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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1926
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram founded 1761 published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co located at 140 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut. Open day and night with direct Milford and Fairfield telephones for advertisement requests and news tips. Member Audit of Circulation. Associated Press news use.
The text discusses the aims of explorers like Byrd Amundsen and Wilkins in reaching the North Pole, debating whether pole attainment is a grand objective or a byproduct of exploration. It references Captain Watkins and Amundsen’s voyage, noting the distinction between planned expeditions and accidental pole crossings.
The text argues high American production boosts wages and lowers costs, creating a virtuous cycle that raises buying power despite protections. It notes Britain’s limited employment in auto production while the United States expands, with wages rising as efficiency grows.
The article recalls Alton Brooks, a pivotal figure in Parker's 1904 bid, detailing Parker's ascent from local judge to national figure. It notes Theodore Roosevelt's impact, Bryan’s silver platform, and the Democratic pursuit of sound money with gold standards, shaping party strategy and Parker's nomination.
A dated political roundup notes presidential eligibility issues for several figures born abroad. Mayor Stevens backs Hartford’s Hudgmport tax plan and calls for scientific tax assessment methods. Danbury defeats Bridgeport in aviation field chatter and Hartford hosts dinner amid Senate leadership talk. Norwich campaigns begin as local conventions loom with few declared contestants.
A Boston segment discusses a slogan urging Americans to visit domestic sites before touring Europe. It notes European dislike for Americans, predicts travel shifts boosting rail and steamship lines, and extols national parks and diverse U S scenery as compelling reasons to stay home this summer.
Fragmented poem describes a cemetery beside the road as a silent city of the dead. Weeping willows and roses mark graves where the speaker recalls loves lost, lingered in summer afternoons, and laments that only bitter winds disturb the resting peace of memory.
A garbled, fragmentary text suggests a sermon themed piece criticizing a man who extorts widows and children. It mentions a large house, a troubled life, a business man unable to worship Sundays, a veiled husband, a father guided by a son, a candidate involved in elections, and a man driven by money over faith.
A 1920s opinion piece extols Mussolini as a patriotic realist who restores order and national self preservation in Italy. It credits him with disciplined governance, fiscal reform, and social welfare advances while condemning pre‑ fascist turmoil, labor strife, and anti state sentiment. The essay argues Mussolini’s government enjoys popular legitimacy and is sustained by the consent of the governed.
A discussion of the vast operations behind news gathering by the Associated Press. It describes thousands of workers collecting and filtering daily material, the mechanics of telegraph and wire services, and how news is shared with subscribers through cooperative effort.
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The Senate committee advanced a prohibition enforcement bill amid debate over penalties and permits. It would tighten malt liquor restrictions, require permits, and set prison terms for violations, with authority to seize vessels and enforce federal penalties.
A frantic pursuit ends in a dramatic escape attempt as a suspect flees through New Bulih in a bid to avoid capture. A state reevaluates the case after a collision on a highway involving a motorist and a police vehicle.
A garbled OCR style passage references alcohol figures in accident cases. It mentions a gentleman, a man on Wo, a doco at In Roat, and timing of an event with stitches and a light. The readable fragments hint at medical or legal proceedings but contain many transcription errors.
John S Barnes of New York told the annual meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce that American labor has a new basis, stressing its decisive role in wealth creation and the nation’s economic supremacy. He urged fair wages and praised organized labor while criticizing restricted production concepts and delayed adoption of modern equipment. The speech touched on international labor exchanges and the need for growth through fuller utilization of resources and modern industry.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference efforts to establish a new Belgian cabinet. The text is garbled with names and dates unclear, but implies political realignment or coalition talks ongoing in June. No coherent events or individuals can be reliably identified from the readable fragments.
A Chicago magnate refutes circulating chatter about a possible split. The garbled text hints at a chaotic OCR snippet with scattered names and phrases, but the core claim remains a denial of relationship rumors by a prominent Chicago figure.
Hartportd March 11 The Forester Austin F Hawes reports an unusually large number of forest fires across the state this season From early March to now about ten hundred have occurred Many blamed motorists tossing cigarette butts and brush piles while low humidity below 35 percent sharply raises fire danger Meteorological station data warns of dangerous conditions The fire wardens urge continued brushing restrictions and note local forces struggle with equipment shortages.
Fragmentary text notes unresolved clash involving revolutionists in Managh area with references to American forces at Bluff wharf and Wasque Poe National Bath. Readable segments show disarmament claims and incomplete details about who accepts or rejects authority.
Weather summary notes increasing cloudiness with mild temperatures. Northwest winds, overcast twice, disturbance discussed, and fair weather expected later in the week.
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