Commercial War in Constantinople Over Turko Trade
Reports from Constantinople describe a growing commercial war over control of Turkish trade as Western powers vie for influence. American shipping faces barriers while merchants worry about licensing, permissions, and bottlenecks in Levantine ports and the Straits amid looming neutrality and liquor prohibition debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Mar
Associated Press
Artle
Paris
London
Black Sea
Surker
Batoum
Ravan
Georgia
Averbaijan
Britain
United States
Near East
Anerwan
Cannes
Fires cause minimal damage across Bridgeport area
Seven grass fires triggered alarms totaling nine incidents with property damage under one dollar. Most blazes were grass fires near roads and vacant lots, extinguished quickly by Hose Companies. A building fire occurred on Wy LG street, and a rubbish heap fire in a cellar was put out before spreading. Also reports of a fire near Prospect Street and Holland Avenue as well as a dump tire fire on Noble Avenue. COL Beecher dies in Athol at 79. Civil War colonel linked to Lincoln era service and related Beecher family figures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Prospect Su
Quincy St
Holland Brvenue
Fox 126
Columbia Graphophone Company
Iarmum Avenue
Noble Avenue
Ros Street
Fis
Noblevenue
Ex-Kaiser's Luggage Moved to Beorn
Part of former Emperor William's personal baggage has been moved from Bentinck Castle to Doorn where he will reside. A large number of trunks, many unopened since the former emperor's arrival, have been transported to Doorn by motor trucks. Moving day for Count Hohenzollern is expected in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameronges
Holland
Willam
Bentinck Castle
Doom
Doorn
Tor Count
France Says Treaty Failure Endangers Nation and Mission
Jean Lous Barthou, former French premier, criticizes Britain's Loyd George and denounces the US Senate refusal to ratify the treaty. He warns the pact’s collapse removes guarantees against eastern invasion and urges Allied cooperation, while praising American friendship and predicting a reshaped balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Jean Lous Barthou
Senate
Jade
Rhine
Marahhal Foch
Tremier Cleninceau
France
League of Xa
Linnea
United States
M. Barthou
Ingelund
Bite
Tiborny
Helms
Labor unions plan wide mobilization for political campaign
American Federation of Labor leaders urge 180000 workers to form 50000 committees and coordinate with 19000 other groups. Local unions asked to appoint three member committees as state conventions in West Virginia and New Jersey prepare for vigorous nonpartisan efforts and broader outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
West Virginia
New Jersey
Washington
Mar
Samuel Gompers
Rantson
James O'Connell
American Federation of Labor
Executive Committee
West Vir+ Rink
Varigus
Vikhve
Liebknecht Guard Killed by Grenade Bomb Fatality
A chaotic assassination scene in Friedrichs town as a grenade targeted the Liebknecht guard and Captain Sugarhing. Pflugartung, accompanying officer Mhugartung, died in the blast with several soldiers injured while authorities vow no escape for the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liebknecht
Wenlix
Marah
Karl Liebknecht
Socialte
Friedrichs
Op Sugarhing
Hall
Autumud
Quir Dearting
Comusius
Pflugartung
Frisch
Richshaven
Mhugartung
Fierce Soviet Attack On Long Battle Line
Polish lines hold along Podolia front as Bolsheviks press an expansive offensive to seize Kamenetz Podolia. Gas shells, artillery, armored trains, river boats, aircraft, and cavalry intensify fighting. Mozic and other regions see heavy attacks and counter actions. Poland and Soviet delegates set a meeting place and date toward peace talks, to be held near Borysov with participants from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Podolia
Kamenetz Podalia
Mozic
Boryyov
Windess
Borysov
Orltee
Minsk
Nisk
Smolensis
Bolgaevik
Ingly & Commernication
Mozly
Tie Bving
Geleen
Osveia
Effur
Valhyainhe
Bairshevik
Olmwak
Generak Lovsky
Big Bakery Plans New Establishment Here
A statement from Ashley Ward of Garfield Avenue confirms ongoing negotiations for a large bakery factory. Ward says the goal is to develop an efficient local distribution service and place bread and cakes on the market, with a sizable plant potentially secured nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repulta
le Hleag
Ashley Ward
Garfield
Ward
Papers Increase Pilich Lewiston dp March 28
