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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1924
Page
3
The text indicates the Claims Investigating committee will cease activity after eight more taxpayers are subpoenaed to appear. Mayor F. Williams Tutored Tp was rumored investigations would terminate with the summoning of eight to show cause why their taxes should be abated.
A fragmented historical article traces early U S finances from George Washington's oath in 1789 to Hamilton's financial policies. It discusses the Treasury, internal revenue, customs duties, and the role of tariffs in funding the new nation, stressing the evolution of taxation and state expenditures.
J F Sinclair, business man and economist, author of Can Your Taxes Be Cut, explains income tax allocations and why funds are needed in Washington by branch. The piece notes his plain speaking, diverse career, and praise from leaders such as Herbert Swope, J D Coffman, H D Herderseon, and Arthur Meighan.
The article chronicles George Washingtons push to appoint Alexander Hamilton as first secretary of the treasury in 1789, Hamiltons debt plan and public credit report, and early U.S. financial burdens. It compares 1790s public spending to modern rates, calling for fiscal reflection. It mentions Jefferson, Capital location on the Potomac, and early national wealth estimates as context.
Joseph Mahoney known as Hig Mar of Yorkville died after a feud over a split at a restaurant. John Quigley, a former justice, was arrested on charges of shooting allegedly in self defense after Mahoney drew a pistol. Detectives say Quigley claimed the weapon was taken from a former ally and that the shooting was accidental.
The funeral for Lieutenant Tobin, who died Saturday after an operation at St Vincent’s, will be Tuesday morning at 8:30 at 1244 Barrington Avenue. Fire department and city officials expected to attend. burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary and three daughters Cecilia Grace and Irene Tobin, three sisters, and a brother.
Professor James W. Toumey urged ambitious forest improvement to prevent shortages and safeguard timber supply. Speaking at Yale’s Sage Hall dedication, he warned virgin forests cannot wait for action, calling for accelerated growth of a forest capital and public investment over the next decades.
Rheumatism is easier to nip than to cure and demands warm dress, dry feet, and plenty of water. Kidney and skin waste must be expelled. damp weather worsens symptoms. An advertised remedy suggests Salts taken daily for two weeks to ease pain and purge acids.
A garbled advertisement-like piece discusses gland treatment associated with R G Laws and a broad range of patients. It claims health improvements and mentions various names and places in a damaged, era voice.
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