Fair trial for trolley and jitney plan in Bridgeport
The Telegram argues for a fair test of a new ordinance separating trolley and jitney services in Bridgeport. Both sides seek a safe path to continued operation, with customers choosing the superior system. If one service proves clearly better, it will likely prevail through popular approval.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
Board of Health
Ravarsel
Ivan
Glennan Tinnin
New Corporation
Siria
Bowse Pictures
Ind
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Bridgeport Telegram Founded in 1851 Loose Fragments
Fragmentary OCR shows Bridgeport Telegram origin year 1851, subscription details, advertising reps, and ad copy. It includes partial addresses and a poem fragment, with mixed line breaks and garbled text.
Editorial Notes on Politics and Public Life
A fragmented editorial note discusses the political scene with references to Gov. Cox and Roosevelt, mentions a $5,000,000 motion, and notes Fire Prevention Day proclaimed by Wilson. It notes trolleys, a seashore resort idea, and a wary tone about the upcoming presidential transitions.
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Wilson
Lonesome 15
Beert
Shedas
Linbot Dax
Exterminator and dental educator honored in city notes
Sidewalk Snapshots highlights Dr. Morey T. D. of Anv7 J Caultins & Storey, Steiss building, a successful exterminator turned excavator and fellow of the Philadelphia Dental College. He graduated with honors and resides at 65 Washington Terrace. A 4 Vast Grand of 3% B, Waris Lodge, Kiwanian, and active in local clubs, he lifted a cup at the Muse vig Kiwanian gathering and contributes to Phatos Seont morsinent, per the column.
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Morsy
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Caultins & Storey
Steiss Building
Toathuchts
Philadelphia Dental College
Aguid Institution
Washington Terrace
Waris Lodge Nu
Muse Vig Kiwanian
Ra ‘of Governors
Weatouté Voun~stry
Naca Pepe
Prosant
Tie
Phatos Seont Morsinent
Abrogate Treaties: United States vs World Ship Rules
The text argues the president should abrogate commercial treaties with many nations, invoking the Underwood tariff and Jones Act to impose a 10 percent duty on goods on vessels from non reciprocal treaty nations. It predicts retaliation against American shipping and urges Congress to undo maritime discrimination and subsidies.
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Loy Ans
Great Britain
Japan
China
United States
Batt
France
Congress
Teachers of Children Do Not Forget The Teachers
The article argues that teachers, though pressured by boards, administrators, and endless reports, remain essential educators of real people. It highlights their duties, low pay, strict oversight, and need for empathy toward students like Tom, Dick, and Mary, urging society not to forget them.
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Tom
Mary
Idle Labor and Economic Harm Debate
An editor of the Wall Street Journal argues that idleness is a broader threat than strikes or plant closings. He contends that delaying work yields higher costs for consumers and wages, while shortening hours and slowing production harm overall economic vitality.
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Wall Street Journal
Butt
London Inflames Debate Over Fashionable Ankles
London claims the prettiest ankles at seven inches in circumference with Britain boasting slimmer ankles than the fattest lady in the crowd. The debate questions if skinnier ankles equal beauty and whether London should hold the title.
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London
Cable
Atlantic
Mitchell predicts money rise and cheaper commodities
Chicago banker John J. Mitchell, after reviewing business conditions, forecasts no shortage of money for essential, legitimate enterprises and a broader drop in prices. He notes silk, leather, sugar, and rice already fell, signaling a trend affecting profiteers in a chapter of American history yet to be fully discussed.
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John J. Mitchell
Chicago
Bridgeport 406 Years Ago From the Standard for Thursday
Bridgeport notes recount events from 2880 including civic appointments, school plans, cemetery ceremonies, and a wedding at Park Street Congregational church. Highlights mention George Brown city wner, Wesleyan University freshman start, St Mary's band gift, and a Pembroke cemetery grave decoration.
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John J. Snell
Rochester
Mise Susie PF
Iso
Hem
Piske
Snell
Pride
George C
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J. G. Davenport
C.fr. Porter
Huyret Streat
Night WALT MASON Laments Ills While Dreaming Hope
The poem recalls a switch from gratitude for health to waking with nine diseases. The speaker laments illness and aches, pondering whether it is fair to banter in sleep about disease while dreaming of vigor, refusing to wail or despair. The verse blends humor with illness, reflecting on health misfortune and resilient humor.
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Mortil
Capital to Have Children's Theater in Washington
Capital to have a dedicated children's theater among a new three-auditorium complex planned by Washington women. The project aims to uplift culture with professional casts for children and adults, a matinee program, and a film supplement, housed with a concert hall and rehearsal spaces.
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Washington
New York
Provecra Nail Rhumpers
Pavey
Theater-Voung
Autumn Pageant of Faith and Light Poem
A lyrical portrait describes fading suns, purple light marching like banners, and a turning pageant of autumn glow. The speaker recalls dreams and prayers, a miracle of faith, and a lingering, coin-like memory as the season ends.
Telegraph bureau questions on shipping, nursing, and weather
A reader asks about the Shipping Board creation, Clara Barton as nurse, latest Chicago to New York air route schedule, egg incubation temperatures, and meanings of terms. The text cites the Information Bureau under Frederic J. Haskin and includes references to cold pack canning methods and several other factual queries.
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Mati
Toad
Rich Cripples Wooden Leg Mystery Ends in Coroner Report
In San Francisco Henry Marsh and James W. Phelps, once close via a shared loss of a leg, relied on Marsh’s artificial limb. Marsh killed himself on July 27, leaving his friend on crutches. the coroner later ruled Phelps entitled to the prosthetic. The case concluded with public administrator confirmation and questions about disposal of the leg.
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Tex
Jim
Henry Marsh
James W. Phelps
Phelps
Marsh
Pheips
Stter
March
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