Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1927

Page

2

Two New Haven youths admit robberies in city

Detectives will question Joseph Miller and Frank Faced after they confessed to taking part in six burglaries in New Haven and here. Both are held on $6,080 bonds in connection with store burglaries and house breaks, including a Center Street theft.

Joseph Miller Frank Faced New Haven Center Street Len Fucci Miller James Dinnan New Beven Satters Joseph Peter Tarce Sateilo Atinetti Philip Corso Ate Siepertes Metta Yale

Bolt Used in Boston Girl Murder Recalled in Probe

Police revealed a bolt as the instrument in the killing of Miss Matheson, a Cape Breton native who had moved to Boston in 1926. Three young men named by relatives asUsnite suspects—Alex Nicholson, Dernant McBourn, and a government hospital employee—were questioned but later said to be uninvolved. Investigators traced clues including a watch and a stamp, while determining the victim’s movements before her body was found at the hospital. The case remains under review as officials seek motive and method.

Alex Nicholson Anaton Vietasta Navernesa Ing Government Hompital Miss Matheson Fme Bor Quis Hospital Phya- Ichane Ordine Uutepey Mott Revere Yaniel FO Matheron Cape Breton Whycccomagh Boston

Unbreakable lamp chimneys gain popularity in Huntington homes

Huntington residents report unsafe unbreakable lamp chimneys. Edward Teere and neighbors recall a chimney exploding without provocation, shattering a plate and injuring a man. Despite kerosene lighting, the overheated chimneys crack and scatter material through rooms.

Huntington Edward Teere Beers

British Troops Sent to China Amid Shanghai Tensions

Reports from Hong Kong and Calcutta indicate a Punjab regiment and other troops are embarkation for China with details undisclosed. Indian and British units are mobilized, while Shanghai and northern China tensions rise. British civilians in Foochow tentatively stay, and American missionaries prepare for evacuation amid anti Christian unrest.

Hong Kong China Shanghai Canton Natonaliat Foochow Noty

Anti-British Parade erupts in Hankow region

A week earlier in Slangtin Hunan province a massive anti British parade occurred. Protesters set fire to the Asiatic Felluluum company plant destroying a large oil stock and causing extensive property damage. Anti Christian sentiment grew as chapels were looted emptied of pictures and furniture and Bibles burned.

Hankow Slangtin Hunan Asiatic Felluluum Company Jin Piny

Hankow Talks Move Slowly In Sino British Talks

London dispatch says no new developments in the Hankow negotiations with China. Officials note conversations proceed normally but foresee no definite stage yet. Miles Lampson keeps the government informed as Beilish banks and merchants plan to reopen, while four infantry battalions and 1,000 marines await deployment to China if needed.

London China Hankow Tuempgn Miles Lampson Ulynkow Cuwe Fain & Pomltlon Presa Bettween O'Malley Cantonesa Eugene Chen Portsmouth Malta

Power of Mankind in Subconscious Mind Tm Forum Told

Dr Louis Anspacher told a United Church forum last night that mankind relies more on the subconscious mind than the conscious. He argued genius arises only after taming the conscious mind and illustrated with examples from science and history. He noted the subconscious drives much of behavior and memory can persist beyond death. He cited inheritance as accounting for much mental capacity and referenced a daguerreotype of an ancestor sharing a career pattern with his own.

FORUM Louis K. Anspacker United Church Dr. Anspacher Bre Anspacher Dr. Anspather Vr. Anspacher

22 Jewish Bodies Join in Campaign

The drive aims to aid 75,000 Jewish refugees and purchase land in Palestine with funds. West End Congregation Ahavath Achim pledges 10 percent of Bridgeport’s quota. early pledges total $1,900. Local leaders across West End East Side Brooklyn and Hadassah units were announced, naming numerous organizers and volunteers.

