Donovans Air on Ground Reveals Trade Tariff Debate
The article notes discussions in Congress about tariff laws and Philippine trade restrictions, with reports on committee actions and positions of New England Democrats. It cites Payne tariffs, duty-free limits, and projected import totals for cigars, rice, and other goods, including tobacco, as lawmakers debate amendments and potential impacts on manufacturers and workers.
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New England Democratie
Memvere
Petere
Manenchuectia
Ciger Makers
Febecre Crewers
Philippines
United States
Lomesaen
Denovan
Arain Street Pavilion on Leverty Estate Noted
A one story frame dancing pavilion stands on the Alexander Leverty estate near Wessela Street on Tat 1920. Joseph Okleymeg is linked to the structure in this brief local item.
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Arain Street
Joseph Okleymeg
Alexander Leverty
Wessela Street
Schoolboy pitcher dies of broken heart in St Paul
Willis Lieser, 14, star pitcher for St Paul Grade Schools, died after expressing sorrow that a pennant loss would cost the team. He had pitched a strong game that afternoon, taking a two hit no run victory, and had been confined to bed with a headache before the tragedy.
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Bt Paul
Minn
Willis Lieser
St. Paul
Willis
Clase
Baker
Rome
Willie Yeeter
Sap Geath
Willie
Sheffield men work their way through college in New Haven
Steteta Scientific School reports 41 percent of its 300 seniors are self-supporting at Yale, the highest share recorded. Many hold bureau jobs or newspaper work, others serve as waiters, porters, or clerks. Average spending by three-year cohort is $2,120.12 per student, with freshmen $8724, juniors $1,10040, seniors $1,320.12. More than half live with toxicants and two thirds smoke.
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New Haven
Stetteta Scientific School
Yale
Scientific School
Tail-End Tally And Boxing Cards From The Big Leagues
A garbled page surveys cellar standings across major leagues with city tallies from Washington to Cincinnati, noting frequent last-place finishes by several clubs. It lists boxing matchups for Greater New York, detailing ten-round bouts at multiple clubs with fighters like Graves, Wille Jones, Mohr, and Fitzsimmons among others, plus dates in May and into June.
Population claim for Brigeport and New H&Ven years noted
Editor Parmer disputes A statement that Brigeport has a farmer population and that New H&Ven has varied in the last two years. The text shows uncertainty and asks who is the rigity editor Parmer.
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Brigeport
H&ven
Beays
Parmer
Finance Committee Questions Legality of Warner Tax Bill
The Finance Committee has asked Attorney General Light for an opinion on the legality of a proposed tax bill by Domalq T. Werner to tax corporate capital stock at 1-8 of 1 percent, excluding entities taxed differently. Critics note the disparity between corporate assessments and personal property taxes, while supporters say the license tax would keep total corporate taxation under one percent of capital stock.
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Litchfield County
Light
Warner
John H. Perry
J. W. Wilson
Brigeport
Boam of Commerce and Labor
Weekington
Zensrai
Engineers Pay Compliment to Veteran Associate
Bridgeport gathering at Masnn Charts hall Fairfield avenue honored a long time member of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers with a farewell style event. The veteran, Andrews, held 2 years continuous membership and received an inscribed umbrella as a token of esteem. Gardner presided. W Delahmny of New York spoke on the society’s value, and a capital program capped an enjoyable evening.
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Amalgamated Society of Engineste
Masnn
Fairfield Avenue
Andrews
Gardner
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New York
Council of the 0—Ciety
Life imprisonment for woman who shot another
Salem May 17. Jenaste M. Chapman of Lynn pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for shooting and killing Mrs Eva Ingalls over slander. She, forty six, was sentenced to life imprisonment at the reformatory for women. Indicted soon after the March shooting, she had not been arraigned earlier due to doubts about her insanity.
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Salem
Mesa
Jenaste M. Chapman
Lynn
Eva Ingalls
Srfe
Reformatory For Women
Norwalk Bill Reported To Consolidate City Charters
Hartford May 17 report states bill to consolidate Norwalk and South Norwalk into one Norwalk city. Bill spans 10 typewritten pages with 173 sections regulating city charters. Sent to the house with favorable recommendation.
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Hartford
Norwalks
Norwalk
House
South Norwalk
Norwalk to Form Five Wards and Taxing Districts
The present town of Norwalk will be divided into five wards and five taxing districts while the town itself remains, and the only town Meeting held will be for electing town officers. The bill will take effect upon its passage.
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Norwalk
Marigold to Return to Office Soon
Postmaster W. H. Marigold is recovering from a serious illness at Sabre Beach. Reports indicate steady improvement and it is believed he will resume his duties within a few weeks after suffering a brain blood clot. Friends welcome the rapid progress.
