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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
14
Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates for daily publication with mentions of Milford and Fairfield patrons and a telephone connection to place advertisements or news items. The notice notes association with The Associated Press and circulation details.
A review of The Tragedy of Waste argues the United States faces looming shortages in petroleum and coal due to wasteful, inefficient methods. It critiques business priorities and urges reform across industry, farming, and education to end a wasteful arch. The book portrays a hopeful path if readers pursue intelligent reform.
Economist Roger W Babson campaigns in Florida urging more overall development and fewer knickers He says Florida needs greater agricultural output more industries and permanent residents He notes no organized Northern propaganda against Florida only awareness of inflated subdivisions and overvalued lots He remains optimistic about a real future if realtors cut speculation and focus on work.
A man arrested in New Haven for stealing 2600 dollars from a local bank used an ingenious method to lift cash by reaching over the rail with a cane. He appeared in court under 7000 dollar bonds but fled. the city later collected the bond, marking a notable if flawed caper.
A New Haven city treasury seeks $7000 to settle a case while the same man is held in New York. New Haven asserts the money is sufficient and refuses further pursuit. The piece condemns municipal bribes and argues incarceration is the only effective deterrent against crime.
Houdini the magician ridicules astrology and tea leaf reading as pseudo sciences. He argues prediction by stars or tea leaves wrongly claims control over destiny and mocks the idea that many born together share fated outcomes, noting the rarity of great men like Lincoln and Jefferson.
A federal judge granted a restraining injunction to Mme. Jeritza over use of her name for a cigar, and Burnside's niece won a claim over ridicule of his whiskers. The ruling supports protecting personal likenesses, while noting public figures may be cartooned but not exploited for commerce.
The New Haven Journal-Courier notes the Board of Control’s contemplation of creating a state printing and bookbinding plant to cut costs. It questions the board’s process and whether price quotes from competing printers have been fully examined, signaling concern over potential moves toward state production.
The writer argues public officials lack the experience for business ventures and the state should not enter private industry. They warn government missteps when stepping beyond duties and favor letting private printing and binding supply taxes’ needs at a richer price than state competition would allow.
Hartford officials and the water company face a dispute over higher rates while Memorial Day committee members prepare three days of ceremonies. Aldermen Healey Price absent. Cannon Meyer Mak attend the parade. Former Bridgeport mayor Davie N Morgan visits City Hall to view portraits and contemplates a new likeness.
A satirical poem imagines a future where labor replaces lawlessness and violence. It muses on honest work, world harmony, and the absurdity of ongoing quarrels while poking fun at rulers, fashion, and international debates. The piece envisions peaceful progress but dourly notes persistent conflict and skepticism.
A garbled sample of adage like lines mocks life, fate, and effort with misspellings and broken phrases. It touches on destiny versus free will, punishment, work, leisure, and broadcasting abundance, ending with a caution about harsh effects on children.
A proposal to nationalize a Forum of the Air urges radio manufacturers to host wide scale aerial discussions on vital issues. The idea envisions live debates between leaders from Chicago to Washington, with published abstracts in major papers, linking broadcasting and public opinion.
Rabbi Samuel S. Cohen calls at Garrett Biblical Institute for close cooperation between Judaism and Christianity to advance the common ethical goal of sanctity of life. He argues no sect should pursue conquest but all faiths share a goal to better humanity, urging compromise and mutual respect to combat civilization’s ills. Copyright 1924.
Walter M. Redfield a 55 year old realtor died Sunday after indigestion. Funeral held from 96 Mill Plain Road with large turnout and floral tributes. Delegations from Masonic order Kiwanis Real Estate association and several churches attended. Interment at Oaklawn Cemetery. Survived by wife Eleanor Beera Redfield and two sons and a daughter.
In Vigo, Spain, on May 26, AP reports the Spanish whaling fleet has returned from the season with 110 whales each over 75 feet long. The two month hunt concluded as the fleet sailed into home port.
A playful verse describes a baby traveling with his mother as he visits France Germany London Italy and more. The child’s world expands yet Paradise remains found at home under his mother's care.
The passage reflects on pleasures of youth as costly later in life and notes that success requires conscience. It warns power brings responsibility and childhood shapes manhood. It suggests enemies arise when will weakens and that wealth cannot measure value.
In New Bedford Massachusetts on May 4 AP reports Paul Turek a 37 year old boarder fired a bullet into Sophie Turek 12 as she slept with her seven year old sister. He fled from the Turek farmhouse on Old Tall River Road in North Dartmouth leaped a wall into a field and killed himself with a four shot revolver. Turak not related to the victim.
Jane Addams, famed welfare worker, urged a national referendum on prohibition at the National Conference of Social Workers in Cleveland. She said a government conducted vote along presidential lines would settle the wet dry question, while clarifying that she is not against prohibition, citing fairness and the plight of working people under enforcement. She noted big cities would likely vote wet in a referendum, with smaller towns and rural areas favoring prohibition, and predicted the conference with over five thousand delegates would run through June 8 at Public Hall.
Eastern New York and New England expect falllike Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. A central disturbance south of Newfoundland moves slowly eastward with no material intensity change. General stagnation across the U S and Canada. Light rain possible Thursday in parts of the mid Atlantic states. Winds mainly from the north and northeast. Sandy Hook north of New York Harbor experiences moderate north and northeast winds with overcast skies Thursday.
Washington May 26. The Senate Foreign Relations committee opened an informal inquiry directed to the State Department into the Nicaragua upheaval. Senators Moses and Repfuld-Mean cited reports that American marines closed a customs office and a gun running expedition cleared from New Orleans, affecting U S trade. An official State Department note said revolutionary forces evacuated El Bluff and federal troops took control, ending the immediate conflict.
Stanley Blonski of 77 Garden Street admitted in Stamford that he was duped in a Polish philanthropy con. He handed over $1,000 to two suave strangers after meeting them at a baseball game, then withdrew more money in New Haven before the roll of bills vanished and the men fled. He recovered only a few dollars and remains wary of alleged political enemies.
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