Opera Debut of Marion Talley Attracts High Speculators
Marion Talley, a precocious young singer, prepares for her Metropolitan Opera debut with her family watching closely. Speculators are offering $50 to $100 for single seats as praise and anticipation surround the teenage artist and her father, a veteran Associated Press telegrapher, plans to report back after the performance.
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Mation
Florence
Maton
Macron
First Christian Church
Marion
John R. Jones
Taltey
Associated Press
Marlon
Metropolitan Opera
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Dane
Association
Talley
Bea Thel
Enrico Caruxo
Metropolitan
West 68Th Street
Orher“Formance
Jury selection and cross examination in Lewis case continue
An additional panel was summoned for examination as jurors accepted yesterday include Richmond B. Knapp and others. Betty Denver now seventeen faces cross-examination on alleged accusations linked to Lewis from May 1925. Defense lawyer Mr Ruskin moved to dismiss charges as unconstitutional. the motion was denied.
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Richmond B. Knapp
Fairfiel Serands
Betty Denver
Hancock Avenue
F Lewis
Tory
Mr. Ruskin
Charles B. Wéed
Minnan
Craven to Leave Canada for Bermuda
The Earl of Craven will depart Halifax for Bermuda on February av by the Canadian Government merchant marine steamer Canadian Fisher. He plans to spend the interim in Canada and faced a crowd of New York reporters at his hotel. He objected to telephone interruptions by the New York press and declined to discuss the Countess of Cathcart’s detention beyond calling it disgusting.
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Montreal
Earl of Craven
Halifax
Bermuda
Fisher
Canada
New York
Jim
Lord Craven
Yellow Press
Countess of Cathcart
Ellia Island
Cabinet officers weigh Countess questions amid immigration case
Cabinet members consider a range of semi legal questions before defining the department stance on the Countess case. Attorney General consults as plans shift for possible habeas corpus actions. a decision on final policy is expected after key meetings. In New York, Harry W. Cowan is held for murder in the death of Edith Burton, after a fatal self-inflicted gunshot following the shooting.
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Sargent
Cathcart
Davita
Ocean Park
Pia
Order of Moose
White
Husband
Davis
William A. Deford
New York
United States
Harry W. Cowan
Homicide
Brooklyn
Edith Burton
Cowan
Burton
Preliminary Tax Rate Set Amid Budget Cuts and Hearings
In Bridgeport a tax board session outlined a preliminary tax rate of 15.1 mills for the First district and 18.2 mills for the Second district, with total appropriations and anticipated revenues guiding proposed levies. Debates covered pool funding, new systems, and numerous departmental cuts, as officials weigh final allocations and court rulings on salary scales before next Tuesday’s final rate.
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Piast
Board of Apportionment
Garrity
Common Council
Supreme Court
Willam E. Burnham
Park Department
Bridgeport Hirdraulle Company
Wighth
Republican
Women's Club
Ninth
Republican Club
Lions Club
Health ‘Department
William Hall Coon
Coon How
Exchange Club
Chamber of Commercce
Chamber of Commerce
Polige and Fire Department
Public Works Department
Robert Leckie
Mark Gildea
Enslewood Hospital
Hillside
Beardsley Park
Heeside Park
Beschwood Park
Maiichila
Uemeérial Park
Beechwood Park
Public Works
Summit Street
Exeter Street
Sylvan Crest
Leaith Department
Englewood Hospital
Provistons
Juvenite Court
Dan Easet
Seaghde
Beardeley Parks
Black Rock
Issack Rock
Seaside Park
Recreation Board
Police
Public Welfare Department
Board of Apporuoment
Board of Appraisal
Requet
City Hall
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Claims Committee
Sresiaon Council
Board of Se
Fire Department
Wealth Department
Health and Charities
Insurance Commission
Library Board
Tax Controversy Stalemate Hinders Bill Action
Deadlock in joint conference on tax reductions continues with the bill removing taxes on autos admissions and dues. Both houses refuse to yield as negotiators aim to resolve disputed rate schedules. Administrative spokesmen press for Senate concessions while hoping for early agreement ahead of March 15 when first returns are filed.
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House
Ronferres
Senate
Commmees
Final Grand List Totals and Key Tax Appeals Revealed
The final grand list for the district totals 252,501,803 with soldiers exemptions of 884,520 in the First district and 898,785 in the Second. Fourty-three corporate appeals were granted, led by Bridgeport Bias Co, whose 797,000 reduction followed the assessor’s recommendation. Most larger corporate appeals were denied. board-approved adjusted assessments are listed for numerous firms including Bridgeport Brass, Atlas Tool Works, and Remington Arms, among others, with figures for bad, refined, and perfected valuations.
