Coolidge Warns Congress on Budget Overruns
President Coolidge summoned House Republican leaders to the White House to press fiscal restraint and oppose budget excesses. He urged economy to preserve a federal surplus for possible tax cuts, signaling no specific bill favors while targeting civil service retirement, emergency officer benefits, hospitalization costs, and veteran omnibus measures. He warned congressional leaders to restrain nonfiscal actions and stressed responsibility of farming-area legislators.
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Coolidge
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Snall
Rules Committee
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Congressional
Budget Bureau
P.O. Men Seek Pay Rise at Connecticut Postal Clerks Banquet
At the Stratfield New London, postal clerks urged Congress to raise wages. Speakers urged unity, praised leaders, and backed the Kelly-Moses wage bill while calling for abolition of night work except for first class matter. The gathering honored past efforts and endorsed retirement reform and higher pay for lawmakers.
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Stratfield
Connecticut State Federation of Postal Clerks
New London
Arthur F Vonner
Bridgeport
John c King
Peter J Coyne
Joseph Cranker
William Groves
New Haven
Albert'b Shippee
Hidgeport
E Edward Lawton Jr
Hartford
John Cheshan
New Britain
James H Smith
Ansonia
Police Department
Edward Cole
Wilfred Walker
Daniel Dunn
Thomas Meilly
Congress
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Bridgeport Board of Contracts and Supply
Louis G George
Washington
John D Mingphs
Boston
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Robert M Sper Ul
Conner
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Miss B A Leater
Stanfield
Kansas
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Dred Parmelen
Middletown
Jamea H Smith
Thomas L
Meriden
Haward Cantwell
Letter Carriers Association
Samus Gompers Sale
American Federation of Ale
Borah pushes record vote on congressional salary hike
Senator Borah of Idaho seeks a record vote on a proposed raise from 7500 to 19000 for members of Congress, with Vice President and Cabinet salaries also in play. Leading lawmakers from both parties oppose the move and aim to block a roll call while Borah defends the plan as a fiscal issue.
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Imeang
Norris
Nebraska
Membbes
Legislative study of Trumbull plan proposed in Hartford
Senate Leader Daniel Morin will offer a resolution to appoint a legislative committee of one senator and two representatives to study changes in legislative procedure and report back with recommendations in weeks. The plan echoes Governor Trumbull’s call for annual sessions and long adjournments to pursue reform and regulate bills.
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Fouvernor Trumbull
McKinley Aane- Glahon
Connecticut
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Braod
Yn One House
Ticbte
Yale Alumni Day Speech Advocates Athletics for Education
At Yale, Feb 29, an alumni luncheon during Alumni University Day featured speakers from the Board of Control and college leaders arguing that intercollegiate athletics should support education. They urged funding for facilities, labs, and equipment to enhance student development and the ability to adapt to broader academic goals.
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Haydn
Yale University
Robert W. Hutchins
Clarence W Mendell Q.sinman
Board of Control
Ae Athletic Association
Poptyent
Colege Education
Instra
Amy Leur
The Vil Jan Gets the Heat of It In The Union Drama
A fragmentary article outlines an original drama themed on union issues. It notes a state of Boalt forces and political debate, mentions Congress, and hints at typical American views. The piece references a printed Congressional Record excerpt and a dramatic performance by The Vil Jan.
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Avila
Cormrens
Congressional Record
Taft Daughter Becomes Bryn Mawr Dean After Resumption
Helen Manning Taft, daughter of a former president and mother of two, is appointed dean of Bryn Mawr College. She will assume the office next September, with husband Frederick J. Manning moving from Yale to Swarthmore College as history associate professor. The appointment follows resignations and prior ties to Bryn Mawr, including a former acting presidency.
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Taft. Manning
Wiliam Howard Tete
Bryn Mawr College
Marning
Ederick J Manning
Yale
Swarthmoc College
Bryn Mawr
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Caroline
Helen Taft
Manning
Thomas
Mise Sleaner Bontecou
Radcliffe College
Marion Edwards Parl
Spencer Denies Firm Received 69000 In Fees
New Mexico Senator Selden P. Spencer faces charges linked to his law firm receiving substantial fees from the Fouke Fur Company during a government fur contract fight and related investigations. Eliot accuses a 1921 payment and five checks totaling 4023292 between 1922 and 1925, while Spencer defends himself, stating no basis for the claims and noting a close client relationship with Fouke.
