State Board of Equalization Boosts City Grand Lists
The State Board of Equalization added 128.607 million to city and town grand lists this year. The rise will raise state tax revenues and likely push tax rates higher, worsening burdens on homeowners whose properties are valued at full value. Stamford and Bridgeport face notable increases, while fairness in assessments remains disputed and town budgets may need new funding to cover the higher state levy.
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State Board of Equalization
Bridgeport
State Board
Stamford
Advocate
Assessors and Boards of Relief
Rate Increases and Merger of 1907
A 1907 merger transformed the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad into a street railway firm under its old name. The reorganization shifted most capitalization from steam railroads to other properties like trolley systems in Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island, prompting rate increase debates before the New York Public Service Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Street Railway Corporation
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York Public Service Commission
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Old
Two Republican Moves Target Insurgency and Roosevelt Return
Insurgent Senator Dolliver cites two hoaxes of last year and notes two genuine GOP moves current now. Cannon and Aldrich push to condemn Insurgents after Sherman’s tainting speech with Taft's backing. A second push aims to corral the party around Taft, fearing Roosevelt’s influence and renomination risks. Democrats and Insurgents alike view the Taft-focused strategy with censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
North Pole
Cook
Aldrich
Cannon
Sherman
Taft
Middle West
Taft Corral
Roosevelt
Asset capitalization and earnings duties for associated properties
The article questions whether old prices suffice to cover interest and dividends on the capitalization set aside. It asks if the “other properties” generate enough income to meet these obligations. It also asks whether steam road earnings must be drawn to cover dividends and interest on capitalization for other properties.
A Saner Fourth of July Movement Grows
The article argues for a humane celebration of Independence Day, noting 1908–1909 death and injury declines after limiting explosives. It cites Brooklyn and New York City efforts, playground movements, and a Rochester congress plan with district parades, concerts, and safe activities for children to replace riotous displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Pink
United Neighborhood Guild
Brooklyn
N. Y
Survey Press Bureau
Chicago Tribune
Everett H. Barney
Springfield
Mass
Cleveland
Ohio
Tim
Eben P. Morfort
Industrial Home For the Blind
Morfort
Brooklyn Eagle
Kings County
Flatbush
Playground Association of America
Gaynor
Rochester
New York
Local Notes and Events Include Weddings Sales and Meetings
James Gorman builds a wire fence in front of Miss Blondell's residence. Frances Walker hosts a whist, Mrs. Edwin C. Shelton wins ladies prize, Henry J. Lord wins gentlemen prize. Samuel B. Hurd buys 55 acres from Wilson N. Hurd. Hurd family attends wedding in Bethel. No services at St. Peter's due to rector illness. Frances Walker closes East Village school with cake and cream. Harmony Grange initiates three new members. Washington Lodge plans June 20 meeting and June 21 visit to King Hiram No. 12. Bridgeport club to host clambake at Naugatuck Junction on June 29 in honor of James H. Turner.
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James Gorman
Blondell
Frances Walker
Edwin C. Shelton
Henry J. Lord
Samuel B. Hurd
Wilson N. Hurd
Bethel
Hiram No. 12
Derby
Summer goods and linens on sale at local shop
Warm weather appeals with verandah lounging encouraged by Couch Hammocks priced from 7.25 to 11.00, with specials 5.00 to 7.50. Comfort chairs and rockers, linen coats and coats and suits from 2.50 to 7.50, dainty waists reduced, plus a German Flycatcher flytrap at 5 cents.
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Fairfield Avenue
Conn
the Farmer Publishing CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Detchon
Curtis Pharmacy Druggist
Main St
Monroe
Naugatuck Junction
Turner
James H. Turner
DR. Brown
Atlantic Hotel
The
D. M. Read Co
Phoenix
Tailoring
Cannon Street
Farnum Drive
Kafka & Co
Eckler & CO
Main Street
C. CG. Schneider
D.D.S
Dentist Security Building
Parker's
P.O. Arcade
Henry C. Reid
Bank ST
Fairfield
Kelly’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
James H. Kelly
Frisbie
Radford B.smith
Nion Hotel
Eurowean
Prival
W. Fahrell
DEPOR
Charles P. Cipolla
Cosmopolitan Pharmacy
Pembroke Street
Brenben
Keith’s
Varsity Pharmacy
Cor. Park Ave
Merice
Fates
Essy Cox Coed
Atlantic City
Hester S
Ehtchesters
Damon
Pruggists
Philadelphia
Boston
Shallue & Keys
Col. George
Center Streets
Peck & Lines Co
Middle Street
Burt & Packard
W. K. Mollan
Poli Stock Company
Alice Fleming
sTan Cave
Brewster’s Millions
Poli
Athena Hall
Port Jefferson
Park City
Wall Street
Speidel
Newfield Park
Northampton
New Britain
A. M. Wooste
Lord Postal
Mullins’ Cor. Main and
Bate
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
F. C. Brady
John Street Telephone
F. J. Abercrombie
Water ST
Berea
M. J. Maloney
Jones Avenue
State Street
Fred J. Elander
District OF Stratford
Ella D. Gregory
Stratford
Court of Probate
James B. Gregory
Dils
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