Stratford Faces Tax Abatement Proposal After Nine-Year Back Taxes
Stratford officials weigh conceding six percent simple interest to Booth and Platt company while seeking to avoid nine percent compound interest on $4,100 in back taxes tied to a Fruce Avenue property. Councilman Donald Sammus notes past mis bills and potential costly lawsuits. Director John Wilcoxson calls the plan fair given ownership errors. Councilman Ralph Spasewood discusses the issue with the council.
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Stratford
Dem
Stratfords
Cornell
Booth and Platt Company
Sniffin
Tinoth and Ballard Company
American
John ©. Wilcoxson
Ralph Spsewood
Rotary Ad Campaign Aims to Restore Prosperity in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Rotary endorses a national advertising drive funded by Goldman Costume Co of New York. The campaign underwrites 65 000 dollars of materials and donates space to push a four month message from President Harding promoting business revival. Local committee to coordinate participation named by DeVer G C Warner.
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J. Goldman
Goldman Costume Company of
New York
Mercers of
By Wales
Rotary of
Bridgeport
Goldman
Rotary Club of York
New York Rotary
Rotsty
Bridgeport Rotary Cltic
DeVer GC
Warner
Council weighing first offer in nine years on tax abatement
The council debated the sole nine year first offer from the concern and considered serious attention before denying to grant an abatement of the compound interest. Keeling and Sammis opposed creating a precedent. They argued other large tinwork owners would expect similar consideration. The claims committee will hear the motion and reports with a recommendation at the next regular meeting.
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Council
Spons Iive Jl
Veuneiimen Keeling
Sammis
Claims Committee
New Charges Against Auto Driver in New Haven Case
Michael Creek of Springfield Bass, held in Thompsonville on reckless driving charges, will be brought to New Haven to face additional charges. Police pursue details, linked to a whiskey running car that dashed through the city January 26, evading a patrol after a gunfight. Creek, paroled recently, had been held in Springfold for an old sentence.
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New Haven
Michael Creek
Springfeld
Bass
Thompsonville
Creek
Stamford
Bollen
Springfala
Dr Wlaughlin Elected to School Board Unanimously
A chaotic school board reorganization at Walnut Beach ended with Dr Wlaughlin elected to the board unanimously. The body, split among Democrats and Republicans, prepared to set committees and resume budget talks as they resolved personnel disputes and chaired by Vice President Owen Fritties.
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DR. Wlaughlin
Timisti
Bowes
Owen Fritties
Wenger
Watling
William R. Webster
Gwen Burns
Edward Z. McGovern
Tariff Committee weighs import duties on wines
A 19th century tariff committee session reviewed proposed duties on wines and beverages including champagne, clamoring onions, tomatoes, and sauces. Levi Cooke protested duties of 4 a gallon on beverages, arguing many items are medicinal and the tax is too steep.
Courts Strain Checks on Labor Board Decision Say Gompers
Public statement by Sun el Ganipe of the American Federation alleges courts hinder agency rulings. He contends an injunction delaying a Rail Board decision blocks public access to official actions, undermining democracy and transparency in government.
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Sunel Ganipe
Aimerican Federation
Zaher
Treferong
Waltirsting
Steailroad Labor Board
Dectier Mat
Funetionas Iy
Jehan Solin Lalales
Vanipers
Cenliniicgl
Bond Lieier
Elks urged to drop teeth emblems in New York appeal
A reform effort by the Amerives Gane Protective Association seeks abolition of tooth emblems worn by Elks. The request follows a controversial adoption after photographs allegedly showing a Bla shooting. No warning or proof of harm is provided.
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New York
Elky Loday
Wis
Amerives
Gane Protecive Association
Forbins Iis
Len
Convulsion Case Recalls Poison Death Mystery
A woman suffered convulsions at home and was moved to Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition. Her ten year old son Stephen died shortly after similar convulsions, with a medical examiners ruling a poisoning death. Cause of poison unknown. Yale and Harvard standing references in text.
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Afernoon
Tolshans
Stephen
Lhasa
St. Jeen's
Gartick
H. R. NeLucca
Navy Aeronautics Scoring Progress in Annual Report
Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics reviews progress in its annual report led by Admiral William A. Moffett. Highlights include a new aircraft catapult, a mooring mast at Lakehurst for airships, and improved airship handling. The report notes expanded airsea coordination, multi-role air forces, and growing usefulness of naval aircraft for spotting gunfire and bombing.
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Dee
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
William A. Moffett
Lakehurst
Moffett
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Patek Phillpps & Co
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