Gift tax ruling strikes down tax on gifts to widow family
Federal Judge held the gift tax unconstitutional for transfers not made in contemplation of death. The case involved George McNeil’s trust fund for his wife and son, with $47,284 paid under protest. The government argued the tax was a valid excise on privilege, but the court sided against it in this suit brought by Farmer Loan Trust as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Farmerg Loan Trust Company
George McNeil
McNeil
Attorney General
Washington
Congress
Milling Interests Reject Merger
Wichita Kansas stockholders of Kansas Flour Mills reject a merger of properties with BR Shelf Field Interests Minneapolis and Waller and Sites St Louis. Thad L Hoffman, president, announced the decision to the Associated Press late today. Vote recorded as unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Kansas Flour Mills Company
BR. B
Shelffield
Minneapolis
Waller and Sites Company
St. Louis
Thad L. Uoffman
Ka Vlour Mills Company
Association
Cotton futures wrap up barely steady on lower spots
Spot cotton in New York at middling 20.50 as of Feb 16. Futures closed barely steady with a 6 to 1 cent net drop. Contracts showed March 2001 at 90.02, May 19.46 to 19.47, July 13.82 to 18.84, October 18.14 to 18.15, December 17.79 to 17.80.
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New York
Rubber market spreads and quotes in New York exchanges
The New York Cocoa and Rubber Exchange shows rubber futures and spot prices with March, April and May contracts. Spot rates for smoked ribbed sheets range around 60 to 69.50, with May and July futures noted and prices varying by contract month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Cocoa and Rubber Exchange
New York Rubber Exchange
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co seeks title ruling in Connecticut court
A Superior Court in Bridgeport orders notice of a pending suit against Coutts and State to quiet title to lands in Weston and Easton. The action, filed by Bridgeport Hydraulic, sets return for March 1928 and requires publication in the Bridgeport Telegram three times starting February 16 1920.
Bank director memorial and legal notice in Bridgeport
At a February 16 1926 directors meeting of City National Bank of Bridgeport a tribute was adopted for the late vice president and senior director Laman Calla praising his faithfulness and service The bank directs the tribute to the family and publication in daily papers Also a Fairfield County Connecticut Superior Court notice dated February 14 1928 announces a complaint by Bridgeport Hydraulic Company against unnamed defendants to quiet title in Monroe Town Fairfield County with publication ordered in the Bridgeport Telegram by February 1828 acknowledging clerk Mary Lyons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City National Bank of Bridgeport
Vouneo
Laman
Aluaye
Tle
Hiv Bush
RWP
David & Clarke
Bow Heirs
Notici
Bridge Port
Bridgeport Hydraulic
Monroe
Maid County
Maid County and Late | Frrely Moe
Narfield
Srld
Hildseport Telegram
Pringeport
Wald County
Lyons
Fairfield County
Rubber Prices Fall Amid Auto Tire Cost Shifts
The article notes rubber prices in 1925 rose 300 percent from 1924 but auto tire buyers face only a 25 percent rise for 30 x 13 traction tires versus last year, while prices show a long decline from earlier peaks. It highlights tire makers’ labor saving, overhead control, and distribution improvements fueling lower consumer costs despite volatile raw material prices.
Wall Street Notes on Chevrolet and Dividends
Chevrolet's January output topped 44,000 cars with February's tentative plan at 61,000 units. Paratfine Inc California issued a $6 annual dividend with $1.50 quarterly payout. William Whytes Jr. Co. directors approved England plant property for expansion. Three May to July dividends of 25 cents each were declared. Market note warns pools risk in rising markets as stocks topple without broad support.
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Chevrolet’ Motor 'Car Company
Paratfine Companies, Inc
California
William Whytes
Realty Records Deeds and Mortgages Across Bridgeport
Realty transfers include Kugler to Anna realty on Fairfield avenue and Emerson to Bridgeport Land on Beardsley Street. Mortgages involve National Tradesmen’s Bank to City National Bank, plus Cogent transfers on Barnum Avenue and Park Avenue. Properties on Fairfield, Beardsley, Seagiew, Maplewood, Cleveland, Wentworth, and Alexavide avenues appear with sums from 500 to 18 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Kugler
Anna Realty
Fairfield Avenue
John Smith
James R. Emerson
Beardsley Street
John Jake
Alfred L Stewart
Maplewood Avenue
Peter Dredericked1
Alfred L. Stewart
Samuel Schnee
Annie Cohen
Wentworth Street
Caroline E. Goodsell
Mary Groves
Cleveland Avenue
Women to learn Parliamentary Law in Monroe class
Monroe February 16 Special report notes a Fair-Held County Woman's Republican Association program offering Monroe women a six lesson class in Parliamentary Law taught by a skilled instructor at low cost. Applications to Mrs. Mar R. Lewis or Mr. Willam K. Mison due by Wednesday the 17th. Other local items report religious services canceled by snow, a total house fire at Mike Felisco home, and various local people moving or visiting.
