Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1923

Page

2

Stresemann wins Reichstag trust amid Ruhr sovereignty talks

The Reichstag backed Chancellor Stresemann's new cabinet 240 to 70 with 25 abstentions. He outlined conditions for Ruhr freedom and Rhine protections, urging international arbitration to restore Ruhr and Rhineland liberties while preserving Germany's economic life and reparation stance.

Strestmann Reichstag Snvernments Kuhs Rhineland Germany Ruhr Stresemann Ihe Cunu Partical Extre Indies Union of Possiale Cuba Leo Janie

Rise of Calvin Coolidge Told by Frank Stearns

Boston businessman Frank Waterman Stearns tells how Calvin Coolidge rose from obscurity to national leadership. He recalls meeting Coolidge in 1915, his refusal to promise aid, and Stearns’s belief that Coolidge would become a great president. He emphasizes Coolidge’s unselfish service and integrity.

Calvin Coolidge Frank Stearns Washington Frank Waterman Stearns Boston Coolidge Masachusetts Stearns United States Caewineed Achitte

Homes submerged as storm floods coast, thousands displaced

A powerful coastal storm submerged about 25,000 houses along the Yau Ree rind on the west coast. Officials say the full extent of damage and loss of life has yet to be determined as recovery efforts continue.

Phhab Yau Ree Rind Ores

Riots in Germany Leave Dozens Dead or Wounded

Reports from Wilhelmsburg near Hamburg describe barricades thrown up by rioters and clashes with police. Three people were killed and nine wounded in Hamburg area as authorities and strikers exchanged fire and dispersed the crowd.

Perlin Pour R Ordec Wilhelmsburg Hamburg Aix-La-Chapelle Nore Perllun Germ Vabanet Vantiderice Meret Streseman Iven Obes Uarfield Pitbsfield Tosa le Albany Wrooslet Springfield Thug Grimes Cubs Lake Braves Gants Detvat Findgers Phillies Peer Jaraise Detroit Wang Sre Muller Sen Ve U. Bolemmas Forest Hills Varites

Slemp Named Secretary to the President at White House

Virginia Republican Cascom Slemp accepted the post of secretary to President Coolidge. He will not assume full duties until after July 7 due to a brief interim with George I. Christian Jr. serving as presidential secretary. Slemp, a longtime Republican leader from Virginia, previously declined several government offers.

Washington Cascom Slemp Virginia Les Neen Coolidge Slemp White House George I. Christian, Jr Harding Galle A University of Virginia Virgin Military Instiute Big Jone Gap Republican Nation Virginis Virginia Republican State Committee Issinl Secretar Comers Peru

Father files $4080 suit over boy struck by car

August report states John Rasden, 15, of Greenwich, was hit by an auto owned and driven by Constable George Jones. The father sues for 4080 damages to be heard in Beissport district court next month with deputy sheriff seizing Jones property on the Pos Road Riverside.

John Rasden Philo Tiden George Jones Ted Jones Mace Buverar Court Beissport Jane Com Tagine Toca Contackie Jones Pos Road Greenwich

American Legion of Fairfield Plans Dance Event

At a recent Fairfield American Legion meeting the group voted to hold a dance to benefit a local cause. Officers elected include William O A Kinsella as chair with George Anderson and Howard A Smith as alternates.

American Legion OF Fairfield Plan Dance IEEE Georg Smith

Hold Up Tract Captured After Strenuous Fight

Three highwaymen held up a moving van on the New London New York turnpike near Sayprook. John Conroy led the gang, resisted arrest, and was detained in $10,000 bond with two associates held on $5,000 each. State police pursued, a gun and revolver were seized, and charges include carrying concealed weapons and attempted highway robbery. Sullivan continued to New York under arrest protocol.

Wrhstbroome New London New York Paul Win John Conroy Wallace Street Bridgeport Wiseet Ares Ina Hugh Meade Nicholas Archaniel William J. Stehlins Milford Stiehhins Johny Sullivan A. Meyer Sulivan Brook Woodin Meade Madison Conroy Bodwin Westbronk Jonney

Coolidge to Stay in Washington for Limitless Term

Washington, Aug. 14. The recuireniants of the presidency are so steady that President Coolidge does not expect to leave Washington this summer or in any measure resume vacation after Harding's death. The new President, it was said today at the White House, faces many challenges and will stay in the capital to become acquainted with details through the ongoing interntten. He does not plan to make speeches or travel within the next few months.

Washington Coolidge Harding White House Washton Ocssar

Park Board eyes Trumbull tract for new 18 hole golf course

The Park Board secured a two month option on the Wanlsey Stirling Estate in Trumbull for over 10 acres near Beardsley Park and North Avenue at a price of 30 000 dollars. If developed it would become an 18 hole course with easy access from Bridgeport and Long Island Sound and provide a scenic view from various angles. The board notes the pastureland and drainage as favorable for rapid golf use and plans to survey the site further before any commitment.

