Preliminary tax rate set at 29.9 mills in first district
William E Seeley notes preliminary tax rate of 29.9 mills, 1.1 mills above 1920 first rate, with major pruning planned. Appropriations exceed 8 million dollars as relief board works toward final grand list. Debate continues on final rate before February 22 meeting.
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Seeley
Board of Apportionment
Cy Hal
William E. Seeley
Apportionment Board
Board of Reliefs
Police Board Cracks Down On Suggestive Shows In Bridgeport
Bridgeport police will strictly supervise open air carnivals this summer to curb promiscuous gambling and suggestive girl shows. The Police Commissioners also banned Sunday night dances with paid admissions and require saner approval before carnival permits. A compromise policy discourages carnivals unless backed by reputable organizations.
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Bridgeport
Board of Police
Thiva
Probing Plot To Blow Up the President's Yacht
Washington report on an alleged plan to damage the presidential yacht Mayflower, with investigators nearing a conclusion that the supposed bomb was idle or trivial. An enlisted Navy man remained in custody at the navy yard as police weigh charges tied to the alleged plot.
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Washington
Navy Yard
Trucks Face Higher Tax Sparks Bridgeport Dealer Meeting
Bridgeport auto dealers at a Stratfield dinner urged changes to a truck tax bill. They warned a $900 yearly license for seven ton trucks and $190 for five ton trucks would push costs up 400 percent, deeming a fair compromise preferable to overburdening large trucks while supporting state road funding. A1190 Feb recall not applicable.
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Bridgeport
Stratfield
Ead
M Gannon To Testify In His Own Defense
Continued on page Pifteen the defense case in the Cleveland trial moves toward closing. Judge McGannon plans to hear three or two witnesses tomorrow, including two witnesses yet to be cited. If a subpoena fails, the defense will rest without their testimony.
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M’gannon
Onli Sre
Eight Killed as Sinn Fein Fighters Ambush Train
London reports a troop train near Taunton in Cork County was ambushed by Sinn Fein fighters. Forty British soldiers and several civilians were killed or wounded as gunfire shattered windows along the carriage line. A relief train arrived with the severely injured, while the attackers posted along both sides of the track.
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Sinn Fenhers
London
Taignanten
County Cork
Central News
Sinn Veiners
Tariff framers seek tax on child labor products
The tariff committee heard advocate Y. Bo Sullivan urge a system of maximum and minimum duties to equalize costs of child labor products across nations. Sullivan argued U S child labor laws have withstood court tests and a tax could be justified, though it may clash with existing treaty clauses. Chairman Moriney noted support for aligning rates with wholesale values and agreed that changing duties could create an equitable basis for tariffs.
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Arilaimara
United States
Y. Bo Sullivan
Board of General Customs Appraisers
Beleves
Wesal
Bullivan
United Brutes
Chuirmir Moriney
Entire
Talking Girl on Road to Recovery After Health Incident
A misrendered report from Watke gam Miss Miriam Fetin aged year old girl, who suddenly stopped at noon today and spoke briefly before recovering. She showed signs of fatigue then grew more refreshed by evening, with guardians reporting her returning to normal after the event and a prior episode noted earlier.
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Watkegam
Miriam Fetin
Waa
Iogan
Ripyeayen
Elnee
Strielen
Cork Lord Mayor Seeks Political Refuge in U S
Donal J. O Callaghan Corks lord mayor petitions the state department to change his status from seaman to political refugee and to permit indefinite stay in the United States. The matter centers on extending the departure deadline set by Secretary of Labor Wilson amid urged briefings and legal discussions with officials from the labor department and state department.
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Cork
State Department
Seaman
Washington
Department of Labour
Donal J. O'Gallaghan
Allatus
United States
Seretary Colby
Davis
O Callaghan
Tinte Timit
O'Callaghan
Labor
Wilson
Labor Department
Judge Lawless
Secretary of Labor
Trolley Officials Back Labor Measure For Common Carriers
Shelton officials support a proposed measure from the State Federation of Labor to designate jitneys as common carriers under the utilities commission. Receiver Holcomb reports bond of treasurer E W Kneen of Shelton Bank and Trust Co. is set at 25060 with funds to be added to bank assets. Proposals for the bank property at Wowe avenue and Bridgeport street are due Thursday, with sale possible early next week. The bank shows a 250 deficit. a committee has spent weeks reviewing the books to stabilize finances.
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State Federation OF Labor
Utilities Commission
Holcomb
E. W. Kneen
Shelton Bank and Trust Co
Spesiny
Shelton
iPeb
Mareus JT. Hulcomb
Shelton Bank
Wil Peasl Company
Edward W Kneen
Find Trey, Suyer
Kneen
Wupen Hin
Thebank
Wowe Avenue
Bidgeport Street
Hereiver Holcomb
George W. Conklin
Boekholders’ Remraitter
Pank
Ornvurn
Disney
Ornburn
Frank O'Meara
Ajl
F. Moss
Ives
Danbury
Bethel
Clergy Criticized Over Teaching Unaligned Beliefs
A National Civic Federation report cites a small group of clergymen as teaching lines not in accord with Christianity or Americanism. Everett Wheeler, chair, says most clergy remain loyal to U S principles, while a minority show concern. Continued on page fifteen.
