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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1924

Page

2

House Ways and Means delays action on AX revision

Washington January 3 The House Ways and Means committee resumes consideration of the administration’s AX revision bill postponing final action to study changes in policy and tax rates. The panel favors uniting capital losses with gains and offsetting company dividends with stock issues, while debating stock dividend provisions and amendments drafted with treasury guidance.

Washington House Ways ‘and Means Committee Ircvision Treasury Representative Rainey Titnois A. W. Gregg Mary Metlon

Stamford Chamber appoints Kentucky man as secretary

Special to Iysbury reports the Chamber of Commerce of Winchester Kentucky has named a Kentucky man as secretary to succeed Silton Goodkind in Stamford. The appointment comes ahead of duties beginning in February. Local obituary notices form part of the rest of the page listing multiple deaths and funeral details.

Iysbury Pstamford Jan Telegra & Btormer Chamber of Commerce of Winchea Ster, Ky Stamford Chamber Silton Goodkind

Thaw's Move for Freedom at Gala Encounter

At a gala a guard blocked Thaw without proper credentials while management reportedly waited for permission from Thaw's mother. Attorney Coyne said a jury action may be filed with Judge J Willis Martin midmonth. Frank P Walsh aided Frederick Gump Jr seeking out-of-court settlement of 650000 civil damages against Thaw.

Thaw Coyne J. Willis Martin Common Pleas Court Mr. Coyne Frank P. Walsh

Burnham Named Head Of Tax Board

The appointment occurred at a meeting led by Mayor Gehreng with Mayer Bobrens presiding. John A. Leverty nominated Armichar who was elected unanimously, and Burnham led the Tax Board urging an honest, low tax rate policy. Burnham then chaired the Contract and Supply board as Kirk and Siemon were absent.

Warl Mayer Bobrens Armichaer John A. Leverty Burnham Gehreng Board of Contract and Supply Burnhaw Wos Tas

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal Groups

Numerous Bridgeport fraternal and social organizations meet tonight at various venues and streets including French Street 37 and 391 Avenue Workmen's Circle. Groups listed include Bridgeport Lodge Fraternal Aid Union, Independent Order of Pte Street, Pembroke Improvement Association, Remington Arena Club, Pride of Bridgeport Council, Daughters of America, and Modern Woodmen of America.

Widgeport Schwaben French Street Bridgeport Lodge Fraternal Aid Union Feirfiel Independent Order Pte T Remingléy Improvement Associan Remington Arena Club Avery Athleti Pembroke Avenue Workmen's Circle Bridgeport Bund Pairt Avenue Pride of Bridgeport —Council Daughters of America State Ondall Lodge Main Street Jim Street Congress Mainstre Court Nelson A. G Easis Rey Line Ford Avenue Minavian 5 Fit Society Orenoque Lodge

Notice rates due for quarter ending January 1 1924 at No 20 Main Street

The notice states rates for the quarter ending January 1 1924 are due and payable at the Company office at No 20 Main Street. All pits must be paid on or before January 5 1924. Business hours Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. Secretary Frank Notherton confirms the details.

Main Street LI MT. Frank Water Notherton

My Attorney Will Attend To It Nina Sanderson Divorce

Nina W. Putnam, widow of Robert J. Sanderson of New Haven, seeks a divorce in Providence court alleging desertion. The case, filed after years of alleged separation, resulted in a decree vacated then granted. Sanderson reportedly left her destitute, with no steady Rhode Island residence for an extended period.

Birks West Haven George Wilien Avenus Oak Grove Willan Walter Jones Noi Agenna Colorado Ribliana Ties City Mary Thomas Wille Banistan Avenue Man Gr Heart Chi Awn T. Michac Nina W. Putnam Mira Nina Wilcox W . Putnam Sanderson Robert J. Sanderson New Haven Southern New England ‘Telephone Company Suinto BR. I. Court Sanderson Barrows Senderson Rhode Island Phtnaur Sanderenn Etais New England Stamford Performo Robert 7. Sanderson Dudge Barrow Cassidy Conn

Congress Convenes After Holidays Amid Immigration and Trade Debates

The Day in Washington reports Congress resumed after holidays with debate over the admin tax bill and immigration restrictions. Proposals from Rep Maraball of New York and the Immigra tion Committee sought tighter controls while efforts to elect a chair of Interstate Commerce faced another setback. Blanton of Texas introduced resolutions on liquor in official life as leaders urged action on foreign ships and Soviet propaganda.

Congress Monnthvacite Prines Treadschusetts Walion Administax Waysaml Tiouls Maraball New You Interstate Commerce Pedro Guevara Philippines Philippine I Representativ Blanton Texas Field Fremoc Pingbhoard Jones

Arson arrests in Noroten Heipghia area linked to gang after fires

Ex-constable held with suspects in a spate of fires including a haystack blaze at Noroten Heipghia. Bondsman Thomas Conner secured release for one man amid confessed arsons by Willmott, Abendroth, Nash, Pardee, and Haines. Investigations focus on a series of fires tied to a Ku Klux Klan cross and other suspicious incidents in the region.

Noroten Heipghia Hartog Ys Wilhaoth Abendro Thomas Conner New York Willmon Furi O'Connor Meteopolitan Fu Dh Fee Willmott Fouish Darien Francare NX Tartog Harry Tout Ink Chang Stamford Arr Asth Folkoyws Willme Abendrath Nash Dwn Pardee Haines Witl Marehi Bridgeport Loral Abendroth Harthy Ku Kluxi Jon Aupus Willmott Tuip Jor Dearie

Johnson attacks national GOP programs in Cleveland address

Senator Johnson of California opened his presidential campaign in Cleveland by berating the Republican National Committee for increasing southern delegate representation, attacking administration arms policy in Mexico, challenging the Ohio Republican Central committee, and urging tax cuts, farm relief, and world court opposition. He reiterated a soldier bonus stance and criticized Mellon taxation plans while urging freight rate relief and farm cooperatives.

Cleveland Ohio Cassociated Press Republican National Committee Obregon Towers Mexico Ohio Reputican Central Committee Coolidge Uilram Johnson Californie John

Protest Over Connor Postmaster Fight in Senate

Senators Melein Hrandegee and witnesses discuss Bridgeport postmaster clash and diaries. Sterling says he knew little about the matter, with hearings not set. MerLean McLean and Brandegee deny involvement. Merritt absent in Washington awaiting reconvening week ahead.

Melein Hrandegee Post Office Sterling Bridgeport Connor Senate MerLean Merritt McLean Frank Brandegeg McLeanami Senate Peat Office Committee Schuyler Merritt Washington Congress

Congress Adjourns Until Next Monday

Congress recessed after a holiday break and adjourned until Monday. The Senate and House will push committees to work into next week to advance the Melion Tax reduction bill and the Interior department appropriation, with army land and navy budgets to follow.

Wastington Tan Congresa Senate House Elouse Ways and Interior Department Army Land Navy

Colds and Flu Ad Stumbles Into Laxative Phe Box Grave

An irregular advertisement notes remedies for colds grip or influenza and laxative products. The fragment mentions a box grave and AG branding, with terse product cues and unclear context. The readable items point to a late era patent medicine style.

Fires, motives and a taxidermist in late 19th Stratford

Fragmentary report mentions Pardee involved with state authorities over fires. Rumor claims Mrs Pardee, now separated, may identify suspects. Constable South allegedly sought leniency for a confession. Constable Smith denies claims about a $2000 reward. Court records show administrator Deiving seeking authority to sell real estate with notice to heirs. Stratford date unreadable. judge Smell presiding.

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