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Monroe
County Woman's Republican Association
Mar R. Lewis
Willam K. Mison
Monroy
Mike Felisco
Felisco
Stepney
Samuel Farrar Jr
Margaret Damm
Danbury Normal School
Anna Kubovic
South Norwalk
Hans Dineson
Cradgeport
Misa Lilian Deninger
Center School
Bbe Damm
Nan Huntley
Gordon College
Boston Mass
Bessie Loss
Bridgeport High School
New York
Misa Esther Rose
Stepney Depot
Curtiss Judson
Waterbury
Edward Curtis
Devon Devon wedding and church services noted in Devon area
At St Ann's church in Naugatuck avenue Miss Lilhan Gallopy of Daytona Avenue Devon married John Slavin son of Mrs T J Slavin of Myrtle Beach. The ceremony was by Rev Edward P Curran with sister Mildred as bridesmaid and Thomas Slavin as best man. They planned a honeymoon to Atlantic City and Washington D C before settling in Hoboken New Jersey. The report also notes Lenten services at St Andrews Episcopal Church with a schedule through March 30 and a Devon Reading Club meeting hosted by Mrs B H Milard discussing Twelve Tests of Character and Penrod. Mary Gilomina daughter of Mr and Mrs Modistino of Naupatuck avenue wed Joseph Lombardi, a Devon merchant, again with Rev Curran officiating and a reception followed by a port wedding trip. They will live in Devon on return.
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Devon
Fep
Myrtle Beach
St. Ann’s Church
Naugatuck Avenue
Lil- Han Cgallopy
Daytona Avenue
John ©. Slavin
T. J. Slavin
Edward P Curran
Mildred
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
George H Buck
Markle
Rev
Bell
Lev L. & Todd
B.C Acheson
Coc. Kennedy
H. Kinney
Christchurch
Bridgeport
Jom G. Murray
D. D
Cbureh
B. H Milard
Devon Teeading Club
Poedek
Penrod
St. Ann's Church
Mary Gilomina
Modistino
Naupatuck Avenue
Jorepn Lombardi
Edward P. Curran
Truck Crash Impacts Norwalk Window Injuries Reported
A Bridgeport truck owner Harold Spann and driver William Graham crashed a truck on Mill Wil into a plate glass window at Automotive Supply Co on Wall Street Norwalk yesterday afternoon. Two newborn twins of Mr and Mrs Vincet Marion Marjoney were born February 6 at Bridgeport Hospital. The mother Mary Marjoney 38 has three children.
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Orwalk
Fes
Harold Spann
Central Avenue
Bridgeport
William Graham
Carrell Avenue
Automotive Supple Company
Wall Street
Vincet Marion
Noble Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Bureau of Vital Statistica
Robert John
Richard Charles Maroney
Mary Marjoney
Despondent man hangs self in attic home
Nicholas Padding forty nine of Greenwood avenue ended his life last night by hanging in the attic above the home. He had been out of work since the Wolf and Abrams factory strike began. His wife found the body at about 10 PM after returning home. He leaves a wife a son and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Greenwood Avenue
Danning Hinger
Wolf and Abrams
Ia Police
John Barton
Prec Net
T. R Wolfe
J. Delmagen
H. R. DeTivea
Mine Strike Concludes At Midnight After Enduring Talks
President John J. Lewis led miners in a long struggle as a pact aims to secure five years of peace in the industry. A potential antiwar critic was barred as a non bona fide delegate and left the hall. Police provided protection though he did not require it. The meeting closed with remarks on hardships and the scale committee’s delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Lewis
Three youths held as rum runners in stamsford
Three youths were arrested after admitting they delivered 100 gallons of alcohol to the garage of Thomas Alonso at 126 West Avenue. John Alonso, son of the garage owner, was arrested with Benjamin DelPrancisco and Nicholas DeLeo, both from New York City. Alonso faces Nauor Violation charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamsford
Thomas Alonso
West Avenue
John Alonzo
Benjamin DelPrancisco
Nicholas DeLeo
New York City
Alonzo
Transfers for Snow Removal Funds Approved by Board
The Board of Apportionment yesterday afternoon shifted 15,100 from the general land damage account of the Department of Public Works to the contingent fund and then moved the same amount to the street cleaning account to cover snow removal expenses at Director A. J. Northey's request.
