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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram notes subscription races for 1 week by carrier with daily publication except Sunday. Public office details list 149 Middle St Bridgeport Conn and circulation auditing by ABC with Associated Press credit.
A mosaic of aphorisms and dated musings on modernism politics and social norms. Reflections on ambition fear armament and leadership mingle with tongue in cheek lines about work wages and manners, anchored by vintage dates and social stereotypes.
A reflective piece notes the value of returning favors and supporting others. It mentions finding joy in helping someone who cannot repay, meeting a talkative artist, and listening to a man who respects differing opinions, while acknowledging recent graduates still seeking direction and the probing committee’s limits.
Northern New England remains generally fair with cooler readings in the extreme north on Tuesday and Wednesday. Southern New England sees mostly cloudy conditions with cooler Tuesday and fair, warmer by Wednesday. Eastern New York shows partly cloudy to fair and slightly cooler Tuesday, then warmer Wednesday. Central weather features include a low over eastern North Dakota with unsettled conditions near the Maritime provinces and a general warming trend in the middle Atlantic and Ohio valley regions. Local thundershowers possible midweek in the Ohio valley and lower Great Lakes region. Overall temperatures expected to hold steady east of the Mississippi for the next two days.
The piece discusses the General Assembly's extended session length versus Massachusetts, calls for reform to shorten delays, and notes Republican influence and internal leadership dynamics. It mentions a special election for the Fifth Massachusetts district, potential candidates Mrs Rogers and Eugene Foss, and critiques on leadership practices and Keeney of Somers opposing modern reform measures.
The Bridgeport Ripper Bill is signed into law by Governor Trumbull amid accusations that the measure serves the Republican state organization by punishing political enemies and controlling tax offices and patronage. Critics claim the state machine overrides local rights, with little hope for immediate reform.
E B Harshaw president of the Pennsylvania Bakers Association asserts that national business conditions are fundamentally sound with no reason for pessimism. He notes prosperity linked to good crops and growing automobile production, while warning about rising government spending and taxes and the paternalistic trend across agencies. He stresses sustained demand and work ahead despite occasional depressions.
The untimely passing of Thomas Riley Marshall, twenty-eighth vice president of the United States, is announced with sorrow. He is remembered for his ability, character, and personal disposition though overshadowed during the president's term in one of the nation's most thrilling periods.
The piece notes how the nation under Woodrow Wilson overlooked his vice president Thomas Riley Marshall who served two terms with steady humor and sound judgment. After Wilson’s death the country recognized Marshall’s true calibre, and his loss is presented as deeply felt and abrupt in its impact.
Robert Cushman Murphy of the American Museum of Natural History argues evolution traces life from a single cell with offshoots rather than a straight line to humans. He says evolution does not deny God and that anti-evolutionists cling to a mistaken Bible interpretation, ignoring connections to all life forms.
A resigned minister turns to educational work, arguing religion wields vast, often unseen power for good. The piece contends religion strengthens poise and citizenship and condemns a world without faith, urging better religious instruction for the rising generation.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that the Cement Manufacturers Protective Association an unincorporated group of nineteen cement companies was not a combination or conspiracy in restraint of trade under the Sherman Act. The article also mentions steep valley farms and Indian farmers plowing land with bent slicks in a traditional manner.
A nostalgic verse recalls the town ice cream social with willow shade lanterns and fleeting romances. It reflects on vanished cakes, smooth ice cream, and bright faces of youth under flowering trees at the village gathering.
The Fun Shop presents a graduation themed piece with a farewell to high school, noting the mix of emotions as students leave teachers behind. It features jokes and poems on school life, mischief, and editorials reflective of youth and the newsroom.
A gang led by a Beaux Brumme or Beau Brummel robs Baker State Bank in Ciceta suburb, forcing nine employees and three customers to floor as they escape with about 15000 in cash and bonds. The event occurred June 1, with a shotgun wielded by the bandit.
Readers may submit original humor pieces jokes anecdotes poetry and burlesques for Bridgeport Telegram Fun Shop Headquarters contributions paid from 25 cents to 10 dollars per item and per line for poetry Unaccepted manuscripts will not be returned Submissions must be written on one slide of the paper and addressed to the editor
Five young men entered the Bol Levy Jewelry at 483 Main Street Buffata early today, forced four employees and a customer to the rear, handcuffed them, and looted between 66000 and 75000 dollars in jewelry.
A comic verse chronicles a man named Job Kersimpkins Twine who hates every job he tries. He hops from task to task seeking a fit and declares he will “make a killing” once the right call comes, yet fortune eludes him as he wanders from chores to the poorhouse door and remains restless.
June 1 Times reports that last year co ed graduates faced limits on teaching posts but now no longer. The piece notes that dean Athert of the Teachers College at use University finds no vacancies listing require women to maintain hair length.
Prince George of England arrived in Shanghai from Mong Kong to join the British Asiatic squadron. He was hosted at a luncheon in his honor at the American country club and was surrounded by strong escort due to ongoing disturbances.
A 1925 reflection urges adaptability amid life’s storms. It argues against stubborn egotism, noting consistency harms growth. Emphasizing listening to opposing views, the piece advocates a flexible disposition to weather shocks without breaking.
The piece argues for continued friendly US policy toward Mexico under President Calles. It highlights Ambassador Shef field's Washington recall, Walling's commentary, and the need to strengthen ties as Mexico rebuilds under a labor-led and agrarian-influenced government amid economic strain and foreign influence.
Washington June 1 announces resignation of Commissioner William Burgess of the Tariff Commission at the White House. The move, long contemplated for family and business reasons, leaves two Republican vacancies to be filled by the President. Burgess, a New Jersey Republican, was a member of the commission and resigns after Willam Culbertson.
In a quirky exchange Miles remarks on sleeping patterns while a mysterious baby Gopal is mentioned, suggesting odd hours and unsettled routines within the household. The dialogue centers on unusual behavior and a playful, cryptic mood among the participants.
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