The Sun and Journal will announce tomorrow an increase in selling price from two to three cents, effective March 29. The two Lawistan daily papers will raise their per-copy price in Lewiston, affecting morning and evening editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilich
Lewiston
Lawistan
the Sun
the Journal
Jtwo
Effecton
Grand Jury Calls New York Vice Prober
A New York Grand Jury subpoenas Inspector Demnick Henry Wes to testify on alleged police corruption and neglect of duty. Assistant district attorney later states the probe will examine the police department’s handling of corruption charges as part of a broader inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Asst
New G York
Maton
Demnick Henry Wes
Ustraordinary Grand Dary
Amjit
Menm
Tith
Lagpeetoy Wenry
Neglask
Duis
Axcoulits Uirechthelds
Alu
Slatoneenk
Goltwett
Wood says Borah attack aims to influence primary
In Chicago a dated dispatch reports Senator Wood alleging that Senator Borah’s attack is designed to sway the upcoming primary. The misfire note mentions Michigan and April dates, with references to political maneuvers and inquiries into campaign expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Borah
Romania Seeks Japan Help To Reorganize And Rebuild
Crown Prince Charles says Romania hopes Japan will assist in reorganizing railways and shipping to revive exports and avoid Bolshevik influence as prices rise. He notes war damage and reliance on foreign aid while Britain and the United States face their own problems. He cautions Russia’s proximity and warns Bolshevik propaganda could menace the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romana
Japan
Rueven
Crown Prince
Caartes
Murel
Tantun
Joely Mail
Catre
Taumun
Raumania
Tapan
Britain
United States
Royvmanit
Rapid Mobilization of Russian Workers
Reports claim Moscow orders a broad mobilization of workers across districts including the Caucasus and Ural regions. Millions of females aged 14 to 44 are pressed into labor at multiple cities. industrial slackers are arrested and unions meet to determine timing. Government actions cited as coercive and aimed at strengthening war effort. observers note limited mobilization impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Caucasus
Ural
Thaml
Rikaterinvurs
Perm
Viatika
Waaay
Wadhvir
Pont Tha Peorkers
Ninstal Potley
Evidenrod
Waka
Brench Govt Buys Patent On Big Gun
A damaged 1900s era report notes Brench Government acquiring a patent for a large gun. The fragment mentions Dekurere Mage and unnamed officials, with vague figures on firing rate and muzzle distance. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the core note is a government patent purchase for a big gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brench
Deadly tornado ravages six states with Chicago area hit
A massive Sunday tornado sequence left at least 28 dead across Illinois Indiana Missouri and Wisconsin with Elgin Melrose Park and Chicago suburbs hardest hit. Homes schools and businesses were destroyed telegraph and railway service disrupted and hundreds homeless. Illinois National Guard deployed to curb looting as military law limited movement in damaged districts and relief efforts mobilized across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Elgin
Melrose Park
Dunning
Chicago
Thousan
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Joliet
Norshore
Lake Michigan
Chierey
Billo
Isulurh
iUinaia
Fort Ware
St. Davis
Louis Brown
Troy
Inlinois
Wauconda
McHeney
Woodstock
Algonquin
Marengo
Belswood
Maywood
Wdgebrook
Wigin
Neon
Chigamo Terrs Ory
Melrose
Wong
Nd Chivagyu
Higin
Wilmette
Ilinois National Guard
American Legion
Citzens’ State Bank
Firathecy
PLGIN
Biginy
Price
Tenth
Illinois National Guard
Hor Wat
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Beecher
Athol
Mass
Robert Edes Beecher
Lincoin
Joe” Hooker
Jenry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Slater . Agchen
Kaiser
Beorn
Wilhelm
Barthau
England
Guardians
Abor
Auto
Party
Berlin
Portugal
Oethie
Saamat
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department
Grand Jury
N.Y
Vice Prober
South Dakota
Weymaerd Wood
Bosaloa
Michigan
Seaburn Burah
Prosa
Ise
Allueh
J. M. Derby
Grivenwich
Tohn M. Derby
Manening
Maxwell and Moore, Incorporated
New York
Amelia Marks
Roumania
Russia
Weiler
Dekurere
Sas
Atlanta
Alabama
Ohio
Melros Park
Park
Jenran
Duraing
Dinnlne
Crisvor
Sue Taigee Stout
Lau
Cornadonge
Kelly
Siaans
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!