Tax Valuations Shift With New Haven Rail Losses
Hartford reports a tax bulletin showing New York New Haven & Hartford stock value drop from 1,735,715 shares at 135.50 to 1,510,608 shares at 112. The total tax levy this year is 1,792,256 with a net revenue loss to the state of 105,323 despite higher taxes from telephone telegraph and street railway firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Bulletin of
William H. Corbin
New Haven
Commissioner's Bulletin
Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company
Connecticut Company
New London & East Lyme Street Railway
McNeil Co Seeks Court Ruling On Coal Payment
Archibald McNeill & Sons Coal Co sues Commercial Credit Co and James B Coryell seeking court determination of who owns $6 960 60 from a coal sale to J K Dimmick Co of Philadelphia now bankrupt The plaintiffs ask to restrain further action and to be released from liability with a reasonable counsel fee and disbursement claim The case is returnable to the January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald McNeill & Sons Coal Co
Commercial Credit Co
Baltimore
James B. Coryell
Philadelphia
J. K. Dimmick Co
Dimmick Co
James Coryell
McNeil Co
Requisitions for Budget Are Tardy
City Clerk Robinson sent notices to all chairmen of standing committees of the common council asking them to file requisitions for funds for the coming year. Requisitions must be on file with the city auditor by January 1 after passing through the clerk’s office. So far only the streets, sidewalks, sewers and lamps committees have met to prepare budgets. Memorial day harbor printing and claims committees have not yet met to determine needed sums.
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Robinson
Common Council
Harbor, Printing and Claims Committees
Mayor Signs Warrants For Personal Tax Collection
Mayor Wilson has issued warrants to collect last year’s personal tax totaling 54174 dollars for 27087 individuals at two dollars each. Tax bills will be mailed immediately and due by February 1, earlier than prior March deadlines, with liable lists prepared in the registrars of voters office.
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Wilson
Registrars of Voters
American bankers back Mexican loan arranged in Paris
An international group of bankers led by Banque de Paris et des Pais Bas underwrote a loan to the Mexican government to cover January bond interest. The syndicate, including Paris London and New York banks and Speyers of New York, will fund up to their proportionate share.
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Paris
Banque de Paris Et Des Pais Bas
London
New York
Speyers
Board of Trade backs Lake Torpedo Boat plan
A City Board of Trade committee urges subscriptions for $500 notes to raise at least 2100,000 for Lake Torpedo Boat Co Bridgeport bids and to show bidder readiness. Navy Department evaluating four submarine bids. R. H. M. Robinson named general manager. Committee members listed.
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Board of Trade
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Lake Shipbuilding
Bridgeport
Secretary of the Board of Trade
Navy Department
Prise Ispany
R. H. M. Robinson
United States Navy
Fred Enos
Frank Miller
Henry Atwater
Archibald McNeil, Jr
A. W. Burritt
F. W. Bolande
Edward Morrison
Hosea Mann
Edward K. Nicholson
Charles D. Davis
F. Tucker
Tarzan Of The Apes Serial to Begin Monday
Edgar Rice Burroughs new novel Tarzan of the Apes will run in The Farmer beginning Monday. The serial promises romance and adventure including buried treasure, a relinquished title, and a great sacrifice. Tarzan, raised by apes, becomes their king and meets Jane Porter in a dramatic love story.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan
Pen of Man
Jane Potter
Boy 9 Killed Trespassing at New Haven Elevator
New Haven December 20 Harry Chino witz aged 9 was playing about an elevator in a new mercantile building today and was killed. The medical examiner said the boy was a trespasser.
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New Haven
Harry Chinowitz
Large Amiesite Contract Completed In Stratford
The Charlies T. Eastburn Co. finished 35000 yards of Amiesite pavement from the Bridgeport line to Hard's corner on Stratford avenue and from the railroad viaduct to Paradise Green on the main street. Connecticut and state officials approved the work under superintendent William Halton.
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Charlies T. Eastburn Co
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport
Hard’s Corner
Stratford
Paradise Green
Connecticut Company
State of Connecticut
William Halton
Smallpox Epidemic Worries Wauregan Health Officers
Wauregan Connecticut December 20 The smallpox situation continues to worry health officers. Fourteen patients remain in the isolation hospital another house is secured for isolation and several suspects are quarantined at home. The infection first appeared here three months ago.
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Wauregan
Conn
State road force of workmen quit in Newtown
In Newtown Connecticut on December 20 a full crew of Kellogg and Gregory sub-contractors for the state road project walked off the job. The laborers claim wages are below prevailing rates and the teamsters join the protest. Kellogg and Gregory would concede to the demands but say their superiors refuse, claiming a $5000 loss on a summer contract and threatening withdrawal if state officials do not approve.
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Newtown
Conn
Kellogg and
Gregory
O’brien Sone Eee Company
New York
Messrs
Kellogg
Bennett
Woman Dies After Burns In Mazienski Case
Coroner J. J. Phelan to probe the death of Mrs. Joseph Mazienski of 40 Green Street Bridgeport Hospital after a four week battle with burns. Authorities say a family row led to a lighted lamp being hurled at her by her husband, who faces a technical assault charge for a Wednesday hearing. Medical examiner J. S. M. Garlick says the evidence points to the husband as responsible.
