35 Mill Tax Rate Feared By Burnham For Unemployed Relief
City budget talks highlight a proposed 35 mill tax rate to fund a contingent $500,000 relief fund for the unemployed. Board members backed budget cuts totaling about $70,000 across Emergency, Police, and Fire budgets, with salaries and patrol needs debated and police salary reductions proposed to support unemployment relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Board of Apportionment
Police, Fire and Charities
Kirk
Police
Fire and Charities Department
Wiliam & Burnham
William P. Kirk
George B. Cxirk
Tmre
Wilde
Ins
Persident Burnham
Angus P. “Thorne
Saveral
Alleged Auto Thieves Are Given Hearing in Hartford
Morris Segal and his three sons Haryan David and Charles, all of Bristol, and Wiltam Sherman of Bristol, faced a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Corbatt in Hartford on conspiracy to steal automobiles and defraud insurers. Cases continued to February 23. bonds set at 2000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford. Conn
Morris Segal
Sone
Horyan
David
Charles
Bristol
Wiltam Sherman
United States
Corbatt
Boy Scouts Hear Radio Concert At Headquarters
Scout group marks 22nd anniversary with a radio talk broadcast from Springfield by Ys. N. Harry and musical programs from Boy Scout bands at 6 o clock. A father and son hike will start Saturday at 2 from Norland Park avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
N. Harry, Nee Sone
New England
Norland Park Avenues
State Normal School Regulations Altered
Hartford February 9 The State Board of Education adopted new normal school admission rules. Three methods allowed for entry by certificate from an approved school by examination and by proof of prior teaching success. Regulations effective September 1 and announced by A B Meredith Commissioner of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
State Board of Education
Upna
A.B. Meredith
Commissioner of Education
Waterbury raid nets liquor and gear. moonshine seized
Federal and local officers raided a Bucks Chain street address in Waterbury this afternoon, capturing 64 gallons of alleged alcohol, five gallons of moonshine, five gallons of wine, a coloring agent, and a distillation filter apparatus. No arrests listed.
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Waterbury
Bop
J. Stiver
Bucks
Etrest
Ang
Tax Appeals May Cut Grand List By Millions
Merchants and manufacturers filed about 600 appeals for real and personal property reductions, mainly on raw materials and merchandise. Officials say the aggregate reduction is not yet totalled but could drop the grand list below 244 million. Final hearings occur today at City Hall in two sessions, with reports to the Board of Apportionment before tax rates are set. Some appellants may press Superior Court challenges if relief is denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relcy
William A. Laws
Bellet
Ix Said
Broker Ends Life Over Business Troubles
Raymond Whitleseys Bayiles, a former Hert ford man and investment broker with Davis and Barriss of New York, died by suicide at his Sunset Lake home. His wife Bayhilam, who shot herself, stated the troubles were insurmountable. A coroner reported the scene and noted a path to the bed covered with cigarette stubs. Relatives said the troubles were imagined. Bayvis, born in Hartford, was a member of the Westchester-Biltmore Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Raymond Whitleseys Bayiles
Hertford
Fxm
Davis
Barriss
Brokacs
Bayhay
Eric
Bayvis
Hartford
Westchester-Biltmore Country Club
Moonshine Case Probes Pause as Agents Await News
Dry agents await developments in a moonshine case after a raid on the Kilmeszawski home in Nilford. Prosecution requests warrants while state authorities say no custody actions have been taken against the tity brothers over alleged stills and liquor on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reburn
Kilmeszawski
Nilsford
aAberte
Developmenta
Tity Brothers
Stanley Humaxerwekt
War Threat Flares as 12000 Guard Ulster Border
London reports Britain backs Ulster amid ongoing border kidnappings and threats. 12000 armed troops guard Ulster's 106 mile frontier with orders to shoot suspected kidnappers. Dublin tensions rise as Sinn Fein cites mobilizations and Ireland’s leaders clash over Premier George's overtures and the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ulster
Craig
Asterilea
Grand Jury Opens Probe Into Stock Exchange Failures
New York February reports the grand jury begins scrutiny of stock exchange failures and alleged fraud by brokers and firms. Investigators expect hundreds of complaints from investors who claim losses and claim papers show crimes. offices in the financial district are seized and subpoenas issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Wag
Wall Pieces
Sinomona
Iptoimilona
Deilars
Financial District
Duces Stance
Atbpoanas
Todeyoof
House approves annual appropriation bill worth 12.38 million
In Washington on February X, the House passed an annual appropriation bill totaling 12,383,000 and sent it to the Senate. The measure funds Congress, the government, military, and related appropriations for the coming fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Feb. D
House
Beno
Congress
Te Ravernent
Pring Andi Congressional
Small Boy Chief Kicker On Radio Jam Says Hoover
Secretary Hoover warns that American small boys with wireless sets threaten national defense and commerce. A conference with scientists and telephone experts will seek a control system. He quips that the boy will have counsel from the Secretary of Commerce, while noting complaints from adult users. The issue centers on amateur interference with ships, broadcasts, and commercial wireless development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kicker
Hoover
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Tex Rickard facing charges from grand jury inquiry
