Mayor Wilson's Debt Plan Faces Tax Hike on Homes
Rev A R Parshley criticizes the city's debt scheme proposing bonds to fund a new almshouse and fire safety upgrades. He argues the $176,000 to $175,000 spend is excessive, urges cheaper solutions, and pledges to vote against the bond issue. He warns the administration seeks to exhaust city credit and condemns the communication campaign.
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A. R Parshley
Calvary Parish
Matthias
Ipepert
Lakeview
R. Parshley
Death of Hermit Games Noonan Stirs Local Interest
October twenty fourth report notes no new light on the hermit Games Noonan who died at his shack on Grate Hill yesterday. Medical Examiner E B W Davis continues investigation to learn why the aged recluse isolated himself in the woods after a youthful romance sent him roaming for years. Noonan had lived in his wild location for 15 years.
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Seymour
Oct
Games Noonan
Grate Hill
Ansoniq
EB. W
Davis
Noonan
Mexican Rebels Round Up Mounted Police Kill 47
A force of 60 revolutionists near Luis Potosi rounded up and fatally harmed 47 of 50 mounted police sent to guard a ranch 20 miles west. Their bodies were found hanged in trees while three policemen escaped back to safety. Communications between here and Aquascalientes were threatened as the event unfolded.
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Luis Potosi
Mex
Here
Aquascalientes
The Case in Brief Against Mayor Wilson
Campaign money questions center on a $3,000 donation by Mr. Warner that Mayor Wilson denies receiving. The case accuses Wilson of deceiving voters, letting Warner effectively run the city, seeking to incur $2,200,000 debt and a $4,400,000 mortgage, then pushing tax increases and lobbying with Warner’s allies. It alleges opposition to municipal ownership and directs governance through allies to favor utilities interests.
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Warner
Wilson
Mr. Warner
Mrr. Warner
Eee
Hartford
Public Service
Monster Democratic Rally At Lyric Theatre Tonight
Frederick C. Mullins leads a Democratic rally at Lyric Theatre at 8 o clock with speakers including Homer S. Cummings Lynn W Wilson Edward F Hallen E T Buckingham W W Bent John M Donnelly Archibald McNeil Jr and Democratic aldermenic candidates Patrick J Carroll John H Casey and John H Coughlin to discuss campaign issues and criticize the present administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick C. Mullins
Lyric Theatre
Homer S. Cummings
Lynn W. Wilson
Edward F. Hallen
E. T. Buckingham
W. W. Bent
John M. Donnelly
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Patrick J. Carroll
John H. Casey
John H. Coughlin
Mrs Wakefield Trial Sees Jury Take Case
New Haven Oct 31 The jury in the murder trial of Mrs Bessie Wakefield retired at 12 30 pm to consider the evidence after closing arguments. The defense sought rulings on law points while the court warned against public turmoil and noted possible appeals. Evidence included the gun rope chloroform and other exhibits.
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New Haven
Bessie Wakefield
William
Burpee
Alling
Devine
Alling Declared That Mrs. Wakefield
Webb
Mix
Plew
Wakefield
Rallies Reported for Democratic Candidates at District Events
The Farmer carries on page three a full report of three district rallies held last evening for the Democratic nominees. It highlights the addresses of Candidate Mullins, Lynn W. Wilson, and Sheriff John M. Donnelly, detailing the speakers and crowd reactions.
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the Farmer
Mullins
Lynn W. Wilson
John M. Donnelly
License Applications to Be Received After Election
After the election the county commissioners will begin accepting liquor license applications in this city. Applications will be accepted until November 15, with licenses issued starting November 1. Next Monday licenses will be issued to dealers in other towns except Bridgeport. October liquor license revenue: Bridgeport $231.75, Fairfield $405, County $7.75.
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Bridgeport
Fairfield
County
Garbage Scandal Strips Citizens of Civic Pride
Uncollected garbage and misused collection contracts fuel a citywide uproar. Residents fault health officials over lack of crews and faulty contracts, citing empty yards and strong odors from a reduction plant. The public demands proper pick ups and accountability, noting a canceled Fischer contract and a King contract breach. An additional complaint lists uncollected garbage at 39 Highland Avenue.
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Department of Health
John T. King
C. C. Fischer
King
Highland Avenue
State Prison Reports Made at Annual Meeting
Hartford Oct 31 The Connecticut Prison Association held its annual meeting at the Capitol discussing the secretary and agent reports and electing officers. Emphasis was placed on jail reform a state farm for inebriates and a women’s reform school with criticism of court officer changes. The probation service was noted for good work though politics affected appointments. two bills to study prison labor and a women’s reformatory were passed. The agent said 202 prisoners were released last year including expirations parole pardons and transfers.
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Hartford
Connecticut Prison Association
Capitol
C. M. Thompson
Probation Service
Thompson
Sen Eente
Question on Bridgeport Debt Campaign and Mayor Wilson
The article accuses Mayor Wilson of pursuing a $4,400,000 bond program with lobbyist help tied to Warner’s public service interests. It details campaigns, referenda defeat, and alleged evasion of citizens' will, noting a high immediate tax and interest impact if the debt had passed, and signaling continuation on Page Two.
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Wilson
Rpers
Sonsit
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Warner
Hartford
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Calvary Church
Lavery
Monster Democratic Rally
Lyric Theatre Tonight
Mrs. Wakefield
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