Bridgeport Telegram Establisher Ad Warshle in Advance
A long OCR fragment mentions a Bridgeport Telegram Establisher in 1801, advertising rates with monthly postage charges, and a publisher in Bridgeport Connecticut. It references Associated Press copyright, Milford and Pots, and Milford 2257, plus a essay on college criticism and the Mussolini birth telegrams.
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Mall
Warshle
AD & Mouthagop
Clish AG
TI Ost Publishing Co
Middle
Brigeport Conn
Coroner Finds No Criminal Liability in Sturgeon Highway Crash
Coroner John J. Phelan absolves Edward B. Sturgeon of criminal responsibility in the Kings Highway collision that killed one man, broke another’s neck, and injured several pedestrians. He cites dangerous road conditions and lacking sidewalks, urges drivers to adapt speed. pedestrians should walk on the left to improve visibility. Commentary notes pedestrian responsibility and criticizes delays in monuments for bandits while praising Woodrough’s ruling on personal injunctions and the Constitution.
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H. G. Wells
Coolidge
Mr. Wells
Mey
John J. Phelan
Edward B. Sturgeon
Yale
Falfield
Sturges
Connecticut
Bturges
Audit reveals years of theft at New Haven jail
An audit of New Haven county jail finances, driven by Sheriff Geddes, uncovers long running shortages as a trusted employee is exposed for pilfering. The discovery shocks residents and stirs the county commission, raising questions about oversight and security in Connecticut’s facilities.
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New Haven
Geddes
Connecticut
Frank R. Baldwin
Superior Court
Baldwin
Bridgeport Postmaster Appointment Rumors
The New Britain Herald notes that federal law requires civil service exams for postmasters but political influence dominates Bridgeport selections. Few aspirants exist, while the department says sixty are typical. The piece argues the process is a political farce, with the chosen candidate loyal to powers.
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New Britain Herald
Bridgeport
Federal Department
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The fragment discusses a Dickens character known as Mr F's Aunt and imagines her reaction to American prize fights and modern urban behavior. It muses on violence, money, and public safety with fragmented references to Chicago, promoters, and crossing streets.
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Danbury News
America
Pue
Fragmentary Historical Rant About Reckless Crossings And Poisons
The text speculates on deaths from careless crossing of railroad tracks and mass bootleg poisonings. It muses on a hypothetical eccentric old lady reacting with disdain, repeating a hostile line about fools without presenting verifiable events or names.
Manhattan Days and Nights in Chicago Observations
Herbert Corey notes Chicago contrasts with New York in energy and focus. He contrasts youth and vitality, the city’s drive to work with New York’s money talk, and remarks on publishing, art, and social openness. Trust and introductions differ between the cities, with Chicago's friendliness standing out.
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Chicago
Thas
Manhattan
Back Again by Walt Mason Camp Tale
The poem recalls a summer camping trip with family, then return to city life. The speaker describes roughing it, enduring bites, racking coughs, and peeling skin from woods and hills, contrasting rustic hardiness with urban ease. The verse uses playful humor to reflect on outdoors and returning home.
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Walt Mason
Sally
Jenrnet
Peelera
Sister Mary Margaret Orphanage Testimony Poem Fragment
A fragmented poem honors Sister Mary Margaret who runs a small orphanage, praising her daily dedication to twenty children with care meals and clothes. The passage includes stray lines about market prices and unrest, hinting at broader social concerns and older era prose.
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Mary Margaret
Norwalk Politics and Hartford Zoning Debates Highlight City Affairs
Political pointers note a Swedish American endorsement scene for Mayor Behrens amid a push by a Young Men's Republican faction. Hartford zoning fights over Bridgeport Barrel Co and hedges prompt Council guidance from Corporation Counsel. Dem town committee outlines election plans and Helene Weed campaigns. salary-raise arguments surface as city departments seek increases in a tight budget climate. A statewide zoning survey counts 30 million people protected by local ordinances, while sewage disposal talks urge a regional plant solution for Hartford and its suburbs.
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Behrens
Young Men's’ Republican Association
Reynolds
Thefe
The Gist of Prohibition by Dr Fran
A reflective argument on Prohibition contrasting wets and drys. The author suggests ordinary working men drink less due to cost, while overall productivity rose after Prohibition. Citing Dartmouth and U S Bureau of Labor Statistics, he claims labor efficiency increased across industries and the United States led in industrial prowess, even at personal liberty cost.
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Fran
Herman Feldman
Dartmouth College
L Crane Monitor
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
Answering Love and Prophecy in Cadman Letters
A reader asks for marriage guidance in a modern world where romance seems a business. Cadman warns against purely transactional matches, urges heartfelt union, and notes genuine partnership requires sentiment over profit. The piece also discusses apocalyptic literature, Daniel and Revelation, and Christ's teachings as foundational to moral thought.
Hughes Western shift in 1938 GOP race discussed
Washington writer Clinton W. Gilbert analyzes the 1938 Republican nominating scene. He notes ex Secretary Hughes as a strong eastern figure backed by Mellon, versus western sentiment backing Lowden and Western candidates. The piece discusses possible middle ground and the formation of blocs among agrarian, eastern business, and political factions.
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Washington
Hughes
Republian
Mellon
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Hester
New York
al‘ Smith
Melton
Memory Verses on Courage and Faith in Public Life
The passage presents admonitions about public service and personal faith. It urges daring to run for office, building a child’s confidence in religion, and enduring absence felt by neighbors. It promises self acceptance, accountability, and resilience against tomorrow’s guilt or fear.
Judge Nobbs Named For Dorman Evidence
Judge Edward P Nobbs of this city has been appointed by Judge Alfred C Baldwin to hear testimony in the divorce action brought by Ruth Elizabeth Wilson Dorman of this city against Harold Birton Dorman a landscape gardener and assistant superintendent of Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Edward P. Nobbs
Alfred C. Baldwin
Ruth Elizabeth Wilson Dorman
Harold Birton Dorman
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Weather Summary for New England and Nearby States
The forecast covers Northern and Southern New England as cloudy with possible showers and a slight warm up Thursday. Eastern New York shares a cloudy Wednesday and Thursday with Thursday showers and Wednesday north central rain, little change in temperature overall. A high pressure center shifts east over the St. Lawrence valley while a Missouri disturbance tracks north and northeast, likely bringing showers east of the Mississippi within 24 hours. Temperatures expected to drop Wednesday night and Thursday in the East Gulf states. Appalachian regions see minor cooling. Winds: north to northeast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, overcast midweek. similar northeast winds along the coast north of Sandy Hook and Hatteras.
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New England
New York
St. Lawrence Valley
Alaska
Plateau
Rocky Mountain
Missouri
Misélasippi River
East Gulf Skates
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
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