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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1928
Page
12
The Bridgeport Telegram column voices opinions on Democratic conventions and Bridgeport’s capacity to host large gatherings. It critiques Mayor Welker's penal code actions, comments on Hoover’s themes, and laments political depictions while musing on crime, bigotry, and the era’s candidates with local civics framing.
The December Milford Turnpike crash that killed Mrs. Kitty De Sheen, 133 Rosette Street, New Haven, underscores dangers of drunk driving. Police say the driver’s high speed and intoxication caused a head on collision with a parked truck. The piece argues for harsher penalties and notes the road’s persistent high speeds despite prior fatalities.
A long running debate in Westchester County pits preservation of independent towns against a consolidation into a single city under new charters urged by Governor Smith. Proponents cite reduced duplication while opponents fear loss of local autonomy. Benjamin Moore advocates annexation to New York City, signaling a potential shift with Fairfield and adjacent areas likely following in decades.
An excerpt portrays Mayor James Welke of New York, witty and late, amid a noisy public meeting. Remarks by Mayor Walker evoke tolerance and critique of bigotry, linking it to crime and discussing reform and prison audience reactions.
The Daily Mirror notes Washington chatter about Governor Smith and Hoover advisers clashing. It cites three near-simultaneous stories from close Smith allies on platform stance for prohibition states rights, a ten-ballot nomination, and published tables on Smith’s convention strength and opposition.
Letter to the editor praising an editorial that argues pictures of criminals belong in police records and asks which women's organization will oppose publishing such images in town. The missive cites the March issue and closes with a call to action by Paul Dig.
In Manhattan the Sixth Avenue Help Wanted boards draw clusters of undersized men seeking pantry, cook, waiter, and maid roles amid slipping wages for servants. Hotels lure staff with better pay and stability, while many country houses and flats rely on a volatile labor pool. Discontent rises as supply and demand push wages down and jobs move toward larger hotels.
Senate consideration of naval building program petitions led by Senator Bingham with American Legion auxiliaries from Stonington Fairfield County and Portland. Democratic state delegates to Houston convention named. caucuses set for April 10 with May 2 to 3 in Hartford. Health Commissioner Joan Phalen of Waterbury ill at St Marys. Meriden names aviation commission including Mayor de Bussy and council members Englehart Orr. plan airport at South End. City Manager Holt resigns and then withdraws amid New London traffic dispute. council rescinds Bank Street order by six to one vote. Mayor May opposes reversal and calls for unity.
An article extols honesty over dishonesty, citing two examples. Gevin McNeb died recently, and Joseph Finvell received five thousand dollars in a will. Reuben H Donnelly, head of a publishing firm, restored bankruptcy debits and honored small claims from old creditors, insisting moral obligations matter. He notes a 18 dollar claim from 1905 yielded 8.75 plus interest after years. The piece closes affirming the virtue of discharging all obligations.
Pietro Tallur fifty of this city pled guilty to unlawful possession of explosives. Judge Newell Jennings fined him 100 with costs in Criminal Superior Court yesterday after police seized a large quantity of dynamite and other explosives during a home search on September 21, 1997.
A humorous verse about Walt Mason seeking inspiration abroad. He is advised to wait until fame and funds grow, and he travels to Rome and Greece, finding life abroad costly. Upon returning, his poetry stalls, showing the risks of premature ambition and the value of steady work. The piece ends with a moral on labor before release.
A garbled set of proverbs contrasts patient, social, and hardworking people with those who hold grudges and rely on secondhand opinions. It touches on patience, work, honesty, faithfulness, and appearances without coherent argument or clear narrative.
A fragmentary verse piece recalls a mother’s enduring grief for a missing baby, with lines of memory and a haunting refrain. An Associated Press filed note then reports a sharp five second earthquake in Kingston Jamalck this morning with no reported injuries.
A discussion on man’s chief battles with his lower self and daily nature, followed by practical guidance on enduring religious debate, science, and moral duty. The piece urges mutual respect among religious, scientific, and lay readers, and offers domestic counsel on dealing with an abusive husband to protect children and maintain a stable home.
In Greenwich Wallace Wood of Mainetown Greenwich pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle causing death. He was sentenced to the Connecticut reformatory by Judge Newell Jennings after the January 14 1928 Post Road crash that killed William M Nelson age 64. Wood fled the scene and claimed fear. The judge held him criminally responsible. Tail sentence pending. Rey Ataloni of Stamford was fined 8109 and costs with a suspended three month jail term for operating a vehicle to cause death in Bramford February 3 1927 that fatally injured William Kingsley.
In Tulsa and Ponca City events paused for James J. McGunn funeral. Bankers, politicians, veterans and workers joined in tribute as Mary F. Sinclair flew in from New York on a special train. Burial followed at Ponca City after pontifical high mass at Holy Family Church.
Dr. Robert L. Maybury of Saco was held without bail to the grand jury on a murder charge tied to the death of Miles Yvonne Boutin, 22, of Sarl held at a Portland hospital after a hearing in police court. The state produced Boutin’s dying statement alleging an illegal act by Maybury in his office on February 10, and he was moved to Alfred jail to await York County May term grand jury action.
Fair and warmer Wednesday with a chance of rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Colder Thursday night. Snow and milder in northwest New York, cloudy and warmer Wednesday, then rain at night with mixed showers north. Northern New England sees rising temps, light snow or rain Thursday morning, and colder conditions later. Winds vary north of Sandy Hook to Hatteras, mostly southerly, with overall low pressure distant over Newfoundland and Yukon.
In Warren, Chief Jaz Cronin stood before a Superior Court jury on a charge of accepting a bribe. Prosecutors say Edward J. Mennard of Taunton offered money for permit to place gambling machines in Warren. Menard, along with Francis Higgins and Councilman Edward Dillaire, had pleaded not guilty to related conspiracy charges.
Belfast March 5 The Christian Chart League forms in Ulster to defend members reputations The group urges members not to circulate gossip that could harm others and emphasizes moral conduct in the community.
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