Senate Passes 458 Million Tax Cut Bill In 1921 Vote
The Senate approved a tax reduction measure totaling 458 million dollars in cuts, sending it to conference to resolve differences with the House. Republicans backed the bill 34 to 9, while Democrats and Farmer-Labor members largely supported it. opposed amendments included restoring the inheritance tax and admissions tax. House action awaited and provisions would affect federal taxpayers including first income tax installments.
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Shipstead
Farmer-Tahoe
Minnesota
Reed
Missouri
Wheeler
Montana
Farmer-Labny
W Heeler
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Republican
Michigan
Treasury Department
Goolidge Lincoln Eulogized by New Louisville Rally
Postmaster Goray reviewed the record of Tresiden Coo lider and the Republican Congress here tonight and urged voters to re elect the men and the party. He praised Cal vin Coolidge and the country’s postwar prosperity while denouncing the Democrats as lacking a unifying issue for the campaign. The speaker argued the White House has earned broad public confidence and urged support for the administration.
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VAP
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Tresiden
Coolider
Republican Congress
Markanna
New
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
White House
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Red Snow Covers Mid-West City Dust Blamed
MINNIGAPOLIS Feb 1 CAP Reed tinted snow covered the city to a quarter inch today. Explanations point to dust from southwestern deserts or volcanic ash blown aloft. G U Purcell meteorologist revised the theory toward weed pollen blown into the snow. Garvin Willian chemist conducts experiments to identify the coloring agent.
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Minnigapolis
United States
UC. G. Purcell
Garvin Willian
Stillmans Arrive in Paris Claiming Harmony
Maris Feb 12. Cat Mr and James A Stilman reach Paris after reuniting with Mrs Henry B P Davison at Lion Station. Davison, returning from India, says she learned of reconciliation from her parents. The Stilmans plan three weeks in Paris then travel Europe, expressing a mood of renewed bond after five years of strain. They decline to discuss the reconciliation.
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Europe
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Olympia
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Government to file food trust suit next week
Justice Department plans to seek an injunction under the Sherman Act to breakup a nationwide food trust led by National Food Products Corp of Baltimore. The suit aims to force disposal of stock and securities and prevent mergers by more than ten large retailers to curb alleged monopolistic control of dairy, grocery and food products. Co-defendants may include First National Stores Inc and T. Connor Co. and others.
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Wasellinton
National Pood Products Corporation
Baltimore
Elimin
Department of Justic
Sharman mli-Trust
Natonal Food Products Corporation
National Food Products Corporation
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National Food Products, Corporation
Ape
Fresh arrests in rumrunning probe spark crackdown
In Rhode Island six men have been held on conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act as Treasury investigators widen a bootlegging ring. The Rhode Island case is tied to the Dwyer Liquor syndicate in New York and follows indictments of crews from five Coast Guard patrol boats. Two prisoners were held this afternoon, and Johnson of Hamilton awaits hearing on March 11 with bail set at ten thousand dollars.
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Long Island Sound
Treasury Lepartment
Mquor
Hart
City Grand fist is slashed by Mellet and more
A fragmented city page recounts diverse events including a tax attorney order, dissolution of J'inger Uperomittun, post office establishment plans, burial for J. We Wright, welfare issues, and political notices. Reports cover business, obituaries, local sports, and national affairs with multiple named people and places across March issues.
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Alered Bigurgen
Two Men Struck by Train Killed in Burnside
Two men, Cameron and Daley, were killed instantly when a New Haven train struck them on the tracks near Burnside station. A 13-year-old boy found the mangled bodies as witnesses reported the tragedy occurred late at night. Both men were employed by the Bining and Apencv spinel company in Harfivond and were returning home from work. Daley leaves a pregnant wife and two children. Cameron is survived by a wife in New York. The crash was discovered by a flag boy, and medical examiners confirmed fatal injuries.
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Capy Witlag Cameron
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Jamies B. Daley
Park Averme
New Haven
Hagene Callahan
New Haven Railroad
Cameron and
Daley
BiNng and
Apencey Spinel
Pany
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Choir
Euasitam
Governor Street
Georen Fustken
Martford
Frey Mahr
Winsor Lucas
Charles Ahbany
Bridgeport
Fiddlers Prepare for Eliminations in Contest Here
The second elimination of She Pos and Telegram Old-Time Fiddler's championship will be staged at Halacatheacia on Monday Merit at 8:45. Entries from upstate towns arrive in Bridgeport to try for the right to enter the contest. The Post and Telegram revived old timers' contest to give them a platform. Many Bridgeporters expected to enter. old time fiddlers accordion and harmonica players urged to submit names. Contestants who came out Thursday night received praise. Prizes include 25 in gold first and 16 in gold second, with finals offering a gold watch and silver cup. Judges were selected.