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Bridgeport Bias Company
Board of Relief
Acme Shear Co
Anderson Die and Machine Co
Atlas Tool Works
Bilton Machine Tool Co
Bridgeport Brass Co
Bridgeport Land and Mile Co
Bridgeport Land and Title Co
Bridgeport Pubishing Co
Brooks Sample Furnitura Co. Bo
Compressed Paper Box Co
Comstock-Wilett 1 Co
Connecticut Clasp Co
Eagle Construction Co
Galen Corp
David Ginand
Harvey and ‘Lewis Co
Hegaman ‘Transfer
Home Products G Co
Lakesista Corset Co
Lowe's Laundry
Valeric (Machine Co
Jenkins Bros
Schwarz Bros. Co
Smith-Camstoak Ca
Thomas P. Taylor Co
Volue Drese Shop
Waereman_ 2nd Son
Wheeler Co
Whipple and Choate Co
Standard Oil Co. of
N.Y
Texas Co
Tidewater Onl Salen Corp
Ees
Valvoline Oil Co
Mitchell Dairy Co
North End Realty Orp
Powlett and Co
Pequonnock Pourdry
OGI
Meetings Tonight Across Several Lodges and Councils
Tonight multiple fraternal groups host meetings across town including Italian Women's council on Beach street, Magnaharta lodge on Stratfor avenue, Harmony council, Knights of the Maccabees and St Johns lodge on various streets, Colonel Harry Cutler lodge on Main street, Pioneer camp, Polar Star lodge, Mayflower colonel and Star of the Sea camp with gatherings at Bread, Cannon, and Broad streets.
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Italian Women's Council
Ay Beach Street
E Monitor Lodge
Stave Street
Dan Lodge
O. O
Bread Street
Magnaharta Lodge
Bt Ceatge
Stratfor Avenue
Hamony Council
O. v
A.M. Newfield Balding
Knights of the Maccabees
Failrfield Avenue
Lae
St. John's Lodge
A.M Masone Temple
Harry Cutler
K. Ut
Main Street
Pioneer Camp
Broad Street
Polar Star Lodge
Mayflower
Cannon Street
Harmony Camp
Star of the Sea
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Violinists Shine at Palace Theater Old-Time Fiddlers
David Ii, WWassett, fifty nine, of Sheltoy strummed Reynold's violin at the Post and Telegram Old-Time Fiddlers championship elimination Monday night at the Palace theater.
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David Ii
Wwassett
Sheltoy
Thmide Reynold
Post and ‘Telegram
Palace Theatre
Final Round of Eliminations Set for Next Tuesday Night
Contestants will dine tonight at 6 and proceed to the theatre for the contest at 6 40. Old-time fiddlers harmonica or accordion players who have not yet entered are invited to send their name age address and details to the Contest Editor. Those unable to perform may bring instruments to join the theatre crowd. Prizes include 25 in gold for first and 15 for second with a chance to enter the finals next Thursday night.
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Tomor
Nine Chelsea officers acquitted in federal liquor case
In Boston on February 16 nine men including five Chelsea police officers were found not guilty in a federal trial charging conspiracy with Mayor Lawrence F. Quigley to violate the national prohibition law. Judge Elisca H. Brewster directed verdicts after testimony by ex-bootlegger Jack London. Several officers named in the acquittals include Lieutenant Joan M. Bartley Robert McCarthy David Euckey Joseph Flynn George Finn Edward Forshner Wilion Lawson Walter Doyle and James Sullivan.
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Boston
Fes
Chelgea
Lawrence F. Quigley
Elisca H. Brewster
United States
Hareld P. Wiliams
Tral
Wife Prevents Shooting Affair in Local Incident
Brief notes indicate a testimony or report about a shooting incident prevented by a wife. The fragment mentions Mr Wheeler and a Saturday reference, with ongoing discussion on the topic, but details are incomplete.
Actress Leaps to Death From Hotel After Broadway Return
In 1924 Miss Armitage reappears on Broadway in leading roles in Cab Callender and Money. She stars in Tadges and das seus Shy, opens with Sauchty but leaves weeks later with no listed reason. Investigators note possible nervous condition.
12000 New York Furriers Strike Shuts 2000 Shops
New York furriers strike action after contract expiry on January 15 leads to 12,000 workers at 2,000 shops walking off the job. The labor dispute is with the fur manufacturers association, disrupting orders and prompting citywide business concerns.
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New York
Furriers Urfim
Union
Associated Fur Manufacturers
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Glipatric
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Guy
Putnam Bank
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Paul
Putnam
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Clarance Heath
George M. Coffin
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Clinton H. Scovell
Connecticut
Memorial Day Committee
Police Department
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Department of Public Welfare
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