Bridgeport Officials Plan Clean-up Week Proclamation
Mayor to issue a proclamation inviting residents to participate in Clean-up Week beginning May 6. Fire health and various departments will co operate with community groups to remove winter rubbish. Remington Improvement Association has spent over 1000 on trees shrubs and vines for local beautification with support from the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Fire Department
Health Department
Wil Otis
Tes Ae
Citzens
Bridgeport
Utter
Remington Improvement Association
Vmes
Pilani Weouthar
Witliam
Charles
James Doyle
H Osborn
Otheig
George Quarie
John H Medbermott
John Smith
John Elain
Chamber of Commerce
Remington
Sitney Driver Accused of Assault in Stratford Court
Bridgeport street car conductor Harry Hermg was arraigned in Stratford town court on a charge of assault filed by Andrew Herman, a Sitney driver on Huntington Road. Herman testified he was struck after an altercation began when Hermg shoved him down, the incident occurring about a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hermg
Bridgeport
Stratford Town Court
Andrew Herman
Hantington Road
Stratford
Hernan
Wlacaenedere
Hernig
Herma
Us Siten
Belgium Women Vote Boosts Conservative Victory
Early returns show Belgian women voters heavily favor the Catholic party, aiding conservative gains in Sunday selections. Communists suffer widespread defeats as the Catholic bloc solidifies its top position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Wach
Britain Moves to Resume War Debt Payments
London reports indicate Britain ready to discuss resuming war debt payments after conferences. Cabinet figures and secretaries consider funding plans, possible debt cancellations, and shifts in annual obligations. Chamberlain signals no immediate tax changes while outlining tentative charitable and foreign debt adjustments.
Bay State Town Agitated Over Sun Saving Question
Local residents and town officials debate daylight saving measures after a recent town meeting. The superintendent of schools has shifted to daylight hours for district operations as part of a broader preparation seminar and community vote discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
First Woman Secretary of California Senate
A historic note identifies the first woman to serve as California Senate secretary. The text mentions Grace and suggests a pioneer role among state senate staff, noting long tenure and a barrier-breaking position for women in state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Senate
Sumie Secretaria
Jane
Wiss Grace S Steemer
Calavata State Senate
Action Deferred On Tariff Bill Amid Stalled Progress
Debates continue over a tariff bill as critics question its impact on foreign exchange and customs duties. House members seek compromise while Senate action remains uncertain and committee work resumes on broader tax reform and revenue measures.
Prosperity Plan Promotes National Savings Movement
The article describes a local push in Lidgeport to form a saving and industrial readjustment effort led by Treasury officials and Mayor Wilson. It details a plan to enroll the public in the Legion of Opihir Savers, with a goal of full county participation and a concerted push from the Treasury Department and Postmaster Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidgeport
Smith
Treasury du Print Rt
Wilson
Creene
Dol
Dolla Savers
Treasur
Legion of Opihir Savers
Ibuidgeport
Mayon Wilsons
Treasury Department
Volstead Acts to Stamp out Beer
The report describes enforcement under Volstead Act provisions targeting beer production and importation. It notes injunctive actions to halt shipments and manufacturing of illicit beverages, with large quantities to be disposed of. Inland warehouses hold a substantial bonded supply of grain alcohol for unspecified uses.
Man Arrested Over Ash Handling Violating City Ordinance
Police report a man was arrested yesterday morning at 1191 Wain Street for unlawful removal and transportation of ashes. He allegedly ignored multiple warnings to stop carrying cans of ashes through streets and near pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po Ice
Cay
Wain Street
Time discrepancies disrupt travelers and factory schedules
Discrepancies between Daylight Saving Time and standard time caused confusion for travelers in various cities. Factories, courts, and churches debated adjusting clocks, with workers voting on whether to shift to daylight saving. The county courts planned to resume at 10 a.m. Eastern, while some offices already moved clocks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Conn
Mploves
Ahen
Wes Falen
Ryue
James
Agseetubien
Rairoad
Oiher
Tudge Toho & Teele
Phelan
Cat Wikobaeke Che
Pastors Association
Marital law loop holes to be closed under new Connecticut bills
Senate leader Alexander Tee Laner and judiciary chair plans a reform to close bigamy loop holes in state law. The move follows cases in New Jersey and New York involving multiple marriages, including Herbert T Andrews, whose legal fight in a forthcoming bigamy trial spurred the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Tee Laner
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Connecticut
Chancellor Lane
New Jersey
Tmmn
Stamford
Dellane
Herbert T Andrews
New York
Greenwich
McLaney
Andrews
Aldermen Discuss 300000 Charities Relief Notes Bonds
The Common Council committee urges city action to relieve unemployment via issuing short term notes or bonds totaling 300000 to fund charity departments and road work. It proposes state authority, favorable interest terms, and proceeds to aid needy families and employ workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EA Fae
Tharty
Department of Public Chat Ues
General Assembly
Mge
Fawgs
J Stone
G Moore
Blackhaw
Thomas McArthy
Wass and Weans Committee of Common Council
Newspaper Ads Jump Fifty Million in a Year
Newsom reports a dramatic rise in nationwide newspaper advertising with more than 700 million dollars spent in the year ahead, an increase of 50 million over the previous year. The American Newspaper Publishers Association bureau of advertising notes growing demand and space gains as a decisive, economical medium.
