Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Times 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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1921

Page

12

Eye Teeth Found in Girl’s Eye in France

In June Paris reports a 15 year old girl found with small teeth inside the left eye orbit. Professor Lapersonne of the French Academy of Medicine explains removal would be painful and dangerous, with no clear evidence if teeth will grow further, while the girl continues to suffer eye discomfort.

Paris de Lap Wrsonne French Academy of Medicine France Sapersonne Lapersonne

Wall Street bets $300000 on Carpentier Demspey bout

New York June 20 Wall Street traders placed about 300000 in wagers on the Carpentier Dempsey fight on the NYSE floor. A prominent member offered 60000 against Dempsey knockout, later increased by 30000. Other bets followed, some declined, with a 5000 wager that Carpentier would not respond to the bell at the seventh round start.

New York Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Exchange Dempsey Carpentier Dempees

Baseball results recap shows narrow Chicago win over Pittsburgh

Yesterday's results include Chicago defeating Pittsburgh 2 to 1 marking a first. Cincinnati led 3 while Cheese appears miswritten in the box. Pittsburgh misprint. The brief list indicates uneven scores and scattered game notes from a single page.

Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Atlantis cafe in Vienna a rendezvous for traders and thieves

The Atlantis cafe on Vienna’s Ringstrasse is described as a hidden market where illegal trade flourishes. Readers encounter a cosmopolitan mix of Jews, Italians, Serbs, and others at numbered tables exchanging jewels, watches, and passports while a tainted aura of intrigue surrounds revolutions and trafficking schemes across Central Europe.

Atlantis Cafe Vienna Europe Near East Atlantis Ringstrasse Moscow Great Imperial Hotel Neue Frie Presse Arbeiter Zeitung Etna Menedegee Rio Janeiro Buenos Aires Austria LaseScoffe Dusinesa Hungary

Congress Asked Tol Strengthen Border Booze Patrol

Washington June 29 Rum running is an enforcement problem to be met with larger forces of dry agents on the borders and coasts. Officials will ask Congress to strengthen the customs service and enlarge the border dry force to enforce the Volstead law. Smugglers gain millions in profits, but current staffing limits border duty. Congress has shown reluctance to grant more funds despite pressure from prohibition leaders.

Washington Congress Customs Service iHsel Trafic Internal Revenue Bureau

Tetanus Cases Decreasing Across the Country

The article notes tetanus cases have fallen due to preventive care and prompt antitoxin administration after injuries. It cites causes like deep wounds from fireworks and blank cartridges, advises seeking medical treatment for penetrating injuries, and mentions free tetanus antitoxin distribution in Connecticut through physicians.

Connecticut State Department of Health

Plan For V. D. Reunion In Boston July Third Fourth

Plans for the 102nd Veterans reunion in Boston are nearly complete. Activities include hotel lodging at the Oxford, armory sleeping, registration Saturday morning, a boxing carnival at Braves Field, organization reunions, a Plymouth boat trip with barbecue, a Monday parade under Gen Edwards, an afternoon track meet, and a large fireworks display in the evening.

Boston Oxford Armory Braves Field Plymouth Gen. Edwards New England

Stepney and Town Notes From Hattertown to Fairfield

Mrs Edward Booth visits Hattertown guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Bond return from Berkshire honeymoon. Willing Workers entertain with out of town help and cake. Perry Hubbell birthday party gathers Armstrong friends. Yellow School closes with home picnic. Stratford Fire Commissioners discuss pumping engine and modern fire alarm plan. Fairfield town hall court to open July 1 with Judge Grout and Deputy Hall. Wakeman to prosecute. Town clerk Flint to swear in judges and prosecutors.

Edward Booth Eugene Northrop Hattertown Charles Bond Berkshires Barrett Clayton B. Hawley Richard Fort Trumbull Beach Steven Tingley Pennsylvania Stratford Board of Fire Commissioners Fairfield Town Hall Jonathon Grout Clarence R. Hall Bacon Wakeman Howard N. Wakeman Joseph L Flint

Shoe Dealer Bankrupt in New Haven Court Filing

Fred F. Watkins a Norwalk shoe dealer filed for bankruptcy in the U S District Court New Haven listing liabilities of 4099 59 and assets of 2190 including 1797 in stock in trade A first creditors meeting is set for 9 am on July Meanwhile General Badoglio who led Italian troops near Fiume during the D Annunzio occupation left for New York aboard the Giuseppe Verdi with his wife and daughter on an official visit

Fred F. Watkins Norwalk United States District Court New Haven Rome Badoglio Fiume Gabriele D'Annunzio New York Giuseppe Verdi United States

Women Rule In Jackson Is Now Extended

Jackson Wyoming June 29 government by the fair sex began a year ago may be extended to the whole Jackson Hole country. In Saturdays special election the Lincoln county division proposal carried by seven hundred majority and Jackson was chosen seat for the new Teton county. With Jackson under the women's administration the women plan to elect a sheriff and other county officers.

