Bridgeport Telegram Expects Improvements in City Services
Bridgeport Telegram outlines advertising reach and service improvements, including direct Milford and Fairfield connections. It reviews New Britain Hotel changes and civic pride in local enterprise, plus opinion pieces on policing firearms use, labor pay, and a critique of political machines in Bridgeport with a closing sign-off by Joseph W. Northrop.
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New Britain
Burritt Hotel
Chain Hotel Management
Bridgeport
Waterbury on Home Rule and federal inheritance tax
The Waterbury Republican defends federal inheritance tax as a tool to equalize state taxes, arguing taxation follows the federal umbrella. The piece condemns state coercion and cites Waterbury’s plea for home rule while noting its stance against Connecticut submitting to Washington. Local citizens could move to other cities to escape taxes, a point the critique challenges.
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Waterbury Republican
Uncle Sam
United States
Waterbury
Hartford
Connecticut
Washington
Bridgeport
Citien
Curfew Suggested for Radios to Curb Noise
A New York Times suggestion proposes a curfew on radios to ease interference and noise in city blocks. The idea targets receivers, not broadcasters, amid summer and winter noise from loudspeakers in apartments as residents seek relief.
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New York ‘Times
Orhsen
Letters to the Editor Invitation from Telegraph
Free expressions of opinion from Telegraph readers are invited. Letters must include name and address but will be kept confidential if desired. Letters over 300 words may be shortened at editors discretion. No attention paid to anonymous comments.
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Bush
Nol
Aise
Ridgeport Faces Tax Burden Over Teacher Salaries and “Good Fellows”
A reader letter from Ridgeport criticizes ongoing teacher pay raises as part of a political machine. The writer argues city officials like Mayor Behrens and Supt. Reed favor being “good fellows” by spending taxpayer money, and compares Bridgeport salaries with other New England cities while urging cuts and fair pay across all workers. The piece notes the teacher grade and high school salaries, stenographers, clerks, and factory workers, highlighting perceived inequities and the burden on taxpayers.
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Bridgenart
Ridgeport
Behrens
Supt
Reed
Havens
Board of Education
Fred Atwater
New England
Boston
Bridgeport
Worcester
Troy
Providence
Springfield
Waterbury
Hartford
Wilmington
Paterson
Sabsiacles
No End to It By Walt Mason From Dempsey Tunney
A humorous verse riff on Dempsey and Tunney, debating if another rematch should occur. The speaker teases excuses from both fighters, notes fans’ appetite for a third bout, and hints at a future clash with boxing lore and enduring loyalty fueling the spectacle.
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Walt Mason
Dempsey Tunney
Jack
Matt
Lis
Glens
Rhode Island
Rabins
Dempsey
Mr .Tunney
Gene
Political pointers and campaign logistics across Connecticut towns
A Democrat notes election day friction in committee rooms and contrasts Republican energy with Democratic delays. Stamford plans a new cement highway on Fairfield avenue and Hamilton avenues resurfacing. New Britain leans toward Angelo Pronessa for next city election. Meriden caucuses renominate Republicans and Democrats. Hartford features a notable Roosevelt story. New Haven considers municipal water system takeover with hearings set. Mayor Phillips engages humorously with readers about national politics and Chicago mayoral clash.
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Fairfield Avenue
Stamford
Greenwich
John C. Williams
Williams
Board of
Flinance
Hamilton Avenue
Broad Street
Philips
New Britain
Angelo Pronessa
Democratic Party
United Hall
Paonessa
John R. Reaves
William F. Mangan
State Central
Clair
A Job for a Girl by De. Fran: Josephine Platner Leads Free Building Service
In Omaha Josephine Platner runs The Pree Building Service, offering free guidance to prospective homeowners. Daughter of a lumberman, she advises on land, materials, plans, architect or contractor selection, and kitchen design to help clients build better homes. Her dad supports the venture as a long term boon to his lumber business.
