Free antitoxin curbs diphtheria spread in state
Connecticut Health Board reports a marked decline in diphtheria deaths due to diphtheria antitoxin distribution, with 1922 showing about a 20 percent drop from the prior year. The bulletin notes historic lows since 1920 and outlines continued efforts via Shick tests and vaccine mixtures to immunize children and reduce cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ov Health
Wee
Connecticut
Bridgeport Health Department
Communicable Disease Department
Health | Department
Morris Schwartz bound over on negligence charge
Moris Schwartz a real estate dealer of 681 Maplewood Avenue was bound over to the May term of the Criminal Superior Court under bond to answer a charge of negligence after a telegraph pole on his property fell and killed Sam Dubofsky, 11, while he played on October 28, 18. The case has been postponed since October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moris Schwartz
Maplewood Avenue
Thorning
Sam Dubofsky
Spruce Street
Schwartz
Building Permits Aggregate $14,700
Building Inspector issued permits totaling $14,700 for various projects yesterday. Notable items include a three family dwelling at 1558 East Main Street, alterations to a store front at 664 Fairfield Avenue, a private garage on Stratford Avenue, and a cement garage at 149-151 Federal Street. Other entries reference frame additions, store fronts, and alterations across multiple streets, with names such as G. B. Wade, Gustave Anderson, Ksawany Bobowik, and Joseph Vitka among the applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
F. Lyman
Weer Avenue
M. Janik
Main Street
Schnee
Joseph Vitka
Stratford Avenue
Fred H. Hebher, Jr
Rairfield
E. S. Hubbell Extais
Two Thousand Barbers Rally With Sheer Nonsense
A wall of satirical chatter from a New York City crowd of two thousand barbers born of a lighthearted expo, discussing a one dollar haircut and comic doomsday scenarios. The piece riffs on prices, science, Bridgeport, and fanciful grim barber fantasies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Bridgeport
Eport
Fitzgerald gains city garage post in municipal setup
David Fitzgerald a noted Democrat of the Seventh district joins the Municipal Garage staff. He will start in general work tomorrow and receive specific duties after the Garage Control Commission is named by Mayor Atwater. The Central commission on a Wi-tan basis was created Monday by the Omnion Council. mayoral appointments expected soon. Superindendent Thor will stay in charge until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fitzgerald
Pitasgerald
Garage Control Commission
Atwater
Central Commission
Ominion
Chariti¢s Angus
Thor
Figerald
Thorne
New Jersey Sergeant Arrested for Extortion in Hammonton
April 24 report: Sergeant Edward Eastburn of the New Jersey state police was arrested on extortion charges. He allegedly took $35 from Coleman Ristoto to be returned to Annie Dickler of Germania after a robbery complaint, with Eastburn failing to hand over the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammonton
Edward Eastburn
New Jersey
Eastburn
Coleman Ristoto
Annie Dickler
Germania
N. J
Kinkead Murder Trial Near End Heads to Jury
In Brooklyn, Olivia M. P. Stone faces final phase of trial for the murder of Milly G. Kinkead as prosecutors rest their case after seven days. Summations set for tomorrow. jurors to receive case in the afternoon pending court proceedings and defense cross examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkead
New York
Olivia M. P. Stone
Milly Gkinkead
Chc¢innast Corporaion
Brooklyn
State and
Vic
Miss Stone
Ferber
Warbusse
Sunlnse Kinkead
Lavoyer
Vessey Ro
Cress
Edward Kelly
Gounse
Miss Scone
Reilly
Justiut Aspinall
Dudge
California Woman Fatally Burned in Parents' Home
Mrs. Albert L. Huber of Needles California died from burns received Friday at her parents Samuel and Mrs. Cook's home at 269 Gregory Street Stamford. She reportedly fell asleep before a stove, paper toppled, flame ignited her robe, and she suffered fatal injuries after the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Stamford
Apri
Albert L. Huber
Needies
Cal
Ete
Mra Samuel Cook
Grogony
Huber
Tara Slove
Zionist Leader Seeks Vatican Support on Palestine Policy
Zionist leader Chahin Weis Mann met Cardinal Gasper in Rome to press for Jewish national home in Palestine. The Vatican reportedly opposed a privileged Jewish position, while safeguarding non-Jewish communities and preserving Holy places without special status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chahin Weis Mann
Work Siontse Organization
Gasper
Tey
Weiumann
Vatican
Palestine
Daylight Saving Plan Briefed by Chamber Board
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce board meets at noon in the Algonquin Club to discuss daylight saving and schedule delegates for the U S Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington May 15 to 18 and the Connecticut Chamber meeting in Hartford May 24 to 25. The session will review streets and sidewalks, traffic, industrial promotion progress, and the election of new directors with officers elected at 6:30 p m Monday at the Stratford Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Algonquin Club
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Hartford
Bridgeport
Stratheld Hotel
London Alarmed by Japan Naval Policy Shift
London reacts to Japan's move away from the AngloJapanese alliance as The Times calls for clarifications. Editors warn that Japan may seek economic ties or China exploitation to offset Washington limits and stress Pacific powers must prevent conflict through dialogue. The piece notes this shift risks undercutting Washington terms and asks for explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
London Times
the Times
Washington
Pacific
Times
China
Northeriff
Margot Asquini Sails To Britain After US Lectures
Mrs. Asquini left New York aboard the Mauretania without a farewell message to Americans. A reporter described her silence as she boarded, with only a distant reply and a retreat to her compartment. Princess Ribesco and others accompanied her as a secretary noted she would not be photographed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yobi
Margo
Asquini
Mngland
Mauretania
America
Diagst
Ganz
Princess Ribesco
Fev
Prince Bib
Baby
Cabra Dour
Charles Reyington
Pritith
Owner of Rum-Runner Fined and Sentenced in Newark
Moreta Mentz, owner of the steam Gravk man, seized at Caniddoi with a cargo valued at $20,000, was fined 5,000 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail by Federal Judge Lynch for violating federal prohibition laws. Martin Hoetgesang, captain of the vessel, received four months. Smith Hand, a deckhand, was fined 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N.il
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blue-jay
Bauer Black
Chicago
Cunard
Cherbosan
Soudhamates Raurtan
Rerengahia
N.X
Flymouth
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Unew Mta
Io Cobh Guicongigwas Baa
Liverpaal
Manta
Cythia
SLACO
C.Z.R
Ste Wi
Air Grove
Crades
Iterranea
Board of Health
Morris Schwartz
Clippers
Bsot
Feraona
Hillside
Tl Nord
City Garage
N. J. Constabulary
Karm Coal Club
Karm Terminal Coal Co
Barnum
C.of C. Board
Margot
Hie Smale Marae
Busy Cash Live
Curtain
Madras
Tim
Reg. Sivns
Bowns
Smith
Murray
Mather
Sua
American Chicle Co
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!