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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1926
Page
2
Hoir Aingrr, slain four years earlier with Rev Edward Wheeled Hall, accuses torture and forced confession attempts during a kidnapping in February 1924 near Long Island. He alleges fingerprints were faked and police or associates tortured him while seeking the murder confession.
Bavaria August 13. Fifty years ago today Richard Wagner opened his theater in Bayreuth to the public and launched a new era in music. A wave of Wagnarian recitals and critics praise mark the anniversary while old debates over his innovative ideas linger in memory. The Bayreuth premiere drew Emperor William I, and Wagner's festival of 1876 failed financially despite artistic triumph. After his death Cosima Wagner became the Bayside emblem of the festival era as aging stars and survivors recall the early cast and the continuing teaching of Frau Luga in Berlin.
Government to establish national air routes with two panels from commerce and military aviation. Chicago and Fall River highlighted for hubs with private companies handling flying under Assistant Secretary William F. MacCracken Jr. Ground stations owned by Commerce Department. routes and safety inspections to be set by the department. Expanded mail revenue use and higher civil aviation costs anticipated. decisions depend on private line extensions and defense considerations.
The Poole Dry Goods Company of Springfield has leased the corner half of Bridgeport’s old Read store on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue for 82 years, with space covering basement to roof and 80 feet of Main Street frontage. Negotiations continue for additional space or a second firm to join, as two nationally known chains reportedly eye the remaining portion.
Six people die in a railroad wreck as an express train jumps the track. First engine destroyed, crew of second engine escaped. Most injured were in the combination coach and parlor car. Aid rushed from Riverhead and Greenport, cars and ambulances used to transport the injured to care points. Fire units aided in rescue and debris clearance.
Governor Trumbull sanctioned a 10000 dollar counsel fee for Carmody and Thomas of Waterbury who represented the state at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on a new bituminous rate from West Virginia to Connecticut. A separate 7000 dollar requisition for horse hire at National Guard training camps was also approved by the comptroller. Adjunct General George M Cele approved the latter.
The article argues for temperance and condemns intoxicating liquor, claiming alcohol undermines physical health, aging, virtue, and social order. It asserts prohibition has created gated houses and moral decay over centuries in the United States.
Seattle prosecutors argue Walter Gaines killed his daughter Sylenia in a deliberate beating and choking death. Key witness Chief Deputy Coroner Jones testified most wounds were on the left side and the body was moved after death to suggest a fiend. Photographs of the body were admitted to support the theory that a left handed assailant was responsible.
Two girls were stabbed near Broad and Liberty streets as a man fled toward Laberty street. Noel, playing a Victrola, heard the screams and aided the victims before police and an ambulance arrived at the scene. Miss Borgaard was taken to the police station by motorist R. O. Williksen. both victims were treated at the Emergency Hospital. Investigators questioned them but could not identify the assailant, described as in his thirties wearing a dark suit and soft hat.
California Democrats pivot as August 31 primary looms with Dockweller and Katt contesting the senatorial nomination. McAdoo allies push to shield his national bid while Smith supporters press to shape California’s delegation, signaling a broader 1928 contest beyond state lines.
Montreal August 15 Judge Canaud promised Philip C Elliott and Richard Thorne held in connection with an alleged assault on Violet Anderson actress would free them Monday unless extradition papers arrive from Washington State Department has apparently not acted because it ruled the men cannot be extradited New York attorney Russell argued assault offense not specified in extradition treaty Judge Chaquet refused eight days remand but ordered them held to Mandate MaPe Thorne mother of one accused and watched court proceedings
Frank Ballard, a Georgia resident, is held on felony charges tied to a proposed loan arrangement. The case links Ballard to efforts to assist Georgia and Florida banks amid financial strain with claims of a two million dollar loan offer that he later denied as an outright loan and described as a joint effort with others.
The Argentine flyers, delayed by damage at Port au Prince and other incidents as they traced a route from Natal to Paramaribo and beyond, completed a long South American crossing. They faced a missing week and extensive searches before resurging July 2, making daily hops along the coast and reaching their objective near Rio Grande do Sul.
Kansas City August 13 C4P The southwestern states once frontiers of the West now hold preserved mementos of the past. Kansas promotes Santa Fe Trail views with 550 miles of routes and sites from prehistoric times. Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley Medicine Lodge Ozarks Mammoth Springs Hot Springs and Arkansas springs noted. Texas Mexican War sites San Antonio Alamo San Jacinto Palo Duro Canyon and Panhandle scenery.
John J. Muilings, director of the Hotel Garde and former erect commissioner, died at St Francis Hospital after an operation. He was 47. Muilings had served as chairman of the old sixth district for a period.
New York report states five year old indictment against Colonel Robert G. Cathrow and six others for conspiring to defraud the government over whiskey withdrawal permits was dismissed on Buckner’s motion. No evidence shows improper money or actions. Names include Samuel Stecklar David McGowan Benjamin Aver Walter Huby Frank Fallon and Mannie Kessler the bootleg king referenced.
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.