Blodgett Defends Business Tax In Biennial Report
Blodgett presents a biennial report defending the admission and unincorporated business taxes in Fairfield County. The state received 56,037.50 from admission tax and 419,859.70 from unincorporated business tax. criticism targets not increasing real estate taxes and suggests repealing Chapter 283 1921. The commissioner urges eliminating unfair preferences for foreign entities and supports a tax shift toward intangible income to simplify law and relieve taxpayers.
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William FE
Blodgett
Commi
Severdices
Admuni
Aes
Wairfield Com
Connecticut
Wanted to Buy and Trade for Used Goods Listings
Advertisements offer top cash for second hand furniture household goods and clothing. Listings include multiple buyers with contact details such as Scally Bros 405 State St Nobl 3347 Robers 42 State St Casing Furniture 1041 State St Bar 7959 Mrs Meyers 419 E Main H Jasmin 306 State St Bar 1065 Metropolitan Furniture 762 Main By 1479 etc. Also requests for waste paper junk and moving services plus rental notices and long distance moving options with phone numbers and addresses.
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Scally Bros
ST Tel
NOBLE
Phone
State St
Iamonda
Warner Eldg
Fairfield Avenue
Ighest Piuchs
Metropolitan Furniture Store
Main
Carl Joseparker
Lafayette St
Kossuth St. Bar
Theatre Building in Bridgeport Faces Heated Debates
Community discussion centers on the last bridgehead project in Bridgeport as plans for a theatre building heat up. Local official P Anderson advocates action while residents express concerns about cost and impact.
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Bridgeport
P. Anderson
Curb Market News Amid Federal Reserve Rate Move
Curb market trading today rose on expectations after the New York Federal Reserve raised rates. Independent oil and gas interests showed activity for the first time, with producers in the twig continent fields financially solid and holding substantial cash. Housing demand remained soft as dealers faced ongoing waits and persistent activity in the shipping department.
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NUEW
New York Federal Reserve
Vohialny Ie
Twig-Continent
Ueese Repidgn
Jewelry valued at 3400 stolen from East Main Street store
Thirteen pieces of jewelry and related items valued at about 400 were taken from Anton Las cowittel’s store on East Main Street during Thursday night. Entry was gained by forcing a rear door, and police list loot including pens pencils cigar cases lockets rings rings and a jewelry set plus imitation pearls.
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Anton Lascowittel
East Main Street
Dun's Report Outlook for Industry and Demand
Dun's to-morrow notes no long term business slowdown from storms. Weather and other factors cause seasonal fluctuations, but early year data show a broad expansion trend. Demand outstrips supply in spots, while output cuts and withdrawals ease in periods. Steel revival stands out with 90 percent operation by the main producer, reflecting a widespread domestic recovery.
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New York
Building statistics show week of Feb 18 1928 up from 23 years
New England building activity for the week ending February 18 1928 exceeded levels not seen in 23 years apart from a single abnormal year. Contracts awarded totaled 4 450 800 dollars versus 1 871 000 a year earlier. Iron trade reports cite heavy demand since 1820, with labor and transport bottlenecks, rising prices and strong order books. Rediscount rate in New York rose to 4 1 2 percent, signaling firmer activity. Winchester-Simmons merger hints at a western hardware sales combine as former officials appear within Winchester New Haven operations. Joseph Jefferson notes arrangements around a burial and references a local church name mixup.
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New England
F. W. Dodge Company
Iron & Stool
The
Iron Trade Review
Winchester Sales
Wischestar
Pacific
Winchester-Simmons Go
Winchester
New Haven
Tgal
Philip Bo Bri
Lave Torpet
Lovas and Son Bar Stocks Tools at Fox Street
Evening bar advertisement lists targ h stocks and rebold machine tools with elastic prices. It mentions L Lovas & Son Inc on Fox Street and Union Square with pulleys hangers and other hardware.
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TARGH
Y. L. Lovas & Son, Inc
Fox St. Bar
Union Square
Bar Bil
Salesmen Traced Payment at Waller Building
Fragmentary OCR notes show salesmen involved in a payment case at 28 Dicipttelu Avenue near Waller Building. The text is incomplete but indicates a transacted amount and a staged route through local businesses. Further context needed to confirm parties and exact sums.
