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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1926
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates and distribution area with open daily operation. It notes a direct telephone link for Milford and Fairfield patrons to place advertisements or news items without toll charges and credits Associated Press for news usage.
A late 1920s Irish tragedy recalls the Belfast and Chicago theatre fires. The coroner's inquest described a wooden hall with a projection machine in the center and a lit candle near flammable film, lacking fire safety equipment. The piece argues for stricter building codes, fireproofing, clear aisles, and adequate fire escapes to prevent panics and death in theatres.
The article discusses reactions to the Connecticut constitutional rule requiring judges to retire at seventy. It highlights editorials and public discourse, noting praise for long-serving jurists and critique of the retirement age as a potential injustice. It mentions prominent figures and the broader impact on the judiciary and state politics.
Next week brings numerous party meetings across Connecticut with state and district conventions scheduled. Key events include Republican sessions in Hartford Stratfield and Stratford while Democratic gatherings occur in New Haven and Bridgeport. Local leaders anticipate strong turnout and influence on nominations, with public figures like William E. Thoms and Dr A F O Leary among possible contenders.
The article notes opposition to compulsory retirement for Hartford police after thirty years. It recalls Mr. Clark fighting the term aged for elderly individuals and his influence on how aging is described in news reports. It mentions Bijlot acinety up to death at 92 and his stance on aging language.
The Post recalls a Twenty Years Ago note advocating phonetic spelling as proposed by Roosevelt and Carnegie for advanced public school pupils. Dr Charles W Deane supports it, but the reform faded. The piece traces later language simplification trends and changes like programme to program, noting evolving gendered language and other spellings.
Milford and Connecticut mourn the passing of George G. Gunn, longtime benefactor to local scholars and a banker in New Haven. A former political figure during Tom Waite era, Gunn rose as a leading Democrat within the General Assembly and nearly achieved a governor’s nomination before Simeon Baldwin’s victory.
A Telegram reader urges appreciation for the chimes in the United Congregational church foyer. The writer contrasts the modern street noise with the music’s harmony and spirituality, praising the installation and expressing gratitude to the church leaders.
A narrator laments French menu items at a cafe and questions language barriers. The waiter jokes about a bed and a worn tongue, while the piece argues for native English and Cherokee speech. It notes Americans who learned English and want meat without French terms, touching on cultural tension and identity.
A fragmented reflection on self doubt and inner faults. The text urges belief that blame blocks progress and urges confession of failures to oneself. It cautions against envy of others success and warns against self pity in trouble.
A reflective piece traces the pull of distant lands from Africa to the Arctic, noting explorers and figures like Amundsen and Theodore Roosevelt. It discusses maps shaping curiosity, travel movies, and the enduring allure of unknown regions in American imagination.
In Boston Suffolk Superior Court Harry Weiss known as Harry Houdini is sued for 25000 by Rev. George H. Cutter exponent of spiritualism. Houdini's manager L Lawrence Weber is named co defendant with Bailen acting for Carter who filed the suit alleging continued attacks on spiritualism.
The Diocesan Bureau of Catholic Charitable Service announces staff changes in Hartford. Regina OCornell becomes executive secretary of the New Haven Catholic Service bureau after a year at the Hartford central office. Rose Vivian Pope of Waterbury is appointed district visitor covering Tolland County and eastern Hartford County. Bertha Lichnoysels is named visitor in the family welfare department in Hartford. Livhnossky and Latieninsky bring varied social work experience from universities and previous posts. Connecticut Catholic Welfare centers highlight annual meetings in Hartford.
Railroads shift to using buses as feeders. A New Haven subsidiary starts routes covering about 41 miles and plans to expand to 166 miles across various lines. Several companies operate or contemplate bus service, with partnerships and watchers involved.
The Rev Dr Cadman addresses reader questions on biblical genealogies in Matthew and Luke, the 14 name sections, and the contrast between natural and legal descent. He discusses David’s character, polygamy, and David’s virtues alongside faults, and notes the Catholic Church’s stance toward Masonry and ecclesial authority.
The New England power debate centers on interconnected power to balance peak and average loads, with a New Hampshire Power Survey committee proposing full interconnection of all plants to improve reliability and economy. States like Connecticut and Massachusetts weigh regulatory controls, cross-border transfers, and federal options to harmonize transmission while avoiding price shocks.
Weather forecast shows increasing cloudiness Thursday with showers likely on coast and in northern and southern New England. Warmer southeast inland on Thursday, cooler by Friday. Winds from the south increasing Thursday night, with a broad disturbance from Lake Superior moving east northeastward bringing further showers. Cooler conditions spread to the lower lakes and Atlantic coast Friday.
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