Tax Assessments Cut 4 500 000 In Board Settlements
Tax board approved a series of settlements reducing assessments across multiple lists from 1923 to 1925. Major cuts included International Silver Co. and Henry T. Shelton, others like Grace Finnbett and Howland Dry Goods. Adjustments followed recommendations by the tax attorney, with values lowered on real estate and goods across several years.
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John Chaonouris
HL Carroll
J. HL Carroll
Grace Finbbett
Verlast’k. Inc
Silver Company
Tax Board
International Siher Company
Henry T. Shelton, Et Als
Inkernational
Henry T. Shelton
Als
Adele Pyle
Maud M. Hincks
Andrew M. Cooper
Howland Dry Goods Company
Harn H. Pritchard
Howland Company
Howland
Tre Smith-Murry Company
Gertrude B. Seeley von
Nancy B. Car
Kelly
Mabel B. Bitz
George W. Hawley
Grorga W. Hawley
Canfield Rubber Company
Trom May L
W.T. Urant Company
K. W. McNeil
Towle Holding Company
W. J. Shaughnessy, Jr
Uuses
Gustav JT. Blackman
Frank Jacoby
Columbia Nut and Bolt Company
Jacob Goldstein
Bridgeport Plumbing Supply Company
Manning, Maxwell and Moore
Texas Company
Common Council
Morris Stegal
Hawley
Stegal
Water Street
Sud
George W
Samuel Hawley
Beecham's Pills Gain Worldwide Popularity for a Century
An antique advertisement touts Beecham's Pills as worldwide favorites for nearly 100 years. It claims rapid relief from cleanse of bowels, biliousness, headaches, and indigestion, promising protection from ailments caused by toxin buildup. Sold at drug stores for 25c and 5e.
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Beecham
Boy's severe eczema cured by Resinol soap and ointment
Seven years ago a boy suffered a severe skin condition described as eczema. After trying many remedies, Resinol Soap and Ointment prescribed by Dr. Reinol healed the itching and cleared his skin, earning praise for the treatment. A free trial offer is extended to readers through Dept. 65, Resize Baltimore 714.
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Bethel
Mame
Vivian M. Eagle
Vernon Pree
Baltimore
Texas Guinan Out On Bail In Prohibition Raid
Texas Guinan freed on seven thousand dollars bail after a raid on a high class night club in Washington. A party of agents including four women descended on the Three Hundred club around 2 AM, seized liquor, and detained Miss Guinan and four assistants. She faces charges of illegal sale and possession of liquor and possibly contempt of a personal injunction. She spent the night at the police station and entertained onlookers with song before bail was set.
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Raki
Fighteen
Auesta
Guinan
God Sumer
Ype
Texay Guinan
New York Opera in English at the Metropolitan
The New York audience heard an English language opera featuring Mrs Taylor and Mass Millay, with Lawrence Thbett baritone from California as King Edgar and Florence Euston soprano as Aelfrida. Canadian Edward Johnson tenor performed the vendoran role. the work, Millay and Taylor’s first opera, was presented at the Metropolitan, following Taylor’s acclaimed symphonic poems.
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Mr Taylor
Mass Millay
Calfornia
Eadgar
England
Florence Euston
Aelfrida
Lawthorn
Edwart Johnson
House Passes Farm Aid Bill Amid Packed Debate
A House vote shows Republicans backing the McNary Haugen bill for farm relief with 214 in favor and 178 against after prolonged debate. Arguments center on substitution motions and adjournment attempts as leaders clash over constitutional concerns and agricultural policy.
Tilson Calls Farm Relief Bill Illegal Measure
Washington February seventeenth AP Tilson of Connecticut Republican leader denounces the McNary Haugen farm relief plan as unconstitutional and a danger to free representative government He argues the bill would empower a board to fix life essentials and disrupt trade harming farmers in the long run and doubts the courts would sustain it
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Texas
Himsetf
McNary Hansen
Representative Hill
Maryland
Aswell
Garrett
Tennessee
Avery
Washington
Tilson
Connecticut
Senate
Veterans May Discuss War Insurance Reinstatement Meeting
A meeting at the American Red Cross on Cannon Street to discuss reinstating war insurance for ex service members will be held Monday at 6 780 p m Invitations extend to Captain Kay Smith American Legion Commander Fred W Rose Disabled American Veterans and Commander Arthur Rugg Veterans of Foreign Wars by Amelia Wend er oth executive secretary of the United Chest which sponsors the meeting
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American Red Cross
Cannon Street
Kay Smith
American Legion
Fred W. Rose
Crank
Arthur Rugg
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Misa Amelia. Wenderoth
Ited Chobe
Meet. Ag
Local Woman Arrested on Tipsy Driving Charges
Talian T. Crawford, 57, of 362 Seaview Avenue, wife of engineer George Crawford, was arrested in Norwalk yesterday on four counts of operating an automobile while under the influence. Additional charges of reckless driving and operating without a registration were filed amid an accident investigation by Motorcycle Officers Paw McGratham and John Roberts. She was released on bond.
