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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram announces daily publication except Sundays by The Post Publishing Co. Rates payable in advance. Contact Barnum 6100 for department exchanges. Bridgeport Conn edition lists Associated Press credit and rights to rebroadcast.
A compact, quippy missive panel laments the burdens of fame and reputation. It argues that grand reputations can fail to live up to expectations and notes dangers of greed, charity at home, and self focus. It warns against letting social temptations and schemes dictate actions.
A high pressure system covered eastern districts Tuesday with its crest over Ontario. Temperatures stayed above normal in northern states. The outlook calls for generally fair weather with little temperature change through Wednesday and Thursday. North of Sandy Hook, northerly winds prevail. Sandy Hook to Florida shows cooler, fair conditions. The Almanac notes northerly air masses from the Great Plains may bring sharp cold waves, potential frost, and rare rapid temperature drops in affected regions, with possible hurricane weather patterns to follow.
John Titcomb of the State Board of Fisheries and Game calls a special meeting to discuss new marine division lines. The session will occur in the council chamber at City Hall in Beldiv port, Saturday, with focus on defining waters and boundaries among various streams and rivers named in the notice.
A November 14 1918 piece quotes a prophet predicting chaos and power shifts by 1923. It forecasts German reparations, French debt, US graft claims, Bolshevik isolation, Turkey redraw, and the Kaiser and Crown Prince plotting returns after a prosperous Trolland sojourn.
A discussion on enforcing prohibition emphasizes that respected enforcement hinges on fair, efficient agents and public trust. Critics condemn political appointments, noting Connecticut’s progress while warning the service is bloated with scoundrels when politics dominates.
Massachusetts probes trucking regulation as testimony paints a costly clash between private freight and public roads. A truckman says he prefers Connecticut fees for access and roads, while a rail official warns trucks threaten a million-dollar investment and rail ties raise taxes. The piece notes a push for better truck rules and fair road maintenance, while CT limits remain contested and lobbying persists.
The new East Side High School should be built without delay by the Board of Education. Delaying risks public censure. changing size is unwarranted as the design fits the city land map. When East Bridgeport fills with homes, the school will sit centrally, justifying the current site.
The claim that General Ludendorff killed himself after capture in the Bavarian revolution is shown as greatly exaggerated. He remains alive and at his villa, with the Old Guard he leads often surrendering but never dying.
Police investigate a spate of meter thefts reported yesterday morning in Tryon. Bour gas meters were taken from a street location, a meter was ripped from a wall in Max Medit's barber shop on Shrat itord avenue exposing quarters. Tools and miscellaneous items missing from a construction firm building on Housaiome avenue.
A garbled reminiscence recalls autumn legends and distant events as distant voices describe a vintage scene. The fragmentary text hints at a moonlit hunter, trees and deluge imagery, and a sense of historical reflection from a Whitman era voice.
The essay recalls three men cast into a furnace where greed anger lust and prejudice burn. A fourth man, the Son of God, walks with them giving strength. It asserts that love gives life and keeps the heart young even amid worldly fire.
Rail line announces altered trains for the Yale Prince game in New Haven on Saturday. New York to New Haven service departs later with delays and a streamlined schedule at most stations, affecting passengers traveling to the game.
A Stamford bakery fire destroyed two outbuildings and breached into the main building where bread and cake making machinery stood. Firefighters saved portions of the site though most losses were from residents and equipment. Total damage estimated at $25,000 with investigation into the fire's origin.
A fragmented poem traces loneliness and harboring memories as the speaker longs for Anne and a distant companion. The imagery moves from shackled doors to ashore of quiet happiness, touching teardrops, wearied nights, and a resolve to endure until reunion.
The item notes Mrs. George Nevins of New Faire field named by County Commissioners as Investigator for widows pension and highlights women’s rising roles in state legislatures. It mentions Virginia electing two women, Connecticut leading in representation, and Klan politics in Memphis. Also reports Chicago Republicans backing Coolidge and a 1925 optimism for women in office. It ends with plans for debt collection from France.
Revolt by Walt Mason lampoons Bildad Bish as reporters chronicle his every act from sermons to cornerstones. The poem mocks the public gaze on his deeds, from charity to speechmaking, portraying relentless scrutiny and the speaker’s ignored efforts.
A discussion on child training and backsliding in habits. The author argues the difficulty of teaching self-control, noting long timelines for forming routines such as bed time and bathing. It uses extended metaphor of pulling a load uphill to illustrate patience and persistence.
Workers from the Industrial, Cable Power and Public Service districts plan a charity fund drive meeting at 8 o clock in the Starfield Hotel ballroom. The event aims to support local institutions with proceeds and features speaker TT. Gitte from Philadelphia.
The Lions Club from Tons City Wisconsin will visit Thidgepart Vfish High School for a morning event. Principal James C. Monre is set to address attendees as students and staff prepare for a community service program.
At a reorganizing meeting of the Carage Genes commission James E Cooper, Republican, was named president. Mayor William Thehreng presided with Samuel L Plotkin and Prandis J Brennen attending, opposed by Mayor Atwater. Possible successors to James E Somers, superintendent, and Philip Brady, clerk, to be named at the November 25 meeting.
A reader letter from Dr. Copeland discusses medical hygiene and home sanitation. It urges checks on household safety from waste disposal to ventilation, heating, and fuel supply, and invites readers to submit health questions for future columns with self addressed stamped envelopes.
Noisy moistering or applying hate has no clear effect. The text is unclear and nonsensical, making a definite conclusion impossible. Further context or clarification is needed to determine any potential impact on moisture or materials involved.
A Letter to the Editor from Sp. Sprovi ero highlights Telegram and Bridgeport Sunday Post praise for informing the public on chiropractic practice. He argues Connecticut’s board is strict, exams are hard, and only a few schools are recognized, asserting fake diplomas do not lead to licensure in Connecticut.
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