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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
15
Vivian Hall Root of this city is named as a defendant in a civil action filed yesterday in the Common Pleas court by Charles Grimwood of Bridgeport. The plaintiff alleges he loaned $121.33 to the defendant who did not repay, and seeks $50 damages.
Derby records show William Palmer of Oxford took the oath as United States Marshal for Connecticut succeeding Chesterfield G Middlebrooks at the New Haven district court opening. Palmer will soon present his list of appointees including four deputies.
Mayor Wilson and other leaders spoke to the Government Study club about forming a national electoral school to educate voters on issues they must decide at the polls. The club grew from 18 to nearly 100 members, meeting weekly at Lavery's hall, opposing strikes and industrial upheavals through mass education.
Washington hearings on the national origins bill hear V S McClatchy and Miller Freeman allege Japan violates the gentleman's agreement by flooding U S markets with laborers. They cite Japanese control of agriculture in California Oregon Washington and Colorado and warn of economic menace from cheap imports and cooperative foreign workers.
A dispatched report from Mukden says a bomb exploded accidentally, killing several people including the Korean who dropped it. The incident occurred Sept 25 and Chinese witnesses in Mukden reportedly found another bomb in a hotel room occupied by the same Korean.
Taxpayers must file sworn statements of all taxable real and personal property in Bridgeport on September 1 1919 with the Tax Commissioner. Lists due during September 1919. penalties apply if not filed. Each parcel must be described with metes and bounds. buildings listed separately from land. Hours 8 AM to 4 PM daily including Saturdays. Connor Tax Commissioner.
Public, Colorado Sept 73 President Wilson presses Senators to take a definite stand on joining the League of Nations or opposing it. He warns against “qualified adoption” and argues that only full acceptance can ensure peace, labor protections, and a strong international tribunal. He asserts the covenant must be included in treaties with Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey and notes the council’s unanimity as key power.
A large crowd gathered on John Street for a block party under the Italian War Orphan Relief Fund. Miss Clara Lasher led a house to house drive, reporting $61.78 from attendees and a running total of $6,352 to date. Donations included $150 from Falls Textile Manufacturing and $24 from Bridgeport Schwaben Bank Benefit. Community dancing lit by acetylene lamps drew hundreds, with $1.78 added to the general fund and various district teams contributing.
Sept 23. First response of soft coal operators to United Mine Workers demands for a new wage scale due Nov 1. If war lasts, no new scale. operators argue Washington agreements extend to April 1. Conference among Ohio Illinois Michigan and western Pennsylvania districts shows no rush to accept 60 percent rise and 6 hour five day week. Thirty two operators to join joint committees after caucus. Agreement likely only after long deliberation.
At the regular meeting of the Nulmes Incomparent 33,00 lodge eight candidates received the patriarchal degree. On Thursday evenings October 9 the Golden Rule degree will be conferred on the same eight, with many named members listed among the attendees and candidates.
Catarrhal deafness and head noises may be overcome by Parmint double strength mixed in hot water, taken by tablespoonful four times daily. Improvement can appear after one day, with breathing easing and head symptoms fading. Also claims about affected senses and throat issues linked to catarrh. Advertisement by Elizabeth Fenner, Specialist, Bridgeport. Also hair removal and cosmetic services offered with privacy at 300 Conn. Nat. Bank Bldg.
The University School offers grades from elementary to high school and beyond. Begin September 24 with individual instruction by experienced teachers, thorough work, shorter courses, and a program including outdoor and indoor athletics under Head Master Vincent G. Peck.
A local shop lists luncheon cloths 48 inches diameter with floral patterns in blue rose or gold, five piece oilcloth sets, doilies, and center pieces. It promotes extensive fabric stock including Cretonnés Geneva Cloth and Mercerized Repp, plus nursery designs and prices from 65 cents up. It also lists vests pants and underwear with varied prices, and new books Prohibition by Will Rogers and Rider of the King Log by Holman Day with prices noted.
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.