Publicity and the Roraback figure in Connecticut politics
A Connecticut column critiques J Henry Roraback's relationship with publicity, noting his restraint and the public’s quick judgment of fakers. It cites Judge Aubrey and the New Britain Herald to illustrate how unfavorable publicity is navigated, praising consistent effort over sensationalism while reflecting on the civic role of media and bonds sustaining future generations.
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Roraback
Bee Man of Woodbury and the strange sting remedy
A Bridgeport item recounts a man known as The Bee Man of Woodbury who claimed bee stings prevented rheumatism and grew fond of daily stings. The tale notes his habit was not popular, with other local figures like Stratford’s Shang Wheeler of the Connecticut Humane Society referenced in a digressive aside about snakes.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Woodbury
Jeffries
Charles “Shang' Wheeler
Stratford
Spartaman
Oysterman, Statesman
Connecticut Humane Society
Shang
Connecticut
Rudyard Kipling
North Carolina
Suppressed war film on Edith Cavell provokes mixed reactions
Readers note a conservative stance against a new World War I era film depicting Edith Cavell. Critics warn the depiction harms national feelings, while Cavell herself remains celebrated as a war heroine. The column shifts to politics, flood relief costs, and bee industry promotes a cautionary view on public spending and folk remedies.
Maryland Traffic Fines Refunded by Governor Order
Waterbury Democracy reports that Maryland governor issues executive order to refund fines and costs from traffic violation cases. The piece critiques historic bias against motorists, condemning petty officials and biased courts, and contrasts with broader constitutional guarantees of fair trials.
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Waterbury
Maryland
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Lberty
Arbutus Blaine Campbell Poem Memory Bloom
A poetic snippet recalls Arbutus blooms and perfume of past years. The speaker links childhood memories with a sunny room and distant paths where Arbutus trees evoke haunting recollections. The verses express longing, high hopes, and tears hidden beneath clear skies.
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Aise
Arbutus
Sentence Sermons On Reputation And Silence
A compact set of maxims on self discipline caution and restraint. It urges forgetting faults and giving yourself space to advance. It warns reclaiming calm toward enemies and maintaining a small steady reputation through consistent care.
Prohibition Opinion Letter From Honest Pa
A letter from A. M. Carringer of Tlonesta Pa argues the 18th Amendment failed to curb liquor. The writer claims alcohol harms civilization and urges continued conservative action against the liquor trade, noting demand persists despite prohibition and praising home education.
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United States
A.M. Carringer
Tlonesta
Uncertain Delegates Cloud Hoover Victory Prospects
Washington March 1 The Daily Mirror notes the GOP convention race is murky with New York delegates split and no firm counts. Hoover could win on an early ballot or fail to secure broad backing, while Southern and other states show tentative, fluctuating support amid weak campaigning and few binding commitments.
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Elther
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Lowden
Political pointers and tax study mix in Connecticut towns
A six member Republican committee pressed an $815000 self audit plan in Bridgeport while other members hailed from Bretford Fairfield and Danbury. Stamford to audit town books for 10 years, traffic signals funding in Danbury's budget, and a Hartford talk on finance reform. Tax changes raise delinquent rates and from Norwalk to Bridgeport police training and public service ideals are urged. William Cowlishaw faces mayoral talk in New Britain as Danish Brotherhood Lodge No 27 lodges a 1890 census based quota protest.
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William Cowlishaw
Cowlishaw
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Knights of Pythias
Hiram Bingham
Senate
Lodge No 27
The
Danish Brotherhood of America
Bridgeport
Committee On Immigration
Old Ways by Walt Mason on happy endings in literature
A critique of old time romance, arguing traditional happy endings feel false yet reflect real rewards in life. The essay contrasts virtuous outcomes with harsher fates, noting mercy to evil and the moral weight of merit, while acknowledging readers often prefer uplifting conclusions.
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Clairvoyant Predictions Float From December Dispatch
A torn December dispatch quotes a clairvoyant claiming France will evade revolutions but face major political shifts in 1928. It also mentions cataclysms in Africa and that newspaper directors may be whipped into action. The piece questions if such predictions ever prove true.
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France
Jane Quilot
North Africa
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Broderick Chosen Exalted Ruler by Bridgeport Elks
James H Broderick was elected exalted ruler of Bridgeport lodge No 1 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks last night. He succeeds William Lounsbury retiring exalted ruler. Angus P Thorne superintendent of welfare was elected to leading knight. Other officers include Wilam E Doty loyal knight George Feyrer lecturing knight Edward F Nevins secretary Charles H Miller treasurer John McDonough trustee William McCoy grand lodge representative William Lounabury alternate Dr Thomas Cummings.
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Bridgeport Lodge
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William Lounsbury
Angus P. Thorne
Welfare
Jeading Knight
Wilam E Doty
George Feyrer Jc
Edward F. Nevins
Charles H Miller
John FP. McDonough
William H. McCoy
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William Lonnabury
Thomas Cummings
Man Forgives Bigamous Wife in Norwalk Court
Norwalk march 1 a special correspondent his desire for vengeance melted to complete forgiveness after a night spent at powweed quarters taking to his unfailful wife Sylvester Gurion of Shamokin Penna yesterday filed to persuade Norwalk authorities to release the wife whose arrest he had caused. Although the case was scheduled yesterday afternoon o'clock in City court it was continued to saturday morning to give officials a further chance to investigate Jennie Garrow Bray formerly of Bridgeport the wife remained in a cell today while Bray too plan she married without the formality of securing a divorce from the first husband was released on a bond at 1000 furnished by his employer Mrs G A Whitney for whom Bray is a janitor.
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Questioning in Leicester and Watreadora by Cadman
A letter from a younger woman asks Cadman how to handle a husband who resents her past. Cadman cites Hazlitt on knowledge and admiration, urging candor but warning that a harsh husband shows a weak mind. The piece debates honesty, marriage, and prudent disclosure.
Bowery Night Life Through Hard Times and Tales
In New York the Bowery faces hard times as crowds gather for shelter and warmth. Hardpressed men share stories of shipwrecks, treasure, and lost loves while lining up for bread and $0.25 hotel lobbies. The writer recalls a willingness to help contrasted with moral restraint, noting the appeal and grit of the street and its habitual liars.
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Parker to Manage State Fair for 10000 Year
Batavia N Y March 1 Fred B Parker secretary manager of the Genesee Agricultural Society today accepted an offer to become general manager of the Connecticut State fair at 610000 a year Parker is former secretary of the New York State Farm commission and former chairman of the Genesee County Republican committee
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Genesee County Republican Committee
Weather forecast for Southern New England and New York
Weather: fair conditions across Southern New England and parts of New York Friday into Saturday with rising temperatures in places. Light snow flurries possible in extreme north, and low to moderate winds from northwest to west. Northern New England mostly fair with little temperature change. General trend shows no major shifts in temperature coast to mid Mississippi region. High and low tides noted without other major changes.
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