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Telegram
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House Chairman Sees Passage of Coal Legislation
Washington February 1 House Commerce Committee Chairman Parker predicted in a statement that comprehensive coal legislation would pass this session. He argued no measure could settle the six month coal strike but anticipated a law reflecting the President’s coal recommendations before adjournment.
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House Commerce
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Pennsylvania
Damage suit names state man in Ohio shoplifting case
El ley B. Wall of New London widow of Haflai A. Tull former state's attorney filed two $300,000 damages suits against Bage Allen and company Edward N. Allen and Florence Kenefick alleging false imprisonment malicious prosecution and slander after her December 15 1923 arrest for shoplifting. Deputy Sheriff Charles F. Lord served papers on George D. Brockway secretary today.
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Charles FE
George D. Brockway
Arthur M. Brown
New London
Herbert W. Rathbun
City Grand List Reduced by Relief Board Hearings Begin
The 1924 grand list, set by Tax Assessor Connelly, was cut by 1.5 million dollars on recommendation of the relief board and tax attorney. Hearings on 11 cases including Crane Valve, Bridgeport Gas Light, and Bridgeport Brass occurred, with hydraulic company assessment reduced by 818 dollars and adjourned for further panel presence.
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Lac Beard
Rellec
Edward L. Belly
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Indy
Attoriyuey Louis 4. Komblug
Rells Board
Reet Board
R Vgard
Crane Valve Company
Bridgeport Gas Light Conte Pany
Dpeport Hydraulic Company
Bridgeport Brass Company
International Silver Companys
DB. M. Lhaul Company
Mawland Dry Goode Company
Snuth-Murray Company
Bridgeport Investing Company
Lous Baumrind
Fannie S. Snow
Antonio A. Abriol
Gomppady
Connelly
Samuel P. Senior
Albert ©. Tavery
Arthur M. Marsh
Yale Glee Club Revives Old Songs In Stratfield Concert
A Yale Glee and Banjo clubs concert at Stratfield featured burlesque revivals of 1856 American songs. The program included the crowd-pleasing “Call Me Pet Names” and the semiquaver “War Song of the Texan Rangers.” J. W. Cowper, Sale, 1926, led the second revival. The Yale Alumni Association sponsored the event with Yale favorites and a grand finale of “Bright College Years” as graduates waved.
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President Followed Hands Off Policy During Coal Strike
Washington Believed President Coolidge stayed with a hands off policy during the anthracite retirement dispute. Labor department officials remained in touch with negotiations, and the White House reported no further comment beyond gratification at the settlement.
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Tilson Defends House Attitude in Coal Strike
Warlelington, Feb. 12. Rep Migon of Connecticut declares the House acted wisely by delaying permanent regulation on coal strike mediation. He cites President's recommendation and House focus on the revenue and appropriation bills, arguing that the recent settlement was aided by not pressing executive power. He predicts calm, dispassionate action as Congress reviews future emergency powers.
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Jacobson Rites Held For Mexer Jacobson Aged 80
Mexer Jacobson retired businessman dies at home on Washington Avenue after long illness. He was 80. Survived by wife Dora two sons Michael of New York City and Lovie and daughter Mrs L Levine. Funeral arrangements not yet complete.
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Women of Red Flannel Days More Sensibly Dressed
NEW YORK February 12 AP The old red flannel days woman dressed sensibly and healthier than the modern flapper says E M Thirkfield a seventy year old Franklin Ohio merchant at the National Retail Dry Goods association closing. He notes silk usage has fallen from twenty yards per dress to three yards and intertwines fashion changes with a rise in available silks colors and undergarment varieties. He cites 4800 different women’s undergarment articles and 1800 stockings now on the market. Babson real organization head W Highton CG warns merchants of the serious evils of installment selling and the trouble it may bring to those who neglect checks.
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Babson Real Organization
Gilpatric to testify in Hartford on embezzlement case
G Harold Gilpatric, former Connecticut state treasurer now serving a 16 year term in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for embezzlement, leaves for Hartford to testify on new developments in his case. Warden Sok had recommended clemency but opposition in his home city blocked release. The blind prisoner was highlighted as most deserving of clemency previous Christmas.
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Harold Gilpatric
Connecticut
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Putnam
Hartford
Gilpatric
John W. Sok
Miners and FU Move To Ratify Historic Pact
Miners and FU near ratifying a five year pact marking the end of a long industrial struggle. Arbitration provisions, wage change proposals, and a check-off system are outlined with leadership from Jobh Mitchell era figures. National impact seen as coal industry returns to stability and market activity resumes.
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Jobh Mitchell
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Bridgeport Coal Strike Settlement Dims Hope of Committee
The GOAL COMMITTEE HERE DISSOLVED as aldermanic panel planned to probe coal shortages. Led by Alderman Howard F. Bryant, it aimed to check profiteering on substitutes and may seek congressional help to urge President Coolidge toward settlement. With strike settled, officials question the panel’s function.
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