President to sign tax reduction bill today with Mellon approval
President Coolidge will sign the tax reduction bill at 10 oclock tomorrow after approval from Secretary Mellon. The measure aims to save about 387 million dollars in taxes, with Hoover predicting added savings for investment and broader business benefits. Treasury officials and Congress will attend the signing, as Mellons approval was announced from the White House.
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Commerce Department
Old South End Resident Thomas Lavin Dies
Thomas Lavin, a longtime South End resident, died at 399 Gregory Street after illness. Survived by two daughters Anna and Ma, two sons James T Lavin and Pavelman Jerewiah Lavin, and a sister Mary Whiels. Born in County Roscommon Ireland, he came to the country young and worked as a coachman, then a leading contractor and truckman. He was a Sacred Heart parishioner for 40 years and a member of Holy Name Society, Park City Lodge, K of C, and the D.O.H. Funeral from 869 Gy Street to Sacred Heart Church with a solemn requiem. Burial at Michael Cemetery.
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Warner Brothers
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Park City
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Prince's Wife to Travel as Ro manian Government Grants Permit
Mme Lambrino, wife of Prince Carol of Roumania, plans to travel from Paris with Mme Lupescu to confront the prince and another woman. The Roumanian Foreign Office has granted permission for travel, with Mme Lambrino expected to depart tomorrow for an unspecified destination. Rumors swirl about the prince's possible return to Roumania after the resignation of the Bratiano government next month.
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Bia
Other Woman
Struggles and Settlements Tie Connecticut News and Trials
Diverse items span divorce, lawsuits, and local politics. Westport resists city merger, a tax debate unfolds, and a farm labor killing leads to a verdict, while Fairfield County providers and state officials address consolidations and public service issues amid sports and business notes.
Ponzi at Liberty on Two Bonds
Charles Ponzi, labeled a financial wizard, was released on two bonds in Jacksonville Florida as federal and state charges linger. He faces charges tied to the Charpen Inad syndicate and promises of large dividends on dubious investments with preliminary hearings set for March 4.
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Verh
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Todd
Massichusetts
Movie Magnates Move to Banish Countess Cathcart from Films
Officials of the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America urged advertisers to bar Countess Cathcart from American film work, citing publicity stunts at Earl Carroll’s party. Woodhull said they would block contracts unless she proves real talent, condemning publicity-made stars as harmful to the industry.
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Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America
United States
Canada
Stapa
Countess of Cathcart
America
Woodhull
Motion Picture Owners’organization
Glendon Alvine
Earl Carroll
Carroll
Countess Cathcart
Cathcart
Huskies Aid Polar Expedition as Snow Motors Fail
Alaskan sled dog NENA A Aleka sits patiently amid failure of Detsor snow motors. Detroit Aves expedition’s transportation stalls after two weeks near Telewana, 55 miles away. Four hundred gallons of gasoline used. repairs exhausted spare parts. crews hope for parts and radiators to reach Point Bare.
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Patien
Nevaia
Wana
Gar
Gordon Scott
Wilkins
LaCoste Defeats Tilden in International Tennis Play
Rene LaCoste, 22, stunned American champion Willam Tilden in straight sets 6 4 8 6 at New York as a Franco American clash opened. Vincent Richards defeated Jean Borotra 6 4 4 6 1 4 6 2, boosting France in the international series. Tilden’s setback follows Borotra’s earlier win over him.
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United States
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Tilden
New York
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Mreneh Ace
Rene la Coste
Mellen
America
Vincent Richards
Jean Borotra
la Coste
Tden
Jacques Brognon
Borotra
Actress Admits Wearing Nightie in Cubist Drama Allegation
New York April gossip erupts as Mrs. Manton accuses Marjorie Rambeau of infidelity in a divorce suit. William Manton calls telegrams from Rambeau affectionate and denies improprieties. Rambeau testifies tearfully while actor Albert Anson confirms sending a message.
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New York
Wilam Kevilt Manton
Marjorie Rambeau
Westport Resists Power Go Merger
Westport officials received a special report urging the town to refuse the lighting rate offered by Westport Electric and oppose merging with Connecticut Light and Power. The committee notes prices are high, recommends appeal to the Public Utilities Commission, and urges strong opposition to consolidation. A town meeting will be called next week to act on the report by First Selectman King W Mansfield.
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iFirst
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Austin Wakeman
John M. Sumber
Sniper to be tried without delay
Louis Clark, convicted slayer of two men here, faces immediate trial in Omaha for a murder charge. He is suspected in two Sioux City killings and another at Gnaws Town. Bound over to District Court after pleading not guilty to the murder of Dr. Ada Srade and William McPDevitt, with a 22 calibre pistol that terrorized Omaha.
