Connecticut Tax Plan Faces Corporate Gross Earnings Basis
A Connecticut special commission reports on reforming corporate taxation, favoring a gross earnings approach for public service and railroads. It outlines a uniform method, estimates state revenue at about 1.1 million dollars, and suggests allocations to towns for stock and bank taxes, with interstate considerations and future uniformity goals.
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Fred Pairenna
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Th Corbin
Ger Faldwin
Igi
Hartford
New
National ‘Tas
Dew Moines
Association of New Breland
Bemton
Connect Hcat
Semereue
Sring Thees
Tarstate
API
Greer Warnings
Beris
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Commiscien
Banks Trust Companies
Eteck Insurance Companies
Freaidenue
Comnecticut
Esock- Reider
Taxes Official Elect Hughes as Vice President
Hartford March 2 The second annual meeting of assessors and members of sorts of relief of the state held yesterday proposed a Tax Official Association of Connecticut to unite tax officials for better work. A drafting committee was named and officers were unanimously approved with Mastin J. Mokior Waterbury as president and Frany J. srushes as vice president.
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Aartford
Fox
Corbin
Tax Officialay Association of
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Preaklent
Mastin J. Mokior
Waterbury
Praidest
Frany JF. Srushes
Ucldenper
Mada F
Tasutior
Menntectirioe Barpormtsone
Railroad head dies native of Connecticut
Remit Pittenwish Ballesad died at his home here last night. He was born in Connecticut in INR and had been a part of the Cleveland a Pitre winder IM a6 pare ine-presigosr at
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Preeias
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Tie
Connestict
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Tee Cleveland
Railroads Ordered to Disclose to Commission
Washington March 1 In a general order the Interstate Commerce Commission directs all railroads to reveal to the commission by April 15 any connections east that may affect freight or passenger water transportation. The information will aid the administration of the Panama Canal law regarding railroad ownership of steamboat lines.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Bombardment May Soon Tell on Adrianople
Constantinople reports that Adrianople fortress, held by Turkish commander Shukri Pasha, is nearing supply depletion amid siege by Bulgarian and Servian forces. The commander warns that peace talks should quicken or relief efforts from Tebatulja be launched, as the siege strains Turkish defense and raises fears of capitulation.
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Sharkit
Adrianople
Shukri Pashe
Porte
Tebatulja Oes
Balkan States Agree on Mediation of Powers
Selgin reports that Balkan states agreed in principle to mediation of powers regarding a termination of hostilities. Consent depends on Turkey surrendering Agrianople and Scutari fortresses and the lands in the Aegean Sea, plus payment of a war indemnity.
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Selgin
Turkey
Agrianople
Scutari
Aegean Sea
Drastic Measure to Suppress Vice in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports a new bill to establish a state vice department led by a governor appointed commissioner. Physicians and others would report vice cases, with warrants possible to raid premises to suppress vice. Violations carry fines up to 1000 dollars or up to one year imprisonment.
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Harrisburg
Penn Sylvania
State Department
Senate
SERS LEAGUE GET READY FOR PROBE
Philadelphia March 13 The consumers league of this city prints thousands of condensed account books for workers in mercantile industrial plants and will distribute them today to collect wage and expenditure data The league has compiled machine readable wage records and aims to reform spending disclosure if a minimum wage bill passes the state legislature the data will be given to the commission
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Philadelphia
Consumers’ League
Informa
League
Work on new Danbury Armory halted by financial trouble
Danbury March 12 Work on the new state armory in Danbury was halted today due to financial trouble involving Perry Brothers of New London. Adjutant General George M. Cole said construction would resume under state direction to finish by the April 10 dedication, as creditors in Danbury were notified of a creditors meeting in New London.
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Danbury
Perry Brothers
New London
George M. Cole
Srtffery Terps
New ‘London
Temerrn
Extra Session May Be Later In Washington
President Wilson faced calls to push back the extra congressional session, with Oscar Underwood urging at least a one week delay. Underwood said the Ways and Means Committee needs more time for tariff bills, while cabinet plans include a likely April 1 start and a focus on tariff issues.
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Washington
Wilson
Oscar Underwood
Congress
Under‘wool
Underwood
House
White House
Senate Dy Session Ends Soon Amid Party Shuffle
Senate Democrats and Republicans anticipate the current session will end before week’s close. A Republican caucus was set for the day to decide committee assignments and tactics for seeking Democratic support for posts. The GOP hopes Democratic Managers will mirror past courtesy in the reorganization as plans proceed. A court order restraint affecting a new paper publicity law stood unresolved.
