Bridgeport Telegram Ad Bureaus and Circulation Mention
Digest of a Bridgeport Telegram page note on advertising and telephones with references to Mitford, Fairfield, and the Audit Bureau of Circulation. Mentions Associated Press credit and exclusive publication rights.
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Barnum
Tau
Departmente
Mitford
Ant
Arena Direct Telephne
Eyunes
Rene Catt Mitford
Wabrfield
Fairfield
Moroder Audit Bureau of Circulation
New Traffic Rule Allows Right Turns on Red in Bridgeport
Superintendent Wheeler moves to amend traffic rules allowing cars to turn right on red at busy automatic signal intersections in Bridgeport. He stresses drivers must assume full responsibility and proceed with caution. The rule aims to reduce delays for straight-ahead traffic and may speed overall flow. if problems arise it can be rescinded.
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Wheeler
Bridgeport
Progress in Political Morality and Teapot Dome Reflections
A critical column questions campaign fund practices by oil magnates and Borah. It recalls Teapot Dome’s sale of oil reserve for political gain, versus past Civil War era corruption. The piece notes shifting public morality, recovery of loot, and ongoing efforts to hold wrongdoers accountable.
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Moat
Borah
Teapot Dome
Roraback Seen Likely To Seek Re election As National Committeeman
Political observers in Connecticut expect J Henry Roraback to accept another term as Republican state chairman and national committeeman this spring. Despite criticism, his grip on the party remains strong and unlikely to be unseated while he desires leadership. A presidential year could alter plans after election if fortunes change.
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A. Henry Roraback
J. Henry Roraback
Roraback
Connecticut
Solid South
Eo Tey
Pps
JL Weary
Sean
Clarence M. Knox
Howard Street
Springfield
Mass
Company A
United States
George P. McLean
McLean
Bingham
Senate
Sporting Proposition Draws Ike to the Event
The text suggests Ike will attend the event when the whistle blows, viewing it as a truly sporting proposition. It emphasizes his likely presence regardless of party loyalty or public duty. The passage frames the occasion as notable and timely.
Another Canal Need: A Look Back at the Panama Project
The piece recalls the Panama Canal’s birth amid Spanish American War fears and naval strategy. It notes Oregon’s voyage around Cape Horn spurring national resolve, urges recognizing canal traffic now taxes the system, and argues for a second canal soon to protect future trade and peace.
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Panama Canal
Big Ditch
Hever
Oregon
Cape Hare
America
Congress
Olson Case Highlights Sloppy Justice and Possible Retrial
Henry T. Olson of Rockford Indiana was convicted of murder and given life. He fled after appealing bonds but returned when Illinois youths’ confessions appeared. A new trial seeks a not guilty verdict, prompting debate on capital punishment and judicial procedure.
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Olson
Henry T. Olson
Rockford
New Orleans
Mexican Boundary Inc
Maois
Waterbury
Tinnois
Batt
Sinots
Letters to the Editor Free Expressions of Opinion
Free expressions of opinion from readers are juried and signed letters will be kept confidential. Addresses and names may be edited for length and clarity. Letters exceeding about 300 words may be reduced at editors discretion.
South End Prohibition Legion Presses Against Liquor
South End Prohibition Legion members work day and night to curb liquor, as readers report a crowded meeting where a resolution says State Police should focus on criminals like Rev. Justinius. The piece critiques moral activism and comments on conscience, markets, and local reform.
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South End Prohibition Legion
Justinius
Sentence Sermons on Pride and Advice in Modern Speech
A fragmented reader of sermons critiques overeducated heads and weak morals, noting excess talking, pride, and dubious propaganda. It contrasts too much advice from failed teachers with too little true religion, and warns that pride precedes a fall while urging practical conduct.
Manhattan Days and Nights of Bohemia in New York
March 12 report on Parisian queen Belle Livingstone and other faded urban figures visiting New York. Observes transient fame, press agents, and nightlife plans clashing with a town growing weary of sensational resumes and ruined old-timer lore. Includes brief notes on Pat Crowe and Berry Wall and a cautious tone about Livingstone's proposed rendezvous.
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New York
Vlothen
Anxiong
Belle Lillingstone
Paris Bohemia
Minot Officials Confront Liquor Ravages
Fragmentary OCR reports a Minot public concern over liquor impacts as authorities face social issues. The readable lines reference public health and community unrest without clear details or named individuals.