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Board of
Department of Public Works
A. J. Northey
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls reports a fire at 314 Dover Street with a soft coal gas explosion in a furnace causing $5,000 damage and multiple units. A chimney fire at 17 East Main Street caused no damage with soot noted. other lines reference smoke, boxes, engines, and vehicles in service with unclear details.
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Dover Street
Dox
Yudor
Pines
East Main Street
Church
Trallett
Fire Record Entries From City Registers
Fire record notes multiple incidents with times from 1 percent30 a m to 4320p m. Names include John Doe at 427 Howard avenue Matlentha, Mia Margaret Rowley at 1129 Barnum avenue Tak an ¢o Hilside howe, Boward Menken at 294 Capitol avenue and John O'Connor 653 Helen Strott. One patient died on arrival and others were taken to Saint Vincent's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Howard Avenue
Matlentha
Mia
Margaret Rowley
Barnum Avenue
Takan
O Hilside Howe
Boward Menken
Capitol Avenue
John O'Connor
Helen Strott
Anow
To &T Vincent's Hospital
Craige Burns
North Avenue
Goard of eel scho meeting postponed to Feb 22
The Goard of eel scho meeting in Easton was postponed due to bad travel conditions until Monday, Feb 22, at the Town Clerk office. Local notes mention ill health of Mrs Briggs, weddings, a wedding anniversary, and various community events and funerals in nearby towns.
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Daniel Davis
Davis
Daniala
Joseph Getergreen
al Mellow
Walter T. Arkkens
Wetherstielathgm
Ty Iip
Fred Carleon
Eugene Hope
Grasmere
Aston
Tielon Marsh
Danbury Normal School
Washington Depot School
Lincoln
Wich
Warren Harding High School
Ming Lorintha Ifull
Allsg
Margaret Moran
Christine McBray
Tina Taroly
Thei Homes
Danbury
Mia
William Lowrie
Wilder Lay
Dire
William Nuring
New York
Norton
Wesley Norton
W. J. Norton
Stratfield
Arthur Sherwood
Bridgeport
Botsford
Stelney
Tastan
Newtown
Trumbull
Monroe
Stairfield
Stratford
F. 3
Smith
Erwin Edwards
Esther
Long Hill
Lee Methodist Church
Walter Ratecliffe
Georgetown Social Notes and Local Obituary Report
Georgetown special reports Mr Lee Johnson entertained at a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs Juan Carlson's home with many attendees listed. Also noted is the death of John Kearns, born in New York in 1853, his long life in Georgetown, survivors including eight children and thirteen grandchildren, and funeral details. Additional items cover church society events, a mission program, and various local visits and notes from residents and families.
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Georgetown
Lee Johnson
Earda
Juan Carlson
Misa Haney Perry
Walter Perry
Clinton Bennett
Howard Chenter
Leonamd Taylor
Howard Castle
Fred Sturges
Charles Bennett Sre
Harold Connery
Mary Costello
Masa
Ena Carlson Owen John Kearns
New York
Lavina Edlient
Tntire
Mfe
Long
Fred
Brestul
George
Tuongmeadow
Mass
John
Tridgeport
Willan
California
Flerbert
Howell O. Mead
Concrvpational Church
Atteating
Charies Bennett
Woman's Foreign
Minara Frogey
Minard
New Secretary Miss Mary Rodgers Werguson Arrives in Snidgeport
Miss M rs Rodgers Werguson assumes duties as secretary of the Bureau of Mental Hygiene, replacing Dorothy Cannon who has resigned. Former supervisor of case work at Philadelphia General Hospital, she studies psychology at Yale under Dr Gesel and trained at Bryn Mawr and Smith College. A welcome party and farewell event were held at the University Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rodgers Werguson
Snidgeport Moneary
Dulleg O
Bureau of Mental Hygiene
Dorothy Cannon
Miss Terguson
Philadelphia General Hospital
Yale
Arnold Gesel
Bryn Mawr
Smith College
Miss Cannon
University Club
Mire Cannon
Havana
Saturany
Police Declined to Reroute Trucks Probe Ends
Wake Meld Avenue truck traffic prompted Fairfield residents to urge rerouting. The Pollen Hoard of Commissioners sought City Attorney Alexander J. Dalaney’s opinion, which concluded the board lacks power to direct truck routes, leaving residents to consider private offi cer assistance.