Jackson Wyo Fair Sex Jackson's Hole Lincoln County Teton County

Revival Fires Up in Swatford With Undenominational Meetings

A three week revival led by Rev Edward Armstrong began Sunday in Swatford at the Bethany church corner Nichols and Bethany streets. A tentsed venue hosts daily services at 3 30 and 7 30 pm with Sunday sessions at 10 30 am 2 30 and 7 30 pm. Assisting ministers include Rev A A Elmore of Dallas and music enhances the gatherings. The revival accepts Protestants and Catholics alike and aims to spread Jesus saves and heals across two weeks of meetings with undenominational framing.

Swatford Edward Armstrong Deere Birsiora Dalles Tex Joseph C. Harrison Bethany Church Nichols and Bethany Streets Barrum Avenue Armstrong Jesus Pittsburgh A. A. Elmore Dallas

Two German Officers Put on Trial for War Crimes

Leipsig June 29 Lieutenant General Karl Stenger and Major Berno Cranius the former commander of the fifty third German Infantry Brigade in 1914 were placed on trial before the German Supreme Court on charges by the French government. These are the first cases based on French allegations to be brought before the court General Stenger was alleged to have ordered that no French prisoners be taken and Major Cranius was accused of transmitting this order to the soldiers of the Fifty third brigade.

Leipsig Karl Stenger Berno Cranius Supreme Court Stenger Crusius Fifty-third

Graduation exercises at the Long Hill School

Eighth grade graduation and class day exercises were held at the new Long Hill school with diplomas distributed by John Curtis. The program featured a long list of speakers, songs, and awards for Margaret Abbott, Samuel Seeley, Doris Mahoney, and William French among others.

New Long Hill School Hther Bryan Eleanor Farrel Lily Potts Teresa Glennon Elizabeth Sachs Edna Green Phyllis Walker Father Liefield Frances Davis Doris Mahoney Messra Otto Noll Leonard Berger Edward Davis William French Samuel Seeley Frank Haines Ralph Wheeler Esther Liefield Bessie Sachs Margaret Abbott Glass Song Tokena Beste Sachs Catherine Bar Sam Seeley Doris_ Mahoney Ethel Perry Jennie Potts Catherine Barske Theresa Hurlike Bridgeport

Divine guidance cited in Ohio murder case trial

Cleveland reporter notes Administrator of Justice in Kaber Gase relies on belief and divine guidance as Catherine Eva Kaher faces trial for hiring assassins to kill her husband Dan Kaver. Judge Maurice Bernon frames case as one of the era's most bitter in Cuyahoga courts, with death penalty possible and emphasis on justice, delay, and family influence.

Kaber Gase Cleveland Ohio Catherine Eva Kaher Dan Kaver Common Pleas Maurice Bernon Stat Bennon Common Pleas Court Bernon Carl Habig Habig¢ Wan Bennen

Picturesque Coronation Ceremonies Revived at Launceston

In Launceston Cornwall the Prince of Wales Duke of Cornwall visits the duchy capital reviving feudal rites from centuries past. The Mayor receives 100 shillings and pepper. greys are offered and a gilt spur, cumin, salmon, wood, and roses are presented. Modern incumbent Bethuel Huttings endures the ancient pageantry in ordinary clothes.

Launceston Cornwall Eng Prince of Wales Tom Molesworth St Aubyn Swannacot St Mary Bethuel Huttings Robinson Cresoe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Savings and Foreign Exchange First National First National Bank OF Bridgeport Wall St Philadelphia St. Louis Ington Detroia Louis Pitushureh Boston New York Brookly Ene Ames Eos Cafe V. D Stepney LD Town Court Tashua and Long Hill Besse Sachs Wiliam French George Frank Jennie Dirvis Henry Adams Tashua John Dirvis Mar London Great Britain Clark Yiu
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Times 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 Times?

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