Political pointers weave Connecticut GOP and Smith campaign plans
The piece outlines factional strife in the Tenth and Third district GOP clubs, calls for open caucuses, and notes CT Republicans aligning with Coolidge first while hedging toward “the best man.” It details Danbury Hartford campaigns, Hartford mayoral races, Eaton’s centenarian reputation, aviation needs in Springfield, and Waterbury Smith clubs organizing with markers, banners, and a push to instruct CT’s delegation for Governor Smith at Houston.
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Organization
Connecticut
Coolidge
International bugaboo and trust in neighbors
An essay argues that international distrust fuels conflict while Western diplomats are not uniquely innocent. It cites Wilson, Metternich, and Tatler, questions national stereotypes, and urges cautious but hopeful trust, grounded in Christ’s teaching and the Golden Rule, despite dangers of deception.
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Wilson
Paria
Europe
Fokomo
Indiana
Bluff
Bale
Frank
Cort
Japan
Othey
Christ
Spurgeon
Arkansas
Advier
Dale
Stefansson Maintains Exclusive Meat Diet Tests Continue
New York report says explorer Stefansson remains on an all meat diet with no scurvy signs. Dr. Clarence W. Lieb notes blood tests satisfactory and Stefansson’s condition excellent as the study at Bellevue Hospital and Russell Sage Foundation proceeds for two more weeks.
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New York
Stefansson
Bellevue Hoapital Winder
Russell Sage Foundation
Clarence W. Lieb
Walrus tusks described as overgrown canine teeth
The article explains walrus tusks are enlarged canine teeth from digging and anchoring, used for fighting and rousing sleeping comrades at danger. It notes their growth results from constant clam digging and mud exposure.
Religious unity and Catholic Protestant tensions in early debates
A letter to the editor discusses Christian unity across denominations, contrasting Roman Catholic mass with Lutheran, Anglican, and Greek Catholic practices. It argues for personal faith over outward ritual, praising General Leonard Wood while lamenting the neglect of national heroes and urging avoidance of sensationalist books that undermine republican ideals. The writer also defends Wood’s work against leprosy and asserts trust in the American people's support for his legacy.
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Leaingray
Nepara
Thomas Lew
Young Men Republicans to Skip Primaries Monday
The Young Men's Republican club will not oppose the regular Republican organization in the primaries. Caucuses to select delegates will be held in each district tonight and tomorrow, with open participation for enrolled Republicans. District caucus sites include Gregory Street, Norman and Olive, Union Avenue, Alfred Street, Kossuth and Jane, Capitol Avenue and Hudson Street, Liberty Building, Colorado Avenue, Madigan Avenue and Charles Street, East Washington Avenue, and 11th district date to be announced.
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Young Men's Republican Club
W. F. D. Kilpatrick
Elu
Kilpatrick
Clibs
Wilh
Menkes
Distr
Gregory Street
Norman
Olive Streets
Alfred Street
Kossuth
Jane Streets
Capitol Avenue
Hudson Street
Liberty Building
Colorado Avenue
Madigan Avenue
Charles Street
East
Washington Avenue
Distiet
Frank Bratthwaite
Strange Foods Across Worlds From Berries to Eyes
Fragmented text describes unusual foods and eating habits across regions in Asia, the West Indies, and Polynesia. It mentions fish eyes in various cultures, jellyfish dishes in Cornwall, camelid and herbivore preferences, and the idea of back teeth adaptation in carnivores and seals.
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Asia
West Indies
Asia Minor
Cornwell
Japan
Paolo
Polynesia
Retirement for Dempsey Stirs Laughs and Doubt
The aging boxer Jack Dempsey announces retirement amid public skepticism and fond memories of his prime. The piece weighs his fading strength, lingering fame, and the crowd’s reaction to a legend bowing out of the ring.
Weather Summary for New England and Eastern States
Fair and warmer conditions with increasing cloudiness. Showers likely Wednesday night across New England and eastern New York, with colder Arctic air moving in later Wednesday night into Thursday. Disturbances near Cape Hatteras and Atlantic coast slowly track northeastward, bringing rising temperatures then a sharp fall by Wednesday night. Winds northerly to westerly, turning variable offshore. Salt Tuesday.
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New England
New York
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic States
Sandy Hook
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