Drmner Tale San Poenteniat Cnet Perris Rovers Park Board Wanlsey-Stirling Trumbull George M. Sin Sames Ard Bwenta Jon Tenumbull Ares Beard Tey Park North Avenue Elry Bridgeport Longada Sound Bame Cab Iraternity State Legion Whalen Fort Wright New England Keogh GOP Norwalk Bot Tsaders Roth Airfield Greenwich Milford Chamber of Commerce Masonic ‘Lémple Cacaner Danbury Walnut Beach Mill Pikin Fairfield Pasadena John Flood Puller Mevice Frank Stearnns Coolidge Lascom New Present Tum Medford Cuisse

Gasoline Price War Deepens Across Nation

Gasoline price cuts by Standard Oil of Indiana and large Midwestern lines spark a broad market selloff in New York stocks as crude prices fall. Georgia governor signals probe into potential monopoly by gasoline pricing practices, with other states considering similar investigations and auto groups urging price reductions to maintain demand.

West Ceeecagq Associated Press Standard Oil Company Indiana Middlewest New York Georgia Walker Olreorg NIEW Southirn Svery Partie

Phe Voice on the Peleptone in The Gray Ghost Series

The Bridgeport Sunday Post previews a new Gray Ghost adventure featuring Phe Crayhost the gentleman lawbreaker. The tale promises bafflement and veriloquent intrigue as readers anticipate next Sunday’s installment.

Phe Phe Crayhost Unio Callies Arthur Conan Doyle Starice

Medford suspect arrested after Franklin murder confessions

Two wooden boxes containing the dismembered bodies of a woman and her daughter are found in a field. Nassau native Nunie G Tsekos of Franklin NH is arrested after allegedly admitting the killings over a quarrel about money. He says he transported the bodies to a field then to Boston with his children later. Police recover the bodies and begin formal proceedings in Malden and Franklin.

Jedworld Mass Nunie G, Tsekos Franklin New Hampshire Medford Square Natalie Catherine Adams Malden Tranpshire Wutherless Tsekos Medford Boston Prack Yesterda Charles 4. Clarke Hoxen Cla Clarke Lhenklin Tsekna Haaton

Reckless driving charge against auto driver identified

A man from Hallett Street was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a dangerous, erratic ride near Nichols-Bridgeport town line. His vehicle was damaged but he was uninjured, and he faced a $16,000 bond set by the judge.

James Wolsely Hallett Street Nichols- Bridgeport Wulnely Abs Natomobile Wes Pellie Hypor Matorists Nichols

Hungarian Church Defends Pastor Amid Controversy

A faction within the Hungarian Reformed congregation accuses Rev Alexander Ludman of selfish motives and calls for resignations after a consolidation plan at the State Street parish. Four signatories say elders pressured the pastor and claim union meetings were damaged by the path to merge. The statement notes some signatories were not full members when drafted.

Alexander Ludman Bist Magyar Reformed Vhars Kudhran Dolly Filte Tus Parish State Street Helormiml Pari Lupin Faust Tev. I Komigally Tris Socgal

Two Slightly Injured in Day's Accidents

Two people were injured yesterday in separate incidents. Clifford Darrows of 11 Sea[d] Avenue suffered a slight concussion while at work. Alice Kapushu of Hancock Avenue sustained contusions and was shaken by the fall from a veranda railing.

Ardent Clifford Darrows Alice Kapushu Hancock Avenue

Missing boy after betting game on seaside busi ness

Jankure of Stratford told police he feared losing $78 and after a game on a seaside dark diamond busi ness, the boy vanished. He later said the boy had gone to see Meek Ventic, and authorities are investigating the disappearance as a possible crime.

Busi Nehi Jona Aber Stratfard Stephen Jaukuca Gabor Jankure Meee Ventic

Rescue Efforts Continue After Frontier Mine Blast

Rescuers labored through the night at Kemmerer Coal Company’s Frontier Mine, one mile from town, after an explosion knocked out 138 miners. Thirty seven were pulled alive. about 100 remain unaccounted for amid smoke and chaos. Rescue teams from the United States Bureau of Mines joined, as relatives waited anxiously outside the shaft mouth.

Kemmerer Wyoming Kemmerier Wao Frontier Mine Kemmerer Coal Com Kemmerer Coal Company Kemmerer Unitedates Bureau of Mines Rock Springs Salt Lake City Utah Wenen Eihey Inama Pete Tapero Jin Gus Wevera Firat Ishees Vonight

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stressman Berlin Streseman Bavarian People’s Party Nieni Tormey Thaneedia Cine Enea Soeration Poymienia Cerne Uer Weave Uatae Stereshej Hi Larly Frank Waterman Sterns Wells Coolidge-Stearns Massachusetts Senate Amhearst College Amherst Gonvernor Algonquin Mr. Coolidge Contlould C. Bascom Slemp Holdup Trid Ring Trumbull Tract Beardsley Park Ins Fis Miemile The Bridgeport Sunday Post NEX Sunday Howise Tsekas Fru Pranitin Congregation OF Hungarian Church Boy Shaft
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication