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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1926
Page
13
The Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription rates and publishing details for its daily edition with connections for Milford and Fairfield patrons. A verbose reader commentary section discusses literary figures and translations, including remarks about Dickens and Van Loon.
A tribute to Colonel Washington Roebling builder of the Brooklyn bridge who died at 89. He fulfilled his father John Roebling’s project after a long 34 year effort amid many early design trials, turning a pioneer task into a model for future bridges worldwide.
Onur praises Hendrik Van Loon in a New York paper as he names twelve literary immortals. He omits Bach Shakespeare Dante and others, arguing taste is arbitrary while highlighting Homer Epictetus Erasmus Rabelais Spinoza Voltaire Goethe Heine Thackeray Wells Dickens and Hoot.
The piece argues that a nation’s wealth backs its currency but real gold reserves are insufficient for all demands. Public belief in the government’s integrity determines confidence in money. France’s leadership is blamed for avoiding tax measures, risking a sovereign debt crisis and forcing foreigners to distrust its currency.
A missive from Willim IE Anderson solicits funds for a new group called the American Protestant Alliance. It touts a "bomb-practically, logically and legally" financial plan and claims politics would evade courts and legislatures. The letter emphasizes secrecy and urges contributions to advance prohibition and Protestantism, raising concerns about motive and legitimacy.
Policemen hawk tickets for a baby show at Pleasure Beach on August 11 while political factions in Bridgeport and New Haven plot strategies ahead of August gatherings. The piece notes Willard and Ullman alignments, potential GOP delegation from Bridgeport, and looming bets on Governor nominees in Texas and Wisconsin with autumn elections in view.
A first person scene recounts a parking lot collision between Johnson and Jimpson as spectators question truth. The narrator faces legal pressure, taunts about fraud, and a courtroom trial where lawyers debate facts and memory amid a broader social satire on cooperation and allegiance.
Bishop Manning outlines a vision for a united Christian church ahead of a world conference after seventeen years of work. He warns a divided church cannot present the gospel and urges harmony, mutual study, and cooperation among Catholics, Protestants, Anglicans, and Nonconformists to realize unity in Christ for global witness.
A fragmented 1920s column narrates three connected death scenes. A self described world champion eater dies in Los Angeles after overeating at high speed. A Texas husband saves his wife from a rattlesnake bite by sucking venom. A one eyed scientist pursues dangerous experiments despite nearly certain death, driven by a costly cause.
Topeka Kansas July 22 AP a negro Nick Chiles editor of a Topeka weekly will be the sole opponent to Senator Charles Curtis Republican leader seeking a third term in the August 3 Kansas primary. The Democratic race includes George McGill of Wichita and Charles Stephens of Columbus both lawyers. Former Gov Jonathan M Davis seeks to return to power against Donald Muir of Anthony in a contest that also involves Governor Paulen and farmer Golden B. Davis who opposes renomination.
Mrs. John Rodemeyer wife of Greenwich's noted game grapher spoke at the History Club luncheon in Indian Harbor. Many women attended. She offered sly remarks about a new husband and the humorous song Sohn and Jennie with words by Arthur V Pillsbury was sung by the club.
A poem-like reflection describes a lone tree pushing from a barren granite ledge. It notes moss clinging, wind and storm stressing roots, and moisture aiding growth. The speaker muses that even barren places can nurture good deeds, a hidden treasure of life.
A disjointed set of maxims urges dressing to reveal intellect, advertising only with courteous staff, hiring useful ideas, aiding others with purpose, and cleansing the Jericho road. The text appears corrupted with broken phrases and illegible sections, but conveys themes of virtue, practicality, and social duty.
Rev Cadman addresses reader questions on superstition and faith. He warns against credulity in amulets and circular letters, urging Bible study and trust in God and Jesus. He cites John 14 1 and explains belief as constancy rooted in divine faith for comfort amid sorrow.
Hartport report says rabies found in a dog that bit a cow near Reding. A calf among the herd showed rabies after a dog attack. Two mad animals were shot near the calf site. Hartford’s dog quarantine is in place but enforcement issues hinder eradicating rabies.
London July 22 13 000 guests invited to Buckingham Palace gardens for King George and Queen Mary gala. Notable Americans included Lt Col Nicholas Murray Butler Brig Gen and Mrs Lincoln C An Admiral Roger J Welles Henry Osborn Oswald Garrison Villard Marquita Villard Grayson Murphy Ruth Draper Jane Cowl Burden Harriman and Mrs James Morgan among attendees.
Greenwich July 22 Coroner John J Phelan rules Henry Tiet 23 nephew of Bishop Tet Concordia Kansas died when his motorcycle crashed into a telephone pole on July 6 The accident was caused by a tire blowout The rider Wailllant Duty who was nearby suffered minor injuries and has recovered.
Partly cloudy and cooler conditions expected across Eastern New York and New England with fair to moderate temperatures on Friday and Saturday. A tropical disturbance near 1 degree north, 61 degrees west moves west or northwest, with caution advised for eastern Caribbean passage. heat waves break east to Appalachians but readings remain high in the South.
Last year large consignments were processed at major markets, with bullocks totaling around £0 in value and sheep and lambs numbering over one billion in headline figures. The report cites activity at the principal London and Seattle hubs, detailing counts and handling volumes.
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