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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1923

Page

4

Law Enforcement Without Politics Sought by Cummings

TheBridgeport gathering featured Rev Becker and Rev Marshall praising Cummings work toward justice and democracy. Cummings warned of a serious breakdown of law and noted a nationwide test of character for leaders and citizens amid rising crime across multiple states.

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Country Faces Serious Breakdown of the Law

A speaker warns that law enforcement faces a national crisis as bootlegging violence surges. The piece cites federal strain, state burdens, and cases like the Derigibus affair, with references to Connecticut arrests, Norwalk shipments, and gunmen, urging decisive action to restore order.

18th Amendment Debate Shapes Public Sentiment

The article comments on rising support and opposition to the 18th Amendment as a national issue. It notes sentiment crystallizing among citizens and the need to address constitutional provisions without profiteering from the 4th Amendment debate.

Fragmented text on per capita wealth and social issues

The text discusses per capita wealth levels and social factors in the United States, referencing stress, housing, and market conditions. It mentions clearing houses, aid, and unidentified figures, with scattered mentions of regions, agencies, and time markers, but remains largely garbled.

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New Haven Man Kills Self in Third Attempt

In New Haven a man named Cutter ended his life at home after multiple prior suicide attempts linked to a long absence from Germany and wartime experiences in Europe. His wife reportedly prevented earlier attempts. he had been despondent for some time.

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Enforcement load risks delaying federal liquor cases in Connecticut

A Department of Justice survey warns that handling mail statute prosecutions in federal courts would consume nearly all trial judges’ time for a year, causing delays and undermining justice. The speech urges faster local enforcement, cleaner politics, and separation of prohibition from patronage to restore law and order.

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Existing Statutes Must Be Obeyed in Debate

The letter argues that citizens may debate the wisdom of laws like the Volstead Act while still obeying them until amended. It cites Connecticut and the 18th Amendment, praising the Valstead Act’s upheld definition of intoxicating liquors and urging voters to elect Congress to carry out their wishes rather than disobey lawful statutes.

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