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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1922
Page
2
Robert W. Teesdale of 2917 High St Camden describes years of severe rheumatic agony, itchy sores, and sleepless nights. He credits Camphorale after trying many medicines, noting rapid improvement after two doses and return to work, urging others to try it.
New York January report details a months long pursuit of Di Scenzo, the confessed killer of Daniel Kaber of Cleveland. Mooney Cavale and Cateorivas traced him from Perrannya to Ferranna, where Di Scenzo drew a knife and was disarmed. He had fled after Mrs. Raber’s arrest, with a promised $5,000 reward for the murder.
Handbills from the American Liberty League in Chicago urge resistance to vaccination and medical examinations. Police collect copies as officers investigate alleged ordinance violations for distributing unlawful leaflets.
Washington reports tentative Senate agriculture bloc proposals to modify the Federal Reserve Board membership. Two ideas would broaden representation to include farming and industry while preserving presidential appointment power. Leaders say either plan could aid early agricultural input, but banking interests oppose explicit farmer designation.
Dr William Gordon Day, pastor of the United Church, preached that Pain is the great moral policeman of the moral law. He said adversity builds character, warns of straying, and drives believers toward God. The Christian fights adversity and aims to transform it into joyous success while pursuing salvation as a soldier of the cross.
The speaker argues the League of Nations rests on consent not coercion, citing Finland Sweden Dye Aiden Islands dispute Germany Poland Silician territory Lithuanian Poland Vilna boundary tensions and Yugoslav Albanian frictions as examples of consent guiding peaceful resolution rather than force.
In Havana on January 14 L G Ballesteros Jr of Mexico City and Leon Ossorio dueled after published criticisms of Ossorio's book on conditions in Mexico. Ossorio received a slight wound while Ballesteros was shot through the shoulder and hospitalized before being discharged a week later.
Bridgeport residents praise the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra after a rehearsal featuring conductor Isidore Troostwyk and assisting artist Mme Christine Langerham. The upcoming Sunday concert at the High School auditorium offers tickets through the Chamber of Commerce with ample seating.
The report details Prime Minister Poincare forming a cabinet with Left Side deputies while excluding Socialist and Rightist factions. He promises economy and notes secretaries at state, with internal shifts to show cooperation. The piece discusses reactions to Briand and Lloyd George at an economic conference and constitutional questions over foreign state prerogatives.
A conference of representatives of all labor affiliated with the American Federation of Labor will be held in Boston on April 17. The purpose, not publicly disclosed, includes plans to increase federation membership. The Boston Central Labor Union announced the event.
The low market price for cane syrup and overproduction of sugar cane and sorghum fuel the moonshine trade in West Florida. A. L. Allen, Federal Prohibition Director for the state, notes most farms were small last year except for the cane crop. Syrup sold around $1.08 to $1.20 per gallon, while a quart of moonshine fetched $5 to $6, incentivizing local producers to sell syrup or use it for liquor.
Semenov, a Cossack leader, traveled from Shanghai to Tientsin after a Shanghai stay in November. He sought financial backing in the United States to support a BolghEvist uprising in Stoeria in the coming spring, expressing intent to study American finance and ornamentation methods.
Council members plan a late meeting this evening to consider a letter from the Republican Voters' League. The letter urges action on a fiscal year policy and cites local concerns about property taxes and city finance.
A runaway plane piloted by Janice Casey crashed into a crowd of several hundred skaters along the Shrewsbury River today. Mrs Anna G Hourihan was killed, Lawrence Conley of Middletown suffered a severed arm, and many others were injured as spectators fled the ice trying to escape the aircraft wings and propeller.
A report states troopers on a capias mission were shot at a logan county location. They were wounded and admitted to a local hospital for treatment. A separate statement claimed the troopers were fired upon by relatives of a suspect as a pursuit followed with several men escaped.
Smugglers in Berlin earn immense profits by importing English cloth for men’s suits, evading duties. Tailors buy while merchants propose goods to foreigners. cloth sells for a fourth to fifth of duty-inclusive prices. Smugglers roam streets openly with bundles, some even selling on sidewalks as sailors seek large sums. A French smuggler plans retirement to open a shop in Paris.
Former president Wilson, supported by Mrs. Wilson, saluted by a crowded street crowd as he spoke with reduced volume yet clear voice. Senators Walsh Fletcher and Harris joined the scene while a theater mare was fed. A unanimous motion at a meeting, addressed by Gomper t er and Eliot among others, launched a fund of 1 000 000 to honor Mr. Wilson with scholarships.
Police arrested a man calling himself James Stiles, alias Roman, on Bales Field Avenue area for panhandling after weeks of soliciting funds. Sergeant Michael Arnotsky held him on vagrancy charges in City Court with $108 bond set for an morning hearing.
Jan 15 in Newtown a barn owned by J A Brickmay burned completely destroying forty tons of hay. The cause is unknown and the loss is estimated at 4000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
Michael Cone, 70, of 842 Beechwood Avenue, died last night at St. Vincent's hospital after a illness. He had been a resident of the city for more than 40 years and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jackson of 79 Capital Avenue. The funeral will be Weld, with services at the family home. He was active in the Waterists of Pyeitvins.
Died in city January death aged 52 with months since passing. Bonds invited to attend funeral from his residence at 1 Main Street on Saturday evening at Ting. Interment at Hathar New York.
Fragmentary item notes a distant matchup between Quent NSS and the Sig with unclear context and wording. No date or place is readable. Further details are unavailable in the legible text.
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.