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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1923

Page

8

Foreclosure Battle Over Liberty Office Building

Creditors and receivers of National Grain Corporation opposed Mutual Life Insurance and a first mortgage holder’s bid to foreclose on the Liberty office building. Receiver Edmund Wolfe argued taxes and insufficient equity would prevent a forced sale. the building’s value ranges from $400,000 to $1,000,000 in various appraisals, with mortgages totaling $950,000. Wolfe urged settling through receivership.

National Grain Corporation Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Liberty Edmund & Wolfe Edwin & Thomas Loren New Haven Wolfe

Mills Will Names Daugher In Law Beneficiary And Memorial

Mary S. Mills will grants Anita Veronica Mills twenty thousand dollars and Jacobs Wall five hundred dollars. George Anderson Mills John Glover Mills and Sarah Glover Hartshorn inherit rest of estate. Two armchairs to Sabina Richmond. A Greenwood cemetery shaft honors Levi Andrew Mills Lucy Sedgwick Mills George Collins Mills and Henry Louis Mills.

Wairfield Mary S. Mills Bacon Wakeman Anita Veronica Mills Jacobs Wall Louie Philippe Anne Sabina Richmond Harving George Anderson Milla John Glover Mills Sarah Glover Hartshorn Greenwood Cemetery Levi Andrew Mills Lucy Sedgwick Mills George Collins Mills Henry Louis Mills

Saxon actor arrested for threatening Dr Kahr life

In Munich on December 20 Saxon actor Hans Bartel was arrested on charges of threatening Dr Von Kahr the military dictator. He reportedly confessed intent to shoot Kahr. A Tosca performance at the national theatre was cancelled amid rumors the revolutionary song in the second act would signal insurrection.

Munich Bavaria Hans Bartel Nse von Hahr Bartels Aaid von Kahr Tosca

Mad dened steer roams New York crowds on Broadway

In a frightening incident the mad steer charged through Fortieth Street to Broadway causing panic in the theater district. It collided with a car, toppled it, and struck a woman before a patrolman corralled the animal into a theater area where it was captured.

New York Des Fortieth Street Eleventh Avenue Broadway Porly-Sl

New York Reaps Income Tax From Nonresident Workers

Albany Dec 10 The State Tax Commission said New York will collect over 2 million dollars from 11 000 nonresident workers. Many come from New Jersey Connecticut and other states. Only sixty nonresidents earn 100 000 plus. The dependency exemption rises to 400 matching federal. Married or head of family filers with 6000 or less income get 2400 exemption. bachelors and single persons get 1000.

Albany New York State State Tax Commission New Jersey Connecticut

Rockefeller Gifts to Four Medical Schools Totals 2.73 Million

A Rockefeller foundation report lists 2,725,000 in new 1924 appropriations for four medical schools. Funds go to University of Chicago Medical School 1,000,000, University of Iowa Medical School 225,000, University of Toronto Medical School 1,000,000, and University of Alberta Medical School 660,000 endowment. Additional fellowships and board memberships were noted.

New York Rockefeller Foundation Unversity of Chicago Medical School Medical School Uniersity of Iowa University of Toronto Medical School University of Alberta Canada United States National Research Council Paul Monre Teachers' College, Columbia University John G. Diégerald

Stamford Bride Kicked by Horse on Bermuda Trip

Mrs. W. H. Dippel wife of an American Carmel official, on her Caribbean honeymoon in Bermuda, was trampled by horses but saved by her husband. She was taken from the Bermuda Steamship line dock to a New York hospital and then to her mother in Stamford, resting comfortably. The couple wed December 3 in Wheeling West Virginia and left December 15 for a bridal voyage to Bermuda where the incident occurred during a bicycle ride on the island.

Tax Collector Seeks Slight Increase in Requisition

Tax Collector Edward A. Drew filed a requisition for 21518.95 with City Auditor Bernard Keating, 751.25 above board allotment. He asks 4600 for extra services next year, with 3906 for present and 5700 for advertising. bond raises and sales tax premiums push office costs higher.

Edward A. Drew Bernard Keating

Eight Arrests By New York Ticket Agents Probe

Eight arrests were made today by 60 agents for District Attorney Banton's office in a drive against unlicensed ticket agencies. The operation sought evidence of overcharging and misrepresentation. Magistrate Renaud released the suspects on $500 bail each and set December 27 for hearings.

New York Banton Iime Renaud

Probe into Alaskan Fisheries Proposal by Alaska Delegate

Washington December 26 Investigate the administration of the Alaskan fishery reserve by a five member House committee to be appointed by Speaker Gillett. Delegate Sutherland of Alaska introduced the resolution charging dishonest administration by the Bureau of Fisheries and seeking inquiry into any monopoly attempts within the fishing industry in Alaska.

Washington Gillett Sutherland Alaska Bureau of Wisheries Invastigare Pa Alasia

Government silent on Japanese question in moved talks

Washington Dispatch reports that Tokyo officials indicate Japan plans to reopen diplomatic conversations with the United States on migration issues. Government keeps plans confidential and will not disclose proposals or details presented through the Japanese embassy aimed at treaty revision.

Washington Toklo Japiness United States Stara Department Aaa

Vetter Murder Trial Goes to Jury in New York

The trial of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vetter for the murder of Alorzs J. Snereyy Cha, a former lover, ended with the jury taking the case to deliberate today in Glendala home. After about three hours, the jurors were to return a verdict tomorrow morning.

New York Ernest Vetter Alorzs J. Snereyy Cha Glendala Lynn J

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