Opium Traffic Rumors Highlight China Drug Strife
The Hsin Shun Pao reports that over a decade Chinese efforts to curb opium cost many lives and much property while officials privately tolerate or profit from the trade. Reports from Millard's Review and Trans-Pacific detail global production, smuggling routes through India and Japan, and rising addiction in London and New York, urging reform and accountability as China’s public push to end the opium era intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsin Shun Pao
Shanghai
China
Chung Mei
Hankow
Hupeh
Millard
America
Great Britain
England
International Anti-Opium Association
Peking
United States
Bond
London
New York
Orient
British Isles
Asia
Japan
Formosa
Portugal
Trans-Pacific
Tokyo
India
Szechuan
Turkey
Europe
Persia
Asia Minor
Francis Angien
Chinese Maritime Customs
Smuggling Bust Reveals Large Haul of Illicit Drugs
A suspect in a smuggling case disclosed discovery during an attempted concealment operation. Authorities found 21 tons of opium, 2 cwt of morphia and 15 cwt of cocaine along with other drugs. He claimed these amounts were only a small portion of the total quantities involved in the illicit trade.
Local reader recounts Bridgeport auto mishap and quick settlement
Sam R Solomon of White Plains recounts a street collision involving a Bridgeport Public Library librarian. He describes a chaotic scene with officers, a running board ride to the police station and a small cash settlement. Solomon, a former Marine, ends with a wry closing line and a cheeky quip about a miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam R. Solomon
South Leington Avenue
White Plains
United Cigar Store
Meigs’ Department Store
Public Library
Bridgeport
T. A. Mason
Rowselly Street
Mr. Sanborn
Miline Street
United Cigar Stores
Lexington Ave
N. Y
U. S
New Telephone Directories Issued After Delays Across Districts
After extended delays the Southern New England Telephone company distributes district directories across the state. Users should discard old books as new district volumes replace statewide listings and are organized by district with the largest exchanges listed first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern New England Telephone Company
Hartford
New Haven
Bridgeport
Waterbury
New London
Gossip Reveals Topeley In Whiskey Delivery Scene
Two gossiping locals describe a daytime whiskey delivery to the Topeys. They claim Topeley assisted the delivery man, suggesting the husband was involved in the shipment in broad daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeleys
Topeley
Escaped His Deserts Impromptu Kitchen Encounter
A restaurant proprietor questions a veteran about service in France as the new cook serves his first soup. The veteran recalls being an officers’ cook for two years and mentions two wounds, adding that it is fortunate he survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Reusing
REOLO
Reolo, Inc
Cleveland
Ohig
Hindle's Drug
Main Street
Corner State
Main St
Arcade
France
Women's Silk Hose in Black or White
Advertises 44 pairs of women's silk hose available in black or white. Describes color options and quantity, highlighting a stock pickup or purchase option. Fits a brief retail item in a local paper with concise product details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Far East
Eqlo
Glenwood
Whittall Rugs
Hoover and
Marvel Suction Cleaners
Grafonola
Sonora
Aeolian
Vocalion
Heywood
Elm ST
Bayer
Che
Ginghans
Ets
Women’s Union Suits
Annex Prize
Ggme
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!