New York promoter Tex Rickard is reported to face indictment as he prepares to testify before the Supreme Court Grand Jury. A fourth witness, Nellie Gasko, alleges assault linked to a farm case near Wappingers Falls, with details cited by the children's society and district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
Mont Italy
Rickard
Supreme ‘Court
Grand Jury
Justiga W’aasery Vogel
Furs
Ther Nexton
Riskard
Bill Charsing Lathan Sodd
Wappingers
Nellie Gaske
Brooklyn
Gasito
Richard
Arond
Assistani
Vonthfal
Eccuser
George J. Olesen
Manhattan
Wappingers Falls
Pond
Gusko
Gisko
Matehe
Alice Rude
Thousands of Navy Yard Workers Laid Off
The Armament Conference actions hit employment as several thousand machinists and artisans at key yards including Washington New York Philadelphia Norfolk and others were furloughed. The Norfolk Portsmouth and South Charleson plants and potentially Reston face similar curtailments as orders await scrapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Washington
Denby
Grijeret
Thresee
le Naval
Navy
Wash- Inellon
New York
Milnelphia
Norfalt
Gwlifermasnel
Reston
South Cnariessan
Virginia
Dying Too Costly Complaint of Senator Albany
In Albany New York a debate unfolds as Senator Balvaiene introduces a bill to lower the price of purists. Senator Cota accuses undertakers of a lous undertakers practice and calls for new guidance policy. A public order from the voter council approves charges against the undertakers amid the dying costs debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Ys Fen
Balvaiene
New York
Cota
Thair
I Nguirance
France to Skip Genoa Talk If Demands Not Met
Paris reports Premier Poincaré states France will refuse Genoa attendance if invited powers imply no non intervention in internal affairs. The note criticizes vagueness on how non intervention applies to Germany and Italy and warns the conference agenda must remain fixed. France aims to force clear undertakings before sending delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Pyogs
Poleare
Balrad States
France
Genoa
Cunneg
Eaé Geran
Tiangaty
Eurage
Supreme Council Oil
Polnenre
League of Nations
Turigné
Wiltens
Divorce Recommended by Referee Reed in McBride Case
Jane McBride seeks divorce from Jesae McBride on grounds of cruel treatment. Referee Reed reports credible testimony of domestic cruelty at Bethel home, detailing repeated acts and McBride's alleged violent behavior. Evidence includes alleged jealousy and authority complex cited during the ground trial in court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McBride
Jesae McBride
Oister
Yester- Ag
Bethel
Gophy
McBride
Murder Mystery Deepens In Taylor Case As Woman Drawn In
District Attorney Woolwine leads a vigorous probe into William Desmond Taylor death. The so called mystery woman, Mabel Normand tied to the case, plus salons and letters, are examined as Eyton, Fellows and Peavey testify. The investigation aims to identify a key visitor and clarify links to the tragedy.
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Taylor
William Desmond Taylor
Mabel Normand
Jesse
Attordney
Thomas Lee Woolwines
Wredline Tonee
Henry Peavey
Charles Byron
Tavelor
Harry Fellows
Howard Fellows
D'teuds
Distriet
San Diego
Edward F. Sands
Yaiet
Adams
Agama
Mabel
Woolwine
Nia
Doran
Witaneld
Charles Eyton
Tmanexer
Famous Players—Lanky Corporation
Terror
Nied
Trier
Eyton
Wooltwina
Exton
Harry Fell
Fellows
Chhauffeur Taylor
Wae
Woolthe's
Ena
Twenty Damsels to Every Man at Bachelors Ball
Hundreds of Bridgeport belles attended the American Legion Bachelors Ball in a lively mass arrival. Men faced playful questioning as flirtatious antics, dancing, and social mingling filled the evening with laughter and lighthearted competition. The Best Girl Won in a night of goodwill and friendly pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Vaming
American Legion
Zia
Dozen Athletes Suspended by Principal Moore
Principal Moore suspended more than four dozen students at Aridgepavl Hlel School yesterday for involvement in athletics. Named are team managers, captains, and secretaries across track, basketball, and athletics. suspensions take effect immediately and run through February 2.
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Moore
Hiph Schonh
Riate
Agsacuzlan Millage
Tajoy Sports
Captiin
Veant
CaAptilh Kray Nichaelson
Menngre Lee
Bracks
Katherine McCulloinh
Red Maher
Hoy
Bry Doy Hayene Sycregary
Cho Ae A
Experts Explain Tariff Problem For Senators
Washington February report shows Senate finance committee grappling with tariff valuation issues. Experts from Engaions outline 39 plans, aiming to clarify methodology but no concrete result emerges after two hours of debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Thepublicans
Gore
Rod
Ihmuselver
Engaiors
Koommiment
Aftermcan
Lie
All Local Fighters Lose Again in Madison Square Garden Card
Bridgeport boxers were defeated in the Intercity International Amateur tour at Madison Square Garden. Sid Terris of New York knocked out Nick Lozback in the 118 pound class, Walter Newton of Toronto beat Deoki ny Castle in 135, Bunny Feeney of New York stopped Louis Earle of Bridgeport in the 10 pound class, and A. Bill Hamilton of Ontario bested Edward Keeley of Bridgeport in four rounds.
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New York
Bridgeport
Madison Square Gardens
Edward Keeley
Sid Terris
Nick Lozback
Walter Newston
Toronto
Deokiny Castle
Bunny Feenr
Louis Earle
A. Billi Hamilten
Ontario
Fyward Keeley
Rouinds
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Philo C. Calhoun
J. C. Stanley
Danis
Johnson
Gandllee
Angus P. Thorne
BOY Scouts
Board of Relief
British War Office
Eeema
Stanuy
Mishel Collins
Dublin
Michael Cailink
Sinn Foia
Cookstown
County Tyron
Esse
Colling
de Valera
Eamonn de Valera
A George
Ireland
Sd George
Griffth
Caliins
Arthur Griffith
Harding
Flagver
Read
I ~ Astica
Poincare
Reed
Orlando
Oclanda
Ttaly
Acre
Mystery
Normand
Eytan
Henry
Peasvey
Taylo
Douglas MacLean
Peavey
Ais Fo
Siddy Thean
William D. Taylor
Mary Ailes Minter
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