Oil Promoter II Wanted On Charge Of Embezzlement
Frank Kay, president of Fry Ole Port 641 and Devylopins eva, faces a warrant for embezzlement. Prosecution alleges $500,000 misused, diverted through Connecticut transactions implying funds for development not used. Police trace from Norwalk to New Milford property linked to sealed barrel discovery.
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Frank 8. Kay
Wehiniton Faivace
Fry Ole Port 641
Devylopinseva
Vincent Ienting
Tueyniges
Nis
Emis
Lion of Day
Connecticut
New Haven
Cita
Cumpkaty
CHL
New Milford
Westoork F
Iwerk
Grain Markets Endure Mixed Wheat Slumps And Tiny Upturns
Liquidating sales on pattery interests failed to lift wheat with May slipping to 1.17 1 2 and July to 1.14 as foreign declines and Washington farm bill delays dampened demand. Corn and oats fell amid heavy receipts and South American rains while provisions inched higher on chatter of European lard buying.
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Chicago
Pattery
Liverpool
Winnipeg
Japan
Argentina
Foreign exchange rates edge lower in New York market
In New York, demand for sterling hovered around 4.72 dollars with French francs easing to about 6.40 cents. Some South American currencies showed strength while other major currencies displayed mixed movements. Market quotes included sterling near 4.7144 dollars, with various international currencies showing small shifts.
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New York
Antwerp
Amsterdam
Crenoa
Vienna
Stockholm
Christiania
Copenhagen
Switzerland
Spain
Berlin
Grark
Metal market notes copper tin and lead prices
Copper strong at 16 1/4 to 18 3/8 on spot and futures. Tin firm near 44.37. Lead steady around 3.00 to 8.20. Antimony at 7.25 spot. Electrolytic copper, tin futures and nearby delivery noted with fractional figures.
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Nisww
St St. Louis
Commodity market blurs in erroneous New York item
A garbled money market snippet from New York reports erratic cash prices and loan rates. The text mentions Cagpigue, strong bids, mixed asks, and unsettled last loans against accounts, but specifics are unclear due to OCR distortions.
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New York
Cagpigue
New York Reserve Bank February 21 Financial Statement
The statement shows total reserves of 1,024,724,877.76 with government war obligations securing discounted items and earnings assets totaling 317,048,901. The report lists due to members reserve accounts and total deposits at 127,799,858.47, with notes and liabilities detailing bank obligations and reserve holdings.
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New York
Federaleserves Bank of New York
Coppers, Sugars and Oils Rally Toward Close of Reactionary
New York stock market opens with gains in copper, sugar, and oils amid higher federal rediscount rate signaling speculation shift. Trading shows mixed results as coppers rise on price gains while rails and oils move irregularly. notable activity in American Can, Baldwin, American Woolen, and Gulf States stock performances. call money steady around five percent, with commercial paper active.
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New York
Prican
BN Storks
Black
Wittre
Bovine
Baldwin
Lowever
Sally Baek
Creneral Elnckie
Manatlj
Punta Alegre
Inspiration Copper Company
Bast Iman Kodak
Gulf States
T “Hes
Gauff States
AL Wbeker
Babson sees British debt settlement aiding U.S. business
Roger W. Babson reports on Britain’s debt settlement and its impact on American commerce. His eight section review highlights conditions in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland with notes on banking, manufacturing, coal, textiles, and exports. He stresses reciprocal trade with Canada and warns about tariff walls.
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New York
Roger W. Babson
United States
Hig
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Bridgeport
Akron
New England
Mr. Babson
Conn
Alton
Connecticut
Fair Shane
New York City
Dariy Heoem Times
Othenr
Lem
Optimiaie Haures
Department of Cinin
Detec
Baiiing
Gerenwiinescht
England
Tya
Atouuy
Plaffain
Travers
Canada
Pennsyuateu
Iyita
Ondo
Chris
Herne
Ohta
Aly
New
York
Brivit
Michigan
Chiesa
Pengsy
Dave Antistaly
Penmexivania
Ing New
Stock Prices and Market Sentiment Amid Turbulence
The fragment notes panic and mixed feelings about stock prices and state economies. It mentions a United States charge, forthcoming reports, and Chicago as a central reference point, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty and anticipated data.
