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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1927
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram notes its long history since 1801 and lists office details at 40 Atadie Street with daily opening hours and postal costs. It mentions service limitations for Milford and Fairfield patrons and references Associated Press content and local news.
A Harvard professor, William B. Munroe of Har- Ward, argues against the Get out the vote campaigns. He says increasing unthinking voters certifies ignorance at the polls, harming outcomes. Better to encourage informed study of government and local issues than drive people to vote like sheep.
The piece challenges the named paper’s view on federal and state inheritance tax relations. It argues the claim that states receive 80 percent of estate tax revenue hinges on states imposing matching taxes. If states don’t, the government cannot refund such shares, and the federal tax acts as a coercive tool to shape state tax law. The author warns that applying this logic to other functions risks central control over state government.
The piece riffs on a possible showdown between Al Smith and Calvin Coolidge for the presidency, noting the idea of two little known but built up candidates and the public’s appetite for a dramatic confrontation. It adds that politicians often dispose of such debates, and briefly touch on prohibition and sentiment about the 18th amendment and enforcement.
A political quarrel unfolds over whether to enforce dry laws or repeal them, with leaders split between clear dry positions and accusations of hypocrisy. Figures warn of perjury prosecutions and federal questions, urging accountability and American justice.
Tele grim reedeta invites letters to the editor as free expressions of opinion. Letters must be signed with correct name and address and not exceed 800 words. Anonymous communications will not be considered.
A reader voices a campaign urging the nation to honor Lincoln Memorial ideals amid high automobile fatalities, war memory, and moral reflections. The appeal links Armistice Day to crime, safety, and a universal truth guiding citizens toward freedom and responsible conduct.
In New York on November 14 Herbert Corey's column muses on Sam Langford a hospital visit for a cataract and his wartime bravado. It contrasts Old Sam with modern vaudeville slick hairs and notes New York's bite size truths from 25 cent sax lessons to two cent coffee. It also surveys Francis Noyes Hart and Jazz rising against big pictures at Capitol.
The Daily Mirror analyzes Walter Brown of Toledo as possible assistant secretary of commerce whose appointment would influence Ohio delegates for Herbert Hoover in 1928. It argues Brown could become cabinet material, affect Coolidge approval, and possibly succeed Hoover if he resigns, strengthening Hoover’s political strategy.
The piece outlines potential shifts in city posts with Frank Braithwaite and D Elia as GOP players, amid bids for city clerk and postmaster posts. It notes payroll trims due to funds, possible replacements on boards, and hints at Republican power dynamics, plus state tax and budget chatter and broader political speculation.
A compact sketch discusses Jane Addams lectures and Hull House Chicago as a model of social welfare focusing on preschool work for very young mothers and children. The piece notes Addams’s lived example among the poor, her influence, and a poem about the river of God and city slums guiding her mission.
A mother recalls Tommy and Ted in a poem about favored sons. Tommy receives every luxury while Ted goes without. As Tommy grows distant, the mother’s heart aches for the lost bond, yet she shows no tears for Ted.
A dated satire portrays Daniel Darn and his spotless wife chasing dust and order at home while he retreats to the barn to read and smoke. The verse critiques household brooming, cobwebs, and the notion of a perfect home, interlaced with stray asides on politics and society.
Reprints reader questions to Rev Dr Parkes Cadman about why Judas betrayed Jesus and how predestination relates to free will. Cadman argues cross and crucifixion were ordained, yet Judas’s choices mattered. he cites scripture on immortality and the hope of resurrection, urging trust in Christ’s teaching. Additionally, readers ask about Cain’s wife. Cadman notes Genesis lore and Israelite focus, advising explanation by a father.
National and Ohio Grange leaders arrive in Cleveland for annual meetings with secret sessions. About 500 of 12,000 farmers from 47 states to attend as talks focus on a new farm relief program, the Ohio plan, and potential federal farm board to manage export bounty debentures. Senators Capper and McNary expected to address delegates.
Rt Rev Patrick J Byrne of Washington named Prefect apostolic of Peng Yang Korea by cable from Rome. Province covers 17 000 square miles in northwestern Korea with 2 500 000 people, about 6000 Catholics. District staffed by 17 priests two brothers and ten sisters from Maryknoll.
A fragmented reflection notes buyers grow wary of aggressive sales pitches and delays. The piece compares resisting pressure to deferring purchases and hints at costlier outcomes once a consumer finally buys. It mentions plan trading and humorously critiques kitchen experiments as a life lesson.
Newtown records show uncollected taxes dropped 86.1 from September 1, 1935 to September 1926, per Town Treasurer Frank Wright. He credits the newKeeph account method for unpaid taxes adopted a year ago on recommendation of Tax Commissioner Willie H Blodgett, shifting to an alphabetical list of delinquents and totals.
Chatfield Minnesota notes Louis Foss marked his centennial with a ball game and greetings from friends. Asked for the reason for longevity, he replied I know of no reason worthy mentioning.
Cloudy conditions with rain and colder air spreading from Northern New England to Wednesday. Southern New England expects overcast skies Tuesday with showers in the south. eastern New York sees rain in the north and center Tuesday and colder conditions Wednesday. Winds shift from south to north, high pressure lingers over central Canada, and tides and sunrise times are listed.
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