Contingent fund replaced by new emergency levy plan
The Board of Apportionment proposes a $100,000 appropriation for Fees and Special Services in place of a contingent fund. Officials say the emergency fund will cover unforeseen needs during the year while the total request reaches $105,494, including clerk salaries and incidental expenses. State Tax Commissioner Blodgett offered only brief support, noting legality but offering no further comment.
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William H. Blodgett
William E. Burnham
Tax Board
Burnham
Mr. Burnham
Board of
Pritchard
New Haven Firm to Close Local Store
New Haven firm J. Johnson and Sons will close its Main street store within a month due to poor sales and heavy competition. The company will not sell the building, plan to keep it as part of realty holdings. It may relocate its 23 local employees to other Johnson stores in New Haven or Waterbury.
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J. Johnson and Sons
New Haven
A. Edward Beriin
Fim
Johnson
Johnson Company
New Haver
Waterbury
Bridgeport
Uty
Johson
Connecticut National Bank
Society bootlegger in Newport pleads guilty
Providence R. I. December 28 Assciater Press reports the trial of Sampris Brown, a Newport society boot legger, halted as Brown pleaded guilty to perjury charges. Indictments stem from statements about liquors worth thousands seized by government agents. Sentence set for January 3.
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Providence
R. 1
Associater Press
Sampris Brown
Newport Society
United States
Brown
W Stewart Clark to Return to Work
W Stewart Clark, confined to his home with the flu, was vastly improved last night and expects to be back at his office today.
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W. Stewart Clark
Clark
Control Emotions for Health and Efficiency
A health column urges steady poise amid rapid change. It notes nerves can tire and energy deplete from overexcitation and sensational news. Advice includes daily emotional inventories, balancing eight hours work sleep recreation, and avoiding fear jealousy and malice to prevent disorders.
Auction Bridge Versus Contract Bridge Differences Explained
In a series of weekly primers readers learn how Auction Bridge differs from Contract Bridge in bidding and counting. The article notes scoring changes, trick values, honors, and when game or rubber bonuses apply, aiming to ease Bridge players into Contract concepts and stake adjustments.
Customs Patrol on Lake Reduces Run Riots
St Albans Vermont December 28 Associated Press reports the Lake Champlain Customs Patrol reduced run running on the lake significantly during the year. Collector William Whitehill credited the patrol with many seizures and with forcing dumping of liquor from pursued boats. The patrol will be overhauled before reentering service next spring as ice and frozen bays hinder mid lake boating.
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ST. Albans
Associated Press
Lake Champlain
Harry C. Whitehill
Custams
Wivernit
White
Dmnervice Agin
Personal advice column invitation from Bridgeport Telegram
Readers are urged to write Dr. Frank McCoy with intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Send letters to Dr. Frank McCoy, Bridgeport Telegram, with a self addressed envelope for a reply.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Frank McCoy
Senator Jones Honored At Home In New Mexico
A large funeral tribute marked the death of former U S senator Andrieus A Jones from Washington. A 28 member delegation of senators and congressmen accompanied his body from the capital. Gov Dillon and state officials closed the state house for the service at St Pauls Episcopal Church. The procession continued to Masonic cemetery for final rites by Grand Master G M Mac Tavish.
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Las Vegas
iBy Associated Press
Mexico
Pata Q
United States
Andrieus A. Jones
Washington
R. C. Dillon
State House
Santa Fe
St. Paul's Episcopal
Jones
Frederick B. Howden
Masonic Cemetery
G. M. MacTavish
New Mexico
Tron Rails Planned for New Viaduct
The director of works A J Northey announces pedestrian protections will be erected along the new railroad viaduct lane. A platform four feet wide and six inches high will run the abutment’s south side to shelter waiting trolley and streetcar riders. Connecticut company seeks a near track platform, but funding and time are uncertain.
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White Works
A. J. Northey Kald
Lins
Itneys
Tat
Connecticut
Uta
Martin Supported for Police Commission
Martin, eighth district Republican chairman, seeks appointment to the Board of Police Commissioners. Supporters gained audience with Mayor Behrens, who was away. Indications point to nonreappointment of Samuel Hwee, president of the board, while party leaders have not warmly endorsed Martin for Dawe's seat.
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Alfred W. Burdick
Oo. Martin
Board of Police Commissioners
Martin
Behrens
Samuel Hwee
Dawe
Remus Testifies on Sanity in Probate Court Lima Hearing
George Remus testified at a sanity hearing in Hamilton County Probate Court to determine if he should be confined in the State Hospital for the Criminal Insane at Lima. He denied intent to kill his wife, claimed government revenue from whiskey sales, and recalled global communications during his murder trial.
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Remus
Cincinnati. O
Associated Press
George Remus
State Hospital
Lima
Wiliam H. Lueders
Hamilton County
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Imogenr
Luedera
Remuy
Eden Park
Chicago
Napoleon
Germany
Sweden
South America
Russia
Norway
Land for School May Be Condemned
A dispute between the Board of Education and Carlo Franzece, owner of property behind Columbus school, may lead to condemnation. Franzece offers 88000 for two three family houses on Commercial Street adjoining the school while the board has offered 87000. Plans for a 10 room addition and gym have been drafted by Leonard Ashelm and board approval is sought. The board meeting was postponed to tomorrow at 2 20 due to the president’s absence. tentative figures show a requisition near 14 quarter of a million dollars above the current year appropriation.
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Board of Education
Carlo Franzece
Columus School
Frangese
Leonard Ashelm
Elmer H. Hevens
New York
White Shriners Reply To Negro Order Appeal
Washington December 28 The White Shriners filed in the supreme court to answer the appeal of the Negro Shriners seeking to restrain from using the names emblems and insignia of the white organization The issue centers on whether delay in seeking an injunction forfeits rights and the National White Shrine body argues prompt action preserves the right to enjoin the Negro Shriners from using the symbols.
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Washington
Shriners
Supreme Court
Heer Shriners
Texas
Ambla
Houston
Nerve Shriners
Ane Wien
National Organization of White Fahrinel
Archaeologists Elect NYU Professor Again
Ralph Van Beman Ma poffin of New York University was elected to his seventh term as president of the Archaeological Institute of America at the annual convention. Stephen B. Luce was elected district secretary, succeeding Elizabeth K. Helgat of Vassar College. Henry J. Patten of the Chicago Society was elected to the executive committee. Raling H. Farmer of NYU was elected to his fifth term as general secretary.
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Cincinnati
Chin
Des
Associated Press
Ralph van Beman Mapoffin
New York University
Archaeological Institute of America
Stephen B. Luce
Elizabeth K. Helgat
Vassar College
Henry J. Patten
The
Chicagi Society
Raling H. Fanner
Old Pine Extract Syrup Promises Quick Cough Relief
Thousands of housewives save money using a simple homemade cough syrup made from pine extract and sugar or honey. It claims rapid relief by loosening phlegm and soothing a tickling throat, suitable for bronchial, hoarseness, and asthma symptoms. The ad urges asking a druggist for Pinex with directions and promises satisfaction or money back.
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Te Snex Co
Wayne
Ind
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Artford
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