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W. H. Marigold
Sabre Beach
Marigold
Mayor Sullivan leaves Hartford in mystery
Special to The Farmer reports former Hartford mayor Senatius A. Sullivan has been absent for a month with family unaware of his whereabouts. Theories place him in Boston, possibly connected to a municipal job under Mayor Fitzgerald. Sullivan served Hartford as mayor from 1902 to 1904 and remained a lasting figure in local politics.
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Senatius A. Sullivan
Boston
Fitzgerald
Sullivan
One-piece dress misread as blouse and skirt description
The piece describes a dress that looks like separate blouse and skirt. The skirt is a plain serge draped panel left open near the hem, while the blouse uses Nell rose crepe with pleats, unstitched except edged by narrow mows. A girdle, cuffs, buttons, and loops are in golden crepe with gold lace at the collar.
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Nell Rose
Judson calls for Republican reorganization in state
Hon. Stiles Judson spoke to the Deep River Business Men's Association describing letters sent to fifty prominent Republicans urging a New Haven meeting to regen erate their party. He reported forty responded and reform was coming while commending the New Haven road and the Republican state committee chair, noting the press would be held to account.
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Stiles Judson
Deep River Business Men’s Association
Judson
New Haven
Republican State Committee
Animated June Walk Pictures In Natural Colors
Kinemacolor pictures of Bridgeport Sunday Schools annual June Walk will be filmed by the National Kinemacolor company of America. The parade forms along Broad Street and Fairfield avenues before proceeding to Seaside Park and the Soldiery Monument for awards. Former Lieutenant Governor Dennis Blakeslee will review the procession.
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National Kinemacolor Co. of America
General Committee of the Enterprise
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Dennis Blakesies
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Pairfield Avenues
Seaside Park
Seawall
Wealthy Father and Son Die in Hotel Room
Washington May 17 Only three days in this country Miguel Martinez wealthy Syrian and his son Nanuel suffocated in their hotel room. The elder Martinez was bringing the son to New York to start him in business. They paused on the way north from New Orleans where they had landed Tuesday from Honduras.
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Washington
Miguel Martinez
Nanuel
San
Martines
New York
New Orleans
Honduras
No Action Taken On Municipal Ice Plant
Bridgeport officials took no action on a municipal ice plant at a Miscellaneous committee meeting. Frederick Cederholm was absent with his project plans. Landowners of Seaview avenue demanded 75 a front foot or 26 250 for a 350 foot tract for a public bathing house. Alderman Isaac Moorey valued the land at 14 000, the assessed amount. The committee will refer to the city attorney to determine if condemnation is possible.
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Id Yight
Frederick Cederholm
Seaview Avenue
Stelber
Isaac Moorey
Itip
Tenderloin Women Cared For By City
Philadelphia May 17 Women moved from tenderloin haunts by the quarantine will be housed by the city and private citizens under Mayor Blankenburg. An estate in the suburbs with room for 26 women will be used by the health and charity department, while two center city houses rent to private subscriptions will be run by Miss Mary Gillere, secretary of the Court Aid Society, aiding girls seeking reform.
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Blankenburg
Department of Health and Charity
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Court Aid Society
Textiles urge higher tariff on Mohair and Mohr fabrics
Connecticut wool and mohair manufacturers urged the Senate Finance Committee subcommittee to set higher duties on Angora Mohair and Mohair fabrics. They proposed 20 percent on Angora hair tops, 38 percent on mohari yarns, 45 percent on Mohair cloth, and 58 percent on plushes and fabrics, arguing current prices threaten U S industry and consumer costs.
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Bridgeport
Bloomenthal
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Wimptheimer
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Comemrltt
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Turkey
South Africa
Bradford
England
Carder
Conventicut
Brooklawn Golf Season Opens Today at New Haven Club
The Brooklawn club opened its golf season today with a match against the New Haven golf club at the lanes. The club issued a rookie brochure and lists season rents. The golf committees are W. J. Nichol chair. W. R. Wheeler, A. Strong, Calhoun Latham, and GC Gerrish captain, with Mrs F R Hincks chairing the ladies auxiliary and Mrs EW Bassick, Miss Minnie Nichols, and Miss Natalie Hawley as members.
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Calhoun Latham
Gerrish
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Minnie Nichols
Natalie Hawley
Ladies Aux Mary
Ordinance Proposed to Bar Merchants Dodging Taxes
The Committee on Ordinances discussed Mayor Wilsons plan to draft an ordinance protecting the city from merchants who locate here then leave to evade taxes. The communication was sent to the city attorney for suitable wording. A separate pension matter for long serving department men and widows was postponed to a future meeting for full input from firemen representatives.
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Altorway
Fremen
War Ends as Lady Lowther to Return to Society
In Londigi on May 17, society announces that Lady Green Low Uber, formerly Miles Itthgh of finde, will resume her social duties after the war. The announcement notes her distinction as a medal recipient and her role among foreign dignitaries, with the Bulgarian invention mentioned in passing.
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Uber
Miles
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