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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1921

Page

18

Housing Company Sued For 78 524 In Bridgeport Taxes

The city of Bridgeport sues the United States Housing Corporation over 1919 taxes totaling 78 524. Service was made on property along Yranistan Fairfield Boston and Witmoet avenues. The case is set for the June term in superior court with Washington attorneys handling the U S corporation defense.

Tited States Housing Corporation Yranistan Fairfield Boston Connecticut Witmoet Avenues John F. Maloney Bridgeport Husing Corporation United States Housing Corporation Washington William 4. Ham Bridgeport Housing Company U. S. Corporation U. S

Leaders confident in Pres Harding and economic notes

A mid 1920s political column urges confidence in President Harding, with leaders skeptical about a sales tax but some predicting its eventual adoption. It highlights Hoover’s exhausting work pace, railroad woes, cabinet unity, and Borah’s Senate debates on Panama tolls and the League of Nations, praising cabinet workers and urging health awareness for Hoover.

Congress Hoover Ito George White National Committee Wisen Lansing Prartling Hughes Harry Dougherty Har America Will Hays Fear Borah Senate Borah League of Nations Panama Colombia Secretary Hoover Mr. Hoover No Jonsor Washington

Recreation Board Moves as Economical Measure

This morning at 9 o'clock the office equipment of the Board of Recreation will be moved from the fifth floor of the National Bank building to quarters on the eighth Board of the Liberty building. The secretary’s office where tennis and baseball permits are issued will be in room economy in the region given for the change and as a further aid in cutting expenses arrangements were made to have a truck from the Park Department move the furniture thus cutting the expense of moving day to the irreducible minimum. The telephone number will remain the same according to the latest report. A scientist of Hamburg Germany has succeeded in drawing electrical energy from the air by means of metal marked balloons.

Board of Recreation Tha! Iet National Bank Liberty Park Department

Gompers warns against driving bargain too hard

Labor leader Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor issues a strong editorial in the May Federationist urging bosses not to push for an open shop. He asserts labor aims for sovereign rights under law and Constitution and warns against criminalizing strikes. He calls four million workers ready to toil yet unable to find work a pressing grievance.

Gloucester Cate Gorton Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Federationist United States Thorpe Mr. Gompers America Citi Gang Guaran Apenties of Labor Armong

Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor and Wife

A recognition service and reception honored Rev. Walter M. Richardson and his wife at Baptist Memorial Church in Maplewood and How- Avg avenues. Richardson, previously in Georgiaville R I, assumed pastorate about a month ago following Rev. A. B. Kenyon’s resignation. The event featured organ recital hymns invocations and welcomes from church and city Baptist leaders.

Baptist C. A. Steeves H. Schuyler- Taster A. B. Coates Baptist State Convention Donald B. MacQueen Richardson Pastors’ Association

State departments seek funds for libraries, agents, and colleges

The document outlines allocations totaling about $25,000 for state agencies upon request by Robert C. Eaton and Commissioner A. B. Meredith. It details $19,967.45 for deficiency needs across departments including pay, libraries, and supervision plus $4,800 for the State Librarian. Additional sums support the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs with salaries and maintenance and legislative references.

Department of State Robert C. Eaton North Haven A. B. Meredith Goddard Connecticut Agricultural College Storrs

Five New Appeals From Tax Figures Filed Here

Five new appeals from tax assessments were filed in the Superior Court. Owners and firms including Louis M. Sagal, The Blue Ribbon Body Company, General Chemical Company of New York, Harvey & Lewis, and others challenge figures fixed by the tax commissioner with Board of Relief adjustments noted. Property parcels on Fairfield Avenue Water Street Main Street Middle Street and Congress Street are listed with specific assessed amounts and changes.

Superior Court T Louis M. Sagal Tax Board of Relief Fairfield Avenue Water Street Middle Street Polt Congress Street Ninfield Avenue I Wairfield Avenue Lsted Genarel Chemical Companys New York Harvey & Lewis Main Street

Senate Budget Measure Debate Angles for More Officers

Senate debate on a budget measure sparks a clash over adding officers. Senator McCormick mocks a Mississippi claim as echoing 1812 remarks while Harrison seeks to cut the assistant director’s salary from 5,000 to 7,000, a proposal supported by McCormick and approved.

McCormick Mississippi Baltimore Harrison

Two Motor Arrests Reported In City

Two arrests were made yesterday for motor law violations. Charles E. Bemar was charged with refusing to obey the instructions of a battle oM ger who signaled for him to move his car. Reckless driving was alleged against John Sember of 20 Colorado avenue.

Charles E. Bemar John Sember Colorado Avenue

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