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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1927
Page
16
Bridgeport Telegram features a long ad for post publishing services with phone connections to Milford and Fairfield patrons. Mentions daily open hours and a public credit warning, plus remarks about Levine’s flights and verbal clashes with his pilot.
Analysis notes McAdoo's withdrawal aims to hurt Alfred Smith by rallying behind Senator Walsh of Montana a dry Roman Catholic and strong candidate. The strategy hinges on convincing Southern delegates and portraying Smith as a Tammany ally while Walsh cannot win broad states beyond the Mississippi. The piece argues genuine conviction beats sham tactics and Walsh may fail to secure delegates without broad support.
The piece argues Germans feel war guilt due to Versailles and Hindenburg’s protest, contends leaders misled publics while ordinary troops fought selflessly for defense. It decries war guilt analysis, warns against endless resolutions, and mocks headline language constraints in journalism.
Washington faces a wave of local improvement district bond defaults affecting about 74 towns and cities. Critics say state and city officials share moral responsibility for spending and borrowing beyond means, with homeowners bearing the burden. The situation reflects poorly on the state's financial oversight and raises questions about repayment and accountability.
A New York World letter argues for a Jesse James memorial at Kearney Missouri, condemning past persecutions as harsher than his crimes. It frames James as a war veteran shaped by border conflicts with Jayhawkers and Quantrell's reprisals, compares him to Robin Hood, and recalls his enduring local support among oppressed neighbors.
The Norwalk Hour argues for harsh penalties to curb intoxicated driving after multiple arrests. It praises Jesse James as a heroic figure while condemning drunken driving as a public menace demanding longer suspensions and stiffer fines.
A reader urges Congress to establish a standing pension for former presidents, citing Barron’s as support and proposing 25,000 yearly or even 625,000 annually. The letter argues the office grows harder, and ex presidents deserve security after White House service. It references Calvin Coolidge and Steel's Judge Gary as examples of post-presidency needs.
A terse poem by Anne Campbell titled The Old Man of the Mountain depicts a wise figure who traces celestial glory, reads no books, and is connected to nature. The verse describes weather, rain, lightning, and night scenes on high peaks with a quiet, contemplative mood.
A long, partisan verse recounts Bill Gringo-Gaimes fate with reprieve after reprieve, as public fury over a murder case sparks debates on justice and mercy. The piece weaves justice, politics, and social commentary while railing against cold law and praising clemency.
Theatre men faced a late attorney and a missed cue as a city hearing on cinema policy failed to proceed. The piece cites local party maneuvering in the Ninth and Fifth districts, possible aldermanic candidacy, and upcoming Republican convention plans alongside key appointments and municipal issues.
A collection of aphorisms on smiling through hardship and cultivating good will. It urges restraint in speech, humility, and pursuit of knowledge despite barriers, noting aging, dreams versus reality, and cautious civic thinking about conflicts and future wars with insects.
In this 1927 meditation Dr Shortly after a Roumanian king and his infantile notion of freedom, the author argues that true liberty diminishes with higher social rank. He notes royal restrictions, arranged marriages, dietary limits, and strict attire while contrasting human capacity to do wrong with divine omnipotence.
Frost forecasts triggered buying pressure in Chicago grain pits as corn led a broad market move. Wheat oats and rye followed higher on front news and European crop conditions, with September wheat at 1 27 5 8, December wheat around 1 40 7 8 to 1 41, and oats and rye up about one cent.
The Daily Mirror notes Senator Tyson of Tennessee as a leading Southern candidate for vice president, highlighting his quiet rise, wealth, and extensive war service from West Point through World War I, including commanding the Thirtyeth Division and earning the Distinguished Service Medal, with Tennessee's status making his prospects look strong this year.
A letter column from Astoria and New York weighs in on inherited guilt versus justice, the historicity and symbolism in the Book of Jonah, and the proposed Parents and Children's Day as a practical reminder of family duties.
Howard Hammitt spoke at the Stratfield hotel luncheon on how advertising specialties build personal contact and goodwill for almost any business. He outlined types in use and explained the facts and fallacies behind them. The Advertising Club may sponsor a public speaking course and advances on the Bridgeport Pageant of Advertising, likely November 18, at Shrine mosque or Ritz.
The Board of Building commissioners approved fourteen permits yesterday afternoon. Applicants include Carp Realty at 866 Fairheld avenue for a frame service station, 1 F. Beresnysk at 319 Lenox avenue for a car garage cement, W. Dougherty at 1496 North avenue sun room, L. Simons on Arctic street for a three car garage cement, N. Kondrat at 100 Astoria avenue for a two car frame garage, and T. Carlson at 143 Palisade. Also listed are The Texas company 33 Cross street canopy, Federal Grain company 478 Water street brick addition, Engleman and Jacoby 83 Broad street remodel second floor, J. Bradley and wife 68 Hewitt street raise foundation, Mrs. Mary J. Hamph 1217-10 central avenue rear balcony, P. Barletto 40 State street eky sign, A. Napolitano 1702 Madison avenue remodel stone building for Age, Hoffman Housatonic avenue ra build wall, nue two.
James Mitchell alias Michael EKlocki of 77 Cedar Street was arrested yesterday afternoon by the Bureau of Investigation on a charge of non support. He was held on a bond of 300.
Ruth Reilly nine of 573 Pequonnock Street sustained a bruised leg and minor cuts after being struck by a car driven by Jerome Koch of 1590 Park Avenue as he turned into a driveway. The incident was reported to police. Carpenter Willa Bonner, eighty, died of a heart attack while working in New Haven.
Battle Creek Sept. 20 The Massachusetts senator David Walsh said he is not ill and arrived to visit a friend at the sanitarium. He added he underwent a general physical examination during the stay and would permit the sanitarium to release details.
A new two reel film about Anchors Aweigh will be distributed to the Navy Recruiting service in Connecticut for Navy Day observance on October 27. The film portrays navy life and will be shown in theatres statewide for public viewing of this insight into naval service.
Paul M. Flower of 725 Riverside Drive New York City was arrested yesterday afternoon on Fairfield Avenue by Motorcycle Officer Roberts Hoffman. He faced a speeding charge and was booked at the third precinct station, released on a 25 bond for City Court appearance this morning.
Forecast covers Mastern New York and Southern New England with generally fair, cooler Wednesday and fair Thursday. Northern New England expected fair with cooler Wednesday night. Ontario and Quebec see low pressure and a minor disturbance over Alberta moving southwest. Winds vary from west to northwest, moderate to fresh, with cooler North Atlantic and rising temperatures Thursday.
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