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Vinis
Fairfield Avenue
Park Avenir
Wairfield Avenue
Opinon of Cty
Alexandrr JL. Dalaney
Aty
Couneu
Morris Nussbaum dies. bridgeport area feed dealer dies
Morris Nussbaum, feed dealer with two stores on Danbury Turnpike and at Cuties Farm Row, died Monday after six months illness at his home. He was 74 or 75. Funeral at Adath Israel Cemetery in Fairfield with Rabbi Bernstien and H Kotler officiating. Survived by daughters Mrs Louis Salvi of Bridgeport and Jacob Nussbaum of Imington New Jersey. Member of Federation of Jewish Farmers of Newtown.
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Stepney
Morris Nuesbaum
Danbury
Cuties Farm Row
Detev
H. Kotler
Buidgerort
Samual Bernstein
Antonia Orthodox Syn
First Lenten Tea at Calvary Church Today
The first in a series of Lenten teas will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church this afternoon from 5 to 6. The event is hosted by the Ladies Guild with Mrs Wheeler as chair and a committee including Mrs Hunt Mrs Bunkerhoff Mrs Ack erly Mrs Judd Mrs Kuster Mrs Mellor and Mrs Marrle. Mary Lynch will speak at the meeting. the topic centers on Lincoln and Washington. A birthday party for Mrs Bennett was held yesterday with musical selections by Mrs Way and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Hoscopal Church
Clameluander
Ana
Wdwn Wheeler
Julia Hunt
Harry Bunkerhoff
John Ackerly
Burton Judd
Julia Kuster
Alexander
Mellor
Ernest Marrle
Guild
West Tuessy
Mary
Lynch
Ines
Lincoln
Washington
Esterday
Mary i. Bennett
Farrar Lamb
George Crile
Wiliam Way
Alexander & Meller
Customer robs cash register in restaurant
Py Faneuil reports a restaurant cash register emptied by a customer yesterday. A young man entered, ordered spaghetti, then fled with 24. The proprietor’s wife was briefly alone in the store when the theft occurred.
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Py Faneuil
Main Street
Cas
Lordship Club Sees Strong Valentine Party Growth
The bi weekly Lordship dances grow with each event as St Valentine’s Day festivities draw the community. Decorations were led by A Near with help from Louise Nunnold C Bunting Augustus Russell and T Keenan. A Valentine luncheon was served and a nominating committee was named for March 2 elections. Ed Berg chairs the mock “thian” committee to be held February 27 with T H Middleton charged. members include Finness Blanchette K M Greene and Seth Wiard.
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Valentine
A. Near
Louise Nunnold
C. Bunting
Augustus Russell
T. Keenan
Teeple
Albert Anderson
Sam Jacob
A M Near
Leet Botsford
al Tibural
A. R. Kuehne
Ed. Berg
T. H. Middleton
Finness Blanchette
K. M Greene
Seth Wiard
Funeral of George H. Beardsley in Sandy Hook
George H. Beardsley, 72, died suddenly at his nephew Allen Beardsley’s Sandy Hook home. His funeral at St John’s in Sandy Hook was led by Rev Dr Gesner, with burial in Berkshire Cemetery. Old residents plan a community old-time dance at Town Hall to boost local spirit. Hawley High School reopened after travel-related closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Town
George H. Jeardsley
Allen K. Beardsley
Cemetery Avenue
Sandy Flock
Richmond H. Gesner
St. John's Church
Sandy Hook
Berkshire
Gesner
Town Hall
George B. Beers
Eliott M Peck
Hawley
Hugh Shields
Rifgetic’d
Whitcomb Riley
Newtown
St. Nose’s Church
Dust of the Farth drama at Nichols parish house
The parish house hosted the drama Dust of the Farth on Thursday night drawing a good crowd despite a blizzard. After the play cake and coffee were served in the basement and tickets were donated by Samuel Cutting of Bridgeport. The Armstrong family and Mrs. John Wella of Huntington remained until eight o'clock the next morning due to drifting snow blocking cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Trinity Church
J. H. Walters
J . Milla
M.E
Yard
Cuba
Helen Reed
Rev McLean to Give Lenten Sermons at St Augustine’s
Lent sermons will be preached at St Augustine’s R C G church with Rev Peter J McLean leading Wednesday mission sermons. Assistants will preach at Sunday morning services. Topics focus on lives and works of founders of religious orders. Ash Wednesday services at 8 am 3 90 pm and 7 30 pm. Stations of the cross Friday afternoon for children and older people with benediction at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine's R. CG
