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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1923
Page
15
Editorial Notes Reveal Social Ironies and Wartime Echoes
A garbled column mocks social pretensions and moral double standards, touching on secrecy, love, ignorance, and the humor of everyday ethics. It references Fire Prevention Week and a scientist’s war forecast, while lampooning fashion, shopping, church alignment, and public figures like Oscar Underwood and Jim Cox in 1924 era political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothiers
Oscar Underwood
Jim Cox
Weather and atmospheric notes from New England and Atlantic coast
The report notes partly cloudy, cooler conditions in New England and generally fair weather for Washington district Saturday and Sunday. A tropical storm off the South Atlantic coast near latitude 32 and longitude 74 moves slowly northeastward with hurricane-level winds offshore. A long text describes downdrafts and updrafts affecting flight and atmospheric conditions, including references to downdraft phenomena near plains and forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington
Atlantic States
Virginia
Sandy Hock
Hatteras
Sandy Hook
Connecticut Amendment Would Allow Governor Veto of Specific Items
A proposed constitutional amendment in Connecticut would let the governor veto specific items within an appropriation bill without rejecting the entire measure. Supporters argue it curbs pork barrelling and protects the state treasury, while the amendment requires voter approval at town elections next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faircheld
Bridgeport
Connecticut
General Assembly
Congress
Town planning urged after Trumbull election adjourns
After town elections, Trumbull faces an adjourned town meeting to decide if the town should adopt general statutes allowing town planning boards with legal authority Bridgeport’s charter already provides for a city plan commission but enforcement remains lax Nichols village offers a local example of a citizen society preserving residential district and protecting route scenery between Nichols and Bridgeport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Bridgeport
Nichols
Trumbull Needs Planning Board and Strong Tone Law
The article compares roadside ugliness and better housing in Nichols with Long Hill and argues for a town planning board with real authority. It urges voters to approve a planning board at next week’s meeting and supports adopting a robust tone law to protect property values and residential character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Hill
Trumbull
Nichols
Town Planning Board
Teachers Extension Courses Move Bridgeport Teachers Forward
A Bridgeport school board report details extension study courses for teachers seeking specialization or classroom efficiency. Professors from leading institutions will lead sessions, with options for additional courses upon request to broaden professional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
WINSTEIN'S CASE AND EINSTEIN DEFLECTION PROVEN
The solar spectrum shows a red shift supporting relativity theory and light deflection in the sun's gravity. Einstein predicted the deflection, and Mt Wilson experiments with St John confirmed it, bolstering acceptance of the theory. Ripley quips on belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Albert Kongsteim
Charles E St. John
Mt. Wilson
Einstein
Eimstein
Ripley
Woman at Camp Grounds Jumps Under Wheels
Mrs Gilbert N. Bunnell, 45, killed when she jumped in front of a train at Camp Station Methodist Camp Grounds in Forestville. Mentally ill for weeks, her life had been strained recently. husband searched for her as the tragedy occurred and the engineer could not stop in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestville
Gilbert N. Bunnell
Hurtford
Camp Station
Methodist Camp Grounds
Bunnell
Mail Service in Conn to Be Investigated
Hartford sept 28 the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce announced it had begun an investigation of postal conditions across the state due to several complaints from members about delays of several days. Secretaries of local chambers and boards of trade are to conduct separate inquiries and report immediate results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heartford
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Readers invited to submit letters to Telegram editor
Telegram invites opinion letters from readers up to 300 words. Readers may include their correct name and address. anonymity is optional. Anonymous submissions are not considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Ben
Minute Toward Mayor and Bridgeport Renomination Note
A citizen endorses the Bridgeport Tee- Stam stance for Mayor Breed Atwater’s renomination. A letter questions the correct spelling of Donna Galbraith or Moelbright as acting postmistress in California and requests clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aagruss Ax
Cookbrith
Donna Galbraith
California
Moelbright
Noc Galbraith
Yale Sophomores Asked to Pledge Good Behavior
New Haven, Sept. 28. Yale sophomores were asked to sign a pledge of exemplary behavior for the year to aid removal of disqualifications stemming from a June freshmen disturbance. All were summoned to meet at noon in Battell Chapel to act. The pledge commands refrainment from noisy or riotous actions in public spaces and to prevent fellow students from offending the peace and welfare of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Al¢Le
Batlel Chapel
Wew
Traven
Anti-Saloon League Denounces Ohio Rumor Washington
Wayne B Wheeler, AGC of the Anti-Saloon League, called ridiculous any suggestion the league promised to sway Ohio delegates for a Coolidge nom if given a pro prohibition administrator post. Eugene Brokmeyer, speaking in Boston before druggists, said he heard such insinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wayne B Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
League
Ohio
Coolidge
Eugene (. Brokmeyer
National Association of Retail Druggists
Boston
Legion Promises Aid in Recruiting for Camps
