The Bridgeport Telegram Founding Note
The Bridgeport Telegram began in 1891 and is recorded as a Second Class Matter at the Post Office. The notice confirms the newspaper’s founding and its postal classification.
Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
12
Cemetery Watch: Time Ruler Warns of Worthless Minutes
An odd reflective note urges readers to rise and view the cemetery, declaring life spent idle is wasted. The piece muses on time, existence, and the value of purposeful action beyond daily chores. It hints at broader themes of meaning and mortality.
Editorial Notes on Politics and Society in Early News
A collection of scattered commentary touches on weather forecasts and restoring normalcy, New York reform debates, a week of ad bond robberies, and Russia’s Solsheviks. It notes a New Jersey debate on women jury duty, mentions a North Pakore legislator Wor, and mocks presidential cost and moving damages. It also notes beer branding, a White House prize claim, and a Six Day bicycle event in progress in New York.
Sidewalk Snapshots Highlight Local Clerk Samuel Scrofani
Samuel Scrofani runs a grocery store at 968 Stratford Avenue and is an active member of the Twelfth Dismer Republican group. He enjoys fishing, outings, and participates in community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Samuel Scrofani
Stratford Avenue
Dismer
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Coal by Wire in Bridgeport Era of Fumes and Power
ABridgeport city discussion urges ending coal use within city limits by council vote after proving health and fire code compliance. The piece argues coal will be burned in central stations, delivering heat and power via electric lines, to reduce smoke, waste, and urban dirt while conserving fuel and easing railroad burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncense
Bridgeport
Calder Coal Committee
Congress
T.liniry
Urgenpien
Cook
The Music of the Marshes Comes to Spring
The article evocatively describes the marshes as the herald of spring with frogs and birds providing a natural orchestra. It cites Stanton Davis Kirkham and details the hyla frogs, leopard frogs, garden toads, and other marsh life whose calls signal seasonal renewal in a vivid, period-voice tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addy
Pan
Marsh
Hylis Pickeringit
Stanton Davis Kirkhams
Ferces
Hyta
Fred Enos An Appreciation By Justice Geo Wheeler
Justice Wheeler honors Fred Enos as a self made Bridgeport leader. He describes Enos rising from modest means to successful business and public service, including secretary and president of the Board of Trade, and Collector of the Port, all while sacrificing personal gain for the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Enos
Justice Geo. W. Wheeler
Enos
Shimsell
Tones
Tha Shay
Ur Goard
Idormen
Rep
Mel Winley
Gowerfor Hacking
Congressinga
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Board of Trade
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Chamber of Camanelvee
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Publi Enterprisea
Dom
Industrial
Wulsey Fiely
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Li Board of Prades
Bridgeport
Nim & del Tin
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Fred Wrow
Jamis W. Buardslev
Hoy
Deinos
Government WALT MASON SAYS on tax and waste
The piece laments government costs and bureaucratic excess. It personifies taxpayers like Janes and Jones bearing the fiscal burden, noting inspectors, reports, and many clerks drive up expenses while officials and grafters siphon funds. The poem critiques retrenchment and public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel
Sam
Kyle
Janey
Janes
Jones
Damages Action Dismissed In Court Ruling Inosing Negligence Claim
Frank Miranti sued for damages after a motorcycle accident on Lindley and Miranti streets. Judge J. Keeler granted a non-suit, finding contributory negligence and citing Miranti’s position and actions at the intersection as the basis. Attorneys for Miranti argued sudden peril justified action, while defense contended contributory negligence under Connecticut law.
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Tulse Jahi J. Keeler
Frank Mirantis
Lidn PR
Calin
Janein de
Famnage
Su- Dre
Miranti
UEST
Tandley Street
Mies
Gallo
Mirand
Morsiam Street
Lindley Street
Miranii
Carl Woster
Councel
Stirany
Mercole
Oid
Honey J Shanen
Amber
Samsel Reich
Miranhi
Ectetun
Whei
Midge
Opin
Hasnes
Focket
Bridgeport Prom Teaches Bond to the Times of Local Life
Bridgeport items recount a spring prom and public meetings. Notables include Mr Mark Cough of New York, church events, and a wedding at 107 Pairfield with Miss Lillie J Parrett and Will Hicks. The Agricultural Committee reports on gun laws and a dues repeal vote. Deforest files a minority report on steam dredging permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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DeForest
Chia City
Pairfeld
Lillie J
Toseph Th Parrett
Willi Hicks
We . Harris
M. E
Mark Oth
Bidere Durents
Cy Hicks
Lime I
Parra Tredanky
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Jane W W. Gaskin
Emma
Bumgarden
Hoth
Brisgesore i Maren
Elizabeth
Samzel
Mar Hughes
Janes Sars
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Fragmented 19th Century Q&A and notices mix
A dense paste of questions and brief notices covers topics from Kiwanis club origins to mining costs and world monarchies, plus obituaries and local business notes. The scattered items mention Walsh industry, Oklahoma wells, Philippine policy, and a Brooklyn burial, with marriages and civic society updates interwoven.
Unclear text on garden pest control notice in Washington
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Crederick Haskin and Garden Bay pest control details with stray names and dates. The readable bits indicate a local Washington notice about pesticides or garden care, but specifics are unreadable.
Locked in the Breast by Thomas Porter
An archaic verse meditation on inner restraint and mindful action. The speaker laments unspoken urges and urges vigilance against wrong, urging forgiveness, steady resolve, and moral temperance to avoid a lifetime of regret. The poem closes with a plea for Heaven to pity mortals weighed by unspoken grudges.
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Thomas F. Porter
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