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United St
Vateon
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers and Contested Property Listings
Realty records show numerous transfers including Tang Christensen and Gustave Christensen to Marie Christensen and Sofia Christensen, and other deed actions involving Wade ter race Hans Christensen and Gustave, with various juristic names, streets, and values. A Connecticut association files attachment against Israel Nafelman for $65 on Cleveland Avenue as property transfers and liens appear across Cleveland Avenue, Salem Street, and Main Street with several executors and buyers named.
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Tang Christensen
Gustave
Christensen
Marie Christensen
Sofia
Wade
Hans Christensen
Christen
Wade Tere
VAC
Mavie Chrig Casen
Sotia
Wade Ter- Tach
Charles Hyve
Axecitor
Charles B. Lyon
Reaily
West Morgl Avenus
Nes Bank
Jerry
Reali
Price
Adolph
Tech
John O' Neill
Suggetts
Willian J. Tiogan
Wiliam W. Tiogan
Salem Street
Deva Ilaghan Lo
William H Hogan
Alem Street
Israel Nadelaan Lo Wicanor Lengel
Cleveland Avenue
Joseph Favkus
Max Milter
Johnson Street
Mleanorey Nafelman
Cleveland Avenne
Hliyabet Dolan
Geza
A. Mika
Avenus
Connecticut- Renevoléng
Association
Israel Nafelman
Cleeland Avenue
New York Creamery Prices Move, Market Mixed
Prices in New York dairy markets show steady to firm tones with creamery products firming. Milk fats and skim markets show varied gains and drops with state and Pacific Coast listings indicating higher tones for whites and extras while some fats and tangy grades ease.
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Taney Young
State
Suns
brown, taney +t
Pacific Coast
Bonds Ease Off In Response To Money Rate Rise
New York Feb 23 Bond markets moved lower as the rediscount rate rose to 4 1/2 percent signaling a potential end to the prior rate-driven rally. U S government issues fell 1/8 to 1/2 point with Liberty bonds dropping 1/2 to 1 cent on 109 1. Mortgages and foreign issues showed mixed results while rail bonds and sugar shares faced selling pressure amid broader market shifts.
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New York
U.S
Liberty
wedho-Blokakian Ss Rsing
Sevie 7S
New Haven
Kan
City Southern
Southern Pacific
Frigeo Innome
Union Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
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Fairfied
Post Road
Morton Ww. Smith
Southport
Duquire
Yayerweather St
Blam Rock
Grovers Ave
Phon
Town House
Cottage St
Tel Bar
Broad ST
Stratford & Room House
Bridgeport Safety Lamery Whal Co
K Tratfield
Fairfield
Tratford
Piate New York
S.A. Begley
Topcal
Springfield
Worcester
Boston
Providence
Albany
Utica
Philadelphia
Dun's Report
New York District
Federal Reserve System
Dankera
Joseph Jefferson
Did
Mica
Waller
Gulf Port Oil Company
Metal Market
N. Y. Reserve Bank
Industriaa
Joe
Tae
Austin
Aati
Ata
Beth St
Brook
Butle & Soap
Hale Copier
Fu & Ir
Coou
Ing
THO Coscen
Bea
Davis Chen
Ty Pete
Ena Teast Kodako
John Tut
ATM
Leigh Man
Bhai
NASA
Il al
Mere Marine
Rl & Wear
Het
Fennsylvania
Penn Sea
Tore Merc
Pamps Petty
Dutts
Renly Seer
Studubaker i
Trangeont
Liniair
Sng Sin J
S.ne
Rs Oedeaay Ib
Suga
Spencer Steel
Virginia Sarlouia Chemical
Hincks Bros. & CO
Main St
Bridgeport, Conn
Ciamel Staples
State Street
Ge Pgi Credit Ve. Walnee
Lomas & Nettleton CO
Orange Street
Equitable Industrial Loan Society, Inc
Iteum
Ishfield Ave
Conlin Company
Elm St
Tithe Guaranty & Trust Company
Main Street
Southern Farms
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