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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1927

Page

21

Tax on billboard advertising set in new house act

Hartford April 21 AP Among fifty measures today the legislature debated a billboard tax scheme based on display space with a graduated fee from 3 to 8 dollars and a $100 annual company tax, plus a $106 annual tax and a 3.9 per panel tier. The plan includes sign spacing rules, permit labeling, and exemptions for on-site product ads.

Hartford Finance Committee Atate Park Senate House

Live Stock and Real Estate Classifieds Listing Summary

Classified items include cows for sale at 142 Lake Street with details on milking cows and pigs, a mail about a 2 fresh Milstein cows offer, a 1 sow and 5 pigs, rail road avenue North Taett Creek Fairfield Conn garaging for rent, fireproof garages at 420 Bishop Ave, and various stores and offices listings. Also promotions for a new bungalow with lakeview, six lots, and a barn with a price of 1.10% terms, plus horse and mule ads and furniture listings.

Lake Street Taett Creek Fairfield Conn

Stamford Prosecutor Probes City Accounts

Stamford April 21 AP City prosecutor Abraham Wolsey has begun an inquiry into alleged irregularities in accounts of former city officials, succeeding predecessor Mat Spelke. Bernard J Reis, a public accountant of New York, says a high report will take weeks. Wolsey questioned Frances Donnelly, clerk in the city engineer's office, about payroll methods. several time-books from 1927 and 1926 were reportedly not in their usual places.

Stamford Apri 21 Abraham Wolsey Mat Spelke Bernard J Reis New York Woolsey Mart Frances Donnelly Joseph Pullucet

Third Offender Held Stamford in April Bail Set at Two Thousand

Thomas Albanizlo remains in jail in Stamford on a 2000 dollar bail as a third offender in five charges against the Hquorians. His wife, arrested in January for a similar offense, had that case reopened today. In court, the husband was fined 100 dollars plus costs, while customer Jerry Raine paid 200 dollars and costs.

Stamford Thomas Albanizlo Hquorians Jerry Raine

Bridgeport and Stratford Seek Boost for Stratford Firm

Bridgeport and Stratford officials, joined by Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce secretary Robert A Crosby, urged increasing Stratford Land and Improvement Company capital to 100000. Hearing before Incorporations briefly supported by Redden Stelber Wheeler Lewin Delacour. firm owns Lordship Meadows and backs an industrial terminal to boost Bridgeport's port competition.

Stalrv Hartford Bridgeport Stratford Robert A Crosby Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Stratford Land and Improvement Company Committee On Incorporations Crosby Bridgeport Chamber ¢ Commerce Willam A Redden Theodore Stelber Charles @ Wheeler Helen E. Lewin Rex Delacour Stortford Lordship Meadows Specaal Stanley TT Bullard Frederic A Bartlett Elliott Peck Wie Pease Moujton PF Judd Bridgport Atlantic Claber of Commerce

Committee approves car track change in Fairfield and Bridgeport

Hartfort April 21 Special Favorable reports from the Commit tee on Railroads favor trolley track relocations in Fairfield and Bridgeport as part of a Post road route to the Library In Bridgeport the plan allows Stratford avenue Waterview avenue cross 40 feet north of a temporary bridge then 910 feet east across to Connecticut avenue and 459 feet south across Marigold park to the Stratford and Seaview junction The Senate rejected an effort to elect a city sheriff for Bridgeport and restored the rights of George S Sincer a Bridgeport resident convicted in 1928 of selling stolen automobiles now in Hertford and in the advertising business.

Hartfort Committee On Railroads Fairfield Bridgeport Senate Fost Railroad Committee Grasmere Elint Street Post Road Connecticut Company Jraction Yellow Mill Bridge Stratford Avenue Waterview Avenue Connecticut Avenue Marigold Park Stratford Seaview Avenues George S Sincer Hertford

Fairfield County's New Judges Named in State Rise

Judge Foster of Bridgeport named to Superior Court with $1200 salary while John W Banks moves to the Supreme Court to succeed Justice Curtis. Judge Shaw and Judge Carlick with Judge Huxford will receive $7500 annually under the current session’s act. The report traces Foster’s career from local city court to state bench and notes Banks, Shaw, Garlick, and other regional figures tied to Bridgeport and Fairfield County.

