Income Tax Questions Answered for Bridgeport Taxpayers
Tax office announces changes and guidance on 1917 income tax filings. Questions cover deduction rules for losses, depreciation, rent losses, charitable donations, exemptions, ownership certificates, fiduciary reporting, and dependents. Answers clarify limits, forms 1040, 1000 1001, and how to treat interest and stock purchases for normal and surtaxes.
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Bridgport
Washington
Bridgeport
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Red Cross
Titet
Longtime Y W C A secretary dies after short illness
Mrs. H J Ellicott house secretary of the Young Women s Christian Association at 629 State Direct died yesterday afternoon after a ten day illness of pneumonia. She helped convert an old house into a home and was active with the Dixie Daughters of the American Revolution ties. She was a Maryland native and widow of Henry J Ellicott with strong ties to Washington DC.
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H. J. Ellicott
Young Women’s Chrristian Association
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Live Financial News of Day Tersely Noted
New York news on February 20 reports steady gains in rail, steel, motors stocks since December with Anaconda rising over 12 percent and Cuba Cane Sugar reaching new highs. It notes shipping costs, war impact, and profits for Pressed Steel Car, National Enameling, Mexican Petroleum, and copper demand, plus commentary on railroad government ownership and asset values.
Bullish oats market as prices hit new highs in New York
Traders noted renewed bullish excitement in the oats market with prices advancing about 12 cents per bushel in a week and touching new high records. Short covering and strong cash demand supported gains, while options for export and domestic use kept sentiment firm despite some profit taking. Corn showed firmness within a narrow range, cash demand remained robust, and receipts stayed liberal though below last week. Provisions rose on higher live hog prices and expectation of liberal government purchases in March amid cold West weather disrupting rail movement.
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New York
Shorts
Morning Setback Is Followed by Afternoon Rally
In New York trading, markets opened weak under restrictive conditions tied to foreign events especially the Russian situation. Industrials and war stocks led the day amid profit taking and cautious interest, with A & P Steel and affiliated equipment shares moving near prior closes as volume reached 760000. Time funds remained near 6 percent and call loans stayed firm. bonds showed mixed strength with Liberty issues less active. Total par value of sales was 4,125,000. U S old coupons fell 1/4 point on call.
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A. &. Steel
Paris &S
U. S
Realty Deeds and Transfers Across Streets
Realty transactions listed include John Erickson to Farmers National Bank on Engle Street for 82 feet at 200 dollars, Peter Sceelan to George Burke on Bunnell Street for 87 12 feet at 200 dollars, City Savings Bank to Margaret Fulton on Jane Street for 500 dollars, Harvey I Burr to IT Lewis Oyster Company on Pembroke Street for 59 feet, Henry L Blackman and Lacey R Blackman to George Broadbent on Lindley Street for 60 feet, and a Quit Claim from Dentato Celestino to Tony Mingoliello near Island Brook Avenue.
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John Erickson
Farmers National Bank
Engle Street
Peter Sceelan
George Burke
Bunnell Street
City Savings Bank
Margaret Fulton
Jane Street
Harvey I. Burr
IT. J. Lewis Oyster Company
Pembroke Street
Henry L. Blackman
Lacey R. Blackman
George
Lindley Street
McAdoo May Have to List U S Debt Certificates
Washington reports that smaller banks may be publicly listed if they fail to respond to subscriptions for debt certificates. Large eastern institutions have had to cover deficiencies in past offerings. The article notes compensation rates across rail lines and the railroad world.
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McAdoo
U. S
Washington
War Revenue Income Shows Big Jump
Washington reports fuller returns from the new war revenue act for last December and the first half of the 1918 seal year. Liquor taxes rose $55 million, tobacco duties $25 million, amusements yielded about $1.5 million, estates and incomes plus excess profits and munitions about $60 million more than a year ago. Transportation taxes were light, at about $30 thousand in the first two months.
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