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Talian T. Crawford
Seaview Avenue
George Crawford
Norwalk
Paw McGrathaml
John Roberts
New Marine Force for Nicaragua
U S Navy dispatches reveal a six ship naval presence assigned to Corinto while the transport Henderson 19 sails from Newport to gather 1200 marines for Nicaragua. Officials say the move aims to deter Liberal forces in Matagalpa as Latimer downplays the need for more troops.
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Nicaragua
Corinto
Henderson
Philadelphia
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Paris
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Signe
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Sacasa
Washington
Tilreet
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Panama
Latimer Denies Request for Extra Forces in Nicaragua
Rear Admiral Latimer, commander of the U S special service in Nicaraguan waters, says no request for additional troops was made. He notes sufficient marines and bluejackets in Nicaragua and sees no change after talks with President Juan Sacasa in Puerto Cabezas.
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Latimer
United States
Nicaraguan
Nicaragua
Printo
Puerto Cabezas
Juan 8
Sacasa
Ward Jury Verdict Returned In 1923 Murder Case
Walter Ward faced two indictments over the Peters killing after body found near Kenisco reservoir in May 1929. He admitted shooting Peters claiming self defense against blackmail. First trial freed Ward on January 2, 1923, by Supreme Court Justice Seéser. He was acquitted on his 32nd birthday, September 28, 1923.
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Werner
Warships and Men Wait Off Shanghai Chronicle
War news from Shanghai hints at Chinese duplicity as Sun Chuan-Fang and Chang Tsung-Chang maneuver. Reports claim Cantonese pressure in Chekiang and Kiangsu. Sun seeks troops from Chang while Cantonese forces probe along the Nanling line.
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Sun Chuan-Fang
Pal
Chang Tsung-Chang
Shantung
Abe
Mhekiang
Sun
Chang
Nanling
Kiangsu
British Troops Nearlag in Feb Hong Kong Update
British forces tighten movement near Lag in Hong Kong as the second Sutfola regiment embarks on transport to Vaewa and plans depart lumurron to reinforce positions amid ongoing tensions.
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Hong Kong
Abanghar
Sutfola
Vaewa
Lumurron
Shanghai Crisis Deepens as British Eyes Watch
London reports fear and alarm over China as Cantonese armies advance toward Shanghai. L M Amery says only British troop dispatch prevented looting. officials weigh whether to sever talks with Chen and O'Malley as delays persist.
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London
House of Commons
China
Charge O'Mally
Chen
Pankow
Steiber’s Bill Seeks Annual Tax Office Audits
A proposed Steiber bill aims to place tax collectors nationwide on a level with banks by allowing surprise audits. The state tax commissioner would perform annual audits and compel reveal of municipal finances on request, with annual reports to the governor and emergency reports for irregularities. The act would also authorize new systems as needed.
Miller declines to use witnesses in trial
Testimony continues in the Miller and Daugherty case as Mrs Willebrandt and others argue over defense strategy. Former Solicitor General Beck testifies about Smith’s attempts to secure a position, while the defense begins calling character witnesses for Daugherty. Proceedings discuss payments tied to a 7 million dollar asset transfer and the involvement of John T. King and Richard Merten as central figures.
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United States
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Harding
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Sapiro
Miller
Corbin
Dougherty
Merton
Dougherby
Mill R
American Metal Company
John T. King
Connecticut
Richard Merten
Societe Suisse Pour Vneury de Metaux
Daughtery
Img
Hichard Merton
Germany
Tle
Boys 12 and 13 fail in attempt to open store safe
In Danbury a 12 and 13 year old pair confessed to breaking into Hanson Jackson music store at 221 Main Street last night and trying to open a safe holding nearly $1000. They were surprised by owner Frank Hanson who arrived around 9 pm and escaped via a rear door.
