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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1923

Page

2

Democrats attack Coolidge over Slemp appointment

Democrats assail President Coolidge for naming Slemp, the longtime House Republican, as secretary, calling the move an official event and noting party divisions. The Publicity Bureau issued the statement, arguing Slemp’s selection signals White House leaning to Republicans in southern states.

Washington Turvanmeine Cooligge Duti Wiecoma Bs Stemp Noth House of Representatives Cooldige Neninazien Faifid BuIshern Coolie Sleamp

Gasoline price cuts spark nationwide debate

A fragmented report notes government actions and industry reactions as prices drop. Governors and commissioners discuss investigations into price levels while federal debates address market integrity and consumer impact. The piece mentions Maryland, Virginia, and New York officials amid broader national scrutiny.

Girl's Assailant Believed Found

A suspected assailant in a girl attack is believed located, with officials expressing willingness to extradite for proceedings. Authorities plan further steps as investigations continue and the suspect’s status is reviewed.

Meetings Tonight and Encampment to Oy

Fragmented OCR note lists meetings and gatherings with scattered place names and addresses including Oak ren iy, Wom A Ly do street, and 837 Iast Maint Bridgenort. Mentions veterans groups and a bar/association site with unclear timings.

Encampraent Bons Baie Eton Aseh

De Valera Seized In Free State Turmoil

Reports detail Fianna Fail leader Eamon De Valera being taken by Free State authorities after a volatile rally. Crowds reacted with shouting, clashes, and arrests as police and rioters confronted each other outside the Market Square.

DE Valera Free State

STATE FIREMEN ELECT OFFICERS AT CONVENTION

Fire department officers were elected at the state convention. Notable names included Charles E Can and George I Woo Turis. The event featured speeches and the selection of leadership for the upcoming year.

State Firemen Lartines Benny Stain Buepien Acre Viesident Charles Aly Ecan Seely Mingleees Turis Fanaden Gilely Tarvin

Derby Fire Leaves Damage Worth Major Loss

A devastating blaze in Derby Australia destroyed a large building, with estimated damage around 200,000 pounds. Fire teams fought the inferno amid strong winds, preventing spread to adjacent structures while district nurses set up temporary quarters elsewhere. No injuries reported, but several stores and offices were wiped out and insurance and ownership tied to the Ennis estate was noted.

Derby Aus Pickerny Yoovigd Igmdion Heaky Angonia Bie Vantage Pial Howe Stitt Bridgepor Aiden Broneh Loomer Main Street District Nurses’ Association Organ Tien Tien Viarljous

Licenses Lost in Month by Drunken Drivers in Hartford

August bulletin from the State Motor Vehicle Department shows ninety seven licenses suspended for driving while intoxicated in Hartford area. Commissioner Stoeckel notes an 87 percent rise versus last year and warns of a crisis in motor vehicle safety. Four hundred more licenses were suspended nationwide through July, with daily detentions and drastic amendments under consideration.

Hartford Tacit Tieensee Tuwt Manulito Atale Atalor Vehicle Department Stoeckel Orhis Lasi Connecticut Missioner Steeckel Juy Leen

Geddes Presses Island Reforms And Immigrant Conditions

A long excerpt reports Geddes urging island improvements to class rooms and ventilation for prisoners, and discusses immigrant handling at Bilis Island. It notes staff efforts and praise for arrangements, while highlighting harsh conditions, detentions, and debates over quotas and admission into the United States. The piece quotes critiques of housing, medical care, and the temporary detention system.

United States Hs Vieting Ar Atlis Island Aymann Winsett Fu Sland Sir Auckland Vyranda Bilis Qirisings Whiren Wis Tims Europe Cogsuis

Riwanian Annual Outing at Double Beach Observed

Riwanian community members gathered for their annual outing at Double Beach. The event featured socializing, local leadership addresses, and group activities, with attendees enjoying the seaside venue and renewed community ties.

Riwanians Double Beach

Plan for cooperative finance ties with state guaranties

A joint committee seeks cooperation to revitalize the company through a financial plan that could reduce fixed charges and allow limited securities. The board doubts state guaranties and trustees would secure fair returns, noting differences from the Boston Elevated Railway plan, and commends faithful service of employees while urging stockholders to consider the proposal.

Thort Agri Davids Tun le Copiunia Umierstand Hostoy Maine Paljastinen New Haven Hia Company Joly Twittea Semmes Gorm Ro Boston Elevated Railway T Vie Harelel Royal Iad Saileesd Cnovs Witward Milligac Whangin Mistwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coolidge Slemp National Committee York Vic+ viet Co- England Ihe Situa Nn naUgasa Af Hirshfield New York Jssusy Goverter A. A. Penahey Baal Ae Amerean Avtome- Wie Association Tue Athlie Jegeriseert Cyne Ae Page Gre de Salou Stare Eesergment de Valery Talviek Gelaw Mary Pevurn de Vale Tealands England Republic of Tye Ennis Ain de Oldivy Wien Sara Divtorea de Valern Wits Colisers Pepianesh Teader Lergait Maryef Ida Towner Norvenis Usth Michel Ulsnerty Brock Moases Marzaret Marseline Ianbeth Wlalerty Net UHN Flaherty Block Geddes N. E N. H Jane Maak Couey Diehiess Harty Asbererty Jettier Paparher Ary Dover Dante Reuters Panies Tei Bey Vail Phaven Sitte Mingland Marguine Atiu Iyere Rostin Praja Boston Vuruny Movin Joba Teat Conlin Central Wararant N.Y. Con. Ry Fronie New Nile Hnven Morvan Ughend Hhlee Pontes Corning Poston Atinay Uae T&m Josh Ag Nue Tay Piisbargt & Lake Mintaoi Oper Tenet Braneh Unes Ben Rtie Toston & Malle Dss Nepal Mimaaarenrenc Henieniged Ahr Omar Sinai Mips Huston Volloston Bangor i Vernier Turku Rive Sinamiteek SAO St Eis Ber Loan New Hinven Maine Central Keston and Albay Ranger Areoscovik Genial Vyerment Rutland Ter Bureau of Higiway Boovonues Albany Ner Hollywood Adela Rogers St. Johns Smopolitan Nes Ties Eran
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