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de. Fran
Omaha
Josephine Platner
Pree
Miss Platner
K Crane
Mother Wants You by Anne Campbell poem fragment
A fragment of a poem titled Mother Wants You by Anne Campbell features a domestic scene with a child called home by a mother and a recurring refrain Your mother wants you. The verse evokes nostalgia and yearning across years as love and family ties are contemplated.
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Anne Campbell
Sentence Sermons Reflecting On Life And Purpose
A concise gallery of maxims on success place, growth, and virtue. The brief notes speak of progress over achievement, opportunities for children, the goodness of the nation, stimulating fun, quiet wisdom from women, enduring pleasure, and a demanding task that consumes energy.
Meanings of Divine Repentance and Practical Philosopy Debate
Reader questions on theology prompt Or. Cadman to explain God’s changelessness and the term repented. He argues against metaphysical speculation, urging practical living, with references to Burke Balfour Smuts and the need for broad, timely education through a national Chautauqua movement.
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Gator
Burke
Lord Balfour
Steresman
Hrittah
General Smuts
Doruth
Mina
America
Stamford Junior League Defeats Local Team in Seaside Park
The Stamford Junior League hockey team defeated Bridgeport Junior League 3 to 1 to close the 1927 season at Seaside Park. Stamford goals were all by Florence Park Hoyt. Carolyn Chapman scored a late goal to avert a shutout. Both teams played with 10 or 11 players, captains were Virginia Anderson for Bridgeport and Isabelle Pitt for Stamford.
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Bridgeport
Seaside Park
Stamford
Florence Park Hoyt
Misa Carolyn Chapman
Virginia Anderson
Louise Haviland
Carolyn Chapman
Philo Calhoun
Helen Wheeler
Ruth Sloshson
Doris Bryant
Andrew R. Smith
Wilmot Wheeler
Frederick
Stead
Isabelle Pitt
Gladys Guedy
Julia Palmer Hoyt
Jane Neilson
William Whidden
Robert Parrois
Nancy Groome
Virginia Maury
Two G O P Clubs Plan Victory Celebrations
The Second District Republicans hold a turkey dinner tonight to mark Mayor-elect victory with about 150 attendees. The Sixth District Republicans finalize plans for a victory party next Tuesday at Madison Avenue and Charles Street featuring entertainment, refreshments, and dancing.
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Republican Club
Madison Avenue
Charles Street
Buckingham Dismisses Claim For Compensation
Compensation Commissioner E T Buckingham dismissed the disability claim of Samuel Robinson of 810 Wood Avenue for the period January 10 to May 1927. Robinson alleged he worked in a hot room then cold outside, causing neuritis. The decision found no preponderance of evidence linking his illness to employment.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Israel
E. T. Buckingham
Samuel Robinson
Wood Avenue
George Stemmhardt
Robinson
Birckinehany Assint
Demand Exceeds Supply of Post Office Jobs
Acting Postmaster William T. Meyer reports a holiday rush as many men apply for work. The civil service list has 150 names, while Bridgeport needs about 50 more clerks and substitutes for the Christmas period. Temporary railway mall positions require applicants to go to New Haven or New York.
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William T. Meyer
Civil Service
Mr. Meyer
Bridgeport
New Haven
New York
Collector Sends Out Tax Bills to Delinquent Payers
Tax Collector Howard notes Challenger is mailing 50 letters daily with tax bills to residents who have not paid 1026 taxes, a statement made yesterday.
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Howard
Challenger
Weather summary for Southern New England and New York
Rain and mild temperatures in Southern New England and eastern New York with a front moving northeast. A low pressure disturbance over Alabama shifts northeast bringing rain, then much colder air as it passes. Most areas east of the Mississippi show improving weather Friday with fresh to strong winds offshore and overcast conditions.
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New England
New York
Rocky Mountains
Alabam
Washington
Thurs
North Atlantic
Mississippi River
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
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