America Palestine West End Ahavath Achim Bridgeport Samuel Mellitt Seliwhison Kaward Deutch William Tischler Samuel Gewirtz Ernest Cohen Wastind Benjamin Cohen Bertha Gittieb Wiliam Bertha Grattilep Wiliam , Landesman Samuel Lewry L. Jacobson A. Sehneider Joseph Aumson Mra. A. Portner L. Annie East Side Samuel Frielman Jouls Handelman Counci Mra A. B. Rappaport Whhan

Fish and Game Society to Meet Tomorrow in Welfare Building

Fairheld County Fish and Game Protective Association schedules its annual meeting for Tuesday evening January 25 at the Welfare building corner of Main Street and Madison Avenue. Officers for 1927 will be elected followed by fish and game moving pictures. Members are urged to attend and bring guests as a membership drive is planned. The group is described as Connecticut’s premier sportsmen’s organization.

County Fish and Game Protective Association Oleht Welock Main Street Madison Avenue Connecticut

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

12:30 a.m. to Courtland street and Porflei avenue for John Lee Acute Alcoholism. Taken to Hill side home. 1:45 a.m. to 1348 Seaview avenue for Mrs Katherine Shiber, thirty two, and Infant daughter. Both treated and left. 1:30 a.m. to 56 Revere street for Beatrice Sanstrom, twenty one. Medical case. Taken to St. Vincent's hospital. 2 p.m. to 146 Ogden street for Mrs Hygrold Tolan, twenty one. Medical case. Taken to Gridge port hospital. 6 p.m. to 22 Clarence street for Mrs Maury Mustasto, thirty one. Grip. City doctor notified. 5:20 p.m. to 75 La on street for Frank Norbin, twenty one. Acute appendicitis. Taken to Bt. Vincent's hospital.

Courtland Street Porflei Avenue John Lee Hillside Home Seaview Avenue Katherine Shiber Revere Street Beatrice Sanstrom St. Vincent's Hboapital Ogden Street Hygrold Tolan Gridgeport Hospital Clarence Street Maury Mustasto Frank Norbin Bt. Vincent's Hospital

E Pioneer Dies at Banker's Home in New York Era

E Pioneer, longtime GE executive and industry consolidator, dies at a banker's residence. Born April 21, 1865 in Hoosick Falls, he helped shape financing for utilities with Charles A. Coffin and guided GE through major corporate mergers. Survived by wife Allene Bostetter and sister, his death draws praise from Owen D. Young for loyalty and leadership.

Tavbury Burchard Hoosick Falls Stevens Institute of Technology J. M. Ives Company Danbury Tyes T. and B. Tool Company Tanmpany Cananea Cananea Consolidated Copper Company Sonora Mexico General Electric Company Schenecady Sune Hlevtrle Provident Fut Chilinman Burcehara Feveral Burchards Allene Bostetter Hinsdill Parsona Schenectady Owen D

Ponselle Sisters Sing Together in Hartford Concert

In Hartford 4000 hear Rosa Ponselle and sister Carmela, both Metropolitan Opera stars, perform together for the first time since obscurity in Meriden. Rosa marks her birthday anniversary as the sisters, after a two and a half hour program, bow to audience to extend their recital.

Hartford Capitol Theatre Metropolitan Opera House Rosa Robert Kellex Wartford Carmela

Stabbing Victim Henry Quanders Dies in New Haven

Henry Quanders a 66 year old Black man died at New Haven hospital after being stabbed January 2 during a quarrel at his home. Charica Faust is jailed on $10,000 bond in connection with Quanders death. The suspect claimed a relative said the victim was abusing his daughter in law.

New Haven Henry Quinders New Haven Hospital Charica Faust Quanders Fanat

New Paris Fashion Cuts Hats While on Women’s Heads

Jan 23 report on Reboux light skull cap styles shaped to fit the wearer’s head and dyed to match gowns. The pieces require close neck shaving and emphasize facial features, with gold accents by Agnes and bold jewelry trends described as revolutionary.

NEW Paris Fashion Mads Soft Keboux Priesty Reboux Agnes Paris Lucile

Woman to File 25 Million Claim in Heir Battle

Hartford reports Mrs Jennie Tucker disputes Providence resident Mrs Grace Seeley Tomlinson Eddy claiming to be sole living heir to the Jennings Marlborough fortune in England. Tucker says there are 3 to 12 heirs and Eddy’s assertion is contradicted by English records. Eddy contends she is the only living descendant of original heirs and plans legal steps while Tucker investigates the charges.

