Premieres Insist Undertaking Not a Failure
London reports the December London conference on German reparations ended with agreement only on a follow up conference. Allies plan a Paris meeting in January to forge a new program as Britain rejects French martal vacuan of German industry. Diplomats say agreement to disagree is temporary amid British cabinet resistance to co operate on French plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Somme
Germany
Sis
Jeurope
France
Europe
Stratford Captain Seriously Moved In Auto Accident
Stratford captain G Coley 74, a famed retired shipmaster, was struck near Broad and Main in Bridgeport while attempting to toss Maun street. He suffered possible skull fracture and body injuries. taken to Bridgeport Hospital. A quick workaround by the 18 year old boss saved him from another vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Prank
G. Coley
Hawley
Port
Clinton Street
Spring Perch, Manufacturine Company
Bridgeport
Maun Street
Broad Street
Machhin
Inxvar
Pryk Handy
Main Street
Ung
Walter Itnab-Tein
Joulsetrees
Coles
Thieves Flee After Woman Asks Why During Hold Up
A Hols Photo System scene shows two men entering a shop on Mais Street near Clark Wig Wloug. A female customer questioned their demand, refused to raise her hands, and sparked a retreat as the pair fled along the street. Police describe two suspects and are reviewing surveillance details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Hols
Mais
Pentautank
Gillette
Gome
Haber
Bryan Endorses Radicals Plank in Debate
William Jennings Bryan endorsed several progressive proposals in Washington. He praised the Norris resolution to abolish the electoral college and elect the president and vice president by district voting, and urged support for saving inaugurations tied to January after the election. He suggested voting by congressional districts to better match population. The message was relayed to Democratic senators at the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Jennings
Washington
Jett
Florida
Jam
Norris
Breck
Bryan
Congress
Whemhey
Capitol
Jehuriay
Uns
Cleétlig
Cleetton Ly Sh
Lynching of Man Near Streetman Attracts 1000 Mob
A mob of about 1000 lynched a man after arresting him in connection with a reported attack on a young woman. The body was chained to a tree in a creek bottom three miles south of Streetman and riddled with bullets. Local and county officers, aided by an armed guard, moved the body to Fairfield amid a large crowd. The accused was identified, and police indicated the case involved a prior assault and cross-border pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syieetman
Dee
Gay
Hegre
Streetman
Pairfield
Lothurn
Xeero
Gayway
Stratford Tax Rate Set to Stay Within Mill Limit
Stratford officials discuss a proposed tax rate not exceeding 12 to 8 mills for 1922 to 1928, with council noting back taxes and a survey showing high per capita arrears. A $190,000 short term note borrowing plan was unanimously authorized as part of fiscal measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buratford
Counci
Donald Suminia
Walter A. Keeling
Ostate
Sully M. Brewster
Brewster'n Pond
Eustake
Brewster
Strattonh
Agan
Tig Town
Vown Manage
R. Ef. Danter Io
Local Board Chooses Architect to Supervise School Building
The Board of Education decided to hire an expert to draft plans and a supervising architect for the school project. An informal ballot chose the expert. six teachers were fined for absence but fines were remitted. The district will seek funds for more teachers and a larger high school staff in the new semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keidgepart
Wille
Board of Education
Sufglad
Shell
Tan VW
Wilson Substantianiye
Piven
Hiness
Ti Ani Aries
Aix
Gran Inui
Wes Talon
Ebor
Cortright
Stratford Girl Reported Missing
A Stratford girl was reported missing, with scant readable text indicating police involvement and concern after an afternoon errand. Local notices reference her family and ongoing search efforts by authorities.