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Buriesa
Yeaterday
Rexurdiae
Postmaster William H. Marigold in Iranistan Sinks
Postmaster William H. Marigold, afflicted by a brain blood clot after a fall, was reported sinking today at his home on Iranistan Avenue. Dr. F J Adams said his condition worsened and the end is near, with the family offering no hope for recovery.
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William H. Marigold
Iranistan Avenue
F. J. Adams
Supreme court rules on local trust and land dispute
Opinions in three local interest cases handed down by the supreme court of errors. One case concerns Morris Seymour trustee of New Milford who sought guidance on a 15000 dollar bequest for All Saints memorial church. The court orders principal and income, after costs, to be paid to the church. The second case, Harry D. Miller vs Bellamore Armored Car, foreclosed a mortgage with a judgment in lower court and notes recent involuntary bankruptcy filings. The third case involves Cantor Bridge land possession at the east end of the old railroad bridge near Crescent avenue and Sterling street, with continued coverage on Page Two.
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Supreme Court of Errors
Morris . Seymour
Davin ©. Sanford, Jr
Sarah Sanford Black
New Milford
All Saints Memorial Church
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Harry D. Miller
Bellamore Armored Car & Equipment Co
Miller
Jower
Bellamere Co
Cantor Bridge
Whesler & Howes Co
Harbor
Crescent Avenue
Sterling Street
Farmers Refuse Land Sale for New Haven Road Delays
New Milford Connecticut March reports hitch in securing land for double tracking of the New Haven road between New Milford and Brookfield. Postmaster George H Jackson and farmer Clarence Marsh refuse to sell property essential to railroad work. Nearby land already secured. gangs prep ground for additional tracks. Jackson seeks to occupy house under lease but fears eviction if the railroad sells to a third party. Marsh cites years of fence and crop damage from railroad activities and awaits settlement of claims before negotiating.
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Brookfield
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Weather Indications for New Haven March 12
Forecast calls for fair tonight and Thursday morning with increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures. A disturbance over Colorado brings cloudy weather and local showers between the Rockies and the Mississippi. Pleasant conditions extend east to the coast. temperatures dipped just below freezing along the northern border from Montana to Maine.
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Mississippi River
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Maine
Democrats Vote to Repeal Personal Tax In Senate
Hartford March 12 Democrats in the Senate with one exception renewed their pledge to repeal the personal tax law. The bill passed 28 to 11 after a divided, party line debate. Republicans argued costs to the state while Democrats defended the repeal as Democratic platform duty. The measure now returns to the House.
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McNeil
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Purcell
Money Needed for Wildwood at Hartford
Hartford March 12 Speculation grows over Hartford hospital plans for supporting the Wildwood tuberculosis annex in the city No appropriation has been asked of the general assembly and the 1811 law limits state tuberculosis commission from funding private sanatoriums Wildwood houses about 50 patients with care cost 11 per week per patient previously 37 per week was charged with the balance paid from a state appropriation under 1808 amendment
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Hartford Hospital
Widwood
General Assembly
State Tuberculosis Commission
Wildwood
Wilwood
Combination Bell and Gas Buoys Coming Here Soon
Former Harbormaster Charles H Morris announced progress on harbor safety for Bridgeport and Black Rock. Planned additions include two gas and bell buoys at Bridgeport and Black Rock entrances, with other buoys to follow as funds permit and navigation opens in spring.
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Morris
Bridgeport
Black Rock
Bridgeport Harbor
Black Rock Harbor
Office of Inspector
Tomkinsville
N. Y
Charles H. Morris
Harbormester
East Main Street
Conn
C.D. Stearns
Stearns
Black Hook Harbor
Notorious Widow’s Accused Suspect Confined in Asylum Case
Am complicated report details an annoyed rich widow and a prominent man in Tamales involved in a legal drama. The article notes orders for confinement to a hospital, a commission in a city, and references a Bridgeport link. The case spans 1912 records with allocations to a lakefront hospital and mentions a clerical figure of note.
Town and state joint highway duties upheld in court
A supreme court ruling affirms town of Titchfield must share highway improvement duties with the state. The decision centers on which entity is responsible for the project and supports the town’s role as the agent authorizing work under public acts. The case clarifies jurisdiction and the scope of rights to undertake road upgrades.
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Lucy
Titchfield
Telal
Chigt
Ital
Salle
Govem
Mileage bill pending before governor in Hartford
The disputed Peck bill, passed by both legislative branches, awaits Governor Baldari's signature. It requires rail and bus lines to provide free transport tickets to any member or employee of the General Assembly and related staff for attendance at sessions, with tickets issued at no charge and tied to carrier charters in the state.
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Tebell
Genersi Assembly
General Assembly
Stata
Senate
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