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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
3
Special report details Christmas rush at Milford Post Office with mail and parcel volume burst. Postmaster and staff labored overnight to process letters, cards, and packages while the town observed festive activities and church services. Nearby fire and police responses included incidents and public notices amid the season’s bustle.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices appear, detailing services and memorials across Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Entries name deceased individuals, family survivors, church affiliations, burial places at Lakeview Cemetery, Southport, and Park Street Cemetery, with dates, church services, and home locations referenced.
The Fairfield church marked the end of a long pastorate during World War I era, noting 20 weddings, new families, and renovations. Dr Winchester reflected on growth, future policy, and the church’s 200th anniversary plans as a new minister is sought and interim arrangements noted.
A disruption occurs at the Majestic Theatre when a woman faints during a performance. Bystanders respond as staff assist, with patrons helping to clear seats and call for medical aid. The incident prompts a temporary pause before audience members resume leaving the venue.
The state reports motor vehicle investments and taxes, noting roughly 100 000 vehicles valued at about 216 million dollars, with total tax intake projected near 59 million by year end. Expenditures support infrastructure and highway improvements, funded mainly by motor vehicle registration and gasoline taxes.
A Greek club owner was found dead in bed in what appears to be a sudden tragedy. Police inquiries note possible involvement of personal disputes and local community tensions surrounding the club. Officers are investigating the circumstances and awaiting autopsy results for a clear cause of death.
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.