his circuit through the county. The article also discusses attempts by Eighth district Republicans to push Hydraulic Company to lay water mains to Blue Crest, and political maneuvering around Lavery Walcott and other candidates for state and local offices.
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Merritt
Newtown Forestry Association
W. T. Cole
Hydraulic Company
Bylvan Crest
North Main Street
Crest
City Engineer Sees European Lessons for Waterbury Public Works
City Engineer Robert A. Cairns of Waterbury, back from a two month Europe trip, argues European cities keep streets and parks cleaner and better maintained. He notes labor costs and feasibility make Waterbury’s adoption of such details unlikely, but suggests targeted public works improvements could be studied. Governor Trumbull signed two related acts on public service vehicle licenses.
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Robert A. Cairns
Waterbury
Europe
Mits
Shetter Jon
Republican
Catens
Paris
Trumbull
Hartford Street Board Considers 2 Million Resurfacing Plan
The Hartford street board weighs a 2 million dollar pavement program after a tour showed many streets need resurfacing. Leonard F. Peck and Roscoe N. Clark presented the plan, estimating asphalt at 100000 dollars per mile. President Bernhard Lyon favors financing via bonds and a special meeting was scheduled to finalize a financial program for the board of finance.
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Hartford
Leonard F. Peck
Roscoe N. Clark
Bernhard Lyon
Board of Finance
Fairy Tales by Anne Campbell Love Poem Card
A poetic reflection on fairy tales from childhood to adulthood. The narrator recalls magic carpets and invisibility cloaks as symbols of longing and love, describing how thoughts of a beloved person shield the speaker from loneliness and misery.
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Anne Campbell
All Is Not Lost by Dr Fr a An Inspirational Reflection
A compendium of anecdotes from Lincoln to Pittsburgh illustrates resilience in adversity. Edward Smith loses both arms yet becomes a successful salesman and factory executive. Joe Jones saves five lives despite a crippled leg. Magdalen Beans, confined to one room, writes stories and poems that inspire and comfort readers.
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DR. Fra
Lfe
Lincoln
Nebraska
NK Crane
Edward Smith
Kansas City
Europe
New Buffalo
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Joe, Jones
Norwood
Ohio
Willy
Origins of crucifixion and modern faith questions
The article surveys ancient roots of crucifixion, noting Persian, Phoenician, and Egyptian origins, then explains Rome reserved the penalty for rebels. It also argues the League of Nations and World Court rely on public opinion, and urges U.S. moral leadership. It ends with a discussion on soul substance and Christian philosophy.
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Washington, D. C
Rome
Retired WWI Generals Fade Into Private Life
Washington dispatch notes that ten years after the war many top commanders have left active service. Pershing began a book. March travels world. Sims writes or speaks on naval issues. Rodman Bliss McCain Liggett Bullard Crowder Dickman retirements are listed with new pursuits in law, writing, and leadership roles.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Peyton C. March
Hunter Liggett
Argonne
California
Robert L. Bullard
National Security League
New York
The Old Bunk by Wa Mason Poem Satire on Taxes
A polished satire rails at political promises to ease taxes. It scolds a statesman candidate who pledges relief while tax burdens persist, mocking glossed speeches, grand rhetoric, and chants in multiple languages. The piece warns voters fall for empty pledges.
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WA Mason
Bucket
Bolt Shift by Heat Delays Stratford Avenue Bridge
A single bolt on the Stratford avenue bridge framework shifted by heat expan sion caused a 17 minute traffic delay on the river crossing. As the bolt moved, the bridge opened and would not align when closed, puzzling engineers who raised and lowered the structure to fix it. Traffic in the area—cars and trolleys—waited while crews worked.
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Stratford Avenue
Belle
Man Breaks Arm in Local Shop Elevator
George Ives, sixty eight, of 926 Ogden Street, was hospitalized yesterday with a fractured right arm after it was caught in the elevator at Warner Bros. He was first taken to Emergency Hospital and then transferred to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.
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George Ives
Eixty
Ogdel Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Warner Bros
Whic
Bridge Hospital
Weather Outlook for New England and Atlantic Coast
The forecast calls for fair weather in New England on Saturday with increasing clouds and possible thundershowers in the afternoon and night. Temperatures mostly unchanged. eastern New York sees fair skies and warmer interiors with Saturday thundershowers. A disturbance moving from the St Lawrence area into the northwest great lakes region is noted eastward. Westerly winds from Sandy Hook north and variable winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras accompany generally fair conditions.
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New England
New York
St Lawrence Valley
Missieaippi River
Washington
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Teempekatu Weather Bureau
Bar
Atlanta
Boston
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Chicago
Denver
Detroit
Duluth
Clear
Hatteras Te
Cloud
New Orleans
Clan
Norfolke
Northfield
Pittsburgh
Portland
St. Louis
Gram
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Frank Abbott
Union Park
Albert Warner
East Avenue
Donald McGregor
Patrick J. McFadden
Board of Aldermen
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Daisy Miner
Greenwich
Henry P Crawford
Mine
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John A. Wale
Stamford
Maurice Buckley
Walsh
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Buckley
Bridgeport High School
Edward A Wells
Waterbury Republican Club
Sandland
Board of Works
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World Court For International Justice
United States
Mankin
Wesk
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William 8. Sims
Rhode Island
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North‘sea
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Tasker H Bliss
France
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