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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1923

Page

33

Bridgeport Telegram Subscription Rates and Masthead

Bridgeport Telegram notes subscription prices in advance terms with 2 year and six month options and weekly or daily editions. The notice lists publication by POST PUBLISHING CO at 40 Niddie Street Bridgeport Connecticut and mentions telephone access and Bureau of Audit membership. The paper credits The Associated Press for wire dispatches and local news content.

Pusblie Post Publishing Co Niddie St Bridgeport Conn Owen Audit Bureau of Circulation THE Associated Press

Editorial Notes On Spring Unions And Nation’s Woes

A stream of disjointed observations mocks social trends and headlines. It lampoons sugar prices, dances, divorce costs, and Ford’s public image while lamenting World Court contempt threats and old Detroit cashier jobs. scattered fragments touch on romance, politics, religion, crime, and farming with sardonic tone.

Enforce or Repeal Sunday Law Aims Split State Action

A Connecticut House majority backs enforcing Sunday observance amid debate over a bill to legalize or tighten the Sabbath law. Critics say the move would curb professional Sunday baseball, threaten leagues, and reveal tensions between lawmakers, governors, and religious groups over enforcement versus repeal.

Student’s Death Revealed Near Chicago Pier

A partially buried skeleton found on the Michigan lake front near Chicago is identified as Leighton Mount, a Northwestern University freshman missing since September 1921 after a class rush. The body was verified by his mother, physician, and dentist amid recent concerns over college pranks.

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Hazing tragedy at university sparks call for inquiry

A college hazing disaster last fall left a student dead and another killed recently, while a sprawling cover up and body concealment at a lakeside pier are alleged. Investigators pursue accountability as critics urge civil action and stricter policies.

Home Song Sparks World Anniversary Reverence

A nostalgic note on Talm Howard Payne's Covent Garden song as critics mock or praise its lasting impact. The piece contends that modern critics miss the song’s cultural role while crowds celebrate its anniversary worldwide with theatre audiences and radio broadcasts.

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Weather Outlook for New England and Atlantic States

Disturbance moves from the Midwest to the Lake region and Atlantic states with showers in New England. High pressure follows bringing fair weather by Wednesday and Thursday except for snow or rain in the lower Lake region. Temperatures fall Wednesday across the Atlantic states with warming into Thursday. Gale warnings from Cape Hatteras to Maine with offshore winds and overcast skies continue.

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Letters to the Editor Reader Opinions on Public Transit

Telegram readers sign letters praising or criticizing trolley service and bus integration. The mix includes nostalgia for subway debates, humorous complaints about new transit smells, references to past strikes, and calls for moderation in speed and disruption.

World War Veterans Face Judge Over Auto Theft Tales

Two World War veterans from Boston and Lane, one twice wounded and one gassed, allegedly stole three cars across three states and tried for a fourth. They appeared before Judge Frank I Homes in Lancaster Superior Court where the judge deferred judgment as the men recount their "remarkable journey" while facing multiple theft charges.

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Hazardous tale of Aang and fever fears

Fragmented readable text depicts danger and illness spreading through a group led by Aang. References to epidemics, fever, and death loom as a cautionary tale. Names and places are unclear, but tone mirrors a warning about exposure and safety.

Answers to Questions Q What is the other name for catch as catch can wrestling

A reader asks about the term for catch as catch can wrestling and notes it is linked to ancient Greek and Middle Age wrestling, with mentions of England and other countries, forming a broad historical context. The item also includes Q A on Victoria's name, teeth health, patents, a Hamilton Ontario house built in 24 hours, tobacco smoke effects, and the Eastern Shore definition, cited in a quirky Q A column.

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Bok Says a Bookful Do Not Awark With Your Ese

A jumble of dialog voices urges caution and discipline in reading and speech. Bok urges seriousness, warning against levity and nonsense while praising steady effort and focus. A corrective, cautionary note on conduct in daily life.

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Senate Gongurs Refusing U S Aid On Child Welfare

WARTPORD May 0 Me Beastie passed fi von curvernes One State Department of VHealth to refuse Federal aid in den Ute terms of fia Sheppard Pewney art providing for Ute out of juager mit na Infants Senator Rogers alleged the veto would be a rejection of the offer of Federal aid detertate that the state should not be hampered by federal welfare work Byedecten Wo hes 1 tud restritationa The sumt we 847 bee provided mm the gener el bill to take care of this work He sid that 14 states had reruaed the aid of the Federal government

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Max Loses Shoes as Police Probe Stalls Night Theft

A brief, unclear report states a salesman in New reported a vase with shoes stolen from his auto. The incident occurred near a street in a city area described by garbled OCR text, with minimal readable details about suspects or outcomes.

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Pericarditis Risk and Heart Shelter Layers

A medical note explains serous membranes around the heart and lungs and describes pericarditis as a serious complication. It links inflammations to rheumatic fever pneumonia and heart disease, stresses prompt treatment, and urges follow the family doctor’s guidance.

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The Ten Books I Have Enjoyed Most

A fragment lists favored works from diverse authors and eras. References include Shikoapeny, Tirowarks, Moser, Shaw plays, Pepys diary, Life of Jonathan, Quiline of Histars, Wells, The Wealth of Nations, and other titled books. Mentions of copyright and regions appear in scattered form.

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Ask Dr Copeland About Medical Hygiene Inquiries

A reader asks about proper weight for a 47 year old woman 5 feet 4 inches and 138 pounds. Dr Copeland invites readers to address medical hygiene and sanitation questions of general interest and will respond via a self addressed stamped envelope.

K. Q Adam

Mrs Mnamara Leads Catholic Group Meeting

Mrs Mnamara of Bridgeport led the annual meeting of the Catholic Daughters of Connecticut in Havre Haven today. State officers and many guests attended the session at St Mary Church, with Rev Mother Kelly delivering an address. Delegates then adjourned to the hall for business, with a raffle drawing later.

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Ladies Day at Newfield Park Invites All Ladies

The Bridgeport club invites Wyhere Verdines nearfield to attend Ladies Day at Newfield Park. A bustling afternoon features Bridgeport against New Haven with free admission and celebratory events for women.

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