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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1927

Page

5

Mills Hits Rise in State Taxation Since 1921

Charlottesville August 10 Acting Secretary Mills condemned state and local tax systems as inequitable and unjust. He noted state taxes rose 62 percent and local taxes 30 percent from 1921 to 1928 while Federal taxes fell 30 percent, urging reductions by state and local governments.

Charlottesville Associated Frees Mills Institute of Public Affairs University of Virginia Treasury Administration Epeaker

Chauffeur Seeks Aid to Find Wife in Missing-Mother Case

Bers Littan Nordle, 24, left home with their four children in a family car after arguing with Everett Nordle, her husband and chauffeur. He appealed to police and the Bureau of Investigation for help, saying she could not be found and the car was traced by authorities.

Feu Bers Littan Nordle North Avenue Everett Nordles Nordle Hove Bureau of Investigation W Nordie Pacific Trad Iiuen Arc Hove

Wife Wins Annulment From "Bind" Beggar

In New York August 10, Supreme Court Justice Drahan granted Mrs Lillie Perris Tsavalas of Brooklyn an annulment of her marriage to James Tsavalas. She testified she married in 1922 believing him to be a wealthy Detroit candy maker, but later learned he was a blind beggar. The wife recounted taunts by their landlady and that she tore off the beggar’s glasses to verify his identity.

New York Associated Press Supreme Court Drahan Lillie Perris Tsavalas Brooklyn James Tsavalas Detroit Tsavalas

West skeptical on Work's report on dam

The West questions Secretary Work's assertion that seven western states will quickly agree on the Colorado River compact and back Boulder Dam legislation. Arizona disputes, noting the compact covers only water reallocations and not the Boulder Canyon project.

West Work Los Angeles Freatdoent Coolidge Interior California Arizona Boulder Dam Mulford Winsor Arizona Colorado River Commission Boulder Canyon

Obituary notices for James McGreth and others in Fairfield area

Funeral notices for James McGreth of TI Steuben Street and multiple local residents trace a sequence of solemn masses, processions, and interments across St Marys Church, St Michaels Cemetery, and Lakeview Cemetery. Included are survivors, pallbearers, and clergy such as Rev John McTigue Rev John OConnor Rev Michael Guerin and Rev Father McTigue.

James Vmctest James McGreth TI Steuben Street Ienots Street St Marys Church John McTigue John Oconnor Michael Guerin Joseph Weller Merton Merton A Benham William Street Eker Stratford Avenue Edward Buttram Mies Ruth Baker Jesus Samuel Harris Lodge I Mountain Grove Catherine Wellugh Gathering McHugh Noth Avenue St Augustines Church Rehard McHugh Brooklyn Robert Bowen Joseph Ganney John Haan- Jey Tang Mee Platers WB Ryser Pall Pearce Daniel Klely Robert Whalen Patrick Sullivan John Moran John Criter Michael Flanagan Father McHugh Bowen Ganley S¢ Michaela Cemetery

Realtors Warned of Shoddy Practices

Seattle Aug 10 The Associated Press reports real estate leaders warn against shady methods and urge distancing from free service talk. C C Hiesti of Lawshelie, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, cites progress toward higher business ethics and professional standards.

Seattle Wash Associated Press C C Hiesti Laws Heli National Association of Real Estate Boards Toda Association Hiestt

Government Spending Thousands to Find Substitute for Chestnut Tree

Washington Aug 10 The United States faces near extinction of the native American chestnut due to an Asiatic fungus. Congress has allocated 10000 to find a substitute chestnut, seeking resistant stock from Asia while the Forestry Service, led by R K Beattie, tests foreign hybrids. Metcalf notes no true substitute exists. efforts pursue a durable, marketable alternative.

Welier Washington Associated Press United States New York Zoological Park Potomac Appalachians Pennsylvania Asia Congress R K Beattie Forestry Service China Mayland Orient Tr Haven Metcalf US Forest Pathologist Jannin Metcalf

Sundal Players Fined In Border Town Brawl

In New Brunswick border town Sundal, long familiar teams Hoult e and Van Buren drew fines after a recent incident. Each player faced a one cent fine plus costs, ending a longstanding routine without complaint.

van Buren New Brunswick

Rinso Promises Safe Brightening for Fine Linens

Rinso is touted as absolutely safe for fine cottons and linens, claims to remove dirt without harming fast colors, and to brighten colored clothes. Advertisers urge choosing Rinso for washday economy and best results, advising to follow package directions.

Rinso

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