Blodgett to Probe Bridgeport Local Tax List
State tax commissioner William H. Blodgett announced from Winsted that he will visit Bridgeport to study the local grand list and assessors methods. He aims to draft legislation to curb taxation abuse while noting the commission has no power to order changes, only to investigate and recommend reform to the Legislature. Burnham of the Board of Apportionment and Taxation aided his briefing, with Behrens signaling tax cuts to reduce the final rate.
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Bridgeport
William H. Blodgett
Winsted
Ilegal
Blodgett
Asaeawors
Wiliam J. Burnham
Board of Apportionment and
Saxation
Burnham
Rebrews
G& Mille
Fy William Behrens
Board of Apportionment
Col Bishop Opposes Library Budget Cut
Col Henry A. Bishop returns to Bridgeport after reports a special council may seek to reduce library funds. He argues the department needs more. He notes the budget remains undetermined and urges preserving texts and services amid talk of cuts.
House approves tax returns inspection pact in revenue bill
The House passed amendments opening tax returns to inspection by certain congressional committees and by state officials for corporate returns. Republicans attacked the piecemeal changes as political, while Democrats argued the steps relieve taxpayers. Other changes discussed include possible estate and gift taxes, with debate delaying a final vote into next week.
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House
Tilson
Washington
Mills
New York
Wingo
Democratic
Arkansas
Moore
Virginia
Acme
Wage and Means ‘Committee
Ramseyer
Iowa
Longworth
Garner
Texas
Nelson
Wisconsin
Representative Jones
Frear
Valuable Books Damaged In Fire in Perth Amboy
A rare collection of books and manuscripts including letters of George Washington Aaron Burr and Benjamin Franklin was damaged by a fire in the Dana building in Perth Amboy New Jersey. Losses are estimated at 100000 dollars as recorder Harold E. Pickersgill and his son work to salvage as much as possible from the Mosquito press library. two safes with valuable letters remain intact, contents of which are not yet known.
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Perth Amboy
WN. J
George Washington
Aaron Burr
Benjamin Franklin
Harold E. Pickersgill
Dana
Fire Wipes Out Big Providence Business Block
Providence Rhode Island February 22 Three firemen were slightly injured when a five story brick structure housing A T Scattergood company on North Main street burned after 10 o clock tonight. Furniture valued at 75000 was destroyed and the total loss was 175000 fully insured. The first floor caved in burying the firefighters who were rescued with minor injuries. The Congdon and Carpenter building adjacent to the wall stayed secured as flames roared through the roof but were kept from spreading.
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Providence
R. I
A. T. Scattergood Company
North Main Street
Congdon and Carpenter Company
Local Street Cleaning Slowed by Thaw and Debates
Local brief notes thaw slows street cleaning with comments on finances tax talks and upcoming visits. References to Sunstine Homes MKarised Hlodgett and Tinances with possible plans for next week.
Postal clerks seek half holiday and pay raise at national union meet
The 26th annual convention of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks in the Stratfield hotel endorsed a broad pay scale reform the Page bill for all postal workers raising clerks entrance to 1600 and top grades to 2400 plus new special grades. A half holiday on Saturdays was urged aligning with other industries and a strong pension plan funded by current salaries. John T. Nelson opened the convention with remarks and Mayor Behrens welcomed delegates as Dr. William Day offered the invocation.
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Lawa
Crongress
United National Association of Post Office
Stratfight
Congress
Leyte
Post Office Department
John T. Nelson
William Behrens
William Horace Day
United Church
Norwalker Named Head Of State Letter Carriers
New Haven February 2 The State Association of Letter Carriers elected officers at their annual meeting Pres ident William R Cahill Norwalk Vice President John I Sargent Greenwich Secretary William A L Hommedieu Meriden Treasurer John Burns New Britain Board of Trustees Wranket Whitney Hartford Andrew Morae Stamford and WW G Jenks Waterbury John S Pouley VP National Organization spoke on salary and retirement legislation Clarence Stinson National Executive board and Postmaster Robert Whittaker Stamford Next year convention set for Norwalk Alamquet held in the evening
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New Haven
State Association of Letter Carriers
William R. Cahill
Norwalk
John i. Sargent
Greenwich
William A. L'Hommedieu
Meriden
John Burns
New Britain
Wranket
Whitney
Hartford
Andrew Morae
Satmford
G. Jenks
Waterbury
John 8. Pouley
John 8. Pouley, Vice-President of the National Organization
Clarence Stinson
National Executive Board
Pontmaster
Robert Whittaker
Stamford
Alamquet
Senator Greene Tightens Grips in Life Fight
Vermont Senator Greene, shot amid a clash between prohibition officers and suspected bootleggers, shows slight improvement and is taking nourishment in hospital. U S District Attorney Gordon continues an investigation into the shooting, expected to wrap soon. three men remain under indictment.
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Lungton
Greene
Vermont
Prohibition
Boots
Amuda
United States
Gordon
Torow
Lie
Hall
Children Cause Wreck of Train Near Huntington
At a Long Island Rail Road siding in Huntington New York children playing nearby opened a switch causing an eastbound passenger train to plow into a stalled freight. Twenty injured none seriously and 25 patients from institutions were calmly transferred to King's Park hospital as investigators sought to determine if the switch was opened by the children. The on duty switchman said he closed the switch after the freight was sidetracked and noted he had seen the youngsters in the area minutes before.