John Tomlinson Bridgeport Moldy Jennie Tucker Hartford Tucker Myre Buby Cindm Halrtford Jan New Britain Avenue Chaim Grace Seeley Tomlinson Eddy Providence K. I Jennings- Marlborough England Jennings Anna Liza Wooley Taina Inc Jennings-Marlborough Papin I. Eday Provid Journal Ase Te Wildy Savas Chrnee Seeley Thomason Eddy Harrison Street Eddy Clint Truineport Mees Duckers

Woman Held as Suspect in Death

Police believe two persons participated in the slaying of Vanco, found clubbed and stabbed in his Danbury basement home. A blood stained knife and iron pipe were located, with gloves linking suspects to the crime. Max Prockopchak notified authorities after discovering the body and fled in fear. Vanco’s widow Szabaritz, last seen in Danbury January 3, is a key figure in the inquiry.

Bury Vancetad Po Uce Haux Vanca Tadey Max Prockopchak Vanco Prockopchak Ilvers Yonkers Yenkorg Danbury

Funeral honors for Pastor John W. Grainger in Maplewood

More than 350 friends and parishioners attended the Memorial Baptist church funeral for the Rev. John W. Grainger pastor of the church Attendees represented all church branches with delegations from Samuel UI Harris lodge LO O F the Sons of St George and the Masonic order Honorary bearers included F G Calvert Charles Osterberg M de Johnson W Rowell Joseph Pennell Zackiison T Baldwin E Daubert Charlie Wallace and D Binne The service was conducted by ministers from local churches Interment to be at Evergreen cemetery New Haven where Olive Branch lodge A F and A M will perform the ritual.

Memorial Baptist Church Maplewood Avenue John W. Grainger Samuel UI Harris Lodge Lo, O. F Sons of St. George Massonle Order Charles Heimsath Hirst Baptist Church Alexander

Coaster Driver Reports Child Crash On Tudor Street

William McLaughlin of 481 Odsen street reported a single skating accident on Tudor Street near Remington. He said a small girl identified as Mary Redlack of 178 Palisade Avenue rode a sled into his car after veering from the curb. She was returned home not seriously hurt.

Wiliam McLauglin Osden Street Tudor Street Remington Street Mary Redlack Palisade Avenue Sid

Davis to Humanize Immigration Law

New Haven January 23 CAP Secretary of Labor James J Days promised to humanize immigration laws before 560 at the Total Roma and WTTC listeners. He said the government would handle difficult cases and family suffering, affirming that those already in the country should be allowed to bring spouses and children.

New Haven CAP James J. Days Totel Rom Treis Sill

Two Homes Entered In North City Jewelry Stolen

Two northern city homes were entered by intruders who stole jewelry valued at an unspecified amount. The residences of Davia Conrad at 182 Whitney Avenue and Adolph English at 52 Grejell Avenue were found empty, with detectives alerted after the thefts were discovered late last night.

Davia Conrad Lving Whitney Avenue Adolph English Smith and Winpray Gre Jell Avenuus

Bridgeport Obituary Notices Chronicle Many Deaths

Obituary items list James W. Reardon known as Captain of Bridgeport who moved to Springfield and died there after a short illness. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, funeral details set at M. J. Gannon funeral home and St. Patrick's church with interment at St. Michael's cemetery. Additional notices cover John B. Dondero, Rev J W Grainger, James A English, Robert Edwin Ashley, Donald Bradford Luckner, Miss Mary Gruse, Napoleon Gill, Napoleon Gill Jr., Frederick J. Geinitz, Marky Rosetti, Maria Rosetti, Domenick Aurillo with funeral arrangements and burial plans.

