Tardy and Reluctant Recognition of Tax Equalization
Tax equalization faces slow acceptance by the Taxpayers' League as leaders resist defining it in the statutes. A turnabout is noted with claims the league will address all questions, not excluding tax equalization, while internal anger at advocate Lynn W. Wilson surfaces. The acting secretary’s Saturday letter hints at evolving views, though disputes remain entrenched and self-defeating.
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Bridgeport tax fears prompt calls for reform in valuation
TheBridgeport debate centers on rising taxes and managment of public funds. Citizens warn of higher rates while officials push for fair valuation and tax equalization to avert a larger municipal burden. Connecticut politics and local finance are urged to address anti trust concerns and state tax impacts.
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East Can Apples Rival Best of West in Connecticut
Report on J H Hale of Glastonbury addressing the State Board of Trade about fruit growing prospects in Connecticut. Hale, a pioneer in peach and apple orchards, advocates eastern hill lands east of the Hudson as prime for apple growing, noting migration westward and farm abandonment. He will speak at Norwich to promote apple interests and fruit industry development statewide.
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Being killed by slow poisoning in New Haven case
New Haven December 14 Coroner Mix investigates the death of George Russell and Mrs Albert Durand. Russell who boarded with the Durands died months ago. A deputy sheriff delivered a letter Russell wrote before death claiming severe illness and possible slow poisoning and naming the Durands as heirs to about 5000. Mrs Durand fell ill and was removed to West Haven San ness. No evidence of poisoning found.
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Taft Escapes Danger at Carnegie Hall Crowded
New York December 14 reports that President Taft narrowly avoided danger at Carnegie Hall during a mass meeting honoring the Diamond Jubilee of Methodist Episcopal missions in Africa. Secret Service agents and Capt Archibald Butt intervened as attendees pressed toward the President, who finished his address to a warmly received benediction.
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Waterbury Seeks Permit for A B C Club Expansion
The A B C Club of Waterbury plans to extend its musical social work to other cities and the state. J J Cunningham and Edward Frank led a committee on Main Street to request use of the organization name. The city club is incorporated, blocking other groups from using the name. The club aims to affiliate with local youths and launch a state-wide network of musical clubs under the A B C Club banner. The emblem is the letters A B C with a line between B, reflecting music.
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Ufe
J. J. Cunningham
Edward Frank
Main Street
Aterbury
A.B. C
Soldier Leaper Sergt Mix Dies at Fort Screven
Savannah Ga December 14 1900 death removes likely the only leprosy case in the United States Mix of the Seventy second Company of Artillery died in his lonely cot on Fort Screven Reserve The body will be buried with full military honors in the National Cemetery He contracted the disease while serving in the Cuban campaign during the Spanish American war His father recently died leaving him 40000 but the money was of no avail to him He also had accumulated pay Gen Adna R Chaffee who later saw him in Cuba diagnosed leprosy after a chance remark by an officer leading to a life of isolation at the post.
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Indictments for Selling Liquor to Indians in Syracuse Area
Utica New York December Grand Jury at United States Court arrives at fifty seven indictments mainly against Syracuse liquor dealers accused of selling intoxicants to Indians on the Onondaga County Reservation. In addition seventy five cases were investigated covering smuggling forgery money orders and white slave traffic among other minor offenses. Woman Emmeline Hochheimer found dead at Bethel age unknown cause heart disease cited by neighbors.
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United States Court
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Onondaga County
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New Haven Leader to Change Name to Times Leader
The New Haven Evening Leader will be renamed the New Haven Times Leader under new ownership. The Times Publishing Co. of New Haven files incorporation in Hartford with William A. Kendrick as general manager. The paper will pursue an independent republican stance while retaining Col I. M. Ullman’s interest.
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James R. Ian
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Chatfield
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William A. Kendrick
Watertown
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Pardons Hearing Fails to Grant Warren Solace
Hartford December 14 The board of pardons adjourned after hearing petitions, with John Warren the wife killer drawing the most attention as he nears 50 years in prison. Also discussed was Catherine Neill serving five to nine years for manslaughter.
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Board of Pardons
Hartford County
John Warren
George P. McLean
Charles E. Fox
Rockville
W. H. Hall
Eee
Warren
Catherine Neill
Fairfield County
Ten Percent Discount For Cash Optician Ad
A brief shop notice for A Frank, optician and jeweler at 209 211 Meigs Building. State of a ten percent cash discount, contact via telephone 1011 3. Open Monday and Saturday evenings.
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