Cooper Urges Harmony in Bridgeport Tax Reform Hearing
Andrew M. Cooper, vice president of the Trowlind Dry Goods Co., addresses the Cities and Boroughs Committee on Bridgeport’s tax problems. He cites prior tax plans, laments lax management, and proposes a nonpartisan, merit-based tax assessor system. He warns against propaganda and seeks a permanent solution.
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Andrew M. Cooper
Trowlind Dry! Goods
Cities and Boroughs
General Assembly
Hartford
Ton
Bridgeport
Smith
Mayo
Brodgett
John T. King
France
Germany
Great Britain
3Mayor Atwater
City Chamber
Mr. King
Sargent Dies After Planning Private London Burial
The American painter John Singer Sargent died in England at 69 after illness and private arrangements for burial near London near Friday. His sisters Frances Ormond and Hatly Sargent remain in Tingland. funeral will be private with simple church services followed by burial at Woling. Sargent, born in Florence and trained in Paris, rose to fame in London and Paris, painting portraits of Theodore Roosevelt and other notables, and contributed to Grand Central Galleries endowment before his death.
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Westminster Abbey
St Paul's
London
Frances Ormond
Hatly Sargent
Tingland
Woling
John Singer Sargent
Sargent
Paris
Iimeleht
Vickers
Royal Academy
Hubert Herkomer
Academy
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Sirgent
George Wyndham
Singer Sargent
America
Mos
Trorn
Floence
Italy
France
James McNeil Whistler
Fitzwilliam S Sargent
Boston
Flo
Carolus Duran
Carolus
United States
Ecares
Theodore Roosevelt
John D Rockefeller
Henry Thgginson Tea Pulitzer
Ada Rehan
Beas Goelet
Henry G. Marquad
Henry White
Wally Urseorid Iwaysiy
Mirek
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Widener Memorial Library
Flarvoyd University
England
New_York
Tal
Walter L. Clark
Grand Central Art Galleries
George Beliews
New York
Grand Central Galleries
Lady Sassoon
Sir Phillip
Mrs Cunningham Admits Crimes In Family Poisonings
Mrs Cunningham confessed to poisoning her son Walter and another family member with arsenic. Investigators note two disinterred bodies showing arsenic traces while other relatives died after brief illnesses. She described violent illness spells, hidden knives, and revenue from a family farm and life insurance used for children, doctors, and funerals.
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Walter
Cunningham
Sha
Conningham
Mae
David
Valparatyo
Wve
Muddled error certificates prompt Bridgeport tax relief ruling
A news summary details a court path for taxpayers affected by invalid certificates of error used to reduce tax assessments in Bridgeport. The March 24 1925 Supreme Court decision urges the Superior Court to enter judgment for the Drew defendant and outlines duties for the tax collector to pursue collectible claims while addressing inequities from past certificates and abatements.
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Board of Relief
Superior Court
Auc
Bridgeport
Board of Reet
Cour
Supreme Court of Errors
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Sala
Common Council
Blodgett
Buidgeport
Supreme Court
Bray Company
Stich
Home Rule Army Agrees On Administration Bill
Bridgeport tax reform hearings reveal a seven member board appointed by the governor with full control of assessment and tax collection duties. The measure aims to remove the tax office from politics, create a six year term for officials, and empower a bipartisan tax commission. Support from Chamber of Commerce and city leaders contrasts with opponents arguing for home rule and criticising past abatements.
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Board of Assessors
Bridgeport
Ripper
Bil Ware
Redden
DeLaney
George E. Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
William T Hincks
Chamber
Andrew , M. Cooper
E. ©. Hull
George N. Finkelstone
Joseph Cubelli
Lynn W. Wilson Blodgett
Guy Miller
Lews Korblui
Council Ordinance Committee
Blodgett
Kilpatrick
HE. Brennen
Winter
Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Carl F Siemon
Siemon Rubber Company
Alpheny Winter
Hridgeport
Bridgefort
We- Lanty
Common Council
Sherewood
Drew
Sherwood
Crawford
Bridgeort
Smith
Bridgepot
Philippines
William T. Hincks
Finance Advisory Board
Merritt
Connecticut
Isao
Minkelstone
Avar
Senate
House
Finkelstone
Hibdgett
Highport
Bridgeport Tax Provisions On Certificates Of Error
Corrects proposals to hear those relying on certificates of error before Superior Court within prescribed time. Emphasizes public scrutiny of tax administration, urges openness, and cautions against secrecy in property tax actions. Examines board relief appeals and potential abatements across multiple years and related court redress paths.
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Bridgeport
Board of Relief
Blodgett
Connell
Bego
Court of Equity
Fraternal and civic clubs meet in Bridgeport area
A list of local fraternal and social organizations gathers across Bridgeport including Knights of Pythias Redmen Musicians and Gleaners lodges and the Italo American Political Club. Various meetings are noted at Main Street Union Avenue Noble Avenue and State Street venues with police benefit and theater connections.
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Statford Lodge
Knights’ of Pythias
Redmens’ Hall Wowompom Tribe
Main Street
Bridgeport Lodge
State Steet
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Noble Avenue
Killidgeport
K of I
I Muensterbergs
Judge Too
Star of the Lad
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Union Avenue
Circola Roma Club
Bridgepmtele
Ungl
Mean Street
Bturo Ludge
Lea
Court Berkshire
Mass Street
Vider
Caillaux Takes Finance Ministry in French Cabinet
French politics shift as Caillaux is named to the finance ministry in a cabinet reshuffle. His career spans minister of finance 1905 1911 premiership 1911 and wartime financial service. He faced scandal and legal battles including a 1914 murder trial related to Gaston Calmette and a 1929 conviction for commerce with the enemy. He returned to Paris after amnesty last year.
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Pation
Chamber
M Caillaux
Senate
Calllaux
M “Briand
M. Painleve
Mr. Briand
Painieve
M Herriotts
M Painieve
Joseph Cuillaux
Wadeck- Roskeau
Caillaux
Gaston Calmette
the Figaro
Madame Caillaux
Chamber of Deputies
South America
Pariament
Paris
Three Drowned In Ohio River Accident At Lesage
At Lesage West Virginia a car veered off a ferry into the Ohio River. A woman and two children drowned. another woman driver and a child escaped after submersion. Victims named: Mr John Felling 24, Hyacinth Lindsay of Huntington. Advertisement for Brom Quinine follows.
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Huntington
Wo Va
Lesage
W Va
Ohio River
Tohn Felling
Hyacinth Lindsay
Local Resident Endorses Herbal Lax A Tone
Joseph Mangler of Bridgeport endorses Herbal Lax A Tone for rheumatism. He claims four years of leg pain eased after using three bottles, with improved sleep and health. A local representative is reintroducing the product in Bridgeport.
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Joseph Mangler
Huron Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Josiph Mangler
Mr Mangle
Aladte
Ads Crusemcnig
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Cooper
Howard Smith
Judiciary Committee
Charter Commission
Ilsnto
Department d
Charter
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Bridgenor
Mackenzie
Rorawack
John T King
W.L. Douglas
Anipeerse
Ain Street
Poli Theatre
Mrs. Cunningham
E W. Grove
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