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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1926
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram excerpt discusses governor candidates, temperance, and the repeal debate on the 18th amendment. It quotes Mor ris and other figures on free speech, enforcement, and policy, plus urban transit plans by Mr Mitten and parking restrictions affecting streetcar service in Philadelphia and beyond.
Nearly a month before opening day CT State Agricultural College has more applications than allowed. Freshmen will get priority by scholastic standing. The piece laments turning away qualified applicants while pondering social tensions and future policy.
Fragmentary Oud tobacco style lines describe sun on berries and perfume in a grove before shifting to a weather report credited to AVAYY WALHER and John Camp dots. The piece oscillates between rural gardening musings and an early weather chronicle with scattered place names and dates.
The article discusses efforts to clean up backlog city matters led by Wood and Garnsey, with Henry Rowland and James A McElroy involved. It criticizes mayoral and aldermanic reactions to reimbursements and a hoax, and notes Democratic state central committee members and potential gubernatorial candidates, including Waterbury figures, amid friction over the party platform and statewide ticket prospects.
The article notes Professor Kossuth Williamson of Wesleyan and Mayor Wile R Weters of Norwich influencing Democratic platform aims in Middletown and Waterbury. It outlines calls for law observance, income taxation over property, and party strength against the Republicans with mentions of regional dynamics and past governor races.
A village pastor laments writer’s block while imagining a grand sermon. He envisions a packed church, learned guests, and warm reception, yet doubts his words will reach the congregation. He reflects on the strain of composing and the desire to aid burdens through preaching.
A New England health meeting in Concord, New Hampshire will feature Dr Martha M Biot, director of the Child Hygiene division, outlining heliotherapy for rickets. The lecture, Sept 27 to Oct 2, will cover sun baths, cod liver oil, prenatal care, and public health demonstrations by Yale, Harvard, MIT, Simmons, and state departments.
Dr Cadman addresses questions on healing through prayer and medical care, urging a combined approach with physicians. He discusses prison reform, arguing for trained, independent jail staff and humane treatment, and critiques Protestantism's role in capitalism while stressing ethical economic thought and religious influence on modern issues.
Police raided 183 Lafayette Street seizing two unused stills amid liquor law charges against Frank Gromack. Gromack, known for prior liquor offenses, faces drunkenness and illegal distillery accusations. The seizure followed a routine raid by New Haven officers in September.
In Paris, urgent need for homes to shelter 200000 families clashes with slower construction. 1925 permits show a slight drop from 1924, with dwellings completed reaching only about half of the 1913 peak. Chamber’s measurements place 1925 at 2589 floors versus 6476 floors in 1913.
Article notes a shift in third class travel from immigrant use to educational and leisure tourists. It cites ships like the Tuscania and Leviathan carrying lawyers, teachers, engineers, musicians, and students. A typical budget lists 151.00 for a ticket and other expenses for four Paris days, London flight, and meals, highlighting affordable yet comfortable space offset by costly luxury elsewhere on ships.
Reports from Hampshire maneuvers show infantry driving actions despite air force expectations. The exercise reveals that ground troops often override aerial plans as storms and fog disrupt air operations, forcing infantry to carry on while pilots wait for favorable conditions.
Hartford September 19 Anthony Dimark sixth of 120 Village Street Hartford died at St Francis Hospital from injuries after an automobile collision on September 1. The car was driven by Rolani J. Bernier of Bahing company. Bernier was arrested and charged with reckless driving. case postponed to September 30.
Washington date Sept 19 Unitarian Laymen's league plans a national drive for religious and academic freedom centered on educational methods. Rev D Samuel McChord Clemmons of Cambridge Mass urged mobilizing the great body of well meaning citizens to oppose anti revolution and restrictive regulations.
Meriden Sept 19. A youth identified as Cappall of New Haven sustained severe burns and a compound fracture of the leg in an accident on the Milldale Cheshire road Friday night. He was reported on the danger line tonight at the hospital. Alfred Mason, 18, of Whitney Avenue Mr Carmel, was fatally burned in the same crash.
The report notes cloudy Monday and Tuesday with possible light showers in the southern portions and cooler conditions Tuesday. Northern New England remains partly cloudy with likely light showers and cooler Tuesday, while Southern New England faces increasing cloudiness and possible showers Monday night or Tuesday. Winds reach 52 mph from the northeast with barometer at 28.60 inches. Hurricane warnings stretch from Burwood to Apalachicola Florida and storm warnings to Tampa. The tropical storm is near 29N 87W moving northeast, while a separate disturbance is over western Quebec moving eastward. High pressure prevails from Newfoundland to North Carolina. Sandy Hook to Hatteras shows moderate shifting winds and generally fair weather Monday.
Temperature observations taken at the meridian, New Haven, with figures calculated for The Telegram. Weather data compiled for The Misslekrack Almanac edition, copyright held.
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