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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
6
A New York inquiry into dry agents and club raids references a prominent woman and a plan to ruralize youth circles. The report details health concerns, arrests, and a broad campaign against vice in Broadway and surrounding districts, noting a fire and police activity amid testimony and legal statements.
A crackdown on defying establishments unfolds as a socialite collaborates with two out of town agents described as gentlemen, arranging late night outings for them with chorus girls from Broadway revues. The scheme aims to trap venues until padlock orders are secured. Temporary injunctions bar the stores from violating prohibition until court action.
Four U S Army planes delayed by mud in Tampico remain, with two pilots arriving aboard the San Joans at 8:30 p m. The hop from Tampico postponed to tomorrow, others unable to depart. The pilot said engines required fuel adjustments before departure and the delay held by weather and surface conditions.
A disastrous fire trapped workers and residents as walls collapsed and water supply faltered. Rescue efforts were hampered by burning debris, with victims injured or missing amid efforts to reach a trapped man on a water tower and others rescued from unsafe structures. Authorities investigated the sequence of events and the extent of damage across affected sites.
A head on collision on the Southern Railway near Rome Port left many injured and several bodies recovered, with rescuers clearing wreckage as frantic passengers cried for help. Names of the injured included W. A. Brewer of Atlanta, Miss Ruby Curtin of Atlanta, and R. M. Pierce of Rome.
A youth’s body was found with blood traces and drag marks from the road to a hiding place. Police launched an intensive investigation tonight, with an arrest likely within hours. Mastrigno, a local figure, is connected via his parents Mr and Mrs John Mastriano of 333 Center Street and has several brothers and a sister. he is a cousin of BD Matarese, hotel proprietor where he was employed.
Governor Trambul cautions lawmakers that stronger revenue may be required as Republicans dominate committees. He criticizes current tax methods, calls for balanced budgets, and argues maintenance funding must come from steady revenue, not new debt, while noting GOP leadership and town representation shape Connecticut policy.
Governor Trumbull praises Hill as a trusted ally in the Connecticut GOP. Hill touts progress in Third ward, predicts a strong Republican majority, and hints at a possible speakership while praising state leaders and local party unity. The meeting also touches on election tactics, voter counting, and local civic song.
In Connecticut, motor buses and trucks show extensive mileage across terminal and line services. The Public Utilities Commission notes 352 buses and 1,511 in terminal use, with trucks totaling 43,417 miles, as operations in Hartford and statewide record high travel for 1926, totaling about 16 million miles by year end.
The article explains a private junior college to offer two years of college work at home to reduce costs. It notes benefits over full college study, including lower expenses and closer ties to home, with the program enabling students to transfer as third year undergraduates to universities.
Leonard Manz a longtime photographer and studio operator in the city for 38 years died after a long illness. He arrived from Germany about 38 years ago and worked in studios at State and Roid streets and at State Street and Colorado Avenue. He was a member of the German Reformed Church on Congress Street Song of Herman and order of Heinelode. He is survived by his widow Augusta a son George A Mang and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at his residence 44 Hasisek Avenue Monday at 2 30 p m with interment in the Park Cemetery family plot.
Dr Isidor Yorkelman held on one count of manslaughter in the November death of Miss Mabel Derry He remained in police custody under $10000 bonds set by Judge William Buckley Yorkelman was visited by attorney Judge John B Dulen who said bail would likely be raised in the criminal term of the Superior court
The physician is held at headquarters in a cell with an iron bed and no mattress. He reportedly eats what he pleases, ordered from a nearby restaurant, either by a patrolman or his attorney who has visited him frequently since detention.
The Stamford Board of Finance vote 4 to 3 to purchase Woodside Park from Theodore Ferris for 800,000. A 30 year serial bond with 10,000 yearly redemptions and 4 12 percent interest will fund the purchase. The 68 acre tract, already in use with a tennis court and a half mile track, includes diamonds and woodland.
The Dover promenade Pier long associated with the Zeebrugge expedition and the landing of Edith Cavell and Captain Fryatt duties is condemned and will be closed.
Boston dispatch reports Mrs. Carlotta Cockburn of San Gabriel seeks to prove she is the daughter of John Ashworth Crabtree and rightful heir to Lotta Crabtree's estate valued at 4 million dollars. After 14 days of testimony from 49 witnesses, Judge William M Preset withheld ruling, as defense argued insufficient linkage to the actress and her marriage.
Washington dated December 23 AP report says Dr Knute Houck psychiatrist at St Elizabeths hospital for the insane will be detained under police guard until the whereabouts of his wife who has been missing since December 15 are determined. Authorities announced after an all day investigation. A former Polish count Alfred Kurgypski, inventor of a mind reading device, was among those questioned.
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.