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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1927

Page

19

Rich German Girl Plans World Auto Tour From Berlin

Fraulein Clairenore Stinnes daughter of Hugo Stinnes intends a May 1928 automobile circumnavigation starting in Berlin. She will travel with two mechanics, visiting Chile Argentina Central America and the United States. She previously led German women drivers in 1926 and won the 540 mile South German reliability tour.

Berlin Clairenore Stinnes Hugo Stinnps Fraulein Stinnen Europe Associated Press Germany South Anterier Chile Argentina Central Amerca Mexico United States South America Frankin Stinned Geran Aig

Pilgrim Steamer Sinks Near Pier Killing Two

Two people were killed when a tilgamm steamer sank near the Como landing stage on Lake Como. About 700 passengers were aboard as the vessel listed to the stern during a procession. The captain was arrested for overloading. the Bishop of Como carried a relic ashore after all evacuated safely.

Como Italy Lake Como Aloyelus Gonzaga

Tax Collector Office Extended Hours Tonight

The tax collector's office will stay open until 9 p.m. in observance of George Washington's birthday. Taxpayers are reminded there are six days left to pay before delinquents are turned over to the collection agency.

Itew S. Challenger George Washington Toledor Challenger Washington

One Killed as Car Hits Trolley in Riddeford Maine

A car carrying five injured people struck a trolley in Riddeford Maine early today. The dead driver is Aime Tmarese. Injured include Miss Christina Breton with a broken jaw and internal injuries, Raymond Tototi with a broken leg and a fractured nose, Miss Beatrice Palletier, Paul Ploards, and Tony Morlello.

Riddeford Aime Tmarese Christina Breton Raymond Tototi Beatrice Palletier Paul Ploards Tony Morlello

Train Derailment Delays New Haven Main Line Traffic

A derailment of three cars in a bound work train south of Wharton yesterday halted traffic on the main line between New Haven and Hartford for almost two hours. No damage to cars or track was reported.

Wallingford New Haven Wharton Hartford

Cow's Milk Production In 30 Days Sets Records

Side Hill Ormesby Logis a Unola cow produced 3910.6 pounds of milk and 169.3 pounds of butter in thirty days, over 2.5 times her weight. Owned by John R. Logan and son of Seward, Illinois, the five year old Holstein Friesen Cow drank up to 34 pounds of grain daily and drew praise from University of Unola authorities for her splendid appetite and lack of indigestion.

Chicago Ormesby Logis Unola Side Hill University of Unola John R. Logan Seward Sidelil Ross Logan

Fairfield Board approves tax rate increase

Fairfield officials set the tax rate at 19.5 mills at noon Saturday in the town hall, aiming to cover the adopted budget of 546,652 with about 518,760 in town revenue from the grand list and fees. The Board of Relief faces 104 appeals that may trim the grand list by around 100,000, affecting exact revenue. The budget lists numerous line items including salaries 21000, street lights 9500, hydrants 36900, schools 260,370, and many others. a fire protection plan was discussed with Judge Ellen Wakeman James J. Hanley and Edward Von Holtz Jr. proposing town purchase of apparatus for rental to fire companies, but no definite figures were presented.

Fairfield Board of Finance Board of Relief Board of Assessors Visiting Nurse Association Brooklawn Park Town Plan Commission Pequot Palrfield Ellen Wakeman James J. Hanley Edward von Holtz, Jr Stone Batuwiay Truce Davis O. c. Jennings Orge EL Ink, Jr R. . McKidowney Bradley lSorace HK. Merwin Beard

Skyscraper Declared Worthless After 35 Years

Chicago letter notes a 35 year old office skyscraper is worth nothing after a coroner’s report from the Rag Woman’s Temple reveals the building cost more to demolish than salvage will recover. A National Association survey says obsolescence in design, layout and equipment makes modern offices economically disposable within three decades.

Chicago Fen National Association of Building Overseers and Managers

Small income tax average drops a fifth in six years

New York reports the 1924 federal income tax shows less than one percent of 7,024,912 filers paid 78 percent of the total, with higher incomes bearing more of the levy. The report notes a shift toward more returns and lower per-filer burdens amid tax cuts and rising incomes.

New York National Industrial Conferents Board Park Avenue Conference Board aRanartian Warenne PRG Penarsa Cer

Paris to gain new telephone links with United States

Paris, February 20 CAP) Paris is the next city to be linked by a telephone line with the United States as part of the expanding London Atlantic service. Once Americans extend the westward route to San Francisco, steps will be taken to extend to Paris and then to Berlin Vienna and Scandinavia, with Venice to follow via Paris and Milan.

Paris United States San Francisco Belin Vienna Scandinavia Venice Milan

Remedy for urinary irritation from acidity replacement drink

A cited authority states kidney and bladder irritation stems from acidity. It advises drinking soft water and four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for two or three days to neutralize acid and relieve burning and frequent urination. The formula, made from grape juice and carbonate, is inexpensive and widely used for urinary discomfort.

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