This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
5
A trolley car incident reports a person who jumped too soon from a moving trolley and struck his head on the pivot of Main Street. He was taken to Vincent hospital for X ray and treatment.
Multiple notices list graves and services for James Horan family, Bishop Henry EL, Thomas Andrew Marah, Marion J. Carey, Anthony Bowen Rowe, and others. Deaths span May 1913 to May 1917. services planned at St Michaels Cemetery and St Patrick's church. Marriages and burial details include addresses in the city and funeral times the next day.
Reports from New Haven and the Coe-Stapley plant indicate ongoing strikes without violence. Freight houses remain open with deliveries, while workers are housed in reserve for emergencies. Picketing at Coeant occurred under police observation, and factory officials say work proceeds in all departments. It is unclear if striking machinists were replaced by workers from other locales. No settlement talks were reported.
Report from Latrel Beach cottage states Postmaster WH Ikan Hi Marigold is gradually recovering. Primage visitors bring encouraging notes on his condition while Dr Fr Adame advises complete rest for a long period to aid recovery.
At Des Gully Virginia an eastbound passenger train struck a group of laborers on the Magnolia Improvement work for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Nine men were killed and four injured. The injured were taken to the hospital.
A committee from Hishop Camp led by Capt F J Breckbill visited local cemeteries and Stratford and Fairfield graves placing wreaths and flags. They urge memorial day decoration of all Spanish War Veterans graves and request contacts for unlisted deceased veterans at the local post office.
Hartford on May 2 with both House and Senate packed as law makers prepare for adjournment. Major measures include licensing loan sharks, establishing a state civil service, and Torrington bond authorization. Debate covers savings bank taxation and a Waterbury charter renewal while a smoking ban on outer cars draws agreement.
New York May 26 Thomas F Robinson formerly a policeman was sent to Sing Sing prison to serve six to ten years for attorney protection money. He was convicted of collecting protection money for former Police Inspector Sweeney from partner keeper Peemer Want Ads. One cent a word.
London May 26 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst the militant suffragette leader who was released from Holloway Jail on license on April 12 owing to the serious condition of her health from a hunger strike was re-arrested today as she left the house where she has been staying The House of Commons this year passed a new law called the cat and mouse law giving authorities power to release suffragettes suffering from hunger strikes and to re arrest them without warrant to serve the remainder of their original sentence Her license gave her 14 days but was extended because of her feeble condition.
A crowd on Hallett Street between Ogden and Berkshire protested a Standard Oil sprinkling wagon applying oil under a Public Works contract. Holes in the macadam and spilled oil caused protests. a noon meeting cooled tensions but residents vowed further action. They questioned why $12,000 allegedly saved by the department wasn’t spent on deteriorating East Side streets like Wal ter Street and others.
Boston May 26 The defense opened its case by showing record evidence that Frederik E Atteaux recipient of American Woolen Company checks was legitimately employed and not a state conspirator with President William M Weed and Dennis F Collins in the alleged dynamite planting at Lawrence during the textile strike. Wood's counsel examined Woolen Co treasurer William H Dwelly who testified Atteaux acted as messenger and did not wish reimbursement forced upon him by Wood. District attorney Pelletier objected to this testimony.
Sante Fe New Mexico May 36 R. W. Bar 2Y for 45 years an employee of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway and for the past 20 years conductor on the Santa Fe Lamy branch was killed yesterday at Zemy Junction by being crushed between two cars he was coupling. Conductor Berry was to have gone to Baldwin Kan today to witness the graduation of a dancer. He left an estate valued at 320,000, accomplished through fortune realty investments.
Dozens of figures are named as witnesses in a damage suit involving Roosevelt. Among those listed are Truman H Newberry and Gifford Pinchot, with others including James B Garfield and Jacob A Riis. James Sloan and Frank Tyre are noted as Secret Service members who joined Roosevelt on campaign tours.
Four divorce petitions are filed in Superior Court as summer vacation nears. George Tatten seeks a decree from Alice Matten, married February 12, 1889, with desertion since January 1, 1910. Nellie S. Lewis seeks separation from Walter F. Lewis, married June 8, 1887, desertion since 1910. Herman M. Young seeks divorce from Nellis Young with co respondent Arthur Derby and asks custody of a child. marriage June 7, 1837. Michael Komeraski sues Alexandra Komaraski for infidelity. married June 16, 1
Taunton Massachusetts May 26 About 600 men and women employed at the cotton mills of the Corr Manufacturing Company struck today over a pay dispute with the loom fixers. The company granted raises but with a condition that the fixers take additional rooms, which the workers refused, leaving the mills idle.
Newark, May 26. Jacob Dann and Selle Devamport, Wharton woodchoppers, who sent threatening letters to President Wilson before he took office, were sentenced today in Trenton state prison. Dann got five years Davenport two.
Collinsville Conn May 36 Myers of this town met death in a peculiar manner during last night while out driving in a covered carriage he fell asleep his head dropped between the carriage bows and he choked to death The horse returned home and made its way to the wagon shed where early today members of the household discovered Myers body He was about 80 years old and unmarried.
Meriden May 28 Dominick Renes of Bridgeport and Thomas Reynol of New Haven escaped from the state school for boys last night. School authorities issued a severe alarm for the missing youths after they allegedly obtained a key and unlocked a dormitory door to flee.
City Court opened with a string of minor penalties and short jail terms for several offenders. William Pau and Gilns Powell received the harshest minor sentences, while Antonio Gerski, Bat Tray, Stephen Pstro, and Ansel Skelly faced fines and brief incarcerations for assault, theft, and related offenses. Younger offenders from New Haven faced probation for parental supervision after police addressed riding on forbidden paths and public spaces.
A genuine patriotic surprise is planned for Theut N W Bishop Camp United Spanish War Veterans at their regular meeting tonight. Commander Cascine Ki Diets and other leaders work to keep the secret, with a stirring 1896 campaign echoing in the air as the surprise is kept ready. Grace on Health Job James Grace, newly appointed assistant health inspector, started duty with Inspector Lynch for first rounds and is being broken into his duties.
A fragmentary notice from HoowLAnp introduces The Wether Malt, a comic work credited to HoowLAnp with an invitation or description of a performance. The readable text suggests a promotional tone for a public show or pageant rather than a full review of content.
A local store announces a limited collection of wash dresses ready for opening Tuesday. Dresses are in linen, voile, gingham, and other fabrics with trims of lace and embroidery, sizes 34 to 44, mostly 36 to 40, priced near or below the usual value for the season.
Linen coat designed for motoring features a strong close weave to resist road dust and a snug neck fit for comfort. Each coat comes with a motor bonnet and attached goggles for complete protection, priced at five fifty.
Advertises silk gloves for summer and seasonable wear. Highlights color variety, embroidery, and harmony with summer gowns. Lists prices from 59 cents to 83 50 and features such as white and black options, Paris-point backs, pearl clasps, and chamoisette varieties. Includes sizes 16 button length and several clasp lengths.
The note discusses preference for black and white checks in tailoring. It mentions a coat with selfedge check, cuffs, and jacket touch ups with black trim. It describes readiness to craft a splendid five-knit checked coat, praising the fabric pattern and finish.
Two Howeo lspecial drinks include Howen Cereal Brew a cereal substitute for coffee and Howen Grape Juice a pure grape beverage. Both touted as distinct, crafted items aimed at a safer, refined morning pick me up with emphasis on quality grapes and careful processing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.