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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1924

Page

10

Bridgeport Telegram Subscription Rates And Details

Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription options payable in advance for 1 month and other terms. The paper is published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co at 140 Middle St Bridgeport Conn with Barnum exchange access and 24 hour operation. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press content is credited as appropriate.

Bridgeport Telegram THE Post Publishing CO Barnum Middle St. Bridgeport Conn Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Press

Editorial Notes on Society and Politics in a Busy World

A collage of wry observations on American life. The notes joke about bill collectors on WASY Street and the leisure class, quip about turkey prices and winters, and compare great men with nobodies. They hint at economic strain, governance, and public morals with a satirical tone.

Wasy Street Psa America

Sentence Sermons On Sunshine Fear and War

A fragmentary moral quatrain urges spreading joy to others to multiply happiness while warning against fear suspicion and harmful amusements. The piece links personal virtue to community welfare and condemns profiteering and unwholesome entertainments as enemies to children and towns.

Unsettled and Warmer Weather Outlook for Southern New England

The weather forecast notes unsettled and warmer conditions Tuesday into Wednesday for Southern New England with cooler change by midweek. A secondary low-pressure trough over the Canadian Maritimes and a rapidly moving disturbance over the Upper Great Lakes region influence a generally fair pattern east of the Mississippi, though New England and Northern New York see unsettled conditions Tuesday. Winds strengthen from the southwest in coastal zones, with variable cloudiness and high water forecasts from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.

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Jay walking debate argues for targeted limits on crossings

An opinion piece weighs curb efforts against jay walkers in New York. It argues the term stigmatizes pedestrians, acknowledges two types of jay walking, and says only the dangerous form should be suppressed while preserving prudent, lawful crossing behavior.

New York Jay-Walker

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Sparks Call for Stricter Grants

An elderly Fairfield man walking near home was struck by a motorcycle. The rider fled the scene. passers-by found the victim and he died two days later. The suspect was traced by tire tracks, arrested, and faced judgment, prompting debate on duty to render aid and licensing safeguards.

Fairfield Connecticut

Walling Foresees New Party Alignment In Election

William English Walling a Democratic La Follette candidate warns of a new party alignment in national politics. He predicts a split Democratic party, with progressives and radicals uniting under La Follette while conservatives align with Republicans. The statement notes voters will understand Walling’s stance on La Follette and party realignment before casting ballots. Yale announces no season-ticket sales for the Yale Stanford game, ensuring 80,000 attendees who are graduates or families of graduates.

Walling William English Walling Democratic-La- Follette Congress Robert M. LaFollette LaFollette Democratic Party Solid South Republican Party LaFollettian la Follette Mr. Walling LaPollette Wisconsin Yale Athletic Association

Freedom of Listening in Darien Sparked Free Speech Debate

The Rev. George A. Richmond was escorted from Darien after a Saturday night soap box speech. Town officials warned him not to block traffic or disrupt public safety, suggesting he hire a hall. Richmond claimed constitutional protection, but the piece argues that free speech has limits when it disrupts order and harbors slanderous statements about political figures.

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Bridgeport Republicans Predict Coolidge Sweep

Republican Town Chairman Alfred W. Burdick forecasts Bridgeport giving Coolidge the biggest majority here in history with party workers numbering 256 across roles. LaFollette fades locally while Merritt’s U S Senate nomination could trigger another special election in Fairfield County.

Bridgeport Coolidge Alfred W. Burdick Merritt U & Senator Fairfield County Ima Burdick Fil Alerritt Rune

Democrats missteps in 1924 campaign and the Bryan pick

Analysis notes blunders in the Democratic campaign trailing the New York convention and the choice of Charles W Bryan as running mate. The piece argues the party misread the La Follette vote, attacked Coolidge, and shifted positions, while the Republicans are praised for disciplined, shrewd strategy throughout.

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One Hundred Years Ago From the New York Evening Post

A note from 1824 highlights abundant Lehirh coal in New York and Philadelphia awaiting orders to ease coal shortages. It mentions special grates needed to burn the coal and artisans coming from Philadelphia to supply them. The piece also mocks political strategies around Davis, the Democratic party, and Coolidge, with references to Bryan and voter psychology.

New York Evening Post Philadelphia New York Schuylkill Davis Coolidge Bryan

The Woods Are Full of Him Today

A satirical poem style piece mocks political campaigning and voter behavior. It features a chorus of quips about candidates, voting norms, and social commentary, with dialogue snippets on election intrigue and public perception. The tone resembles an ironic editorial voice from a midcentury newspaper page.

A Candidate's Declaration by Dr Frank Crane

Dr Frank Crane quotes Democratic candidate Davis on joining the League of Nations and America's leadership in world affairs. The piece argues for participation, criticizing isolation and urging the United States to work with other nations through the League as essential to peace. It includes short reader Q and A contributions on medical topics and Dr Copeland's public inquiry column.

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Overweight and health myths from a medical columnist

A medical column discusses obesity risks, lifestyle advice, and the role of diet and exercise. It notes that excess weight can shorten life expectancy and emphasizes sensible habits, not extremes, while touching on glands and unknown factors in weight gain. Includes reader Q and A about freckles, moles, milk, height, nerves, and remedies.

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Out of Place by Walt Mason

A humorous verse piece on gloomy winter moods and the urge to mock cheer. The speaker lampoons people who cling to misery while weather improves, ending with a jab at cheerful goings on and a storefront hint.

Walt Mason

The Six O Clock Feeding My Anne Campbell

A quiet room holds a newborn embraced by a weary mother. Joy flowers from the infant’s rosy face as she watches him rest on her breast. The house settles into sleep while a mother’s aching joy becomes quiet strength.

Anne Campbell Amile

Election Returns at Cameo Theatre Stage

Returns of state and national elections will be announced after intervals of the performance at the Cameo Theatre. Officials expect results to be read from the stage as soon as counts are available.

Cameo Theatre Plete

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