Legion Opposes Sales Tax to Fund Bonus for Ex Soldiers
The American Legion, led by National Commander Alvin Owsley, opposes any sales tax or similar funding method for the adjusted compensation for World War I veterans. He urged using regular appropriations and warned against pension expansion, while outlining veterans' needs and reforms to the Veterans Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Legion
America
Alvin Owsley
Europe
Coolidge
Owsley
Congress
Legion Anks
President Coolidge
Veterans’ Bureau
Veterans' Bureau
United States Senate
Army
Legion
Germany
Philadelphia
al Smith
New York City
Bountiful Philippine Sea Life Is Big Potential Food Supply
Manila reports a coast wide variety of rare fish described by Fr. Albert Herre. The piece highlights the shrimp fish, electric ray, sawfish, giant barracuda, tanguingue, pompano, tuna, lapu lapu, swordfish, and eel migrations. It also notes sea snakes, a giant perch find, and odd behaviors of local fish like air-breathing species and the Galag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Manila
Albert Herre
Philippine Bureau of Science
Chamb of Commerce
Ciencviats
Manila Bay
Philippines
Cebu
Philppine
Luzon
Philopines
Herre
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Bahamas
President Coolidge Praises American Legion Efforts
In a letter made public tonight President Coolidge commends the American Legion for patriotic work. He notes the large body of citizens dedicated to promoting protecting and defending American ideas and thanks Legion members for defending the country with sacrifice. He says their influence strengthens America and extends cordial regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American Legion
Coolidge
Alvin Owsley
Legion National
Calvin Coolidge
Ellis Island charges inflamed over overcrowding claims
In a formal statement, Wallis blames duty failures for allowing petty grafters to prey on immigrants. He cites overcrowded conditions, harsh immigration laws, and family separations at Ellis Island while urging humane reception for those who share American ideals and work toward citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallis
Atlanta
Elis Island
Mills Island
Bilis Island
Federal probe opens in Fuller McGee bucket shop case
Federal investigators outline early disclosures from Fuller and McGee confessions revealing missing records and destroyed documents. Attorneys Fallon and McGee face contempt summons while grand jury indictments are expected next week amid bribery and theft allegations tied to the failed brokerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ang
KOM, Futler & Co
Edward M. Fuller
W. Frank McGee
William J Failon
Eugene McGee
Ialter
Federal Grand Jury
Whczh
Tiemicneys, Fallon
Hugene F McGee
Carl Austrian
Gordara
Fallon
Olney
Dillon
Goddard
McGee
Grand
U. S
Ward
Fuller
Ludlow Street
Governor'’s Island
Grand Jury
Falion and
Frederick Link
Westmoreland
Tenn
Heto
Jdnk
Jseph M Shabeck
Waller
Falon
Falle
Insper McGee
Hts
Fallon & McGee Jchelz
Protos
Fallon & Moree
Joseph Shateck
Benjamin Shalleck
Joseph
Saljun
Pustors
Donation of land to Disabled American Veterans post
A tract of land two acres near Devon has been donated to the John J Banville post of the Disabled American Veterans by John J Banville Sr. The post, named for Banville’s son killed in action in France, plans a lumper camp ground for disabled veterans in Fairfield and New Haven counties. A state DV association meeting will discuss the matter and a Forget-Me-Now drive is planned for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
John d Banville
John J Banville Sr
Pairfield
New Haven
Isis
Niantiu
State Department of the Disabled Veterans Association
Vump
Hines
Wiarre
Tua Ikuy
Bridgeport Estate Purchases Create City Shorefront Plan
M McNeil gains control of most of Black Rock Point, including Grovers Avenue holdings, yacht club property, and Sprague and Pearsall estates, with Mrs Henshaw and others retaining summer homes. City plans to open Grovers Point road as a public highway and develop Ste Marys-by-the-Sea into a park.