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J. J. Phelan
Joseph Mazienski
Green Street
Bridgeport Hospital
J. S. M. Garlick
Aldermen Seek $100 For Automobile Hire
Bridgeport fire department committee members plan to ask the board of apportionment for $100 in the annual appropriations. They say the funds would cover travel to inspect lodging houses and tenement houses for fire prevention efforts and to better serve constituents and the city.
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Fire Department
Common Council
Bridgeport
New City Officials to Take Oath on New Year
New city officials appointed to take office January 1 must appear at City Hall between 9 and 12 to take the oath. City Clerk Robinson will administer the oath in the city clerk’s office.
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Robinson
Crowther Incoma Resting At St Vincent’s Hospital
G W Crowther of 513 Gregory Street collapsed in a coma near Railroad and Iranistan avenues while working. He is reported resting comfortably at St Vincent's Hospital. Kidney trouble is believed to be the cause of his illness.
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G. W. Crowther
Gregory Street
Railroad
Iranistan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Christmas Eve Tree Social Moved to Police Building
The city secures the county court room for a Christmas tree and social on Tuesday at 5 PM in the Police and Charities building. A shopping party from departments in the building gathers items to be distributed by Santa Claus, Al Goulden.
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Police and Charities
Santa Claus
al Goulden
Shoplifters Caught In Department Store
Two women were detected by store detectives as they concealed items from a department store. One hid a box of handkerchiefs while the other attempted to take a boy's suit. They were searched, the loot taken, warned, and released. Police were notified. A chemical company responded to a grass fire at Norman Street and North Avenue at 1 05 AM.
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Concern
Gas Jet Left On Kills Man Found Slumped in Chair
Patrick O Hogan 39 formerly of Torrington was found dead in his Bridgeport home after a gas jet over the stove was left burning. Investigators seek whether the death was accidental or related to mental distress. The body was turned to the Undertaker for burial.
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Patrick O. Hogan
Torrington
Standard Manufacturing
S. M. Garlick
Garlick
Hogan
Mr. Hogan
Bridgeport
Helen
Lawrence
James Hogan
Lena
Brooklyn
M. J. Gannon
New Comet Found in Eridanus by Dalavan of La Plata
A faint comet was detected December 17 by Senor Dalavan in La Plata Argentina. It lies two degrees northwest of Zeta Eridani in Eridanus and is moving slowly toward the northwest.
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Kiel
Senor Dalavan
la Plata
Argentina
Eridanus
Hoyt Seeks Garage License On State Street
W. O. Hoyt of Park City Garage Supply Co filed with the city clerk for permission to run a garage on State Street near West Avenue where he already operates an auto supply store. A remonstrance from nearby property owners was placed on record after a prior request to add to the repair shop. A fire committee hearing led Hoyt to agree to move by June if allowed to continue business.
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W. O. Hoyt
Park City Garage Supply Co
State Street
West Avenue
the Common Council
Hoyt
Spend Your Money in Bridgeport for Prosperity
A persuasive message urges residents to spend locally in Bridgeport to boost townwide prosperity. It argues that personal success mirrors the town’s fortunes and stresses keeping money within Bridgeport to enhance individual prospects and community wealth.
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Bridgeport
First District Taxpayers Seek Injunction Over Full City Tax
Bridgeport residents of the First district plan a court injunction to stop the board of apport ionment and taxation from levying the full city tax on outlying areas. The move argues the 1913 bill lacks specific direction for levy and claims outlying residents cannot be taxed for city improvements beyond town expenses. Attorney John C. Chamberlain represents many First district taxpayers in challenging the consolidated two district plan that would broaden taxation.
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John C. Chamberlain
Board of Apportionment
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Tax Board
Groubie
Hartford
Committee On
Scramble for Old Champion's Money Ends in Arrest
A Polish nobleman and former lightweight world champion Jack McAuliffe faced intoxication charges in Bridgeport after a night of revelry. Police detained him following a fight at Union and Water streets where about 85 in bills were damaged. He admitted 12 years since his last arrest and spent vast sums chasing racing winnings before a suspended judgment and fine.
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John L. Sullivan
Jack Dempsey
Jack McAuliffe
Thomas C. Coughlin
Christopher Finnegan
Charles Musante
Bayside
L. d
McAuliffe
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
Racques
Union and
Water Streets
Robert Hoffman
Itvantel Poland
Mielzynski
Felicia von Potok-Potocka
Posen
Counts
Burglar Gray Pardoned to Help U S Men
John E. O'Donnell known as Gray was among four inmates pardoned by the Connecticut state board of pardons at Wethersfield. Messages from high federal officials aided the clemency, which could see Gray marry soon. The article details Gray's criminal record and noted past work with federal agents.
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John E. O'Donnell
Gray
McCarthy
West Philadelphia
Johnny
Connecticut
State Board of Pardons
Wethersfield
Mr Beynolds
Burleson
Fairfield County
New York City
Jude Reed
Risearly
Hee Brown
Efinel
Secret Service
Ren
Tead
Wecret
erView
Earth
Say
Secret
State Board of
Parsons
John P. Grey
Couineel
Clent
Hardy T. Gregory
Pew
Bridgeport
Gregory
McReynolds
Sam
Sam Gray
Cmma
Board of Pardons
Cbyreaus
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Mr. Higgins
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