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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1925
Page
25
The Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription terms and carrier options while printing an editorial note on plagiarism and literary influence. The piece cites Shakespeare and Benjamin Franklin to discuss originality and the reuse of famous lines.
The French debt commission led by Joseph Caillaux will meet U S officials to discuss repayment or postponement of France's debt. Paris wine houses offer to supply champagne to comfort delegates during their stay, as Washington hosts prepare for the visitors amid competition to serve the debt tourists.
A federal aid roads report shows Connecticut now has 28 more miles of federal aid highways than a year earlier. The analysis notes the roads ease farm transport, with farmers hauling large tonnages to markets. It also warns that propaganda of federal aid is used to boost public support while taxes fund the program.
A fragmentary note recounts a dispute over the true author of a Latin epitaph. Claims point to Jacob Forsen, a London bookseller who died in 1786, with allegations of verbatim copying and misattribution involving Benjamin Rankhas. The article hints at a long literary quarrel and competing attributions.
A critical piece mocks a court document by Irland that misstates acts and damages to a car, noting a six month jail term. The author satirizes spelling errors as emblematic of broader cultural decline, comparing moderns to ancient times and lampooning political stunts and taxes.
A collage of light school doodles and jokes about teachers pupils and school life. Cartoon captions and witty exchanges cover classrooms recess teachers attitudes and a playful take on campus routines. The piece mixes humor about education with brief quips about games and social scenes.
A sensational prose sketch condemns a famed preacher of law as hypocritical and drunk. It portrays him sermonizing on crime while secretly indulging in bootleg liquor, his words failing to curb sin as he regales audiences with lurid tales.
Traders are invited to contribute original humor enigrams jokes anecdotes poetry burlesques and satires. Accepted material appears in the paper and pays 3 to 10 dollars per contribution and 23 cents to 1 dollar per line for poetry. Unaccepted manuscripts are not returned and must be single-sided. Address to Mun Shan Headquarters Bridgeport Telegram.
Hartford Sept 8 AP Governor Trumbull denies ordering state police to Willimantic after President O Meara of the State Federation of Labor criticized his stance in the Willimantic strike. Police superintendent Hurley confirms no governor request and says officers were deployed as needed.
A compact meditation on personal faults and growth, tracing how ignorance, self importance, and weakness shape conduct. It notes a shift toward valuing prayer, accepting duties, and restraining unbounded influence, with redemption seen as a path forward.
Partly cloudy conditions reported in Eastern New York with unsettled Thursday and a likelihood of local thundershowers as warmer air moves in. New England sees fair Wednesday with showers Thursday and little temperature change overall.
A Town Philosopher letter critiques Walter Bailey’s butterfly list while recalling Evelyn Cheesman’s notes on insect feeding and egg laying. The writer describes lures for moths using molasses and cheap rum, and reflects on historical methods before Prohibition, closing with a personal stance on public expression.
The piece notes Missouri Republicans expect a political shift toward the GOP not only nationally but in the state legislature. It cites Senator Reed as a fringe Democratic ally. It mentions Connecticut’s long serving Brackett, Waterbury mayor Gurfoile’s debt promises, and upcoming primaries on September 35 with New York Massachusetts and Wisconsin votes.
Sept 8 special report shows Ridgefield and Greenwich Republicans holding caucuses. Ridgefield nominees include E N Bailey for first selectman and Joseph W Hubbart for selectman with George B Scott town clerk and Jesse L Benedict treasurer. Greenwich slate lists Edward F Connor assessor and Oscar D Tuthill selectman among others.
Stephen Iwoshozaain of 685 Hast Main Street bound over to the September term of the Superior Court on $500 bond for theft of 78 dollars on August 4. The street brawl at 12 Lexington Avenue involved Salvatore Scrosani and Carmine Corea, with Annie Mates interfering. the two men were released on bonds, but she could not post.
The cases of Joseph C. Miller, Nicholas Dizenzo, Carman Gatto, and Alfred Jepson were continued until tomorrow after breaches of peace tied to Ruth Barry's confession. Spirus Junopetos faced assault and breach of peace, continued to September 1. Parking cases were disposed of. eleven were nolled on payment of $1.
In David Belasco's 1925 essay he condemns excessive temperament among leaders and stars across business and theater, finding it fuels selfishness and ego. He praises modest figures like Sothern, Walter Johnson, and Depew as examples of restraint guiding success. He urges self reflection and unity over personal vanity.
A rugged essay contrasts two mind sets the Pusher who acts to fix wrongs and the Complainer who blames others. It praises self reliance hard work savings honesty and loyalty while urging readers to push forward rather than preach revolution blending American optimism with self improvement.
Harold Wildman eighteen of Bethel and Louiis Kuhn of Danbury were fined in court for transporting liquor without a permit. State police stopped a truck headed toward Danbury containing beer testing 3.6 percent. Wildman paid 100 dollars plus 120 dollars costs while Kuhn paid 200 dollars and 26.12 dollars in costs.
Stamford report states Feter Gumkosk of 37 Manor Street received a 30 day jail sentence from Judge Samuel Young for assaulting his wife along with intoxication and breach of the peace. The judge suspended the sentence if the couple separated after Gumkoskis was arrested on his wife's complaint following an earlier ejectment from the home.
C A Willard secretary of the Industrial Bureau and Robert A Crosby secretary of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce plan to attend a two day conference of the New England Association of Commercial Executives in Holyoke Massachusetts. Crosby will speak on the benefits of a local Industrial Exposition and how it may be conducted.
Boston police moved into the Chinese district today arresting 11 men on gambling charges amid Tong street tensions. Officers say cow and fan tan games were interrupted and about 500 dollars was seized from the tables.
Arlington cemetery holds services for Lt Cmdr Zachary Lansdowne with full military honors at Fort Myer near Shenandoah grave site as official inquiry continues. Rear Admiral Dyson reports diagonal bracing failure largely caused the collapse while Lansdowne did not receive orders to fly the Ohio Valley tour.
The eighth convention of the National Federation of Federal Workers adopted a resolution favoring hiring civilian physicians in the canal zone over army doctors. The body authorized its executive council to study a proposed home for retired employees and to press Washington on proper wage rates for canal zone federal workers.
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