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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1922
Page
10
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A garbled collection of late 19th or early 20th century notes mentions vaudeville tours, confusing jokes, and stray observations. Names, places, and events blur through OCR errors, including references to Europe, actors, a wife and children, weather, crime vignettes, ads, and a Kaiser memoir note.
Rain fell in New England New Jersey the South Atlantic and Gulf states and in the central Mississippi valley. Temperatures remain generally warm east of the Rockies with clouds and possible rain in New England Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds off the Atlantic are light to moderate with overcast skies and scattered showers.
Dr James Rowland Angell warned that crime was widespread and condoned as Yale graduates faced a Connecticut case where three young men accused of payroll theft received nine to ten year prison terms. Judge William Maltbie urged stricter penalties amid rising auto related crimes and public opinion backed harsher punishment.
Bridgeport promotes its home products through the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce. The display highlights the city’s diverse Bridgeport goods with a call for a permanent Made in Bridgeport exposition to inform residents and visitors about local stores and factories.
Colonel George Harvey faces a tough start as ambassador while his son in law Antonel Maveeilug is indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to ship arms to Ireland in violation of neutrality laws. The Hoboken seizure of a munition ship a year ago sparks the case and the cartoon satire notes the awkward balance of power.
The piece discusses a compact 22 000 word dictionary carried by a veteran named Brown during the war. It notes fine print, public curiosity, and questions a political link involving Ambiseateor Harvey and a non relation amid U.S. British relations, suggesting a delicate diplomatic moment.
A 400 percent duty is cited on foreign razors delivered to New York for $1, pushing the cost to $3 after applying a $4 tariff. The note laments Americans being undercut by others on essential goods, calling out steel and other vital items as examples of price undercutting and theft.
Whiskey Haynes reports that hundreds of whiskey barrels were withdrawn from warehouses over nine months at a small rate, highlighting ongoing shortages. The figure implies a future where the United States could become as dry as two mouthfuls of halle, underscoring broader supply concerns.
An OCR fragment discusses how chance and luck influence life paths from childhood visions to adulthood. It notes that many successful people are shaped by luck rather than meticulous planning, with references to eclipse imagery and fate guiding choices. The piece contrasts deliberate work with the unpredictable timing of opportunities.
A garbled report describes a New York burglar sentenced to prison for 16 years after attempting a break in. He allegedly fired a revolver into the ground, mistaking a pursuer, then fled. The fragment hints at danger, misjudgment, and the title suggests the moral remark about old men and risk.
A fragmented 20th century style note cites wild images of a calf and cabarets. It hints at anti Indigenous satire and social decay, labeling law and order as a remedy while mentioning crime and temperance in a vague urban setting.
A fragmented voice laments generosity and rhetoric in talks with many men. The speaker recalls long discourses on virtue and the lure of golden words, expressing bitterness at empty praise and self interest amid crowding voices and shifting loyalties.
A critical overview argues the city manager system fixes defects of the commission form. It notes elected commissioners often lack executive qualifications, lead to department bickering, and fail to watch the tax rate. The manager plan separates executive and legislative roles, enabling professional administrative oversight and broader representation.
A reflective piece suggests love as the anchor against wild fears and savage whispers. It argues success is hollow without shared trials and that true happiness comes from enduring together, with courage, resilience, and mutual care.
Our Children exhibits Babette by Angelo Patri features neighbors hosting an afternoon tea where a child imitates adults. Babette performs numerous roles from pious Mrs Brown to a minister and judge, provoking laughter and praise from onlookers while concerns about displaying children surface.
In a murky report the article cites a political reshuffle and release involving an envoy to Egypt. Names such as Dayton and Ohio figures appear amid tangled, fragmentary statements about governance, authority, and international diplomacy. The piece notes a political shift returning control to an Egyptian-linked leadership.
Coroner John J Thelin will begin an investigation at 9 40 o clock in the County Court building into the death of Coleman 16 years old who was ejected from a car at Piedure Beach. Coleman may have been standing in the front part of the wagon when a sudden turn caused him to fall about 20 feet into the sand.
Dr Roy S Copeland notes four long practicing doctors remain vigorous by staying present focused and active. He urges regular exercise and mental engagement to prevent aging signs and preserve health noting aging stems from inactivity and neglect of future plans. He answers reader height inquiry directing fitness guidance via a McGhee club director and invites questions to his medical column.
A reader argues the Republican party must be rebuilt by new leaders, criticizing the current “gang” and the Stratfield meeting. The letter condemns waste, arrogance, and self-interest, urging voters to reject the incumbent faction and support a cleansed Republican or, failing that, the Democrats. The piece expresses distrust of both parties and warns of continued corruption if the “gang” remains.
A period Q and A feature from the Telegram Information Bureau in Washington answers varied questions. Topics include Christy Mathewson, Gandhi, magnetic poles, Georges Carpentier, drowning myths, Chaucer’s phrases, Bible verses, grasses, Civil War pensions funding, and Mutt and Jeff’s creation.
The Seldgasers Telegram Information Bureau directs readers to obtain secured help from the Federal Government and other agencies. No service charge beyond two cents in stamps for return postage. Address The Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Director Washington.
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