Foster Bridgeport John W Banks Supreme Court Howid J Cutis Booth New Haven Banks Shaw Carlick Huxford Veas Aldermen York Order of Red Men Sons of Veterans and Sons of the American Revolution Yale Graduates Club Mew Haven Sigma Chi Club New York Brooklawn Country Club University Club of Bridge Port Jin Carlisle Peninsultan Ato Mins DeHa “Orcress Bridgeport Republican Organization State Machine Kridgeport John Graves France Garlick Miay Ruth Jordon Monticelli Georgia Iaurriet Tiubes Gullok Edward Warlo Garlick, J

Taxation and nominations dominate Connecticut Senate agenda

The Senate confirmed Gov nomin Ateliers George Wheeler chief justice John Banks associate justice Christopha Avey and Wolte New Haven to superior court. Bills on automobile taxes highway use plus rail trunk line between Waterbury and Bristol moved, but several motor vehicle reform bills were rejected. The body approved funds for Newington Home for Crippled Children, Connecticut School for Bays, state prison and other institutions, while real estate attachment procedures were clarified by requiring certified process copies filed with town clerks.

Connecticut Reformatory Ansonia Charter Connecticut Agricultural College Teachers’ Retirement Association State Board of Education State Tuberculosis Commission Hartford Sanatorium Meriden Norwich Storrs Hramard Fleld Senate Nleus George W. Wheeler Bridgeport John W Banks Christopha Ts Avey Groton Isau New Higven Superior Court Banks Hull Lnli Waterbury and Bristol Trarmwis Company Waterbury Bristol Walcott Lilis Rooks+ Holmes Adelbert J. Wilson Putnam Joseph Valcony Hartera New Kingon Connecticut &Hool Bays New London

Fishhook and Fishbone Keep Doctor Busy

A girl with a fishhook in her finger, a man with a fish bone in his throat, and a woman who injured her head were treated at the Elmer Kenes hospital yesterday. Helen Telisko thirteen Rox 1i sylhan Aye had the hook embedded in her second finger while fishing. Mildred Zenhe from Alfrei street received a scalp laceration after a fall and head strike. Dr Tosch Horgan gave two stitches. Louis Kurlansky, fifty three Taft avenue, had a fish bone stuck in his throat. Dr Joseph Horgan removed it at the Emergency hospital after afternoon work.

Joseph Ilorgan Elmer Kenes Hospital Helen Telisko Sylhan Tosch Horgan Louis Kurlansky Taft Avenue Ihlo Joseph Horgan

Increase in Child Accidents Alarms Limernency Hospital

Admission notes show rising accidents among children treated at Limernency hospital. On Monday two children, Mary Rapheel and Margueret, were brought in after falls on High Street and 21 Hfallam Street. Mary suffered a laceration over one eye, Margueret required stitches for injuries to the chest area.

Ne Hool Limernency Hospital Afonday Mary Hfallam

Arrest at 429 Roost Avenue restaurant ends liquor raid

Detective sergeant Walter Augur and Patrolman Patrick Devine raided a restaurant at 429 Roost Avenue and arrested its owner yesterday on three counts of violating the state liquor law. Liquor was seized as evidence while bonds were set at 300 dollars. Further investigations continue as officials review the case.

Terdinand Harass Roostwith Avenue Inwa Walter Augur Am Patrick Devine

Connecticut Patents Issued April 19 1927

List of patent grants issued in Bridgeport and surrounding areas including Julius R Prenzginge TH Lange Turfell Bridgeport. reading machines sound recorders valve casings and speed control mechanisms. display containers and cartons. winding devices for clocks. milk bottle seals. and various machinery parts from Stratford New Haven Hartford Meriden and New York firms.

