Darrow on capital punishment sparks editorial debate
The paper reprints Clarence Darrow’s quarrel with capital punishment and contrasts U.S. executions with England. It cites higher murder rates and argues for harsher punishment and stronger criminal-justice measures, while noting public reaction. It also covers a Pittsburgh research figure Hochstetter and a Waterbury discipline case teaching double duty as a controversial remedy.
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Thar She Blows and Reading Melville’s Moby Dick
A journal lament in a current magazine notes the author’s late encounter with Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. The writer asks why reviews did not urge earlier reading and reflects on the book’s dynamic power and the broader call to seek knowledge, courage, and meaning in life.
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The Duke of Victory and the Italian Armies in World War I
The piece recounts Armando Diaz rising to commander of the Italian army in November 1917, transforming morale and tactics. It highlights his front line leadership, likening him to Sheridan and Lee, and credits his influence with the 1918 Italian offensive that pressured Austria and aided the armistice efforts. King Victor Emmanuel later crowned Diaz Duke of Victory in 1921.
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Page Conservatism and the Faults of Peace Propaganda
A compact critique mixes political aphorisms on Lindy and blue laws in South Carolina with remarks on wealth, governance, and public morality. The piece touches on enforcement, age, Santa Claus belief, and peace making, arguing restitution and permeability of political norms.
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Harlem life and laments in a New York column
A Manhattan Day by day style column recalls Harlem nightlife and social shifts. The writer mocks religion, lists figures from Rand School to phrenology, and observes race relations, club scenes, and changing attitudes toward white and black patrons in Harlem cabarets, noting decline and a wish for better times.
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The Little Towns and Their Quiet Charm
A lyrical fragment celebrates the appeal of small towns with friendly people, roadside vistas, church spires, rambunctious children, and familiar scenes. The voice expresses affection for homes, lamps at night, and the sense of place shared with neighbors and daily life.
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Contentment over Fame: A Cheerful Ballad of Simple Joys
A whimsical verse argues contentment beats ambition, praising a humbler life. The speaker rejects the climb for medals and wealth, claiming happiness comes from quiet pleasures—work, family, a phonograph, and simple comforts—despite mockery from others.
Treason Word Sparks Debate Over Civil War Terms
Washington report notes Senator Walsh of Montana used the phrase technically guilty of treason during a debate on water power investigation. The exchange touched on Civil War secession and how Southerners view treason versus rebellion, with references to Senator Smith and Deneen and the broader wartime terminology.
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Questions on charm Shakespeare Beecher Beecher and honors
Daily reader questions answer on what makes a respected woman. Also recommendations for Shakespeare reads for a high school student and critique of Paxton Hibben's Beecher biography. The piece discusses Beecher as a genuine voice and observer of large public life, and notes British peerage abuses amid political funding debates.
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Republicans and Democrats vie for state convention benefits
Political rounds describe Republicans courting Hartford hosting and Democrats missing force, with local figures like Blodgett Sheridan and Goss noted. Coverage covers tax questions, Newtown chamber, New London potential White House visit limits, and Meriden Meriden tax shifts amid political maneuvering.
Letters to the Editor from readers invite public input
Opinion letters from Tele ram readers solicited with signatures and addresses. Submissions must be up to about 300 words and are subject to editorial discretion. Anonymous communications are discouraged.
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Unemployment Charge Sparks Letter From Bridgeport Resident
A Bridgeport resident writer objects to claims that unemployment is 13 percent below normal, citing personal canvassing over four months and noting many locals and long-time residents face joblessness. The letter contends church statements misrepresent actual conditions and criticizes attitudes toward local labor and women seeking work.
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Navy seeks readers to press support for naval program
The National Security League asks readers to write Congress and Senators endorsing the administration's naval program. The piece urges citizens to stress support amid pacifist opposition. Standouts include Stanwood Menken as chairman and R. L. Bullard as president, from New York.
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Weather Review for Southern New England and New York
General outlook calls for fair and colder conditions across Southern New England and Eastern New York on Saturday with a slow rise in temperatures by Sunday. Northern New England stays largely fair and cooler with similar temperature trends. Winds remain fresh from the northwest north of Sandy Hook to Hatteras, with overall fair conditions and scattered snow flurries in parts of Northern New England Saturday.
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Buses to replace train service between Lowell and Farmingham
Major bus service between Lowell and Farmingham planned by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad to replace the existing train link. A petition filed with the Lowell City Clerk by the New England Transportation Company bus division seeks operating permits. Proposed route would pass through Chelmsford Weyland and West Sudbury.
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