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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1925
Page
12
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription options with advance payment terms. Six months and one year plans appear, indicating pricing and distribution details for regular readers. The notice preserves a traditional newspaper tone with emphasis on rate options and mailing arrangements.
The article outlines Chapmans appeal to the United States Supreme Court over the possibility of execution after a federal sentence. It discusses legal intricacies, potential pardons, and the tension between federal and state justice, noting Chapmans behavior and speculative outcomes. It compares the case to an Alice in Wonderland scenario and questions the system’s balance of power.
Illianois Manufacturers Association president Charles Ellez urges easy terms for Prince in the American debt settlement, arguing it would benefit creditors. Senator Borah responds that Mellon would not be embarrassed to do what is right, noting potential political disapproval. The exchange touches on finance, diplomacy, and the influence of public opinion on policy.
The speaker argues against US taxpayers funding imperialist wars and criticizes French use of benefits from a mandate. He questions why Americans should subsidize France's military actions including actions in Syria and Damascus, noting the ongoing press dispatches about Syrians and the broader war effort. He contends such payments finance wars and fail to justify the burden on the American taxpayer.
The Perth Amboy police cracked down on thousands of residents citing antiquated New Jersey statutes. People were booked for walking to church and even whistling or driving, under laws said to target vice and immorality. Grand Jury reviews loom as critics call for repeal of the archaic code.
A critic defends Hollywood against sensationalism, arguing the city is respectable and hardworking. Arthur Collins, famed theatre producer, says Hollywood contrasts English views and boasts high wages and bustling enterprise.
The Fifth District Republican club plans a citywide campaign to oust Democrats linked to Cullinan and Cullinan allies. Prominent figures, including Harrison and Behrens, figure in a tense power struggle as inauguration and Ripper bill opposition set the political stage for two active years.
British clubmen returning from the United States argue England has stricter liquor limits than America, seeking longer hours in club rooms and worldwide repeal of wartime bans. They met Home Secretary Joynson Hicks and cited Lloyd George’s 1915 pledge while noting U.S. clubs served drinks around the clock.
A rustic meditation on a famed shucker named Hiram and his notoriety across farms. People debate whether skill or show wins praise, noting how a stranger’s boastful fame can fade as townsfolk reward practical prowess and daily labor.
A quirky retro snippet recalls old days with fashion chatter about petticoats and chiffon. The speaker notes wind chill and era contrasts while mentioning prices and a wife’s wardrobe. The fragment hints at social habits and consumer talk from a bygone shop environment.
A mixed page of verse and humor notes includes George S. Chappell style fables about a Turkey’s forebodings, then snippets of odd dialogues and kiddie classroom sketches. Named figures, bits of dialogue, and local quips populate a slice of small-town newspaper life.
A compact meditation warning against luxury debt and self pity. It condemns conversations with spendthrifts and the company of those who overspend. The piece urges contentment with modest living, avoiding temptations to excess and shabby habits that shame character.
A humorous tale follows a barber who shaves a bald man while a bystander jokes about the barber’s honesty. The barber reveals a moral lesson that truthfulness and self restraint matter more than clever deceit. The narrative shifts to broader observations about pride, gullibility, and social behavior.
French business circles protest United States demand to view private ledgers before shipments. Paris papers quote Foreign Office concern and argue consular investigations infringe privacy. Robert Skinner defends routine checks to ensure fair pricing and avoid customs duty disputes.
A reflective verse describes a church’s growing structure and spiritual aspiration. The speaker envisions walls near completion, stained glass windows, and a grand doorway opening to a sacred space. The poem ties architectural progress to faith and communal devotion, portraying the church as a holy temple of the living God.
The weather page notes a Tuesday to Wednesday fall with Keins temperature and fair conditions. High pressure centers over the Middle and South Atlantic States with a center near West Virginia. Temperatures rise Wednesday across Atlantic States. Winds from the north of Sandy Hook to Hatteras, NW to moderate. Almanac details include sunrise 6:34 am and sunset 4:32 pm and water data.
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