Supreme Court rules double jeopardy in Prohibition cases
The Supreme Court decided five federal Prohibition cases, holding that both federal and state authorities may punish the same unlawful production and sale of intoxicating liquor within the same act. It reverses a federal indictment against Lanza, Barto, and others, clarifying that in absence of state conviction under special provisions, federal charges for making transporting and selling liquor do not bar prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Presa
Iim
Supreme Court
California
United States District
United States
Committee Finds Gasoline Pumps Pre Installed
A local committee of common council members toured the area and confirmed that several gasoline pumps had already been installed prior to formal action. The investigation team noted prior installations and reported on the status of the project as city officials consider the next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miomman Wilbert Sanford
Cupprovey
Nan Rounel
Amd
Injunction Bars Stamp Law Enforcement Agains Egg Firms
Fragmented report shows egg wholesalers in a county seeking and obtaining a temporary injunction to halt enforcement of a stamp tax law. The order names Frank Virelli and state sergeant amid a debatable enactment, with discussion of enforcement delays and potential future amendments or repeat actions. The piece references prices, wholesale practice, and legislative intent impacting the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdogen Hartley
Una
Strom Veil
Tetden
Perso Bol Ruthas
Venterdia
Gameboy
Tiquae
Anulvele
Frank Virelli
UVQI
Sivnet
Amd
Westport Hops Around When Live Wires Fall
A Westport section near Bulkley’s Bridge experienced a dangerous fall of live wires when a telephone pole tilted from its base. Power was out for about 40 minutes as emergency crews and guards redirected traffic. Electric service was restored after Bridgeport electricians repaired the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Boston
Bulkley’s
Wapleshace Farm
Lawlit
Pauls
Bridgeport
Subsidy Measure Under Fire in the Senate
The administration shipping bill dominates Senate debate amid Democratic criticism. Chairman Jones and Commerce Committee members lead attacks as readings delay action while proposals for immediate amendments spark further opposition from several Democrats on key committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Chaiymin Jones
Commerce Committee
Tis
Wletcher
Ing Democrarle
iMurkda
Cammerry
Ten families flee morning blaze on East Side
A morning fire on the East Side forced ten families to evacuate their homes. The blaze damaged a confectionery store and a bread shop, with multiple wires and smoke causing extensive property loss. No injuries are described. local responders controlled the fire after dawn.
Houston seeks sale of his stake in the Yankees club
New York December 11 Colonel J T L Huston announced he is negotiating the sale of his fifty percent share in the New York American League baseball club. He has received several offers including one from partner Colonel Jacob Spart and from co-owner Jacob Ruppert. Negotiations are in early stages. Huston wishes a rest and declined to disclose sources of other offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
JT. L. Huston
Ims
American Beet Ballet
Col
Fhston
Jacob Spart
Dewien
Yatp
New York American League
Baseball Glub
David Col
Ruston Vna Porwlat
Tagah Ruppert
Ace
Huetor
Detring
Tyres
Three Prisoners Freed By Board Of Pardons
The Hartford area board of pardons freed three prisoners after semiannual hearings. Petitions were heard. many were withdrawn or denied. The board recommended clemency in select cases amid ongoing appeals regarding prior murder convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Pardons
Hartford
London
Atety
Iwalett
Ito Purdon
Wietnengs
Huded
Torty
Contention Over Examinations Faces Health Board Policy
A dispute emerges over who may conduct grade examinations, with no women physicians to be consulted by the Board of 3% Commissioners. Dr William H and Attorney Willem J, leaders of the board, plan to draft a measure to refuse the Education Committee’s demand for changes. The Health Board asserts examinations have been proper and seeks funds for an examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Health Board
Iti
Ole
William H
Willem J
Bony Health
Chismon
We H. LeBicon Peters Aaieg
Palst
Ter &T
Tour Educacion Communication
Caught on a Chicago Burlington Train in Casper
Casper police report a suspect, a woman with a companion, captured after a 3:13 a.m. incident on a Burlington train from Chicago to Casper. Captain Clayton leads the case as officers identify the people involved and describe the arrest sequence and the woman's conversation with Mrs Finilli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyo
Burlington
Quincy
Clayton
Ite
Mex
Chon Philips
Mes
Los Antes
Governor Given Verdict in Girl's 100000 Damage Suit
A lone jury quickly returned a verdict in a civil suit alleging damages from Governor Lee over an alleged assault on a girl. Frances Lirkhead sought 10000 to 31000 in damages, claiming harms from an operation and seeking redress from the state executive. The courtroom was quiet as the judge adjourned after the verdict, with reporters and a few court officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceydier
Frances Wirkstvad
Agaites
Lee Oon
Ani
Awithin
ERS
Ind
Lirkhead
Hevish
Ruswell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will
Ruhr
Mussolini
William Bryan
Tveutinue
Republica
APPA
Benate
Senate Farm
Council
Sammis
Bole
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S
Dave
Leidgenett
Wissidne
Bolt
Lhelke
Mme Feelaten
Laoevyan
Aibaisdo
Senator Fletcher
Harrison
Harding
Sena
Toy Jones
Thie Senate
Democratic Senate
Ang ChAlruar Norvis
Sohiese
Pine
Steutford
Tani Motlend Bren
VolumMes
Suieke
Mra Riake
Hy, de Mositfontt
Mateg
Oteloek
Houston
Yankee Club
Jacob Ruppert
Hugamen
Ai School Board
Coon
Zepp
Frances Birkhead
Stererapher
Mulct
Lee M. Russell
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!