Alfred Jackson Rescued After 30 Hours Adrift At Stratford Light
Alfred Jackson a 22 year old of 5 Ash street Fairdeia was adrift in a small motor boat for about 30 hours two miles off Stratford Light before being picked up by the tug Battler. Exhausted and unable to land he was treated aboard the rescue craft with hot drinks and rest after sighting a distress signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Jackson
Long Taland
Toneo
Alfred L Jackson
Ash Street
Fairdeia
Battier
Stratford Light
Milford Yachtsman Rescued After 48 Hours Adrift
MELFORD December 26 A Milford yachtsman Thomas J Fall son of the late Commodore T J Fall started from Milford bound for Florida with a former French naval officer Randelon Brown Their craft drifted with a broken rudder for 48 hours off Cape Hatteras before U S Naval Lifesaving Service picked them up Both men were exhausted and revived at the Cape Hatteras station before being taken to Charleston where Fall rejoined his mother The pair had sailed from Norfolk to reach Florida prior to the stormy drift
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melford
Thomas J. Fil Je
T. J. Fall
Milford
Ilorida
U. S. Naval Life Saving Corns
Cape ‘Betteras
Fall
Cape ‘Hatteras
Charieston, & C
Hatteras
New York
Randelon Brown
York
Florida
Saleymore
Maétacr
Tris
Brown
Pall
Pals
Eafely
Norfolk
Pecarw
Morida
Caps Hatteran Ollowing
Charlustor
Salor
Vier Press
Father J J Duggan Named Pastor of Blessed Sacrament
Rev Jeremiah J Duggan long serving pastor of the Church of the Assumption Westport for 13 years is promoted to pastorate of the Blessed Sacrament in Hartford to succeed the late Rev Verence B Smith. He will assume duties Sunday after announcement by Bishop John J Nilgn. Duggan ordained 33 years ago in Europe and is among the oldest Hartford priests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah J. Duggan
Church of the Assumption
Westport
Hartford
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Verence B. Smith
Father Duggan
John J. Nilgn
Europe
Connecticut
Stratford House Fire Destroys Home in Avon Park
A two story wooden house on Avenue 14 in Avon Park Stratford burned last night with estimated damage of 4000. Firemen lacked hydrants and water as neighbors aided, Phenoni family personal effects saved but home destroyed. several minor injuries to volunteers, several small fires reported across Bridgeport area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue 14
Avon Park
Stratford
Nicholas
Pachoni
Pachonis
Avenue 42
Stratford Fire Department
Alea D. Judson
Strawford
Bridgeport
Fachoni
Waliant Mechouner
Olive Street
HH. Myers
Upper Main Street
Pyromaniac Takes Police to Scenes Of Thirteen Fires
Uniontown report details Al Smith 29 of Fourhope linked to a spree of fires causing over 41.9 million dollars in damage. He led troopers to ten sites before jail, with fingerprints and measurements taken in Greensburg. Earlier, a posse formed after seven arsons in Brownsville Albany Hill and Braznell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Albork Smuth
Fourhope
Wrder
Fayette County
Parelle
Greensburg
Staith
T. Burgess
Harry Steinman
Fayette City
Iast Simultaneouly
Brownsville
Albany Hal
Braznell
Albany Hill
Berjess
Steinman Smith
Senate Democrats Line Up Solidly Against Tariff
Washington dispatch reports Senate Democrats hold a solid line against the emergency tariff bill. Two-thirds cloture vote seen as unlikely, with Harrison and others pressing parliamentary tactics to stall. House action differed, with further hearings anticipated after Christmas as Congress nears year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Washington
Dem
Brees
Christmaa Greatings
Curtis
Kansas
Mississippi
Senate
Souarg
Houston
Treasury Department
Secrotory
Cadet
Republican
New York
Wek
Congress
Domestic problems loom over talks with top minds
Marion Ohio reports indicate President-elect Harding will plan meetings with leading Senators and Representatives to discuss domestic issues before taking office. Participants include McCumber of North Dakota and others from the House and Senate as well as cabinet selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harding
Senate House
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate Finance Committee
Representative Goon
House Appropriations
Mandel
Montana
Keily
Anthony
Ansas
House
Republican National Committee
Tlegt Davis
Ohio
Hardig
Senate
Willis
Senator Harding
Cox
Ulache
CE Sawyer
Camouflaged Kitch Night Drinks in New York
In a 1921 New York setting Chef Louis presents camouflaged cocktails for New Year’s Eve at the Jiltmore. He showcases disguising drinks that evoke older menus while the public eye enjoys gin fizz and highball offerings amid playful culinary theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
New York
Welccome
Waltar Stone
First Snow Arrives As Season Opens In Town
The first snowstorm of the season began last night and left a thick white mantel on streets and sidewalks by morning. Children peered from windows hoping Santa would bring gifts while a steady wind and falling flakes continued into the early hours. In New York streets also felt the snowfall with an inch reported as the storm progressed. Weather outlook called for warmer today and cooler, cloudy conditions tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claw
New York
War game ends in injury on Grean Street
A group of neighborhood boys played a make believe war on Grean street with a toy gun left by Santa Claus. Prank Mrysaks, 14, was shot in the eye through glasses and rushed to hospital likely to lose sight. Police rounded up participants. John Osgo, 14, admitted firing the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grean Street
Whurriars
Mrysaks
Hamilton Street
Crassang
Brids Report
Tohn Qsgo
Milion Sheel
Monk Eastman Reformed Gangster Shot Dead in New York