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Danbury
Hanson Ay Jackson
Main Street
Frank Hainson
Hanson
Thirty Petitioners Seek Abatement of Personal Taxes
About 30 petitioners appeared before the Claims committee seeking abatement of personal and property taxes. Listed are Dora Ferrara, Wesley Dickinson, Helen Demimen, Margaret Downey, Mary Dorzlek, Anna Damico, Consetta Consol, Margaret Fagan, Mrs. J. Fowler, Mary Futlem, Cora B. Fultz, Mery Fusaichen, Josephine Falcon, Gunale Furber, Mrs. Laura M. Fair, Mrs. Irena Eberhardt, Mrs. Lillian Eck, Mrs. Margaret Ennis, Anna Enoch, Mrs. Mary Davis, Marion Ertelt, Anna File, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Mary E. Flood, Anna Patrick, Esther Frankel, Domenica Jtu meili.
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Claims Committee
Dora Ferrara
Hate Street
Wesley Dickinson
Gregory Aired
Helen Demimen
Kussuth Street
Margaret Downey
Palowooil Avenue
Mary Dorzlek
Lee Avenue
Anna Damico
Commercial Street
Consetta Consol
James Street
Margaret Fagan
Summerfield Avenu
J. Fowler
Newfield Avenue
Mary Futlem
Myrtle Avenue
Cora B. Fultz
Frank Street
Mery Fusaichen
Calhoun Avenue
Josephine Falcon
Harral Avenue
Gunale Furber
Taft Avenue
Laura M. Fair
Gregory Street
Irena Eberhardt
Lillian Eck
Olive Street
Margaret Ennis
Dewey Street
Anna Enoch
Kent Avenue
Mary Davius
Atlantic Street
Marion Ertelt
Brooks Street
Anna File
Schofield Avenue
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Hancock Avenue
Mary E. Flood
East Main Street
Anna Patrick
Pembroke Street
Esther Frankel
State Street
Domenica J*tumeili
Madlaon Avenue
Obituary notices for Stratford residents published
Obituary items list Granville W Goodsell and many Stratford residents with funeral details, burial places, and survivors. Entries describe service times at home or local churches, and burials in Mountain Grove, Lake View, St Michael, Union cemeteries, with honorary pallbearers named for Goodsell and multiple families including Tavak Tabak Page Cahill Kiely Hale Greenwood Flynn Jackle.
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Granville W Goodall
Granville W. Goodsell
Stratfeld
Stiles
Goodsell
Park Place
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Wills Hobbs
Hamil Iton Shelton
Frank Cantwell
Charles Coe
Paul Sterling
Alfred Fox
Mary E. Cahill
Mary &. Cahill
William
Gerchenky
Warren
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
John Kiely
John Ruety
Connecticut Avenue
Blessed Sacrament Church
Sarah EF
Sarah E. Hale
J. Wilson Hale
Main Street
Stratford
Union Cemetery
Mary Flynn
Mary Fiyan
Thomas Flynn
John J Kane
Maplewood Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael's
John Drackte
John Jackle
Trudy Street
Mithra Lodue
Knights of Pythian
Singer Manufacturing Company
Emily
George
James Losan
Rachoppi Offisaceag
Bromine Quinine Tablets Promote Cold Recovery
An old advertisement urges relief from cold symptoms with Bromine Quinine tablets. It claims to fortify the system against influenza and prevent further illness, presenting a bold health tonic theme and dated phrasing.
Sloan's Liniment Praised By Patient From Moncton
A Moncton resident reports two weeks of leg pain from rheumatism or neuritis improved after using Sloan's Liniment. He says one bottle relieved swelling and pain without rubbing, returning walking ability. Available at druggists for 35 cents.
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Moncton
N. B
Sloan
Why Do People Catch Cold? Acidic Approach Promoted
An 1890s style advertisement claims colds result from acidity rather than drafts or wet feet. It touts Saratoga Hathora natural antacid laxative water and Geyser natural antacid table water as quick cures and preventive aids, recommending use before breakfast and with meals to ward off illness.
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Bridgeport
Healy's
Rupture treated early at Bridgeport Surgical Co
An advertisement urges early rupture care, warning neglect worsens it. It promotes properly fitted trusses and notes a free examination at Bridgeport Branch of New Haven Surgical Co at 168 Fairfield Ave near Main St. Services promise honest assessment, with no pressure to buy if not suitable, and report many satisfied patients.
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Iself
Bridgeport
New Haven Surgical Co
Fairfield Ave
Main Street
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