Bridgeport Telegram Front Page Note
Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 published by The Ost Publishing Co. Telephones Barnum 6100 Bridgeport Conn in attention to readers. Open daily and nightly at 140 Middlest Bridgeport Conn. Member Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press credit policy notes.
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Editorial Notes and Fragments on Society and Law
A collection of satirical reflections on wealth lawliness and public morals. Phrases critique police excess, consumer culture, and manners. Observations touch on education respect for authority and the tone shifts through humorous and critical asides.
Sentence Sermons on Liberty and Government Faith
A series of brief maxims urges individuals to value marriage and personal responsibility, noting that political change requires citizens to improve themselves. It warns against utopian schemes, stresses the limits of freedom of speech, and cautions that liberty should not come at others' expense or invite anarchy without public order protections.
Weather summary for eastern states with showers
A weather bulletin notes an Ontario disturbance moving into western Quebec with high pressure from Newfoundland southward. Showers are expected across eastern New York southern New England and northern New England Wednesday and Thursday with cooler turns in the Great Lakes and Ontario valley regions.
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New York
New England
Ontario
Quebec
En Foundland
Atlantic
Aft Gulf States
Upper Lake
Elsevier
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East Gulf
Sewer Lake
Yee Onto
Valley
Thursay
Middle
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Scopes Verdict: Jury Finds Scopes Guilty in Evolution Trial
The Tennessee jury quickly convicts Scopes of violating the anti evolution statute after defense waived examination. Judge Raulston notes Bryan's views are irrelevant. appeal expected. Darrow and Scopes emerge dignified. Bryan sidelined for the next phase.
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Scopes
Tennessee
Bryan
Raulston
Princely Remark Highlights American Women Gloriously
Prince Antoine Bibescu, Roumanian minister to Washington, praises American women as coming from Heaven and possessing both beauty and brains. The tongue in cheek remark is placed among anecdotes of European charm and praise, ending with a quip on style and sentiment.
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Washington
Prince Bibesco
America
Seine
Monsieur
Madame
Lulu
Women Drivers Stir Atlantic City Traffic Officers
The Institute of Government Research praised women drivers as competent, provoking a backlash from Atlantic City traffic cops. They view the remark as quixotic and warn that women are more prone to loss of control, panics, and sudden turns in tight spots.
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Institute of Government Research
Atlantic City
Government Bureau
The Wizard Driver Woman Smiles Passes Ticket Trials
The article notes police reluctance to fine women drivers who apologize with a dazzling smile. It criticizes the idea that chivalry excuses bad driving and praises the few women who can argue a cop out of a ticket, calling such drivers wizard-like.
Mystery of Dorothy Arnold Reopens in Mexican Clue
A long unsolved case resurfaces as a Mexican town captive woman, claimed to be Dorothy Arnold, emerges with documents guiding investigators to a possible solution. Authorities weigh whether the recovered woman is the missing socialite or not as old questions loom.
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Worothy Arnold
New York City
CalHornia
Dorothy Arnold
Mexico
Beecher on Law and Morality from 1882 sermon
The piece quotes Henry Ward Beecher arguing that morality must preexist law and that laws without popular support are powerless. He notes morality creates law and law cannot generate moral feeling, likening unenacted law to a gun without powder. Born in Litchfield Connecticut, Beecher spoke in Plymouth Church in 1882. The article claims his observation remains true in 1925.
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Brooklyn
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America
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Conn
Connecticut
Political Pointers on Litchfield Case and Connecticut Politics
Representative Pape and Walcott attend Litchfield injunction hearing in Norwich. Connecticut paves some street work with $200000. rest tied up in litigation. Tax Commissioner Blodgett’s salary rises to 8000. Legislature shows farmers among members. party dynamics shift in towns and cities. Several cities vote in fall elections with mayors again seeking state targets in 1926.
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Newington
Walcott
West Hartford
Percgy T. Litchfield
Norwich
Connecticut
Bridgeport
New Haven
Waterbury
New Britain
Hartford
Meriden
Ansonia
Huntington
Bristol
Naugatuck
Derby
Bethel
Cromwell
Danbury
Groundwich
Milford
Orange
Woluntown
Willington
Winchester
Middlefield
Stamford
Telent
Willimantie
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Ely
Congress
Ndge Hoodoo
Monkeys Ask if Humanity's Violence Justifies Fear
A poem by Walt ison laments daily bloodshed and gangster violence while defending primate neighbors. It contrasts human savagery with monkeys' claimed morals, urging readers to judge whether our kinship to humans justifies alarm or denial.
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Walt
Ettiquile
Kiler
Sally
Fragmented miscellany page with humor and tips
A jumble of poems, jokes, sketches and advice pieces from a publish era page. Includes spoof songs, a cautionary tale, fashions for brides, a Mister Wally column, and reader submission notices. Ends with instructions to submit humorous pieces for pay.
Britain and America in Far East Clash over China Policy
The article argues the United States should act as arbiter in China amid anti foreign unrest. It notes Washington proposed timing for customs and extraterritoriality conferences, while Britain seeks postponement and tempering action. It highlights British pressure and German/Japanese/French interests shaping policy and calls for firm U S leadership.
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China
United States
America
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Washington
Kellogg
Mexico
London
Beftish
Peking
London Times
the Times
Coolldze
Swimparott
Weber
Tokio
Ecstasy as Time Stopper in Literature and Life
A 1925 reflection argues ecstasy halts time, comparing moderation in drinking to moments of surrender found in art, religion, and devotion. It cites Barrie on courage, a monk’s disappearance, and the universal search to forget self through passion, power, or devotion.
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NK Crane
Debate Over Extra Territoriality and China Policy
The piece weighs American stance on extra territoriality and China under pressure from Britain and Japan. It contrasts a pro British line backed by Kellogg with a pro China approach rooted in Hay and Hughes era policy, urging a firm Washington Treaty and response to coercive ultimata.
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England
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Tokio
Kellogg Cayls
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Kellogg
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Shanghai
London
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Hartford Man of 73 Finishes 26 Mile Hike
Genrie B. Thayer, 73, of Hartford completed a long trek from Provincetown Massachusetts to his home in Oneco. The final stretch covered 26 miles from Westerly Rhode Island to his homestead yesterday, showcasing endurance in old age.
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ONECO
Genrie B. Thayer
Provincetown
Maas
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Akron Man Caught In Ocean Beach Theft Then Jailed
John Marrow of Akron Ohio was arrested while breaking into a store at Ocean Beach. He confessed to attempting theft and was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to one year in jail including three months for concealed weapon. Police recovered a revolver jimmy screwdriver and flashlight from his pockets. Edward H. Riordan detained him until arrest.
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Ocean Beach
John Marrow
Akron
Ohio
Edward H. Riordan
Clifford Place
Porceman
Marrow
My Big Brother Keeps Fear Away From Ghosts
A child recalls bravery with her big brother near. She asserts fearlessness toward ghosts snakes and boogeymen at night, insisting no bully will scare her when he is nearby. The poem ends with hope that troubles pass and happiness returns as she grows.
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