The famed Eastman, once a powerful gangster, was killed late Christmas night as he walked home. Police found five bullets in his body and a watch and chain among his possessions. Earlier, he had reformed during the war and served as a doughboy, with his citizenship restored after honorable Army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Monk
Mexi
NoLorious Funder
Distros
Lower East Side
Eastman
Women Found Dead in Brooklyn Beauty Parlor
Police probe double murder at 941 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn as two women owners Miss Anna Donnegan and Miss Ednet Hull lie dead in the Little Beauty Parlor. Police believe Donnegan shot Hull and then killed herself in a murder suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Des
Pelite
van Brust Street
Brooklyn
Tuun
Anna Donemiy
Ednet
Mids Hull
Donnepan
United States Au
Nelene Onrr
Alver
Avor
Gas Pipe Bomb Explodes Killing One and Injuring Three Boys
In New York City a loaded gas pipe bomb exploded at a Brooklyn home killing John McKenney Sr., a Wall Street bank messenger, and injuring three youths including Brann and Clandow. The blast wrecked the room as cartridges on a table exploded. Brann and others were attempting to open the pipe after finding it on a hunting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Iorburt ‘Brann
Orsen
Clandow
He Steel
Reann
Hrann
Brann
Imminent Fiume Capture As Italian Troops Reach Outskirts
Italian government troops push toward Fiume as factories near the town are reached. Explosives damage machinery while control of the area tightens. clashes occur with armed resistance. Casualties reported among Italian forces and local combatants as operations intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiume
Daring Raffles Held in New York
In Brooklyn a young heir named George To King, 29, alleged crook, was captured while visiting his wealthy New York father. He faces charges of receiving stolen goods and robbery from Henry Petrel, a Brooklyn real estate operator, with bail set at 25 000 rising to 100 000. Meanwhile American railroads say no general rate increase is planned, crediting efficiency and shippers for stable costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkdiers
Jos
Fiume
Caviztia
Fiuma
D'Annunzin
Cavignas
Norte
Grobni¢ou
Santa Croce
San Mattia
Grobnies
Udine
Dianndozio
Vance
Alpini
Suarda
Paze Tre
New York
Brooklyn
Lewis
George
King
United States
California
New
Adirondgcks
Marlem
Asgquit
Rabhery
Henry Petrol
Linden Avenue
Mattels
Adirondacks
Pettel
Jimmith
Wallen Pimary
Paige
Washington
Thomas
Dewitt Cayter
The
Association of Railway Executives
Cuyler
Grehé
Mie Railway
Federal Men Probe Murder of N J Dry Agent
Federal investigators arrived in Newark to probe the death of Tobe McGuinness, a prohibition official found with a bullet wound in Newark Bay. Secretaries and officials questioned the widow of the slain agent as the scene was examined, with New York prohibition agents contributing to the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tratiornul
Siren Madoral Agania
Washington
Am Invastigashun
Tobe McGuinness
Prohibition
Anidree
Moni
Newark Bay
Fnith
Joseph P. Purnuity
Lice
Fedural
Willan J.pigna
Department of Justice
New York
McGuinness
Austria to seek union with Germany via consent note
A D6 Journal report says Austria plans to join Germany with Berlin’s consent. A government draft addressed to the League of Nations is attributed to Dr Walter Simons and Count Ottokar von Czernin. Berlin discussions reportedly mention restoring a German‑Austrian monarchy after Austrian admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patlis
Berlin
Beacue of Nations
Austr
Germany
Walter Simons
Ottokar von Chudenitz
Petit Parisien
Italy
Jugoslavia
Austria
Deemberg
Beslin Cary
The
Politiken
Czernin von Chudenlx
Cormacy
Baacie
Socialist Deputy Seeks Shelter in Este Castle
Reports from Perrara say Socialist County Maranzoni sought refuge in Este castle after an assault by a crowd. The Vernica mayor Professor Margianting Alderman Sqvernuee and allies were attacked, beaten, and driven from public view, then rescued and sheltered in the castle office as they fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savonner
Aldermin Pernaard
Rgranunders
Annel
Mob Parades Suspect After Jail Raid Resulting in Police Death
A mob seized a man accused in a serious case and handed him to policemen, then paraded him through town after a raid on the jail. The man died in a related incident near the scene of the crime during a telephone line disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonerrolo
Atin Dea
Wade Thomas
Aes
Elmer Tarland
D Annunzio Plans to Blow Up Fiume Report
Rome report says D Annunzio intends to mine and blow up the port of Fiume upon his departure. A delegation of citizens heard the poet claim most residents favor a peaceful end to the crisis, while artillery and machine guns are positioned near the district borders and many families flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’annunzio
Fiume
Rome
D'Annunsio
Lesionaires
Susik
Caruso Suffering Pleurisy. Met Opera Plans Care
Tenor Enrico Caruso is ill with pleurisy and receiving care from five physicians. The Metropolitan Opera management issued a statement saying the attack is painful but not serious, requiring rest in his room. Doctors hope he may return to the stage in two to three weeks barring complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enartco
Caruso
Bruno Zirato
Owers House
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stratford Shore
Cardinal Gibbons
Ealpimord
Charles Donovan
Inal
G. Lewis
Union Mille
Cittenchines
O'Denivan
Wemei
Ocean
Thomas J. Fall, Jr
Radder
Father J. J. Duggan
Blessed Sacrament
Father Smith
Bridgeport Parish
Santa Claus
Frank Krynski
Bridgeport Hospital
John Ossa
A. Smith
U. S. Army
John McKenney
Wall Street Bank
Ainntty
Flo
Cork
Irish Republic Raiders
Trish Republic
Durlix
iCralee Welty
Wey
Janely
D’annunzion
Fleet 15
Thomas Cuyler
N. J
John McGuinness
Singer
Seel
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Post Publishing CO
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!