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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1927
Page
12
A Bridgeport edition commentary notes Major Mills of the prohibition service labeled New Haven and Waterbury the two most corrupt cities in the East. The piece questions the claim, challenges the crackdown, and argues the problems stem from an unworkable law and widespread bootlegging across cities and states.
Vermont faced a sudden, devastating flood that wrecked homes, mills, stores, and savings in industrial valleys. The piece urges national aid through the Red Cross and praises Vermonters’ enduring spirit, urging donors to give generously to Vermont’s relief and recovery efforts.
The piece argues that the electrical industry, while large and capable of abuse, has expanded greatly over fifteen years and reduced prices. It asserts electricity remains cheaper today, and the industry has mostly acted as a useful servant rather than a tyrant, urging caution before distrust.
Hartford Courant reports a debate between Senator Borah of Idaho and Senator Glass of Virginia over enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment and the linked Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. Borah argues for broad cooperation including enforcement measures, while Glass challenges federal enforcement and suggests states may ignore the amendments without a federal act.
Readers are invited to submit letters with correct nature and address. Length limits apply. verbose or repeated content may be trimmed at the editor's discretion. Contributions express clear opinions and may be published in this newspaper.
The Connecticut State Hospital at Middletown asks readers to donate gifts for inpatients to aid holiday festivities. Men prefer ties gloves tobacco candy. women welcome aprons handkerchiefs gloves hose or worn items. Packages marked Christmas Donation should arrive by December 20 and include donor name and address for acknowledgment.
A Fairfield resident voices frustration with Fairfields Mill Plain under-pass flooding and clogged drains after rain. The letter urges concrete paving to restore the towns 200d reputation and cites street rutting and partial stone patches as evidence of neglect by local officials.
A New Yorker narrator recalls a visit to the Thalia theatre as rain drenched Bowery streets. The Chinatown segment of a movie plot exposes smuggling, coercion, and a troupe of six Chinese men pressured to act, followed by their perilous return to the Orient and an unresolved question of vengeance. The director claims the project, with its controversial cast, is the best he ever made though it never released due to beliefs about peacocks being unlucky.
A heated exchange unfolds as Walt Alanon reports a scathing letter from Reuben J. McSwat. The author vows to reply with calm restraint, then reconciles after meeting McSwat and sharing forgiveness, touching on morality, mischief, and reflection amid noisy commentary.
West End brims with plans for a Republican rally as Behrens wins big for Turner and GOP gains color the Fifth district. The piece notes transit improvements on the Post road into Fairfield center, tax funding talks in Stamford, Al Smith club activity in Waterbury, and a debated Stamford prohibition stance from Mayor Phillips amid city finance tensions.
An essay praising Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh as a well balanced mother. It argues her calm, disciplined mind and supportive stance during Charles Lindbergh's famed flight reflect character, reasoning, and moral strength guiding family and society. The piece credits her influence on her son's poise and honors.
Reports indicate a movement in New Haven to obtain release for former jailer Frank R Baldwin who is serving a state prison term for misappropriating county funds placed at his disposal during jail employment. He has been confined to the jail infirmary and reportedly cannot eat the prison fare, having prior stomach treatment in New Haven.
Washington observers react to Coolidge Rapid City statement as a ploy to avert attacks in Congress. Democrats unite in viewing it as a trick to return him to the Republican ticket in 1926, while Republicans split on his candidacy. They plan to press for clarification of his stated nonrun. The piece analyzes political masks and public perception of strategic messaging.
Mrs. Edgar Hayden of North Weymouth died in Weymouth hospital from injuries after being struck by a car just after alighting from a trolley car last night. Mrs. Jeanette Antane of North Weymouth was also struck and broke her left leg. The automobile was driven by John A. Jason of Cohasset.
A long excerpt discusses St Paul’s pivotal role in spreading Christianity beyond Israel, arguing life is Christ and Christ lives in the believer. It then explains Henry George’s Single Tax idea, advocating land value taxation to benefit all, with references to sources and authors.
In Wellington street South End Boston a four hour clash left two men and two women in custody after police with rifles revolvers and tear gas bomb devices surrounded a three story brick house. Robert Polite and his wife faced assault with intent to kill and a disorderly house charge along with George Brooks and Lilian Coyne.
Advice sermon urges keeping banking credit clean and sparkplugs bright. It counsels ready to prove assertions and live to run for public office. It warns truthful advertising, avoiding rash promises, and慎慎 confidences.
Tracy Blair of this city files a suit in Superior Court against Joseph Scurso of Bridgeport. The youth seeks 5000 dollars in damages for injuries suffered November 20 1926 when struck by the defendant’s auto as he alighted from a trolley at Crown Street and Noble Avenue.
Miss Evelyn Thrall, nineteen, of East Main Street, reported recovering at Bridgeport Hospital after swallowing a two ounce bottle of judine in a washroom at the Columbia Glyphophone coolant plant Monday afternoon. A stomach pump was used after admission.
The name of John H. Redgate former superintendent of police has been mentioned in political circles as a possible appointee of Mayor Behrens to the Police board to succeed Samuel Dawe on January 1.
A lyric poem praising a baby named Caroline with imagery of golden hair blue eyes and a promise of companionship and joy. The speaker envisions a sunny future shared walking together while expressing love and hope through vivid floral and celestial metaphors. The verse centers on a parent’s affection for a newborn daughter.
Southern New England New Jersey and Delaware expect fair, mild Wednesday, turning colder by Thursday night. Eastern New York sees increasing clouds with rain in the west and north Wednesday afternoon, southeast by night. milder Wednesday Thursday with rain on the coast and interior rain or snow. Disturbance from Michigan moves to Gulf of St Lawrence. Highs around 29 to 36 inches at Port Aux Basques. Atlantic states remain generally fair with mild temperatures Wednesday. Winds differ by location from southwest to moderate south or southwest. Daily Almanac note references Middlebrook camp.
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