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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1924
Page
5
A J W Northey director of public works asks motorists to report ruts or holes in city pavements. Reports go to Northey or the city yard and are forwarded to Dennis Kelly, street foreman, for immediate repairs.
At Albion College chapel 550 students booed President John W. Laird as he entered and left the room after a 10 minute disruption sparked by hisses and thrown hymn books. A trustees’ meeting with Bishop Theodore Henderson will consider a resignation resolution citing alleged inefficiency and a cited attack on Dr Samuel Dickie. Laird denies the charges and says he has not resigned.
A Paris delegation at an International Hotel Men's Alliance event praised American hotel organizations and scale while noting a preference to keep Parisian charm. They urged skyscrapers on the outskirts, criticized lack of intimate service, and commented on American elevator efficiency and dining practices.
Dr George J Searle, who recently became mayor of the village, has resigned as health officer of Nidland County. The health officer position paid 2,750 a year, while the mayor’s office pays 300 a year.
Wilton district gains a refreshed Chestnut Hill school with enlarged windows, moved stove, safer playground on Finch property, and better yard upkeep. The piece notes teaching challenges, a push for consolidation, and multiple teacher changes over a decade. Local church delegates and community groups plan events and fundraisers, including a Bald Tul M OG church supper raising 23.00.
Admiral Philip Andrews commander of American naval forces in European waters leads a small squadron to a private audience with Pope Tous Father Burke at the American college in Rome. Captain John F. Klemann Lieutenant Commander Rufus King and Lieutenant Harold Jiunter accompany him as the pontiff offers a benediction and expresses pleasure in the visit.
Mrs Roseanne Mennelle of 166 Crescent avenue was jailed five days and fined 200 with costs for liquor offense, appealing in 400 bond. John Woschowasaki of 637 Hallett street drew 2½ days and 200 fine with costs. Tomaasso of 68 Clar dire street and Borsino of 5d Ash street had cases continued. Arthur Sharp of 148 Stratford avenue faces arraignment on school neglect charges.
The Navy recruiting station at the post office will stay closed for first enlistments indefinitely. Chief Walsh, in charge, reports the station was to resume recruiting yesterday but a surplus of over 800 sailors now exists, delaying any new enlistments until the number is reduced.
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.