Wooster Oasis Bridgeport Julius R Prenzginge Aml Lange Turfell Jing Meins Frank C Tinckley Stratford Henry Erastuy Oakley Southport John E Renholdt Stratford Robert Wo Canfield West Shapin Llusswe Arnold J Tanner North Haven Arnold Jo Tanner Alfrey Crscom George Holme Nauguich Imichine Joseph J Iaspert Leiiter Hrissic Torinzton Bulletar Charles W Tremper Mesne Trenper-Shieldg Raven Michanisn George W Driper Buistol Durkee Aselzner Prattang Whitney Glistanbury New York NY Paul B Fontan Sestewar UU Mr. Co Thomasten Waterebury Alfred C Griscam King Sanitary Pipe Cleaning Coy Sindy Hook Seal Rings Cenge Holmes Naagatich Joseph T Kispert Assignar ii Newman and Songs Inc Trinford Alere Georgie Ho Knight Fasstener Hendey Michine Torripton Bull Rex Inclosura Trneat FE McCarths Joseph McLein Maine HO Richuds Richard WW Tunes Meriden Timp Charlis Fo Smith Landers Tarry Omark New Brtain Cooker Tesco & TR Smith Aagener

Stolen Cars Reported Including Representative Geos Finklestone’s Vehicle

One car owned by Representative Geos Finklestone was stolen last night from Bank Street near City Hall. A second vehicle owned by Basserman on Rowaley Street in Lana was also reported stolen from in front of a home.

Geos Finklestone Bank Street City Hall Basserman Rowaley Street Lana Sala

Eighth District Clubs Prepare For Carnival

Eighth District clubs organize preparations for a carnival meeting led by club chairmen and local officials. The event gathers Republican groups, community leaders, and residents to plan activities and reflect on local governance.

Obituaries Page Reports Multiple Local Deaths

Gustave Robert Jr died yesterday at Millut has parts in Anthony sHer t Sew Iles. Funeral scheduled at St Michaels church with burial at Mountain Grove. Louise Lindborg widow of Olaf Lindborg died yesterday. surviving daughter and extended family listed. Grace Fo Margin died after brief illness. services set from 847 Dewey Street. Phe funeral from Dewey Street on Saturday. Interments planned in local cemeteries. several families named.

Gustave Robert, Jr Gustave Rost Maneineomit Anthony Tie Duiy Hobary Louise Lindho Olaf Lindborg Daugher Denn Ason Hialmor Idindbors Tysate Sweden Sify Syor Finent Fohndon Bridy Follin Williamson Wonk George Johnann Reachester Odock Alinger Ind Gallagher Wilhem Justinius Mointain Grove Grace Fo Pica d Dewey Stucet

Funeral Rites Held For Ambrose Ludus and Others

Funeral services and interment were conducted for Ambrose Ludus and several relatives in Port City. Attendants included family members, church figures, and local officials as the summons noted, with burial at the family plot in Park View Cemetery. The service featured high mass, singing, and prayers led by Rev. Fans E. Ant. A list of pallbearers and attendees was published in the paper.

City Howes Fternoon Fark Veters Barnim Wwe Jolt John Femes Ily Hogin Peter End John Olver

DIED AHIRS Funeral notices spread across multiple local families

Funeral arrangements announced for several residents with services at different parishes and cemeteries. Interments planned near St Isteshire, Riverside and Milford cemeteries, with multiple dates and addresses listed for attendees. Additional notices reference memorials and interment details for related individuals.

Notice of Probate Claims and Payment Deadline in Bridgeport

Public notice from the Administrator John F. Bowio of New Milford Connecticut states probate claims against estate of Clare A. Wolob un St titled town of Bridgeport must be presented by a specified date. Creditors and all interested parties are urged to immediate payment or formal action as required by law.

Putrfield Christian Teetgepart Gennar Shook Society Weset Rochester Wasttaton Connecticut John Auiwaty Ford Hotcortsa Haven New Hevon Sanford State of New Royal Anid Bridgeport Phint Tos Etd Tridgeport Newton Arthur A Teorwgh Brooklyn City New Sok New Tep EL Lyon Weed Bridgeport Aumutact Walt Teriteeport Tnt Mar Orate Telng Obec Ives Anat Clik Publi Clare Bitgeport Kredit Ssid John

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