Bridgeport Telegram Subscriptions and Notices
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates payable in advance and notes publishing details at 240 Middin St Bridgeport Connecticut. It includes a critical editorial on utility charges and praise for Bobby Jones's record setting performance at St Andrews, highlighting golf as a sport of nerves and form.
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Dead men cannot vote in tax and rate debate push
The legislature urges Congress to repeal estate taxes seen as a political ploy. Harvard economist Munro argues taxation serves public revenue but politicians shape taxes for votes. Massachusetts utilities rulings limit dividends to prudent stock investments, condemning waterlined value and surcharges that let ratepayers subsidize profits.
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Connecticut
Congress
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Willam Bennett Munro
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Seeing America First as a Life Job
A column argues that many Americans travel abroad while neglecting domestic wonders. It questions how many have visited Yellowstone Glacier Banff Lake Louise the Grand Canyon Colorado Yosemite Sequoias Mt. Rainier Mt. Washington and Mt. Shasta while Europeans savor American scenery from afar. It urges prioritizing national travel before chasing distant views.
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Readers urged to submit signed letters for Telegram page
Telegram invites area residents to send letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with name and address, which will be kept confidential if requested. The paper notes that letters over 800 words may be trimmed at the editors discretion.
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Post Road Sumpy Complaint on Roadworks in Westport
A motorist vents at the editor over Post Road maintenance between Bridgeport and New York. He criticizes slow, full-road digging and urges officials to halve the work first on one side then the other to keep traffic moving, citing the Westport and Stamford stretches as the worst along the route.
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EB. W. Alling
Milford
Fire Commignion
Fire Board
Deer Destruction By Foraging Deer Ravages Connecticut Gardens
To the Editor a reader argues deer foraging harms farms and orchards, depleting vegetables and fruit while hindering reforestation efforts. Shooting at night is impractical and current laws favor sport over farmers, causing widespread damage to pine trees and fruit crops.
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Connecticut
State debates deer damage and forest protection in Connecticut unions
Allen B. Lincoln of Willimantic criticizes legislature for allowing monopolistic control of utilities while ignoring forest preservation. He cites deer damage to pines in Harwinton and Ashford, noting state pines planted for reforestation suffer tops being bitten or roots pulled, and suggests metal caps used in Germany as a costly remedy.
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Harwinton
Ashford
Germany
Connecticut
Allen B. Lincoln
Wiimantic
Poor Sportsmanship at Newfield Park Halts Attendance
A Bridgeport reader laments rowdy behavior at Newfield park after a Hartford player faced taunts and a bottle was thrown. The letter urges Bridgeport officials to eject rowdies, curb profanity, and restore sportsmanlike conduct to protect attendance and baseball’s reputation.
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Prohibition Rhetoric From Jersey Ex-Chief Reeves
A letter to the Telegram argues that Col Reeves, former Jersey city chief, exposes bribery graft and blackmail tied to prohibition enforcement. The writer declares sharp opposition to prohibition laws and warns of corrupt abuses by city state and federal officials, calling for reform.
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Board of Education selects Asheim for Colum bus school addition
Leonard Asheim chosen by the Board of Education to design the 10 room Colum bus school addition. The Bassick Junior High project previously drew substantial but insufficient support, with Joseph W. Northrop offering reduced fees for Columbus and other schools.
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Board of Education
Columbus
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Asheim
Architects’ Society
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E. G. Southey
Beardsley
Rash warnings and the danger of rash acts in a domestic tragedy
The piece centers on Belle Anderson a 30 year old UC Hospital postgraduate who killed herself with a death potion learned as a chemist It contrasts fatalism with hope advising patience and future opportunity while reflecting on life choices and the value of endurance The author urges against rash actions and emphasizes that tomorrow may bring new chances and adventure
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Tax Board
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NE Crane
General Wood vows return as Philippine governor despite frail health
Washington reports General Leonard Wood, aged and frail after multiple injuries and operations, insists on resuming his post as Governor General of the Philippine Islands. Despite misfortune and critics, he pursues service as a duty, outlining sanitation efforts and village inspections in the islands while facing political wiles of the Philippines.
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Leonard Wood
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King Lear
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Pacific
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Far Eoat
Questions on God and modern skepticism in public letters
Ferkes Cadman of the Federal Council of Churches answers reader inquiries on belief, atheism, and the impact of skepticism on faith. He argues evolution has not eliminated supernatural elements, urges restraint toward doubt, and discusses war, human instinct, and Judas’s role in Christ’s fate in a Canton Ohio and East Boston Mass context.
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Speakers by Walt Mason
Essay praising rare orators and their uplifting power, noting many speakers exist yet few reach true mastery. It laments overpromising speakers and reflects on public calls to move crowds with wisdom and warmth amid a nation flooded with talk.
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Walt Mason
Pitts
When Mildred Plays by Anne Campbell
A reflective verse about Mildred’s music stirring memories and faith. The speaker recalls youth, love, and enduring hope as Mildred’s performance elevates the soul, offering comfort and a vision of heaven through melodies and deep yearning.
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Mildred
Exit Colonel Seeley Ends Public Service as Superintendent
Exit Colonel Henry J. Seeley retires after long Civil War era service as superintendent of the Pitch device. He recalls opposition faced, credits orderly reform and a home-model institution hailed as among the nation’s best for efficiency. The governor’s endorsement signals an honorable discharge and public appreciation.
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Henry J. Sealey
Seeley
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Weather outlook for Southern New England and mid-Atlantic
Local thundershowers are expected Saturday with generally fair conditions Sunday in Southern New England New Jersey and Delaware. Eastern New York may see partly cloudy skies with possible thundershowers, while Northern New England faces showers or thunderstorms Saturday and fair Sunday night. Winds from the south and southwest, temperatures little changed.
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Sentences Sermons Admitting Mistakes and Beginning Anew
A compact reflection on personal growth urging admission of past errors and a fresh start. Emphasizes belief in oneself and one’s cause, daily resolve, and the conscience as the sole judge. Encourages fearless pursuit of a self determined destiny.
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