Expect Normal Increase in City Grand List This Year
City officials anticipate a normal rise in Ridgeport’s grand list due to wartime improvements and new buildings. With many property lists still to be filed, officials project a higher assessed value but warn the tax rate decision awaits completion of lists and board review, likely by March. Commissioners expect a 36 day rush from now to October, with evening and Saturday hours to accommodate taxpayers.
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Stocks Hold Firm In Spite Of Strikes
New York stock market stayed firm as strikes weighed on the steel, mining, and equipment sectors. Investors(Read as) anticipated easing credit conditions with rails and low priced issues showing varied strength while banks and investment houses reported demand. U.S. and foreign bonds softened amid mixed volume.
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Cotton Drops A Bit On Taking Of Profits
York, Sept. 24. The cotton market fell from recent gains amid profit taking before the crop reports. December rose to 31.57 while December remained steady near closing. Trading volume totaled 1,955 on the day with receipts and stocks reported at ports and markets.
Real Estate Dealer John Burns Sued For Realty Commission
Judge John J Walsh heard in Civil Court as F William Bauer of this city sues John Burns and wife for 300 dollars claiming he was a real estate broker in a transaction. Bauer alleges he negotiated with John Farrell of Bridgeport to buy land for 7 000 dollars and that Farrell agreed to pay that sum. Bauer then sought another tract for more. The defendants contest the claim and details remain under consideration.
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Berkshire Trolley Road Still Tied Up
Canaan Conn Sept 24 This section reports Berkshire Trolley Co tied up amid Boston and Albany suit seeking 960,000 for coal furnished last summer. No trolley service to Pittsfield and nearby towns. resumption of communication appears remote with Massachusetts links disrupted. Nome Alaska Sept 24 Six members of wrecked Casco arrive by native skin boat from King island natives awaiting help. No lives lost. Internal Revenue Collector James J Walsh to take prompt action on tax delinquents per Washington orders urging enforcement of income tax laws.
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