Peter J
McClean
T. T
Two Policemen Killed in Pulaski Slaying
Nashville dispatch reports two Pulaski police officers shot dead near headquarters as roadblocks went up to capture fleeing suspects after the early morning ambush. Officers George Madson and Bud Jackson were found dead in an alley. 150 shots woke the town as three white men fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Pulaski
George Madson
Bud Jackson
Order
Wives in Court as Man Pleads Guilty to Bigamy
Lorenzo Toreng, 29, pleads guilty to bigamy in Criminal Superior Court with two wives from New York City present. Wives, both with children, discuss divorce and possible legalization of a second marriage after a three year lapse. sentence deferred for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowis Logenm
Ilert G. DeMarcet
Lorenzo Wan
L. Waldo Marvin
Toreng
New York City
Waa Sali
Lorem
Jenet
Mary Hoffman
Norwalk
Lorenzo
Reformatory Sentences For Three Young Offenders
Walter Beers twenty four of Mots walk cut a signal switch near Danbury Norwalk on the New Haven Railroad line January 10. He claimed it was to profit from selling wires. Joseph Aikulick twenty of Stamford burglarized Homer Conant’s residence on December 14 1925. Carl Becker twenty of Danbury drugstore clerk pleaded guilty to stealing two automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Beers
Danbury-Norwalk
New Haven
Pany
Jo Marvin
Cvdrg
Re Beers
Joseph Aikulick
Stamford
Homer Conant
Port
Reformatory
Carl Becker
Danbver Drogatore
Youth Sentenced to Reformatory in Stamford Case
Ramond Parker twenty one, who sailed from Sydney four years ago to set the world, was sentenced to the reformatory by Judge L P Waldo Marsden in Criminal Superior Court. Parker, caught while attempting robbery at Burton Dickinson’s Stamford apartment, endured a brutal assault during the arrest. Local police describe the incident as Parker being pummelled after entering the flat to steal food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramond Parker
Sydney
Australia
Stamford
Waldo Marsvin
Criminal Superior Court
Parker
New York
Footeweare
Burton Dickenson
Main
Paley Streests
Dickenson
Dickinson
Ministers Oppose Dempsey Wills Bout in Philadelphia
Philadelphia ministers from Baptist and Methodist churches led a movement to block the proposed Jack Dempsey Harry Wills heavyweight title bout planned during the sesquicentennial celebration next summer in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Carp
Yielnig Rave
Jack Tempsey
Harry Wills
President Will Back Wallace WeCamant Nomination
Washington reports President Couldge will back Wallace WeCamant of Portland for circuit judge. Senate leaders warn confirmation appears unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Couldge
Wallace WeCamant
Portland
Gre
Iraaive
Senate
Lions Club Hear Story of India Trip
A Lions Club luncheon will feature a talk by Webster Maschal of Standard Oil about an upcoming trip to India. The viewer will be told how the journey was planned and what experiences are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
India
Webster Maschal
Standard Oil Company
Woman Embezzler Granted Another Continuance
Mary Hynes Metta, charged with embezzlement from Fidelity Title and Trust Co, had her case continued again in Stamford City Court. Arrested January 21, the proceeding was postponed due to state readiness issues, with the latest continuance extending into March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Mary Hynes
Metta
Fidelity Title and Trust Co
O'Meara
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Josus
TDA
SMITI
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Ticir
Widgys
Owldottes
ERA
State OF Connecticue
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Ilaipiren
Superior” Court
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Agaynat
Questogs
Weston
Easton
Coutts
Faufud
Fridgeport Telegram
Aaid County
Talefield County
Charles T. Hoch
Pwhpay
Vessotraras
Boston
Rusaar
Lergreener
Wall Street News
Kugler
OCAL
Nicholas Paladino
Daily Record
Yvon Scott
Lockwood
Mountain Avenue
Charles Jennings
New Yeork City
Flog
Jennings
Katry Brown
Bethel i
Ploud Bouton, Jr
Eleanor Read
George Read
Avon
Helen Brundage
Tida Towton
Mary Rodges Fergcron
Morris Nussbaum
Fred Dealer
Calvary Church
Nichols
McLean
Louis Lorenzo
Will
Ba&k Mwcamant
RC Hive
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