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New York
Bruce
National Civic Federation
Tion
Everett 2. Wheeljer
Wheeler
United States
Democrats Attack Move to Divulge War Fund Disbursements
Washington Feb 15 After heated debate the House adopted a 211 to 79 resolution detailing disbursements and allotments of the 150 million war funds. Democrats charged the move aimed to defame President Wilson, citing expenditures by the American Peace Commission at Paris and tying the issue to McKinley era concerns. Republican leaders defended the measure as proper accounting, denying any improper motives.
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Washington
House
Congress
Wilson
American Peace Commission
Paris
Mment
Siias
Mckinsey
Violence in Ireland King Sees No Path to Freedom or Unity
London reports present a tense scene as mass crowds gathered in Dublin streets for a royal ceremony. King George and Queen Mary led the somber procession as Ireland debated home rule amid calls for peace and unity.
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Ireland
Noted Physician Operates on Self For Appendicitis
Kane Pa February 15 Dr 1 0 Kane chief surgeon at a hospice operated on himself today for chronic appendicitis. He used anesthetic and was assisted by a nurse who held his head forward. The patient was propped on the table with pillows as the appendix was located, severed, and removed. Kane is 60 years old. years earlier he had one of his fingers amputated.
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Kane
Timself
Bie
Nurc
Artor
Former Soldiers' Home official sent to prison
Former official of the Soldiers' Home at Noroton pleaded guilty to embezzling 6.70 from home funds. Judge John O Kellogg sentenced Elstagg to 2 to 5 years in state prison. The case opened the criminal term as other prisoners also pleaded guilty or waived trial.
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Nomad
el Stagg
Noroton
John O. Kellogg
Ele
Stags
Sterday
Abels
Sheriff Peas
Kelling
Wateroury
Bridreport
Knights of Columbus Blame Bines for Columbus Day Attack
A chaotic report claims the Knights of Columbus blame a rival faction for an attack on Columbus Day. The piece cites Supreme Director WiniM Tarkin and Idaho politics, noting legislative action and a governor's veto amid a broader anti holiday movement.
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Bines
New York
Haollilwy
Winim Tarkin
Koighta
Colwmbitet
Rimiere Bine Lawa
Bite Law
Wis
Mehod Autreaty
Idaho
Erate Monee
Mbl Senate
Pis WU
Sebodlshiias Cauda
McCue
Boise
Demty
Wil
Columbus
New Houses in New York Exempted from Taxation
New houses in New York are exempted from taxation by a decision or policy. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text, but the item notes a tax exemption for new residences and references city authorities. The readable portions name no specific dates, places, or individuals beyond generic references to New York and houses.
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New York
Trolleys Backing Bill To Regulate Jitneys In Connecticut
Ornburn federation secretary urges public service vehicle common carrier status and Public Utilities Commission oversight at Hartford hearing. Supporters argue jitneys unfairly compete with trolley lines and should face same regulations and safety rules to protect riders and ensure tax contributions.
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Connecticut Federation
O Labor
MacDonald
Putnam
Public Unities Commission
Judiciary Committee
Generals Assembly
Hartford
Ra N. Ornburn
Federation
Special Commission
Harding 10 Give Foreign Debt Plan
Augustin Fla Feb 15 The incoming Republican administration will set the permanent policy on Allied debt repayment to the United States, more than one hundred million dollars, in a first address to Congress. President-elect Harding, in a conference with Thomas W Lamont, said no pledge of cancellation or partial relief had been made by President Wilson. Lamont noted Harding wished to discuss international financial matters observed at Paris 1918 and found his views sane and reassuring.
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W. B. Macnamin
Augustin Fla
United Stattus
Harding
Congress
Eleet
Bally
Thomas W W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan and Company
Lamont
Faris
Wilse
United States
Sepater
Lane
Reasswins
J Harding
Paris
Mr. Lamont
Laoay
Auto blaze damages Fairfield Ave rear dwelling
A kerosene heater caused a fire last night at 360 Fairfield Avenue in the basement of Bridgeport Public Market. The incident damaged an automobile and the surrounding area. the extent of the damage to the vehicle and property totaled about $30.
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Fairfield Avenue
Ng. Maunsell Company
Bridgeport
Paris Newspaper Reports House Gav Promise to Dance
The Paris paper claims Gav pledged to seek peace without demanding immediate debt payment. US President W promised to urge Congress to cancel the debt, while high officials say no insistence on capital or interest repayment. The Matin questions feasibility of payment in goods and notes Britain’s large external debt.
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Paris
House Gav
C. F. Bertelli
Hat
Hou
United States
France
Congress
Walter Pe
Americana of Commerce
Pari
Great Britain
Britain
Ameria
Matin
America
Volunteer Fireman Injured as Chimney Collapses
A volunteer firefighter suffered serious injuries when a chimney collapsed at a house near Milford. Firefighters battled the blaze amid poor roads and limited water supply, delaying containment. Fire officials estimate property damage between 6000 and 8669 dollars. the family escaped unharmed. The Waural house is three miles from Milford center. Continued on Page Pitteen.
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Breraen
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