Final tax rate set at 27.4 mills by city board
The city board kept the final property tax rate at 27.4 mills despite cuts to department requisitions and higher projected collections. The action, approved with mayor Behrens present, preserved current services but drew criticism over funding for a municipal golf course and pay raises for public works employees.
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Howard SB. Challenger
Tax Board
Anti Alpstron
Behrens
Veen Lal
Lourd
Pas
Fragmented notice soup hints at civic and sports items
The fragmentary text references an anniversary meeting, tax debates, police and labor matters, political figures and events across multiple regions. It mentions Harding and tax discussions, prohibition, shipping, and weather, with scattered sports notes including vault records and school games.
Grain Corporation Head Engaged in June Wedding
Jacob Locks entertained a co partner to one person who will wed Miss Helen Locks on Dutth Trwokttown avenue. The engagement was announced by M Weller, a civic leader and business executive. The wedding is planned for early June and the couple are tied to Elmira social circles.
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Giurh
Elmira
Jacob Locks
Lclen Locks
Missi W. Drowester
Miookhiown
M. Weller
Abraham Taste
Dsiriel Deyuts
Brotherhood of the Park Avenue Temple
Park Avenue Temple
Seventh National
Realwar Cental Janik
New York
Roval Business Men's Association
Investigation of the Prohibition Enforcement Groups Begun
Representative Tillman announces a House inquiry into the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and about thirty allied groups. He says the probe will review spending under the Corrupt Practices Act and alleged influence in elections and enforcement officials.
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Washington
Web
Tillman
Democrat
Arkansas
House
Alcoholic Liquor Traffic Committee
Bargains on Page 5 Today 18
Bargains take center stage on page 5 today with deals from local stores. Shoppers are advised to check prices, compare offers, and plan ahead for limited stock and early access.
Compromise Bill To Reduce Taxes Passes House
The compromise bill to reduce taxes was approved by the House 354 to 28 and moved to the Senate, with leaders optimistic for quick passage. The measure would repeal the inheritance tax as part of a broader tax cut, despite Treasury concerns and opposition from some lawmakers. President Coolidge's signature was anticipated, making the bill effective immediately.
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Wasilington
Tech
Senate
Honever
Toight
Prosits
Coolidge
Treasury
House
Representative Duune
Florida
American Bankers League
Borah Urges Nation to Save Peace from World Court
Idaho Senator Borah, traveling from Chicago, urged the nation to resist League of Nations plans and defend peace by opposing the World Court. He argued peace supporters would bear taxes and casualties, warning the trampling of weaker nations and the dangers of the commission’s adviser, urging the people to act.
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Allwalkel
Senate
World Court
People
Senghor
William
Borah
Idaho
Chicago
League of Nations
Tibunat
Peica
Harding Estate Receives $60,000 Tax Refund
WALLINGTON Reb 28 The Treasury has returned nearly $60 000 to the estate of Warren G Harding as a refund on taxes paid on his presidential salary The ruling follows the Coolidge decision that the 75 000 yearly salary was non taxable For Mrs Wilson a larger tax saving looms if Congress acts The estate of Wilson may save about 490 000 in taxes and Congress consideration remains unsettled
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Treasury
Warren Ci. Harding
Tneternal Trevenue Bureau
Coolidge
Texortly
Harding
Wilson
Iulogs
Presiden
Congress
Cabinet
Lavien
Wels
Ansistant
Jiuy L. Baker
Ceyehier
Worlda
Wtysunshine
Shett
First National Bank of Putnam
G. Jarold Gilpatric
Auugmst
Aana Penitentiary
Thomas
Baker
Nolon
U. S
George Je. Cohen
Setur 38
George M. Coffin
Uilpatric
United States
George B. Cohen
Utnam
Prominent Lawyers Duped by Swindler in Priest Disguise
New York police say Dominic Roche posing as a priest conned multiple lawyers out of thousands with a bad check scheme. He used aliases like the Rev Peter Walsh and Rev J A Burl to bilk firms in Bridgeport, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and elsewhere, stealing sums totaling over 3,700 dollars and fled before cashing checks.
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New York
Tech
Dominic Roche
Fyligeport
Conn
Inna Magazine
Missouri Stile
Troche
Keating and Calhoun
Nochenau
Rodhe
John C. Kaulsman
Philadelphia
Jenn A
Jophe, Ha “the Rey
Isher, Burke
Isher
Baltimore
Joseph Queries
Milyinker
Roche
Birowett
Ithe Tey
John Kennedy
Loche
Church, Harri
Sniper Murderer Vows Escape Ahead of Quick Trial
Frank Carter, 46, dubbed a maniac sniper, is held under heavy guard after two killings and a wounding. He vows to escape and kill as many as stand in his way. He will face a police judge tomorrow in the first step toward possible execution. Philip McCluire wins first prize in a fiddling contest at Palace Theatre.
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Omaila
Frank Carter
Dil
Carter
William McDevitt
Philip McCluire
Fiddlers of the Post and Telegram
Palace Theatre
Jack Thorne
Norwalk
Harry Martin Fiedler
Library chief dies. board to name successor soon
Henry N. Sanborn librarian of the Bridgeport Public Library for eight years died suddenly on Monday afternoon. The Library Board may convene later this week after his funeral to discuss a successor, with General Hey A. Bishop noting no action yet. The library will close this afternoon for the tribute and Sanborn’s funeral is set for 9:30 this evening at the Bishop home. Eddie Plank, famed pitcher for the Athletics and Cardinals, lay dying in Selby room with paralysis, his health failing after a long career and retirement to run a garage business.