Jitneys Debated In Stratford Seismic Route Hearing
City officials and residents debated proposed jitney routes in Stratford including Beardsley Park and Stratfield road extensions. Speakers urged grid coverage, while aldermen noted past blocks and safety concerns near the railroad viaduct and engine house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley Pass
Strafield Road
Seaview
Noble Avenue
Gilbert Ixnon
Berndaley Park
Alderman Tours
Moimanee Committee
Vianos
Beardsley Park Service
Stralheld Road
Stratfield Church
Broshawn
Capitolvenue
Tun Casi
Park Avenue
Pequonnoch Street
Harrison Street
Collen Hill
National Marine Strike Threat Looms Over U S Shipping
Long threatened strike by shipowners and unions looms as wage cuts and American seamen employment rules trigger deadlock. Admiral Benschawman and the Shipping Board head urge federal mediation while unions demand preference for American sailors and oppose the Tollette statute provisions. Some harbor work may remain unaffected while multiple U S and international lines brace for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Benschawman
United States Shipping Head
Wednesdat
Washneton
Shipping Boards
Sey
Iaw
Ownes
Tretien Tewis
Wi Ynseth
Great Lakes
Ings
Lea
Sbike
United States
Shipping Board
Steamatip Co 1
United American Lines
Ail
Coastside
Atlantic
Pacific
Culf
Obituary notices for May GL Batwhelder and others in city area
Funeral notices list Mrs May GL Batwhelder death in Singar with service at 330 from her daughters home and burial in Lakeview cemetery. Also recorded are obituaries for Edward Sobocmski John G Bassett Karl Britner Libby Wann Reid and Bethlord with services at local churches, cemeteries, and at home, detailing survivors and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May GL Batwhelder
Mars Iwekelder
George WeClellan
Dwighters Meclellan
Lakeview
Ceme
Ies Saugh Ors Wis OG Wheeler
WeCleNinendelhe Ratchelder
Nichols
Herbert and
Suah Tord Darley
Yarih
Bail
Ler
St Peters Church
Joba
Donne Paluce
James Ord
Robert Costello
Michael McPadden Burtt
West End Merchants Endorse Sunday Store Closings
Local merchants in Lee Avenue hall vote to adopt a Sunday closing schedule. The West End Progressive Business Association forms to enforce a May first closing. A second meeting set for next week will confirm details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stgle Street
Lee Avenue Hall
West End Progressive Business Mens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sitney
Britain
Great Britain
Conne Bon
Scar Lars
London
Tolly
Austen
House of Commons
Chaberlan
Lim
Thamberlain
Lemslanon
Chamilain San
Main St
Bachives
Grace S Steermert
Armei
Theanius Imereqse
House
Thored Harmsa Tardner
Meirs
Johls Lncovlemd
Vrrlsted
Filui
Josh Wilford
Lac
Don
Mos Traelers
Eladio
Corrastor
Liam UN
Nassen
Mig Co
Vestern
George Wo Games Senen
Fiat
DeLaney
Department of Pub An Chines
Lennie
U. S
Russia
Hubbat
Stratford Avenue
Ash Creech
Lme
Fairfield Avenue
Han Tulning
Howard Avenue
Traffid
Src
Aview Avenue
Crescentvenue
Congress
Hanistan Tecone
Seande Pail
David Wo Piie
Associaen
Huooad
Serh
South Main Street
Pli
Lowing Widison
Venus Tank Street
George Aly Price
Barnum Avenue
Stave Street
White Street
William Street
Pines Roe
Karmen Viller
Warner
Leon Metille Cartridge Company
Mr Hubbard
John Higgins
Columma Graphophone
Pines
Francisco
Chicago
Bureau
National Marine Strike
John G Bassett
East Main Street
James L Rees
J Hobbits Wilhham
William Rebman
Howard H Brown
Lachginger
Singer Manufacturing Compart
Karl Brtner
Greenfield Hill
Jacob Bitze
Rey
Wiemer
Cal Hoekn
Peter Weber
Lades Teller
Willam Pekwire
Touly Wagner
William Tim Buriil
Ceme Lan
Reid
Oade Avenue
Mountain Grove
Cemetery
Arthur Lusmen
Boston
Doroth Wirgarei
Jane Wid
Virginie
Dewud
Use
Pringeport Business Weis Association
Horlick
State Street
Coca-Cola Company
Tanta, Ga
Tom
Auerbach
Auerbach & Sons
York City
Auerbachsverdal
Superior
Fairfield Ave
Middle 8
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!