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
Jun 01, 1927
Page
20
Fragmentary report describes planned searches and confidence in sightings over Newfoundland. The text references French forces, the Flyers, and hopes to locate a crest or beacon, with uncertain details about timing and coverage.
Authorities assert witnesses saw aircraft in the region though no second plane is confirmed. Nungesser and Coli are believed to have traveled inland through fog toward the coast, with search parties using photographs and field notes from bases to locate them and assess food, fuel, and survival prospects.
A fragmented passage notes frustration with work, suggesting we should enjoy labor more if not required to do it, and advocates giving little advice while applauding frequently to keep things popular. The text reads as a reflective, somewhat archaic social aside about work and popularity.
Funeral services and deaths in Bridgeport including John J Bergin at 127 Ann Street and Marys Church mass. Robert W Broderick infant. George H Kerr of Devon employed by CL P. Amelia Baron of Mountain Grove. Elizabeth A Dempsey of 138% East Main. Charles H Roland of 258 George Street known as Buster. Peter Hron East Side businessman. James H Lyons Newtown services. Michael Sayers 1162 Noble Avenue. Mrs Bessie Nelson Meadow Brook Road Walrflela. Ann Mellor 1120 Konsuth Street funeral at Park Street Church.
The Rev. Mr. Kennedy defended his sermon criticizing lawlessness in New Haven and questioned police effectiveness. He cited crowded conditions, highway deaths, and alcohol raids, urging officials to disclose the evidence behind his statements while noting federal agents’ need for warrants and proof.
Boston May 1 A proposal for a perpetual friendship proclamation between France and the United States was made by Gabriel Hanotaux to Congressman Stephen G Porter in Geneva in 1923 Denys P Myers of the Works Peace Foundation disclosed this based on Paris information Hanotaux was in the French delegation to the League of Nations fourth assembly Porter then chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee and was in Geneva over the opium question
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.