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Fue
Flenry N. Sanborn
Lridgeport Publicbrary
Hey ‘A. Bishop
Sanborn
General Bishop
Washington Avenue
Samborn
Chester C. Marshall
First Methodist Church
Qeptyslurg
Eddie Pinnle
Philadelphia Athletic
Ticie
Mrr
David Plank
Highness
Star
Eddie, Jr
Plank
Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Americans
Cathcart Decision Sparks Mystery Over Release
Washington reports a cryptic Cathcart decision as Vera Countess of Cathcart is released from detention on a ten day stay in New York. The order lacked an official copy or stated reasons, with communications between Solicitor Risley and Secretary Davila pending and officials set to discuss the motives upon Risley’s return from Rochester.
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Washington
Theodore G. Risley
Later Department
Vera
Countess of Cathcart
Florida
Wis Island
Risley
Rochester
N. Y
Fr. White
Thieband
Driver Hurt in Triple Crash on Water and John Streets
Frank Miler, driver of a car, was badly hurt in a three vehicle crash at Water and John streets involving a trolley car and another auto. The truck from Fairlight News Company was demolished after hitting a white pole, injuring Miller and two others. Ambulance arrived. two injured left before aid. Traffic officer Captain Walker directed cleanup and rapid resumption of traffic.
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Frank Miler
Reek
Et Gah Vatral Avenue
Vinveol
Hospital
Lato
Miler
Water and John Streets
Fairlight News Company
Miller
Tao
Walker
Trafic
Gigli Threat Note Sparks Detriot Tour Scare
Soprano singer Beniamino Gigli faced a security scare as police and detectives surrounded his Detroit arrival after a threat stating we will cut this canary's throat. Press agent says the note, seen by Flo, caused Gigli to cancel the concert amid nerves and public confusion.
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New York
Fels
Beniamino Gigli
Allan
Grand
Flo Lud
Ruinea
Wimtrota
Arec Cae Trata
Albany
Jim
Audrico Nowatt
Gigli
Nettein
Ilneg
Gigil
Lian
West 67Th Street
Flo
Detroit
Amedeo Grossi
Grossi
Rosati
Oregon Democrat Bert Haney resigns from Shipping Board
Washington dispatch reports Bert Haney of Oregon a Democratic Shipping Board leader has resigned after delaying action on a White House request. Effective March 1 the recess appointment term would have expired with Congress. Haney returns to Oregon amid Senatorial bid talk and primary filing deadlines in April.
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Washington
Jen
Bert Fe, Haney
Oregon
Shipping Board
Coolidge
Haney
Congress
Senate
Goolidge
High Court Upholds Higher Pay for Ripper Officials
The Connecticut Supreme Court rules that the city may not lower salaries of tax officials under the ripper act, upholding $7,600 to $8,600 for assessor William Connolly and confirming salaries for tax collectors and assistants. The ruling cites the act as paramount over city council ordinances and clarifies the fixed pay for subordinates in the tax department.
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High Court
Sum Court of
Connecticut
CO Conneil
Bridgeport
Au Court
Der
William F. Cannelly
Conn Council
Connelly
Howard
Edward Kelly
Lawrence J. Gill
Gill
Board of Apportment
Frank D. Haines
Building Owned by City Raided in Stamford
Stamford police raided a city owned building at 60 Lockwood street and arrested Philip Pelazza on liquor law violations. He posted 500 dollar bonds and faces City Court arraignment tomorrow. Officers seized sixty gallons of wine, wine making equipment, and a large amount of mash. The fire station building had been leased out after motorization and used as a garage. two city council members reportedly warned Pelazza last week.
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Stamford
Stamford Police Department
Lockwood Street
Philip Pelazza
Fire Department
Pelagza
Delazza
President's Son Loses At Amherst Boxing Tourney
AMUESST Mass February 23 AB John Coollage son of the President boxed three rounds in the Amherst College tournament in the 135 pound class. Silverman of Waterbury earned the decision on points after the three rounds.
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Amuesst
Mass
John Coollage
Amherst College
Hiaomyonent Wag A
Silverman
Waterbury
Liberty barred from Canada over Queen Alexandra articles
Ottawa officials announce the American magazine Liberty is permanently barred from Canadian shores under a customs provision against obscene material. Minister George H. Boivin cites misrepresentations about the Prince of Wales and Queen Alexandra as grounds, with a possible appeal contingent on future edits. Jeb. 28. AP report from Ottawa and New York details.
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Customs Net
Liberty H
Canada
George H. Boivin
Customs and Excise
Prince of Wales
Alexandra
New York
AP J. M. Patterson
Liberty Ingagine
Queen Alexandra
Beauty Bathes Ik on Stage at Carroll’s Party
A wild early morning party at Earl Carroll’s staged a wine bath for Joyce Hawley among six models. The Dallas wealthy William R. Edrleton’s birthday celebration drew 200 to 300 guests with other notables including the Countess Cathcart. Harry Thaw was urged to speak but veered off topic as the revelry continued into the Charleston contest.
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Icc
New York
Earl Carrol
Carroll
Joyce Hawley
Wiliam R. Edrleton
Texas
Countess Cathcart
United States
Charleston
Harry Thaw
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