Weather Brief for Northern and Southern New England and New York
Northern New England sees fair conditions Friday with cooler south coast and Saturday similar. Southern New England fair Friday cooler in west and north portions with Saturday fair. Eastern New York expects fair weather Friday, cooler in extreme south, Saturday warmer. Disturbance from Quebec moves toward New Brunswick with stronger trough to New Jersey. showers in New England. otherwise generally fair. Rapid City records 92, Omaha 98, other temps noted. outlook mostly fair Friday and Saturday. winds northwest to Hatteras, with fresh to strong winds Friday over Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Observations at 8 pm local.
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Bridgeport Telegram Established isd Subscription Rates
Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates payable in advance for various durations, with 40 Middle St Bridgeport Conn as contact. The paper notes daily publishing by The Post Publishing Co and Barnum 6100 telephone, with open access daily and night. The Associated Press credited for dispatches and local news.
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Focal News
Editorial Notes and Fragments on War, Society and Politics
A collage of punchy quips and satirical lines on smallpox, wartime conduct, modernism, taxation, radio travel, rumor, Balkan politics, Americanism, and love. The miscellany reflects attitudes toward democracy, industry, and social norms with pointed witticisms.
Sentences of Command and Character in Youth
A compact meditation on discipline and virtue across youth and society. It contrasts a boy who obeys, a imitator competitor, a girl who trusts her mother, a cause upheld by justice, a specialized school, a youth pursuing perfection, and a business offering improved service for modest profits.
Bridgeport Ripper Bill Seeks Seven Man Fiscal Commission
The Senate passed Bridgeport’s ripper bill ordering a seven member fiscal commission to run city finances by August 1. They will appoint a tax attorney, assessor and collector, displacing existing boards. The seven face intense scrutiny, and public mistrust could destroy reputations in this hard assignment.
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Boston
Overlapping Highway Routes Create Driver Confusion
A committee appointed by the U S Secretary of Agriculture seeks a uniform system to number and mark highways. It finds widespread route overlap causing driver confusion, with many roads carrying multiple named routes along the same stretches and extensive overlap across long segments.
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Motor Travel Pushes for Road Clarity Across States
The article argues for standardized driving rules to reduce confusion for travelers. It notes that automobiles erase state boundaries and enable long distance trips, making fixes to current annoyances a wholesome improvement for travelers.
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The Woodward Case in Vermont Kidnapping Scare
A Vermont incident involving Lucille Chatterton and farm hand Earl Woodward drew widespread alarm when they disappeared. Woodward’s later report and the girl’s statements led to his discharge on kidnapping charges though a theft case remained unresolved. The episode illustrates how crowds can overreact on a believed crisis and still err in judgment.
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Vermont
Lucille Chatterton
Earl Woodward
Undeveloped Land Sales Warn of Promoter Pitfalls
The article warns buyers of undeveloped land to beware promoters seeking quick profit. It notes risks from unscrupulous firms while praising scrupulous agencies. Competition drives emphasis on selling over buyer welfare and legislation may curb dubious promoters.
Insurance grows through group plans at Teachers College
Group insurance gains popularity as firms report rising enrollments. Teachers College of Columbia University recently joined the trend, with six hundred faculty and clerical staff insured. The approach allows those who fail medical exams to be covered under collective risk, prompting debate on its future impact on insurance agents and the broader market.
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Teachers College of Columbian University
Political Pointers on Ripper Bill and 1926 Primaries
City hall officials reacted glumly to news from Hartford as the ripper bill faced possible defeat. Democratic supporters accuse Charles Greene of fostering anti organization factions while Greene builds support in the Twelfth Third and First districts. President Coolidge’s tour schedule dominates national headlines as telegrams urge Missouri Governor Baker to appoint General Pershing to the Senate seat. New Jersey primaries set for June 15 feature three Republican gubernatorial hopefuls and one Democrat Harris Moore, with a special Third district election triggered by Frank Appleby’s death.
