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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
8
The article explains credit as trust that a buyer will pay later, comparing a small storekeeper and a large bank. It notes banks must perform stricter inquiries since they lend other people's money and must protect depositors' funds.
A long appeal from the American Jewish Relief Committee urges a 14 million dollar fundraiser to aid destitute Jews in war torn Europe. The plan covers orphans and refugees in Russia Romania and beyond with supports to shelter feed clothe and start anew. Detroit leader David A. Brown notes over half the pledge goal has been promised across 25 states.
William Meteleky known as the Masonic burglar was shot and seriously wounded by a policeman after being caught robbing a Brooklyn merchant’s home. Pardoned by Governor Smith recently, he had a long Sing Sing sentence. The incident followed a claim of kinship among masons as justification.
The boys department of the Young Men's Christian Association will observe the holiday season with daily activities and services. Staff expect higher membership as parents gift memberships for their boys, with early returns including a prominent business figure taking five memberships.
Duaminies Mercurio of airfield and Julius Senger of 1290 Pembroke Street were arrested for operating jitneys without proper registration and markers. Their cases were continued from yesterday to next week by Roth, amid concerns over unauthorized jitney business.
Agent Sam Driver notes rising Christmas express shipments and urges shipping early with clear sender addresses to prevent lost identities if labels fade. Pastor R. Carlson will speak at the Y M C A on Sunday afternoon about spiritual themes, with planned music and open meetings for women. Automobile license markers expected to be issued this morning from the regional vehicle department.
George J. vox. 2h, of 10 Magle wood avenue, elected commander of Hagmonl W. Warns post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the Thursday meeting in Niceluly root. He served with health Artil 1 SG ASRS and earned bravery at Lhateau Terry, being wounded and gasser. Also six years in the Connecticut National Guard, rose from serjeant to gun commander of the 16th A. Cy Tnihe R. and W. Hartig post. He has held post roles as roommaster twastee officer of the day and last year was senior vine, couch A. daugiter born to Mo and Mrs. Knox on Decentury.
Judge Fearn presided at a short calendar session yesterday afternoon granting three divorces. Harry Shan non of Harval Avenue was granted separation for desertion after his wife left January 18, 1917. Joseph Seage of Greens Farm received a decree on desertion after his wife returned to Hungary in 1915 and refused to come back. Carrie Belle Wilson of Stratford was granted a divorce from James B. Wilson due to his confinement in the State Hospital for insanity since 1909. Public Defender Robert DeForest served as guardian ad litem for Wilson.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a rehearing on grain and hay rate cuts in the Western territory. The new rates, about 14.23 percent lower, take effect December 27. Baltimore & Ohio plans closing fifteen repair shops nationwide. Robert & Lovett gains permission to retain pictures of officers and directors across eighteen railroads, including Union Pacific and New York Central subsidiaries, with its own officer involved.
In New York on December 16, Federal Commissioner Husband ruled that Eynunbelidas and Anna must be sent back to Tehodes Island in the Aegean. The court held that postwar quota rules limited admission for Rhodes, Cyprus and other Europe lands, affecting their claim under Italy’s boundary interpretations.
A proposed bill authorizes the Treasury to acquire land in Bridgeport Connecticut to erect a new federal post office and government offices with vaults and utilities at a cost not exceeding 1.25 million dollars. Upon completion the old post office may be sold publicly or privately, with sale proceeds deposited in the U S Treasury.
Norwalk captain from the St George Pulp and Paper barge fell into the water after missing a tasting and drifted for about half an hour. He was semi conscious when recovered and placed under a physician's care with hopes for a full recovery.
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.