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Huntington
N.yr
Rathread
Long Island Rairoad
King’s Park Hospital
Aiding
Israel May Take Stand Today at Murder Inquest
Inquest into the slaying of Rev. Hubert Dahme on Main Street resumes at the County courthouse at 9 30 this morning Coroner John J Phelan will ask public defender Robert DeForest if Harold Israel the alleged slayer will testify DeForest said his decision will depend on the youth s mental and physical condition Israel has been held in the county jail since last Tuesday to allow his nerves to recover Attorneys for both sides exchanged letters yesterday Israel s father s letter asked that his son receive a fair deal Israel has received letters from his sister and father while in jail and his sister sent a ten dollar gift.
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Hubert Dahme
Main Street
Country Court House
John J. Phelan
Robert DeForest
Harold Israel
DeForest
Traci
Brate
Homer
Cummings
Israel
St. Claire
Schuykill County
Pennsylvania
John Israel
Distinguished men to present case for commuters
Abie representation of the cait road commuter will oppose increased commutation rates on the A New Haven railroad. A hearing is set for 10 o'clock Saturday morning February 23 before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Merchants' Association rooms at 248 Broadway New York City. Attorneys supporting various commuter groups include Burnee Holt Griswold for Devon New York commuters Carey E Wheeler for Stratford New York commuters William Eopkins for Bridgeport New York commuters Richard Weldon for student commuters and Willam T Hoyt president Milford Chamber of Commerce for Milford New York commuters.
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Cait Road
Interstate Commerce Commision
Merchants’ Associasion
Broadway
New York City
New York
Burnee Holt Griswold
Murders Mother and Daughter in Personal Crisis Report
Reported in Las Uvc New Mexico, Steve Waller allegedly shot and killed Blanche Kell and Joka Kell this afternoon, then fled with another youth. In New York, Prodevich Pulstzer, 63, of Clark Childs and Company committed suicide by gas inhalation in his apartment, with friends noting his finances were sound.
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LAS Uvc
N. M
Steve Waller
Blanche Kell
Ler Tautinus
Joka Kell
Sivhle
New York
Prodevich Pulstzer
Clark, Childs and Company
Coolidge Urges Pursuit Of Ideals In Washington Address
President Coolidge, in a White House radio address to mark George Washington’s birthday, urges Americans to uphold Washington’s institutions and continue sacrifices. He praises Washington’s moral leadership, duty, and sacrifices as the foundation of American government, urging ongoing responsibility under God and law.
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Coolidge
George Washington
United States Army
Mac Ready
McCook
Hoover
James A. Stved
Missouri
Peoria
Walves
League of Nations
Jiore
Flagg Brother
Worcester
Migs
Coast Guard
Eld
Army Blanca
Providere
Washington
White House
International Rotary Clubs
Stlyas
America
Alice
Sunshine Homes Co. to Be Reorganized, Simon Lake Says
Simon Lake asserts Sunshine Homes Co of Stratford will reorganize to salvage creditors amid legal charges against president Robert Do Lafferty. Lake claims ongoing plans and investments will prove the firm sound, though trustee actions and indictments loom. He toured the Stratford plant, formerly the Fhousttante shipyard, describing dramatic advances in ready made cement homes and promising continued support despite turmoil.
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Sunshine Homes CO
Simon Lake
Sunshine Homes Company
Stratford
Bridgeport
Robert Do ‘Lafferty
New York
Mr. Lake
Tess
Lake Sab
Dake
xAteatford
I Fhousttante
Shipbuilding Company
Duventur
Renavert
Self
Slemp Called as Oil Inquiry Witness
Washington sources say C Bascom Slemp, President Coolidge's private secretary, will be called as a witness next Monday in the oil inquiry. Senator Walsh said Slemp would be questioned about possible talks with officials or others tied to oil scandal disclosures since Roosevelt's Jan. 23 testimony.
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Washington
C. Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
Walsh
Montana
Anext
Pinehurst
N.C
Slemp
Falm Mn
Fall
Edward
Lean
Was Post
Warg
Tha
Corm
Yvresident
Oao Aa
Goverdals
Roosevelt
Adams Refuses to Yield in Daugherty Dispute
Wallington February 22 Chairman Adams of the Republican National committee challenged party leaders in the Senate urging Daugherty remain in office. He condemned campaign politics and demanded indisputable evidence of guilt before any verdict. The statement cites oil money influences tying Daugherty and several Wilson era Democrats to the same oil interests.
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Wallington
Adams
Republican National Committee
Senate
Daugherty
Republican Party
Repu
Ean
Wilson
Street Cleaning Advances as Thaw Clears City Streets
Muted at the start the thaw helped Ridgeport street cleaning crews push forward yesterday. Workers cleared snow from main routes and spread out across the city while foot travelers faced slush and frozen pools. Public Works said street conditions and ash collection would continue to improve as crews operate.
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Mridgeport
Cross Wall
Electrical service on New Haven Main Line
Complete electrical service on the main line of the New Haven railroad between New Haven and New York will be in effect within a few weeks. A railroad office announcement says freight service is already electric and passenger service on the New York division is nearly fully electric, with remaining steam operation planned to end after March when new electric motors arrive.
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New Haven
New York
Stamford
Electriciea
Ayetam
Railroad Company
Nice
Founder Frederick Thayer Dies in Worcester
Frederick Thayer, noted Worcester and Oxford woolen manufacturer, dies at his home in Worcester. He led the Thayer Board Oxford company from its founding until 1921, served as president and treasurer of the Worcester Street Railway and was a longtime representative and officer in local business and transit ventures.
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Worcester
Maas
Frederick Thayer
Oxford
Fee
Thayer
Ang
Southbaidee Strait
Peny
Worcester and
Comopany
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