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Princeton
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Morris County
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Hadson County
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Stewart HH Appleby
Nose Caught on Meat Hook Incident Report
A boy suffered a facial injury when his nose became caught on a meat hook at a facility associated with a local company. Emergency services were called and he was rushed to St. Viowents hospital for treatment.
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Laing
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St Viwents
Valued Possessions by Annie Campbell Poem
A poem about thieves breaking in and taking possessions yet unable to steal love memories joy and tranquility. The speaker vows that material items pale beside treasured moments shared, roses blooming, and inner peace.
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Cavalier Boy May Escape Gallows
Pottsville Pa May 21 The Associated Press reports Judge Knivh who sentenced 15 year old William C Cavalier to die in the electric chair for killing his grandmother said today he would consider a commutation if the pardon board sends him a request He noted that under first degree murder the judge can do nothing else but impose the death sentence An appeal for a new trial was sent to the State Supreme Court today.
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Associated Press
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William C Cavalier
The Fun Shop and Gag Pages by Myrtle M. Smith
A quirky column featuring verses and jokes about names, motherhood, and marital banter. Includes humorous poems by Myrtle M. Smith and other contributors, plus editorials on common Smith surname punchlines and light gossip from the newsroom.
Meows From the Kampus Kitty
Annabell Saunders and Margy Miller played jacks on Margy’s porch at recess today. Annabell noted Beany Saunders’ slim figure and teased about Tomay’s slenderness in a light, kid talk scene from school life.
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County Records No Serious Diseases This Week
No typhoid or smallpox reported for Brideport or the county for the week ending May 16. Scarlet fever and measles are prevalent in the city with 13 scarlet fever and 14 measles cases, plus 11 diphtheria and five whooping cough. County sickness lists diphtheria in Norwalk and Greenwich, scarlet fever in Danbury and Greenwich, measles scarce, and a public health nurses meeting at 1 30 this afternoon in the welfare building auditorium.
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Unconscious Infantry Officer Found In Torrington Street
A man found unconscious on a Torrington street carried a card identifying him as Eugene E. Clary a former lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps Motorcycle Company 118 43rd Infantry He remains unconscious at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with pneumonia and related complications authorities know little else about him
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Recreation Board Seeks 260 for Private Car Expenses
The Recreation Board seeks a 260 allowance to cover upkeep for a private department car used on city business. Funds are insufficient to pay excess upkeep, and the board appeals to the Board of Apportionment and Taxation. The report notes current finances cannot cover the requested amount.
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Readers invited to contribute original humor and poetry
Readers may submit humor epigrams jokes and anecdotes and original poems. Accepted pieces paid from 23 cents to 1 per line for poetry and $1 to $10 for contributions. Unaccepted manuscripts are not returned. Address manuscripts to Fun Shop Headquarters Bridgeport Telegram.
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The Dog and His Tail
Essay warns against valuing athletics over learning and mind development in youth and university life. It argues intellect outweighs physical prowess, notes shifting college reputations based on athletes, critiques New York prohibition flaws, and uses the tail wagging the dog as a central metaphor.
Senator Borah and the World Court Debate in 1925
The article analyzes Senator Borah’s critique of the Permanent Court of International Justice and the broader push for a Hague conference. It cites Bishop Brent defending the court’s purpose against Borah’s calls for legal reform, while noting the treaty’s flaws and the dangers of advisory opinions. It frames peace as an adventurous, faith-driven endeavor and questions U.S. adherence to international bodies.
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Brent
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Balloons on Treads by Walt Mason
Poem critiquing hard inflated tires and praising softer tires for pedestrians. The speaker imagines safer streets as tires become "soft and fat" and humans gain protection, noting past damage from iron hard tires and celebrating a kinder era with inflated wheels that are plush and less harmful.
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Tye
Arcanum Lodge Plans Mystery Event Tonight
Arcanum Lodge No 411 at 198 Broad Street will hear a report from Herbert Sadler grand master. The gathering follows a recent New Haven meeting and will include a ceremonial session led by a local school official.
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