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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1925

Page

5

Board of Relief denies Blodgett's neglect charge

The Board of Relief denied Blodgett's neglect charge as an official dispute surfaced after State Commissioner William H. Blodgett was quoted by Georges H. Wool, president of the Board, about an appeal process for householders. The exchange occurred in Hartford with remarks stressing public service and taxpayer rights, while critics urged clarity on procedures.

Board OF Relief Blodgett Meyers Bredges

Hearing policy on appeals and householder rights

Fragmentary text discusses hearings on manufacturers appeals and householder rights. It notes that appeals hearings are held only when requested and that each householder has a similar privilege. It uses unclear phrasing about Wenigd and Lam women and thix based, making the exact context uncertain. The passage emphasizes a discretionary approach to appeal hearings.

Mo Householder Gu UK Lam Women Thix Es Ho Householder

Anniversary Mass in Honor of Slain Priest

Friends of the late Trahemt Dakine gathered at St Josephs Church for an anniversary mass honoring the priest shot on Mainang High streets February 1924. Rev William A Krause led the service as nuns and schoolchildren attended, with authorities stating the shooter remains at large. A second note mentions Newton Mass news about a student from hostel College joining Boston College as a special student before becoming regular next year.

Trahemt Dakine St. Joseph's St. Cophuret Churet Mainang St. Vincent's Hospital William A. Krause St. Joseph's Church Dmbbie

Colonel Slattery Explains Offer to Direct Subway

Colonel Johnny Slattery visited Secretary Weeks to discuss his bid to supervise the $400 million New York subway project. Weeks said no formal reply yet but emphasized refusing outside employment while military service is needed, weighing government interests and officer retirements.

Slattery Subway Washington Reb Johny Ke Slatary Weeks New York City

Leviathan Laid Up for Work in Dry Dock at Boston

The Slant liner Leviathan arrived from New York and was floated into the navy drydock at South Den ton for undertying and painting. Refining two propellers will be done, with the vessel expected to stay until late February.

Boston Leviathan New York Navy Drydock South Denton Gverhavle Tboavas Sila, Shoe

Sound Steamer Park City Locked in Ice at Port Jefferson

The Park City steamer is frozen in Port Jefferson harbor with 12 to 4 inches of ice. Captain Tooker says service will not resume for about six weeks. The vessel suffered damage entering port January 23 and may need only a new propeller. repairs await a thaw as freight and passengers shift to rail via New York. The nearby Twang Island is also wintering in harbor.

Park City Port Jefferson Harbor Bridgeport Port Jefferson Cross Sound Long Island New York Tooker Twang Island Hull

Land Values Soar Over City Trade School Site

City seeks Sterling Street land for a new State Trade School and land values have surged as owners resist. Officials estimate current prices are about 4900 above likely auction values. Condemnation may be used soon if outright purchases fail in coming days.

Sterling Sewuren Ie Board of Education

Greenwich garage burns in costly blaze

Fire destroyed a Greenwich garage owned by Lysis W. Alderson in Belhaven, leased to BE. T. Clutecher. A chauffeur James Lavelie stood nearby as a gasoline tank ruptured and ignited, causing 35 000 to 40 000 dollars in damage. Firemen and bystanders aided, salvaging valuables but the structure was leveled.

Greenwich Greenwici Lysis W. Alderson Belhaven T. Clutecher Ehauffeur James Lavelie Liam Christ Piremien John Adans Christansen John Thomas G. Hutchison Lu Clare

Services for Vincent Mullins in Nichols after poisoning

Funeral services for two year old Vincent Edward Mullins, son of Frank and Cecilia Mullins, will be from his home on the Der Road Saturday at 2 30 p m and from St Charles Church in Big City at 4 30 p m. He died at St Vincent's hospital after septic poisoning despite blood transfusions. Survived by parents and three sisters Cecilia, Naielte, and Grace.

Vincent Edward Mullins Frank Cecilia McGrath Mullins O Wichols Horn der Road St. Charles’ RC Big City St Vincent's Hospital Jg Surevived Cecilia Eas Naielte Grace

Assessors vary in using powers across Connecticut towns

Connecticut Supreme Court heard Bridgeport Tax Collector v. Norwalk and Hartford, tracing assessors powers to correct errors after Board of Relief. Hearings detailed differing practices in ten of sixteen towns, with New Haven and Hartford showing more corrections, and Norwalk Greenwich Fairfield examples. The record notes errors in ownership, frontage, and vehicle listings, plus post adjournment actions, under statutes and local rules.

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