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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1926

Page

22

Blodgett in touch with proceedings upon abatements

State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett, linked to widespread Bridgeport tax changes, faces mounting maneuvers to collect unpaid taxes. Attorney Edward L. Kelly is amid sessions with Blodgett as Elliott is set to press in Superior Court, while John A. Cornell's bid to secure $35,000 in fees prompts city opposition and a possible broad probe into abatements.

William H. Blodgett Bridgeport Hipper bin Edward L. Kelly Hartford Blodgett John A. Cornell Cornell Alfred Co. Baldwin

Tax Abatement Granted After Petition in 1933 Case

The council granted the petition on April 16 1933 for tax adjustment by Israel and Charles Kurzman with conditions. An abatement was approved on May 7 1922 based on a report from the Claims committee requiring $794.23 paid within 80 days and $285.30 within 3 days for Iersel Kurzman.

Henry Greenstein Corneli Greenstein Cornell Ote Cass Drew Bridgeport Brass Company Baldwin Stevens Snow Cause John G Stevens Board of Education Charles Israel Kurzman Oscar Katzick John K. Carpenter Hig Fannie Bernstein Rosie Reba Corsell John D. Carpenter Helen T. Carpenter John Li. Carpenter Bridgeport Auto Company Board of Aldermen Common Council John G. Stevens Samuel Bernstein Bernetein Israel Charles Kurzman Iersel Kurzman

Moonshiners Threaten Seven Hostages in Tennessee

Paris Tennessee April 24 A tense moonshine war grips Northeastern Henry County as federal and state authorities plan a harsh crackdown after the murder of Thomas Evans. A $1,000 reward is posted for arrests, while a mass meeting pledges support for law enforcement and mortgage aid for Evans's widow.

Paris Tenn Henry County Thomas Evans G. N. Rhedrod Evan John H. Buchanan Herat Baptist Kuchanan Vane Evans Arm Tennessee Ble Sandy Iaida Evans

British envoy on Europe’s unity boosts League support

In Buffalo remarks, British ambassador Sir James Howard dismissed an extra-European bloc as delaying a pacific settlement at Geneva. He praised European consensus on Locarno and the League of Nations, noting U.S. abstention while urging reform not dissolution. He warned against anti-League sentiment abroad and in the United States.

Buffalo. N Geneva Germany League of Nations Council Locarno Clea Ame Howard Europe Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Brazil League United States

Quaker Rites for Joseph Pennell

Joseph Pennell, famed illustrator and author, was buried today in Germantown under Quaker rites. Noted figures from Philadelphia and New York attended the service including Robert Underwood Johnson who spoke briefly.

Philadelphia Joseph Penns Stcher Brooklyn Old Friends Germantown Pennell New York Robert Underwood Johnson Italy

French Observe 149th Lafayette Anniversary

Faris reports Lafayette’s 149th anniversary marked as Paris presses hopes the date will influence American creditors to sacrifice business for sentiment amid late French debt talks. The piece notes the commemoration and diplomatic context shaping negotiations.

Faris Lafayette America Paria Midi

Lightweight cotton union suits with built up shoulder top

Lightweight knitted cotton union suits offered in sizes 34 36 and 38. Designed to fit comfortably and wear well with a built up shoulder or bodice top and shell or tight knee. Main Floor Center.

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