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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram, daily publication from 140 Middle Se, Bridgeport Conn. Open daily with full newsroom and departments connected by telephone. Barnum area office features audit bureau and Associated Press news.
A garbled editorial notes fashion and behavior, urging modesty, criticizing vanity and endearments, debating honesty as policy, and musing on topics from pregnancy and motherhood to politics and moving California mountains. It weaves scattered observations with references to Tom Hadison and a possible White House entry, yet reads as a fragmented opinion piece.
A storm system moves north northwest with central low near eastern Lake Erie. Heavy rainfall extends from North Carolina to Delaware and the Atlantic coast, while snow falls in Colorado Wyoming and parts of the Dakotas. Temperatures rise slightly in the north Atlantic states with generally fair Friday and Thursday morning rain in the lower lake region and northern New England.
An erratic autumn snow event unsettles the region as a strong low pressure system drags cold winds from the northwest while Gulf Stream warmth lingers. Snow bursts occur in large flakes despite ground still warm, melted on contact, with squalls potentially persisting for days and widespread chilly, damp air settling in.
A discussion aboard a railroad train reveals clever petty theft methods from tickets and public services. The piece notes double punching of flyctrip tickets, cupped punches, and pasting fragments to obtain two fares, plus earlier tricks with lead slugs and sleeves, highlighting how such theft raises costs for the public.
The piece argues President Coolidge should inform Congress about the state of the union and propose necessary measures. It contrasts constitutional duties with partisan demands for constant public discourse, suggesting the president must faithfully execute laws while facing political pressure.
A fragmented excerpt notes admiration for Mr. Coolidge and his urgent duty to enforce laws. It emphasizes the abundance of laws needing enforcement and suggests action over speech to fulfill responsibilities. The tone remains formal and focused on governance.
A letter argues about government by a clear boss or a hidden boss. It warns that a recall should guard against bosses who dodge accountability. The author believes the new charter appears favorable but notes risks.
The letter argues John J. Egan misstates support for Bridgeport’s home-rule charter. It notes the Chamber of Commerce has no unified stance, parties oppose the charter, while George M. Eames supports it despite losing the Park Board role. The piece questions Egan’s perspective versus Eames’ broader view.
Padraic Colum, Irish poet, delivering the Ker Finn lectures at Sprague Memorial hall, drew parallels between Irish and Hawaiian verse and myths. He argued myths shape national identity, contrasted Protestant and Catholic myth bases, and praised Polynesian influences through Mormon connections.
Henry Van Dyke contemplates pleasure as a fleeting illusion that perishes with attainment. He contrasts worldly appetite with a life guided by virtue and meaning, arguing true vitality lies in enduring pursuits rather than transient gratification.
In Norwalk court Judge George Voxearth convicted Pred Clausen of Greens Farms for robbery and fined Dorothy Smith and Mrs Lizzie Boyer of 11 1 2 Raymond Street. Clausen found guilty of frequenting a house of ill fame. Smith fined 75 dollars and 15 days. Boyer fined 75 dollars and 60 day bail. Clausen to serve a year.
Irish melodies headline a concert at the Emmet Club tonight under Robert Emmelt auspices at 11 Washington Ave. Notables include Mrs Neutryn Lombard Laurto and Miss Dorotha O Connor with dancing to follow. Committees and officers listed with names such as Price Warren Th ayd Lombid Judge Thome Coughlin and John O Connell.
A Republican town committee issued its own circular letter targeting the Democratic party in the primary battle. The document cites socialist arguments and questions Bett Atwater's stance, signaling a shift in support driven by the committee’s broader political literature.
Norwalk residents Whitney and Ipving Fy Whitney have been named defendants in a damage suit filed by the Frank Miller amber company for alleged failure to invest note for 1500 dollars. Damages of 2000 are sought by the plaintiff. Paul Connery of Norwalk and Lons Kurtz of New York are also involved. A collision occurred September 25 between Connery's car and one owned by Kurtz.
A regular meeting of the Mird Democratic Association is planned at 202¢ Falie Neld Avenue. The meeting will discuss the "dieaus iaion of a phigomites" and related association activities.
The text notes Mrs. Coolidge as a member of Pi Beta Phi. The fraternity colors are wine red and silver blue. The fraternity flower is the lark red carnation.
A reflective piece laments the decline of horse power as autos replace equine labor. Farmers protest horse-drawn loads give way to motorized traffic while statutes to protect the horse dream fade. The essay contrasts past pride in horses with the modern rush of speed and mechanization.
Angelo Patri argues that affluent Americans should send gently used toys to underprivileged children. He recalls a scene of discarded dolls, broken toy wheels, and a drunken duck as symbols of waste, urging mothers to donate instead of replacing items.
A 182A October item reports on a punishment device once used to quell a riotous member. The contraption fits the mouth and presses down the tongue, designed to silence the wearer with a bridlelike mask.
Jam for Scotlygaing in New Haven reports Michael Jonorrio pleaded guilty to a bogus bill charge at Htuny Cole in Basilbyen Tash suin yer dayt wae. He received a sentence of bit for jay days in the Comin Teas court. Valente vielléin, also from Nis city, faced a similar charge and was found not guilty and discharged.
Regional judges including Chief Justice Wheeler announce plans for uniform strict enforcement of Prohibition laws. Counties align with the same policy, aiming for consistent sentences for first offenders while contending with economic and social enforcement challenges.
A reader describes a man who joined a railroad employment agency to apply for a job and claimed a high wage in an automobile factory. The piece discusses how repetitive tasks destroy nerves, the danger of monotonous labor, and the need for variety. It includes medical Q and A with Dr. Copeland on issues from nervous exhaustion to hernia and swollen limbs.
A fragmented text observes curiosities about Gante wearing an outfit and an unclear OV K Torbyrne sui germanent Gre. It notes AerTale condition, a tove runner, and mentions a den list as a consultable aid. It hints at hat settling and strengthening wage versus wasting monty.
Poem by Anne Campbell about harvest joys in October. The speaker sings of husking corn, clear air, sunlit fields, peeled hands, and simple rural happiness. The piece reflects nostalgic countryside imagery and seasonal labor.
COLBAT Ont Oct 24 A spectacular silver nugget weighing about 3200 pounds was unearthed yesterday attracting old timers and spectators. The heavy nugget drew crowds as news spread of the massive find in the region.
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