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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
12
Subscription rates and office details for the Bridgeport Telegram published by The Post Publishing Co. in Bridgeport Connecticut. Includes mail subscription options, contact numbers for Milford and Fairfield, and notes on Associated Press rights and publication reach.
A Waterbury Republican editorial criticizes misinterpretation of the 18th and Volstead acts. It argues the 8th amendment bans intoxicating beverages while Congress may set an arbitrary alcohol limit, such as 1 percent, without constitutional amendment. It contends both sides misstate the law and urges clarity on federal and state enforcement.
The passage argues the 18th amendment will probably endure, while the Volstead act could be repealed as it is not constitutional. It cites President Wilson’s veto and Congress’ revivalist mood, noting that Congress can undo the act, though the outcome remains uncertain.
Victor Berger cited a speaker at Harvard claiming 64000 Americans died of starvation in 1925, while Ho ward M. East urged eating the right foods to a Cleveland audience. The piece dismisses Berger's figures as misleading and notes the inflation of hunger amid plenty.
Samuel Yellin, Polish born master blacksmith and famed ironworker, receives the Philadelphia Prize of 10000 dollars, a gold medal, and a scroll for being the most useful man in his community. He plans a new school to teach boys wrought iron artistry and fund study in Europe.
Fragmented text discusses intelligence sources and heredity with references to Pericles and a trendologist. It mentions illustrous men per population and a dubious claim about societal intelligence levels. The piece reads as a garbled historical commentary with unclear reliability.
A collage of remarks on genius ancestry manners and daily life, mixing biology satire and social observations. The piece quips about Lincoln Roosevelt Emerson and others while noting quirks customs and political jabs in a brisk travelogue tone. It ends with a request to correct a sentence about a canary and speech.
A derelict wanderer called John Doe endures winter, law enforcement pursuit, and social scorn across western towns. He recalls a harsh jail threat, travels through gusty towns, and laments rejection while seeking shelter and dignity. The verse depicts a pallid, worn figure blamed for his plight.
Senator Capper introduces a national divorce bill arguing strict laws won’t curb immorality, citing Canada and South Carolina as examples. He claims mercy lies in preserving marriage, warns of divorce’s ruinous social effects, and calls for public conscience, better lawyering, and religious instruction to strengthen family stability.
Fragmentary poem asks a star to send a message of faithful love. The speaker urges the star to tell Him that love is faithful, enduring, and bright across the dark. The piece reads as a devotional lyrical excerpt with repeated appeals and celestial imagery.
The sixty foot vessel Callope owned by W J D Stekeson ran ashore on Cheat Shoals near Del and was driven onto the pier. It was involved in the same collision that disabled yachts Cutts Sark and Michapo per marine architects Cox and Stevens.
The piece reports on fiscal and policy discussions in Hartford area government. Topics include assessment figures for a barber shop owned by City Clerk A. W. Burdick set at 1250, pending decisions on full fuel supply contracts for 1926 27 and 1928 political commentary from Washington. It notes transfers of funds, pending board meetings, and the Yellow Mill bridge commission’s plan to hire an engineer. The article also mentions remarks by Senator Bingham on U.S. history and a looming Democratic presidential bid in 1928, with county tax allocations and per capita expenditure hints.
Odd historical note recounts the beheading of a wooden likeness of the Constitution figure in Uhimeston Day. Captain Dewey allegedly severed the head in 1834, the head later appeared at the White House, and debates over the statue inspired renewed preservation efforts.
A health column explains sore throat types based on throat tissues and glands, naming follicular tonsillitis rheumatic throat and acute pharyngitis, plus causes like late hours smoking and infected teeth. It includes Q and A on discharging ears, indigestion, diabetes symptoms, nervous conditions, ulcer diets, pimples, lip dryness, hives, and general catarrhal conditions with doctor-directed guidance.
A scrambled text exploring themes of forgiveness, parental struggle, forgiveness toward a wayward son, happiness in others, medical doubt, memory, and conscience. The garbled lines mix questions on moral virtue with fragmented phrases about truth and betrayal.
A Revenue Agent questions a bootlegger about tainted income during an interview. The discussion covers total earnings, deductibility of costs, and illegal earnings from scotch. Officials note compliance risks and warn bootleggers to declare income honestly, with Tax Inspector Mabel G. Reinerks cited in the docket.
President Coolidge hosted a luncheon in honor of Dr. Joss Manuel Lavranc, Mexico's minister of education, with high officials active in foreign affairs shaping. Attending were Kellogg and others from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Mexican ambassador Tellexz. An ambassador from Mexico, Loughton, arrived for conferences on the European situation.
Providence reports Governor Vothier offers a $500 reward for the slayer of Willman Cranston Chain Store manager shot Saturday night. Total rewards now reach $3,406. Chief James E. Cult says he will question several high school bars to trace youthful gang activity that may illuminate the murder.
In New York and northern and southern New England increasing cloudiness with rising temperatures possibly followed by showers. Thursday and Friday expect fair conditions. A disturbance moved from northern Saskatchewan toward eastern Ontario with no trough reaching Iowa. High pressure in the Atlantic states centers near North Carolina. Temperatures rise Thursday in the Atlantic region. Winds: southwest along Sandy Hook increasing, weather fair Thursday.
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