Telegraph and Daily Bridgeport Telegram Advertisement
Bridgeport Telegram notes its founding in 1891 and its wide circulation with offices in New York and Chicago. The paper lists subscription rates, advertising representatives, the Daily paper’s night operations, and Bureau of Circulation membership. A poem by John Hendrick Baenss titled A Line Cheer appears among local content.
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Oreigny Advertigir Representatives Aa
Kienim
Tower
New York, N. Z
Lass ‘Peoples Gas
Chicago
Barnum
Audit Bureau of
Associated Press
Herdio
Christmas Eve Parable and Public Warnings Mixed in Patchwork
A fragmented column blends Christmas themes, wartime memories, and public notices. It warns about shopping early, urges pet care, and notes social issues from wages to inflation with multiple stray phrases and scattered references to figures and places of the era.
Government raids target radicals in nationwide sweep
Government agents under a former secret service head arrested hundreds of anarchists and radicals amid a broad crackdown. The piece argues destruction breeds decline, praises the arrests as needed, and predicts further detentions to secure an “America for Americans” under law.
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I Secret Service
Department of Justice
America
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Gains Momentum
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce has grown to over 1,600 members after a drive adding about 400 new joiners. The group, seen as a key force in civic betterment, can influence city affairs and wider community progress through its broad membership and proactive leadership.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner Curtis Upholds Reinstatement Ruling
Boston police strike leaders sought court reinstatement but the judge upheld Commissioner Curtis and denied the reintegration order. The decision aligns with Governor Coolidge and Massachusetts public sentiment, arguing striking officers endangered residents and betrayed duty.
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Boston
Edwin ‘. Curtis
Carrall
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Armistice Day Celebration Promises Largest Bridgeport Parade
One year after Armistice Day Bridgeport plans a major city program with cooperation from veterans officials and local factories. The parade will be large and many residents are expected to participate or watch, honoring American soldiers who served in France.
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France
America
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Bible Association
First Congregational Church
Tey. Guy
Ehuretics
Stillson
American Duble Society
Yen
Whirst Presbyterian Church
Sir de Ver Wartner
Arirst Congregational Church
Wiest
Wallies Williams
Washington Ave
Capfist
Millers Point
Bridgeport News Bits From The Standard
Bridgeport items from the Standard dated Monday November 10th recount weather lore, local business notes, a patent for a bottle stopper, theatre and parade previews, hospital board actions, train mishaps, a new gymnasium, and obituaries, with scattered civic notices and updates on local figures and events.
Coal restrictions hit Paris as shortages bite
Paris faces strict limits on electricity use after a coal crisis. The prefect of police ordered curbs and urged workers to extend shifts, promising a 20 percent wage boost for the extra hour, aiming to ease the fuel shortage and prevent further outages.
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Paris
Che Associated Pressi
Vari
Minera
Fairfield Welcomes Service Men in Homecoming Parade
Fairfield observed a Welcome Home celebration with a parade from Southport to Sherman Wall and a banquet. About 120 veterans marched, a purple flag for the Army Overseas Nursing Corps was presented, and Mrs. Harriet Sheaff Glover received a loving cup from the town.
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Mlanagan
Army Overseas Nursing Corps
First
Charles A. Rowe
Harriet Sheaff Glover
Fairfield
Alexander Alison, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Bridgeport
Simon ©. Bradley
Benjamin Winchester
Greenfield Hill
French rebuild miles of roads and rail lines in France
Paris New York dispatch notes rapid repair and re construction of the midiwaya in northern France after German retreat. Of 49 000 miles of tracks damaged at armistice, almost all rebuilt by May with 1 180 bridges and over 350 stations restored. Civilian and military workers with 4 000 freight cars and 800 steam rollers have rebuilt 7 400 miles of roads and bridges.
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Paris
France
Mmber 1
Roach Anel
Iunrder
Lince
Albert Chiveille
Wiese
Sitistielory
Writs Royal Wam Practicing Economy in London
Royal family members face retrenchment as expenses thin. Queen Alexandra trims police chauffeurs at Marlborough House while King George and others await further reductions. Prince Christian also plans to cut male indoor staff.
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London
Roral
George
Alexandra
Sormerly
Marlboroush House
Priners Christian
Tutiai Wit
German physicists meet amid wartime secrecy
Fragmentary text suggests a report on German scientists and officials during wartime, mentioning scientists, leadership, and secretive experiments or demonstrations. The readable bits imply a focus on the state of German physics activity and security concerns without clear dates or locations.
Ask Questions Standard Telegram Information Bureau Notice
The Standard Telegram Information Bureau in Washington, D. C. offers prompt factual answers to any subject. Readers may write brief questions with a 2 cent return postage stamp and receive confidential replies. No charge beyond the 12 cent ask fee described.
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Til
Standard Telegram Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Ifrederic J. Haskin
Standard ‘Telegram Information Bureau
Ifrederick J. Haskins
Washington, D. C. Stalte
Prolific? Elephants breed slowly and rarely in captivity
A reader asks about elephants breeding. answer notes elephants are among the least prolific wild animals, breeding roughly once every three years, with very few offspring in captivity. Also touches on census, stamps, Cyclops, and copyright queries from 1920 era.
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Philadelphia
Bailey
Salt Linke City
United States
Bureau of Mines
U. S. Cyclops
U. & S. Cyclops
T. A
Cyclops
Woman radicals clash in Sevilee fight at factory doors
In Sevilee yesterday a clash erupted between socialist and syndicalist women near factory doors. The majority socialist group attacked the syndicalists, several people were wounded, police intervened, and multiple persons were arrested.
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Nelun
The Cop Walt Mason Poem Read In Frayed Verse
An uneven verse reads about a police officer named Walt Mason, described as listening and sympathetic. The poem notes the cop’s uniform and suggests people tell troubles to the copper rather than burden friends. It portrays sorrow and irony through garbled lines and uncertain phrasing.
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Che
Corrows
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Connecticut
WE Post Publishing
Cannon Street
John Jiendrick Baenss
Senate
Days
Kansas
Turkey
Jord Winter
Cobain
Peerie
Ciel Taan
Ht Fcians
Wilson
the Chamber OF Commerce
Curtis
Theen Howe
Abnanae
Timorrow
Charles A. Murd
Louis Mutscher
American Union Velegraph Co
New Haven
Hook
Sidney 8. Peardsley
Housatonte
Orphan Asylum
Lydia KR. Ward
PS. Baron
New York
Labye
Chick Marsh
Gore
Utica
Wyank Curnye
Wés Mr. W. &. Sinelatr
Po Barnuin
Eurepe
Y. Barnuin
Shoston
Heotuis
West Starford
Wal Jl
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Bridgeport Hospital
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J. 1. Barnum
Ferris Bishop
George J Lew
Farpratt Morfford
Robert J. White
Wssi
Marthard Hospitals
Freien
Joha Brewin
Jairfield Woods
Ch Bursa
State Street
Dunn
Viere
Walius
Peter Gabler
Long Hill
Gabler
Partor Rock Grove
Maryette
Michael
Ann Guerin
Flalleth St
Ahtry
Debn Reeman
Baltimore
Lewis Wes Wells
Wils Wells
Stratford
Poutars
Eisenback
Germany
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Mary
John
Viola
Harry
Peoria
Illinois
Walt Mason
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