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 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
2
A canvass of leaders shows no immediate movement toward settlement and no new overtures anticipated. If money aids reopen negotiations, miners may consider it, while operators face pressure to accelerate heat changes as talks linger. Murray and Hoover plan to attend a conference on reorganization of the United States Bureau of Mines.
fragmented OCR notes describe political debate in the House of Commons on settlement terms of a threatened strike. references to Ramsay MacDonald and Baldwin ministry, labor and political tensions, plus a long list of fraternal and lodge organizations and addresses.
Rallying New Rochelle and neighboring commuters plan organized opposition to the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad fare increase. Citizens discuss joint actions, seeking court review and city cooperation to contest the 46 percent rise and pressure the railroad for adjustments. Local officials pledge rapid meeting setup and legal coordination.
A monkey caused a traffic tie up in New York as it fled pedestrians and riders near a birth venue book shop. Police pursued the animal through busy avenues and offloaded it at police headquarters after it leaped onto a taxi and attempted to enter a box.
Nova Scotia miners vote to resume work under provincial terms. Brish Empire Stee Corporation directors in Montreal preliminarily accept the plan, with decision pending further talks. Government proposals include 6 to 8 percent wage cuts from 1924, a partial rebate of royalties, and a referendum on union dues.
Public funds face scrutiny as Adm. Coolidge urges restraint on naval costs. Discussions with Tagle aim to shape policy for potential battleship programs, seeking to avoid overreach while balancing national defense needs. The final decision rests on whether to expand naval capacity within the budget.
Readers are invited to have their eyes examined to determine if glasses are required. A single complete eye check is offered for a reasonable charge and includes guidance on whether eyewear is needed and which prescription may suit the customer.
A five year old child died after a burn incident at playtime. A separate note mentions a thief and a light from a torch, with local names and travel details including Miss Ware Schorer and travel abroad to Europe. The text also references a secretary position at a Health Department and a return to duties.
Kellogg announces ratifications from France Japan Italy Britain China Portugal Belgium and the Netherlands binding signatories to the conference’s obligations. A commission will study foreign extraterritorial rights while a three month timeline covers the first Revision Commission meeting. Spain Sweden Peru and Brazil also adhere.
The cornerstone of the Mary 4 Bedford Homes for Nurses at the Norwalk hospital will be laid Sunday afternoon August 16 at 3 o'clock. Exercises are elaborate and hospital authorities expect a large attendance. The principal speaker will be Judge John J Aleh.
Catherine F Corcoran 43 of Cormgall street Stratford died Tuesday at Bridgeport Hospital. Funeral 2 PM from parents home with burial at St Michael Cemetery. Joseph Riccio 64 died. funeral held yesterday from Pembroke Street home with burial at St Michael Cemetery. Mrs Mary Etta Myers funeral yesterday at Jetland Place Black Rock. Wilie Jeanette Fovan funeral held at 199 Wordin Avenue with high mass at St Peters Church. Mrs Bella Lawler funeral held at West Haven? funeral home. burial at West Haven. Mrs Frances Kaho widow of Joseph Kaho funeral yesterday from 30 Harnala Avenue with Polish National Church rites. Leonard Lucia 48 Savoy Street funeral tomorrow at 1 PM from his home. survived by daughter Mrs Grace Aurilio.
Colebrook August 5 Miss Julia I Northrop a Waterbury teacher for over 40 years died at her home here after a short illness. She taught many generations and was remembered by former students and colleagues. The funeral arrangements are pending.
Mary twenty one year old former actress linked to M Browning adrift in Astoria with a lavish wardrobe plan. Neighbors dispute age and say she was sixteen when Browning sought a fourteen year old girl. Father formerly a janitor now in West Sixteenth Street office work. Browning’s associate Mary Spas also involved amid tuberculosis and sanatorium claims.
Four people were injured during a street confrontation starting when a man produced a check and brandished a revolver. A deputy and patrol officers pursued through Washington avenue and a harbor street, exchanging shots. one officer suffered a leg wound while the suspect was captured and taken to City hospital, where he refused treatment. Several bystanders and police were shaken but none others were seriously hurt.
Senator Pandin and chief Canad in delegate are spotlighted for the presidency of the League of Nations. A proposed commission of ton n is set for September sessions, with a push to place a plan on the agenda.
The Pequot Yacht Club of Southport was eliminated by Stamford Yacht Club crews in the Tumor Championship races at Stamford. The Pequot boat, manned by Helen and Lucy Bedford, finished 52 seconds behind Stamford in the first race and 1 minute 37 seconds in the second. Heavy rain favored Stamford, as Indian Harbor Greenwich and Rochelle crews were also defeated leaving four crews remaining.
In 13th May edition notices workers and masters clash as unions press for higher wages. Masters association refuses to meet demands setting wage ranges from 75 to 85 cents per hour. Informal settlement talks fail with no progress on resolving the strike. Newspapers report heightened tensions and stalled negotiations as unions, slavery, and mission groups reportedly influence events.
Silvermine Norwalk marks ten years of cooperative spirit with a milestone event at the Village Room. An all star cast performs a costume free production at Das de Robin on Rusling Avenue, celebrating community friendliness and artistic achievement.
The US Debt Commission will meet today to discuss war debt negotiations with Belgium. Key figures include Rep Crisp, Rep Bliton, and Under Secretary Winston. Belgian delegates Premier Tennis and three officials arrived in New York aboard the Olympic to coordinate with the World War Foreign Debt commission.
AP reports an important rebel convoy captured near Regia by Spanish troops after strong Moorish resistance. The prisoners were taken as the Tangier international convoy from Tangier proceeds.
City New York reports a man found dead at 143 Main Street from heart failure. Another incident notes a worker struck in the abdomen by a crane at Lindes Street and Gapitel Avenue, taken to St Vincent’s Hospital with trauma. A fall from a ladder at 35 State Street left a worker at the scene. an employee of John Laindet contracted for something else. a separate entry mentions Helen Konigy and a fall at 9 White Street prompting hospital transfer.
The East Side churches coordinate preaching schedules as Rev Beale departs for vacation. Rev Brace will preach at King Highway next Sunday and later lead Park Street Church for the month. Rev Armationg of Fairfield will preach at Park Street near Sunday. A director of religious education may be appointed in September to assist Beale under the new arrangement. Sunday school continues in both buildings for now.
Premier Mussolini drives his own car toward Cattolica on the Adriatic coast where he intends to spend several days with his family. The move signals a rare personal foray during a tense period in the nation.
A local dispute involving church and civic groups led to police arrest and a court case. Attor n ey David M of New Haven represents the concerned party. The issue centers on whether wheels and related items at a lead event should be deeded as games or deemed void. Twenty named respondents include Thomas Callopy and Bertha Timbricks. The Law and Enforcement Committee, uniting several organizations and three Protestant churches, has faced seven years of disputes among committees and stand owners, now entering the courtroom arena.
John Canary bette known as Fissy was arrested by Patrolman Samuel Hockhelser yesterday on a charge of sagiancy. It is his second arrest since release from Wethersfield state prison after a burglary term. A prior July arrest for drunkenness resulted in a suspended 13 day sentence and one year probation.
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.