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Bridgeport
Wood and Yarbrough
Grovers Tl] Road
St Mary's by-the-Sea
M. Neil
Black Rock
Ash Greek
Long Island Sound
Mary B. Henshaw
Grovers Avenue
Arthur K. L Watson
Alice Armitage
Watson Estate
Point
C. G. Seeley
Ste Mary’s-by-the-Sea
McWell
Percy Dartram
Bridgeport Yacht Club
McNeil
Yacht Club
Prop
Nf HL. Sprague
Growers Avenue
Blavle Rook
Thorne and Pearsall
Thorne
Pearsall
Grover’s Hill
Thorne and
Three Men Held In Murder Probe
State police scrutinize links among three killings and a sheriff’s robbery as evidence suggests a connected plot. Lemece, DeBiase, Capalonge and Schrue are central figures with ties to the Shepard Manufacturing case. An inquest reveals DeBiase lent money to Longo and planned support for families. Longo may hold key information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lemece
Bridgeport
Danbury
New York
DeBiase
Here
Capalongo
Schrue
Shepard Manufacturing Company
Wobserve Bethel
Lemece
Main Street
Grand Street
Rity
Shepard
Capalangy
Serne
DeBiage
Capalonge
Sere
Ohershed
DeBiase Lenece
Shepard Rebb
Longo
Stepfathe
Italy
Dinta
Hey
Wuerrisi
Dinto
Motorists in Critical Condition After Crash
A car carrying four men from Dridgenait crashed into a tree near Nichols and left two passengers in critical condition. Lawrence Mahon and Floris McMahon, both 28 and 24, were hospitalized in Bridgeport and St Vincent hospitals. Thomas McNamara, 28, was described as in fairly good condition. The vehicle, owned by Naugatuck Valley Inc, was blinded by headlights from a passing car. Penguins are very peculiar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dridgenait
Nichols
Oreal Conlition
Lawrence Mr. Mahon
Brooks Arvest
Bridgeport
Flories McMahon
East Main Street
St Vincents Hospital
Thomas McNamara
Noble Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Naugatuck Valley Inc Company
Lue Road
Treasury Warns of Counterfeit Twenty Dollar Bills
The U S Treasury cautions that two new counterfeit twenty dollar notes have circulated. Detailed descriptions note flawed face and back printing, incorrect seal colors, and altered lathe-work. The Chicago and Cleveland issue notes are highlighted with specific plate numbers and security anomalies. Authorities warn the public and banks to scrutinize notes for the suspected forgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasurs Khen
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Treasury
John Burke
United Bhares
Cleveland
Weveland
Hind Beary
Wederal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Finistan
Pan Tab
Deere
Federal Reserve
Statewide Plot Uncovered In Connecticut Scam Case
The Connecticut inquiry reveals a statewide scheme selling certificates by a group led by Maggitt and M. Fitzgerald. Members paid dues averaging $17 with promised weekly, death, and disability benefits, plus a cash distributon after ten years. The fraud drew arrests in New Haven and Waterbury, with Maggitt fined $100 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggitth
Stat Insurances Department
W. J. Mafone
Lindtol
Waterbury
James Peaksley
Tien
Gali
Fadang
New Haven
Dolward Masco’o
Magslin
Wesl
Coats
Fragmentary meeting notices and street addresses
OCR reads as scattered meeting notices, addresses and stray statements. Mentions Bridgeport Loyal Grange Lodge at 181 State Street, various rooms and streets, engineers offices and a note about Australia. The text is incomplete and mixes locations with unrelated lines about a national theatre and church buildings.
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Count Marina
Los
Bread Street
Bridgeport
Loyal Grange Lodge
K. of
State Street
Senter
Farfield Avenue
Humbel
Stansia
G. GA
Fasfied Avenue
Balroad
Main Street Stationary Engineers
Cannon Street
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Legionaires
Ellis Island
Wall Street
U.S. Treasury
Order of America
Qberg
Cern
J. M. WytaGerald
Gemetary
John Baldwin
Watersbury
Pag
Maggitt
Arma W
M. FitzGerald
Connecticut
Mexico
Australia
Bayseal
Armentis
Mike Nod
Paris
Sumner
Ison
Golden Hill
Middle Streets
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