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Selden P. Spencer
Fouke Mur Company
Senate
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Henry Wood Dilloet
Elliot
Brsie
Eliot
Spencer and
Bonnell
Washington & Ts Donnell
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Ulate
Wiliott
Spencer Law Firm
Fur
Hitchcock
Interior Department
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Spenceer
Stone
Spener
Fouke
Fur Company
O Sullvan Aircraft Probers Halted By Debt
Washington Feb 23 The House Aircraft committee halted plans to reopen its probe amid a cash shortage after two hours of closed door discussion. Rep Perkins announced a possible resumption, but officials said funds were insufficient to print the record before Congress adjourns.
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Perkins
Reid
Timois
Lampert
Representative Plan Democrat New York
Obulliian
Connecticut
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A. Sullivan
Derkins
Bridgeport Mayor Expects Tax Rate Below 28 Mills
Bridgeport officials report the mayor believes the property tax rate will stay under 28 mills. An apportionment board meets today to set the final rate, awaiting the Legislature on bonds and related decisions.
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United States
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Board of Apportional and
Behrens
Pateni
Promiscuous Bond Issues Opposed by Governor
Governor Trumbull attacked promiscuous bond issues during a Hartford Rotary talk, warning against debt without clear purpose. He urged tightening treasury appropriations and eliminating waste to improve Connecticut’s finances, insisting no graft but acknowledging judgment errors possible in legislation. He praised fiscal restraint and said future moves require careful consideration.
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John Holeuibull
Hartford Rotary Club
Big Hugness Corporation
Jie
Blood Transfusion to Save Gloria Swanson
Paris report on Gloria Swanson, famed actress, critically ill after an infection worsened by a fall. Doctors consider a blood transfusion as the first line of attempt to save her life, with her husband Maiauis Henri De La Talaise offering blood but reportedly not accepted. The crisis could come tonight or tomorrow, with convalescence likely long and possible Riviera travel for recovery.
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Maiauis Henri de la Talaise
Gloria
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New York
Ten Men Rescued From Sinking Trawler Capada
Ten crew members from the trawler Capada were saved near port by the Italian steamer Altena Ary Tena after the vessel sprang a leak near Yarmouth Nova Scotia. They drifted six days with little fuel until lifeboats reached them. survivors include William Calloway Frank Kinney Archie Kinney and others. The cargo valued at 81 000 and passengers headed to Bermuda.
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Sba
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William Calloway
Franklin Archie Kinney
Baernett
William RB McNutt
Harry Blades
Tohn White
John Amiro
Frank Lewis
Wiliam Tillyall
Yarmouth Y
Zoning expert pegs Bridgeport costs under 15000 dollars
Expert Robert Whitten of New York told the Zoning committee last night that Bridgeport’s zoning project would cost far less than 15000. He proposed bidding for the work and noted prior city estimates ranged from 15000 to 20000 with Bridgeport already performing site work through the Engineering department. The vote considered trimming the commission requisition from 10000 to 3000, but Alderman Price insisted the appropriation be 17000 or nothing.
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Robert Whitten
New York Sud
Ironil
Whitten
Bridgeport
Voting Commission
B Price
Nostand
Alderman Price
Tax Board
Commission
Yale Divinity School Seeks $2.9 Million Endowment
Sterling Hall of Mercyne dedication at Yale University highlighted a $2.9 million endowment goal to support the Divinity School. More than 500 Yale graduates returned to campus to tour buildings, hear reports on the year’s work, and discuss future plans during the alumni gathering and conferences.
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Mercine
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General Wilson Dies Last Civil War Corps Head
Major General James Harrison Wilson, veteran Civil War commander and long time Grants staff associate, died at his Wilmington home while shaving. He had endured months of illness from age related ailments, and collapsed after reporting a fainting spell. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon. Wilson, born in 1832, served as engineer and railroad builder, led Union cavalry in notable charges, and later returned to service in the Spanish American War. He was a longtime Republican National Committeeman.
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Wilmington del Tab
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Confederate States
Mayor predicts tax rate under 28 mills after budget session
Mayor Behrens announced that the final tax rate should come in under 28 mills after a daylong budget session with George Hill, Alfred Burdick, and department heads. The grand list remains incomplete but preparations proceed, with talks aiming to trim operating expenses and finalize appropriations for the next fiscal year.
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Behrens
George S. Hill
Alfred W. Burdick
Board of Relief
Tax Board
George
King Cannot Smoke Due to Doctors Orders During Illness
The King, suffering from an illness, has been ordered not to smoke by doctors. His progress is uncertain but he remains cheerful and is sleeping well. A voyage to the Mediterranean is planned once medically cleared, with royal duties in London continuing as needed.
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Wales
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