Washington reports that six New England state commanders telegraphed Secretary Weeks in Boston on September 25 offering to aid recruiting agencies in their states. The aim is to raise funds and personnel for 2024 citizen militia programs and related camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Washington
Weeks
Boston
New
New Haven Road to Observe Fire Prevention Week
New Haven Sept 28 Orders were issued by One New Fork New Tinven Hartford veilhaud for observing fire prevention week October 7 to 13 by training and readying patrols. Road losses last year were reported but a precise figure was not clear in the damaged OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
New Fork
New Tinven & Hartford
Veilhaud
Sune
Uoe
Nvotudal
Soe Ogu
Wealthy Ohioan’s will leaves memorials to Connecticut town
Mozart Gallup who died September 6 bequeathed £10,000 for a monument to Captain John Gallup killed in the Pequot War of 1676 and $500 to the first Congregational church at Stonington, which Gallup organized. the testator’s ties to Ohio institutions appear in his bequests. His burial was brought here for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Gallup
John Gallup
First Congregational Church
Stonington
Qhin
Ohio
The Guide Post By Henry Van Dyke
The Christian call requires sacrifice and renewal through Christ. Entering through the door brings new hope inspiration and power to act with love courage and stronger effort. Leaving behind a prior attachment opens richer activities and deeper satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
Christ
Booze in oiden days and the demon rum tale
An old verse laments Booze and its grip on Booze and Rednose Charley. It contrasts lawful drinks with outlawed brews and warns that drinkers wake to ruin, debt, and illness, while praising temperance as the safer path for the home and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lwure
Charlie
Wiebt
Rednose
Answers to Questions From The Readers
A Q and A listing covers packing houses at Chicago Union Stock Yards with 80 area of 500 acres and thousands of cattle plus hogs. best tinder wood favoring poplar. Laurentic gold salvage nearly all 30 million bullion and 8 million silver. Georgia leads pecan production. humane society conference slated in New York October 22 to 27. Coolidge salary as President at 75000. 5.4 percent of US farms wired for electricity. National Publishers Association meeting details. Fascist cry origins linked to D’Amundign revived chant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Society For the Prevention of
New York City
Coolidge
D. A
United States
Teaser Learns a Lesson in the School Yard
A stray tale of Teaser and Billy in a busy school yard unfolds as a teacher questions mischief and the students trade taunts. Teaser’s quickness and a rough punishment prompt reflection on fairness, courage, and growing up amid peers.
Ad Club to Hold First Fall Meeting Monday
Bridgeport advertising enthusiasts are invited to attend the first noon luncheon of the Bridgeport Advertising Club at the Business and Professional Women's Club in Taberty holding Monday at 12 15 PM. This season will feature regular luncheons with nationally known speakers on advertising and salesmanship.
Predict Bloodshed in Philippine Elections
Manila reports rival political camps forecast disturbances and possible bloodshed on election day. Authorities urged restraint as tensions rise amid national political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Manila
Cornell Promises Faster Transfer of Library Property
City Attorney John Cornell announced that efforts will be made next week to transfer deeds for exchanging the Burroughs Library site with the City National Bank property. A petition to the Superior Court to empower trusters of the library to sign the deeds is returnable Tuesday, with an early decision urged, aligning with plans for a future City hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Attornney John
Cornell
Atwich
Burroughs Library
City National Bank
Superior Court
Banks
City Hall
Bandits rob eggs and dressed poultry truck on New York Central
Bandits robbed a merchandise train on the Ulior Division of the New York Central yesterday. They covered the train crew with guns and escaped in a motor truck with a loot of eggs and dressed poultry. No injuries reported and authorities seek suspects.
Dr Copeland Health Column Warns Against Overwork And Promotes Healthy Living
Health columnist Dr R S Copeland urges balance and wholesome living, listing rest, proper diet, abundant outdoor activity, hydration, cleanliness, and kindness as keys to long life. He notes early appendicitis symptoms and that surgical treatment is the cure, offering to answer readers’ questions on medical hygiene and sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
R. S. Copeland
Why Jett Chops Meat Causes Indigestion and Remedies
Inquiries note indigestion after eating meat and pain when walking long distances. Advice suggests identifying food intolerance, undergoing a physical exam to determine cause, and pursuing appropriate treatment without neglecting the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S
Jett
Canal Navigation boosts Utica to Rochester mail route
One Hundred Years Ago notes the New York Bering Post Sept 29 1823 reports a canal navigation link between Utica and Rochester amid plans to carry mail by land if needed. Rochester forms a company to boast five boats with cabins for ladies and gentlemen. Travel Vilas to Rochester will take 45 hours with a boat departing nightly and passengers charged four cents per mile. A 60 mile stretch west of Utica has no locks. New Haven mention records wage increases for journeymen tailors on strike with raises from 1s 6 to 3? percent by the merchant-tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vilas
Rochester
Utica
New Havien
Tallor
The Dear Little Homey by Anna Campbell
The poem speaks of a dear worn home filled with memories and simple treasures. It recalls faded pictures, familiar rooms, clocks, hooks, and vases, all offering comfort and a sense of belonging that draws one back to the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Campbell
Lyde
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