James W. Reardon Reardon Bridgeport Springfield Maas Bridgeport Lodge No. 36 Edward McAlister George Dermody Thomas Heardon Edward Reardon Stelger Company M. J. Gannon Funeral Town Street St. Patrick's Church St. Michael's Cemetery James A Patrick Johanna Coughlin English Thomas Gilespie Gordon Street Gillespie Donald Grattford Luckner Donald Bradford Luckner Harold H. Luckner Lower Stepney E. T. Harvins Bethany M. FE Baril Stepney Mary Gruse Mary Hallam — Street Sta. Cyril and Methodius Church Napoleon Gillapoleon Gill Fitch Norton Gill Weing Massachusetts Antry Mansfield Post Middletown Conn Gil Napoleon H. Gul Herman E. Gul George Landley Norwich Napoleon H. Gill Chicopee Ma Chicopee Cemete Frederick J. Geinitz North Washingto Avenue One Valve Company Slaughter Crane Company North Washington Avenue Park Cemetery F. W. Klein St. Paul's German Lutheran Church Wil Marky Rosetti Maria Rosetti Constantino Rosetti Tours Richards Main Street Domenick Auriilo Domenick Aurrilo James Aurilig Charen Street Holy Rosary Church

Nature colored asbestos found in Transvaal with pigment issue

A historical note describes asbestos occurrences in the Transvaal, noting natural blue coloration and impracticality for commercial use due to specular iron crystals that make the rock brittle and hinder filament separation. a new machinery aims to improve separation of the ash elements.

Sacasa Defends Constitutional Claim in Nicaragua Crisis

Sacasa says he returned to Nicaragua to uphold constitutional rights as vice president, not to lead a revolution. He disputed Coolidge’s message, cited peaceful efforts, and rejected accusations of revolutionism while detailing proposals from the Corinto peace talks for a constitutional government with Conservative participation and U.S. arbitration options.

Sacasa Nicaragua Coolidge United States Solorzang Mexiro Calles Washington State Department Kellogg Deepartment Corinto Whch Sacaza Leonardo Arguello R. ©. Espinosa

Crusade in Religious Missions At Christ Episcopal Church

Bishop Acheson opens a crusade urging church obligations amid new excuses for skipping services. The Trinity Episcopal church hosted the crusade kickoff with Rev J H Rosebaugh preaching to the united young people. Today features Communion services at St John’s Episcopal and a business men’s meeting at Christchurch Courtland street. Margaret Weed leads women’s conference at St John’s with laymen and clergymen sessions. Mass meetings led by Bishop Davies of Massachusetts occur at St John’s tonight and tomorrow.

Christ Episcopal Church Acheson Trinity Episcopal Church J. H. Rosebaugh Hartford United Young Peoples Meeting St. John’s Episcopal Church Christchurch Courtland Street United Episcopal Men's Club Guneheon Zraitling Gaker Margaret Weed Florida St. John's Church Kev. R. Seilhamer H. F. Baker Thomas F. Davies Massachusetts Alvin @. Breul

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio Mattho Jone Delicairssen Hapelfleet Cence Feo Max Jenson Tot Orare Street Tarry M. Buedowe Congress Avenue Niew Haven Peer Pydyseyn Yorkwired Willam Ty Krorick Chapel Street Dannie Mary AE Park Street Freri Regrment Calcutta Valcutta India Statesman Takliva Sirjana Ghanal Allahabad Peking Fukien Speaker Fish and Game Society Daily Record E. Pioneer Banker’s Charles A.coffin Genral Electric Company Stanley Electric Co Fort Warne Electric Company General Incandescent Arc Taything Company The Northern Glectric Company Sprague Electric Company Ponselle Sisters DAVIS John B. Dondero Coleman Street Gatunday Italy Dames Stephen Dondero Peter Musante Albert Musante Daniel Duncan Mullins, Scott and Redgate Golden Hill Street St. Raphael's Church J. W. Grainger Memorial Church Bridgeport Hospital First Baptist Church Alexander Alison First Presbyterian Church Fvyergreen Olive Branch Lodge Robert Edwin Ashley Robert Edwin Edwin J Mae Ashley Soray Street Henry E. Bishop Fairfield Avenue Victor Vallon Mallow
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication