Bridgeport Telegram Establishment and Rates Notice
Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 lists subscription rates and office details. It notes 140 Middle St Bridgeport Conn and 6120 Barnum for telephone notices. Department telephones connect Milford and Fairfield patrons.
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Bridgeport Telegram
the Post Publishing CO
Middle St
Bridgeport
Conn
Telephone Barnum
Milford and
Fairfeld
Milford
Fairfield
Rescue at Seaside Park Highlights Two Bridgeport Officers
Lieutenant Thomas Connery of the Traffic department and Motorcycle Officer Edward Cole, both Bridgeport police, saved a young man and woman swept from shore by wind and tide during Thursday’s storm. They plunged into the water without hesitation, disregarding uniforms, and brought the endangered pair to safety, earning recognition for fearless, quick action.
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Thomas Connery
Edward Cole
Bridgeport
Seaside Park
Raven
Trey
Stretching the Law in Compensation Case
Commissioner Buckingham decision sparks debate over a woman awarded compensation for influenza and pneumonia blamed on a draft at work. The columnist questions causal claims and says health insurance has in effect been grafted onto the compensation law by judicial interpretation rather than legislative writing.
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Buckingham
Motor Bus Tragedy Kills Ten in Bear Mountain Plunge
A Brooklyn excursion bus returning from Bear Mountain park lost control on a steep grade. The bus overturned after careening down the hill, killing ten women and children among 48 passengers and injuring many others. Authorities urge stricter supervision of long-distance motor buses and tighter brake inspections to prevent such disasters.
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Brooklyn
Bear Mountain Park
Dyiser
Stamford Gas and Electric declares customer dividend plan
The Stamford Gas and Electric Light Co announces a surplus backed dividend for customers. October will feature a 50 percent bill discount, roughly four percent of the yearly charges, with the aim of sharing earnings and potentially boosting future consumption and dividends.
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Stanord Gas and Electric Light Company
Stanford Gas and Electric Company
Stamford
North Pole air expedition ends in dispute among explorers
The first international polar flight with the Norge ended amid quarrels. Amundsen claims leadership, Nobile defends his role as designer and captain, while Ellsworth provided backing. All three contributed to the voyage and deserve credit without gridlock.
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North Pole
Umberto Nobile
Norge
Pole
Raald Amundsen
Lincoln Ellsworth
General Nobile
Amundsen
Ellsworth
Fragmented Opinion Snapshot on American Society and Morality
The excerpt critiques consumerism and credit culture, notes shifting values in American life, and mocks pretensions of authority and discipline. It questions political power, gender norms, and youth behavior, ending with a jumbled volley of observations about crime and society.
Political Pointers on Trumbull and Local GOP Outing
A political column notes regret among Republicans that Governor Trumbull cannot attend the upcoming local outing and fleet day. It mentions Senator Kingham and Representative Merritt as speakers, plans for the governor’s secretary to be present, and speculation on Shang Wheeler and Al Lavery’s political moves. The piece references Moosehead Lake, Yankee Stadium, Harbor matters, and the State district GOP outing scheduled for Sunday with Chateman Connor expected to attend.
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Trumbull
Eenryck
Tridgeport
Kingham
Merritt
Moosehead Lake
Tanus
Shang Wheeler
Senate
Stratford
al Lavery
Wheeler
Chateman Connor
A Story of the Birch Tree
The Lady Moon wanders from heaven to inspect earth and meets a witch near a birch tree. The Moon hides within the branches, then returns at dawn to find her silver cloak left behind on the birch. The tree whispers the tale of the Moon’s cloak.
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Moon
Heaven
Starry Heights
Celestial
Tired Fathers and Vacation Roles on the Shore
A satirical verse depicts fathers tied to work in drugstores and rural shops while their wives and daughters enjoy summer beach scenes. It contrasts mothers and aunts with fathers who envy leisure, imagining trips to the sea as a distant dream for working men. The piece laments gender roles and economic duty.
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Demse
Celia
Lednore
Giria
Father
Fragmented Thoughts on Newspapers and Society
A quirky reflection on readers and writers, noting misreadings and social snobbery. The piece mocks magazine critics and moral judgments, then hints at an amusing incident and a corrected sentence about valuing in a window and a wire setup.
Toward a Partnership Theory of Industry
Matthew Woll of the Ang lan Federation of Labor calls for broad cooperation among capital and labor to redefine their relationship. Roosevelt supports the view that productive work should be paramount, urging a lasting partnership to align interests, with profit sharing or group work as possibilities. the core idea is parallel interests to sustain industrial harmony.
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Matthew Woll
Anglan Federation of Labor
Colonel Roosevelt
Canita
Washington
Cleveland
Ohio
Economic Recognition of Russia
Russia nears renewed American ties through reorganization of the American Russian Chamber of Commerce. The group argues Russia’s size and resources demand economic recognition to unlock mutual trade, urging better conditions through informed business travel and unbiased reports. It outlines plans to disseminate data, connect U S firms with Russian opportunities, and foster bilateral industrial growth.
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Russia
Schley
United States
Hkuasia
Local newspaper card fragment hints at dramatic sports and city rally
Fragmentary OCR text references a baseball moment in the ninth, an executive disappearance, and a bold civic demonstration in Chicago. The piece blends sports and political vibe with unclear, garbled lines indicating a chaotic reading of events.
Dolls for Japan drive aims to share American dolls
A movement led by the Federal Council of Churches urges American children to send 13 to 15 inch American style dolls to Japan for its Hinamatsuri festival. Dolls should be well dressed, resemble Americans, cost two and a half to four dollars, and be ready by December 20, 1926.
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America
Japan
Federal Council of Churches
Children of
SENTENCE SERMONS Reflect on character and obedience in life
A compact note on personal duty and moral living. It questions whether laws matter if people won’t obey, and whether self improvement and truth matter if God defines right and wrong. It riffs on consequence, purpose, and the value of genuine effort.
Answers on faith doubt and burial grounds from Rev Cadman
The Rev Dr Parkes Cadman answers readers on faith doubt and how to guide a son through existential questions. He argues reason aids faith and cautions avoiding dogmatic pressure while stressing parental care, spiritual testing, and recognizing evolving belief. He also discusses race origins and the idea of a common civilization across skin tones.
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Telegram and Post
Parkes Cadman
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Cadman
Michyee
St. Thomas
St. Peter
Apostle
Trout Die-Off Reported in Fairfield Streams
Hundreds of trout are dying in Fairfield county streams, notably the Poot atuck river in Newtown. Fish are belly up and sluggish as investigators probe possible causes after days of heat. locals suspect warming waters as the malady spreads through the streams.
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Fairfield
Fairfield County
Pootatuck
Newtown
U S S Barry to Visit City July 26
The U S S Barry will anchor in Bridgeport harbor about 4 p m July 26 with regular officers and a contingent of Naval Reserves. Commander J H Holt asks the mayor to clear the 22 foot anchorage basin east of the inner beacon for liberty and recreation of crew and reserve personnel during a two week training cruise.
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U. S. Barry
U. S. Naval
Bridgeport
J. H. Holt
UV. S.N
William Hebrens
Holt
Behrens
William A. Lummond
Lightning Strikes Three Bridge Towers Including Housatonic Draw
Lightning struck three towers near railroad property on Thursday, including the Housatonic draw bridge area. Cabin No. 08 west of the station and another tower nearby were hit. safety devices diverted current to the ground preventing further damage. No trains were delayed.
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Housatonic Draw
New Haven Road
Stolen auto found stripped near Fairfield after theft report
Joseph Guakia of Stepney Connecticut reported his auto coupe stolen from 1288 Howard Avenue. Constable Bennetts found the car near the Deach at Mairfieta, with cushions and other removable accessories stripped.
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Joseph Guakia
Stepney
Conn
Howard Avenue
Otelock Truraday
Warren Bros Plant Failure Delays City Surfacing
A failure at Warren Bros. ready mix plants caused a two day delay in street surfacing contracts. Repairs are complete and hot mix material is being laid again. All paying contracts resume and City Engineer James A. McElroy says the program should stay on schedule barring unforeseen issues.
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Warren Bros. Co
James A. McElroy
Weather Outlook for Eastern New York and New England
Eastern New York fair inland and mostly cloudy with possible coastal showers Saturday and Sunday. Northern New England fair Saturday Sunday partly cloudy with possible local showers and little temperature change. Southern New England mostly fair with a risk of showers on the south coast Saturday. Tropical disturbance near 67W moving west northwestward brings easterly gale near Porto Rico. High pressure from North Dakota to the north Atlantic states. local thundershowers expected Sunday in the north Atlantic region. Winds light north of Sandy Hook. Hatteras reports moderate east and southeast winds with overcast and local rains Saturday.
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New England
Porto Rico
San Juan
North Dakota
North Atlanti
North Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Southea
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