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Omaha
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Sioux City
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Hon
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William McPdevitt
State Prohibition Director Defends Alcohol Truckers
Connecticut federal prohibition administrator Frank T. Putney testified for the defense in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas as two men, Nathan and Cart Werio, faced state charges of illegally transporting alcohol. Government agents admitted that enforcement of federal law allowed removal of alcohol without strict adherence to U S statutes. Framed by the New Haven case, 85 barrels of denatured alcohol were seized after Newtown polling day on November 26, 1225.
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Criminal Court of Common Pleas
United States
Frank T. Putney
District of Connecticut
Frederick W. Huxford
Walter Walsh
New Floren
Nathan
Cart Werio
New Haven
Florio Brothers
Newtown
Putney
Divorced and Married in Quick Succession in Lecue Day
Louis Tons of Bridgeport quickly divorced from his wife Anna Agucio Lonzo and soon married Mary Hoffman, both mothers of three children each. He appeared in Criminal Superior Court, then was sent to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for marriage registration. The sequence sparked a rush to obtain a marriage license, with officials noting the tight timeline and pending legal steps.
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Bridgeport
Sestedayv
County
Penny Criminal Superior Court
Waldo Marvin
Anna Agucio Lonzo
Nichols
Bureau of Vital Statisat
Mary Hoffman
Ass Hoffman
Prirfield
Old Clubfoot Kills 17th Victim in Bombay District
A deranged man eating creature nicknamed Old Clubfoot has reportedly killed his 17th victim in Masore state, Bombay. The monstrous figure, famed for a deformed paw, preys on women who stray from village life, prompting fear as authorities seek to contain the killer.
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India
Masore
Aldray
Carta
Danbury Fiddler James D Black Captures Old Time Contest
James D Black of Danbury, aged seventy eight, won first prize in the Post and Telegram Old-Time Sidiers championship at the Palace theatre despite a severe spine injury. George B Beers of Newtown took second prize in the second elimination, winning $20 in gold. Dinner for contestants and judges preceded the final contest as Bridgeport hosted the event.
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Danbury
Post and Telegram
Palace Theatre
Black
Bridgeport
George TB. Beers
George FB Beers
Newtown
Beers
Bimba May Lose Chance To Testify In Sedition Trial
The state rests its case against Bimba editor of Fraklys on sedition and blasphemy charges. Attorney Harry Hoffman will begin calling witnesses to show Bimba did not urge US overthrow but criticized Lithuania’s clerical regime. Defense may put Bimba on the stand. prior rulings question atheist testimony.
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Harry Hoffman
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Imba
Gutenberg Bible Again On Market At Record Price
In Pasadena on February 26 AP reports the Gutenberg Bible, recently sold for a record $106,000, is for sale again. Dr A R Rosenbach of New York says he owns it and has inspected Henry Huntington's library, but denies Huntington will buy the rare volume.
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Governor Grants Chapman Reprieve in Alcorn Plea
Sartwater Feb 26. Governor Trumbull grants the final reprieve for Chapman from the death sentence, extending stay until April 5. The condemned murderer of Policeman James Skelly of New Britain remains under clemency amid appeals and prior reprieves.
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James Skelly
New Britain
State Supreme Court
United States District Court
Atlanta
Coolrdge
Accused 15 Found Guilty Of Murder
ACCUSED 15 FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER BATLI, 3. ., Feb. 25. Enright today was found guilty of first degree manslaughter for the murder of Timothy Shay a farm hand near Campbell last December. The jury deliberated about seven hours after receiving the case at 5:45 and resuming at 10:35. Shay's body was found by the road and a blood stained axe was recovered. defense argued Shay died by accident. Sentencing to be pronounced by Judge Brown Tuesday. Richard Enright a former NYC police commissioner is his brother.
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Shaw
Democratic Leaders Rally Over Home Rule and Ripper Issue
State Democratic officials denounced the so called ripper bill seen as stripping Bridgeport and other towns of taxing powers. James J. Wi and party leaders warned the measure would be fought at the next gubernatorial election, with home rule as a central campaign issue.
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Meriden
Democratic State Central
Hi Bond
Hartford
John T. Hings
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Bridgeport
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Walsh
Ripper
Schumann-Heink Returns to Met in Das Rheingold
New York February 25. Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink returns after a nine year absence to sing Erna in Wagner’s Das Rheingold at the Metropolitan Opera. She receives eleven curtain calls and moments later poses for cameras. The famed contralto, aging toward 49, ditched the amber encore for a brief bow, then plans to sing Nibelungen in March.
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Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Erna
Democrats Split on Dawes Rebury in Senate clash
Washington date from 25 in which Senator Reed Democrat served notice to President Dawes that the gavel would not be used to curb debate. The clash centered on a ruling by the vice president and a defamation appeal by Senator Blease Democrat of South Carolina, with Robinson Arkansas and other leaders weighing in on the chair’s conduct and the conference report on the tax bill.
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