Board Examines Tax Office Audit At Short Session
The Board of Apportionment met at William J. Burnham's home and deferred action on the Searle, Quirey and Miller audit of Tax Collector Wuwand 8. It approved transferring 450 from printing to equipment in clerk Harry H. Pritchard’s account and sent requests by Town Clerk John Y. Cakwell and the Claims committee for appropriations to committees. The town perk sought 924 for deficit election expenses, Claims committee asked 1425 for damages, 970.96 for another account, and an additional 4000 was requested to cover refunds and reimbursement claims expected to settle before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searle, Quirey and Miller
Wuwand
Challenger
Board of Apportionment
William J. Burnham
Harry H. Pritchard
John Y. Cakwell
Claims Committee
Rebellions in Sumatra Clash and Arrests Reported
Reports from Sumatra describe a clash where lorries transporting troops to Sawahloente were attacked, the commanding officer killed, and Dutch troops killed eight rebels while capturing four. A revolutionary group alleged to operate in southern Sumatra led to ten arrests including a municipal council member. Palembang authorities claim control. a revolt planning shift and broader regional unrest are noted along with comments by Kirk Fock regarding Bolshevism and communism in the Dutch East Indies. A concluding quip about faith and men appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padang
Sawahloente
Sumatra
Palembang
Java
Jaiva
Batavia
Sunda Islands
Malay Archipelago
Dutch East Indies
London
St Agitetan
Archaelaga
Gatverines
Bridgeport Bank Lends to Veterans
Bridgeport Trust Company received loan applications from veterans, but many lacked proper identification, causing rejections. National news notes banks’ slow adoption of adjusted service certificates for loaning. some banks face red tape, while others welcome veterans’ business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Trust Company
Horace LB. Mer
Win
Washington seeks machinery to bar veteran loan abuses
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank governor W Z Bailey said Congress may need new rules to ban loans to World War II veterans on adjusted service certificates. Banks in Kansas City refused loans to hundreds of veterans and told callers the constitution barred lending to individuals. In Indianapolis veterans filed complaints, claiming banks refused loans, citing their adjusted compensation certificates as security.
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Helton
Washington
Veterans Bureau Incica
Metlon
Elton
Tf Tin War
Veterans Bureau
Edward
Retelheim
Erims of
Foreign Wars
Johnson
Vetaring
Veterans’ Transitan
Toda
Havas
Fist
Repry- Avan
New York
Congress
Derluret
Wingo
Arkansas
Teague
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Nly
Federal Reserve Jbank
Commerce
Sevene Bedi
Legion Aid
Boston
Ais
American Legion
Legion
Dennis Tellaverty
Louisville
Bannky
Tapans Ape
Atlantic Cipy
Jane i
TAP
Par Trong
Lem
The
Tred‘ Cross
U.S
Kansan City
W. Z. Bailey
Kansas City
Tose
Reserve Bank
Indianapots
Iinks
United States Veterans Bureau
Discussions Upset Decision On Smith Seating Debate
The debate over seating Smith in the Senate centers on party lines with Senator Nye allowed to take his seat amid Democratic pressure. Senator Reed and Senator Sharfin of Arizona backed a resolution to challenge Smith, while Caraway warned Reed against southern endorsement. Controversy over election fairness surfaces with references to Arkansas and Texas voting irregularities, and party leaders discuss campaign spending limits and constitutional implications.
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Nye
Robinson
Reed
Sharein
Arizona
Smith
Senate
Ni Mr. Ashart
Tilson
Benator Caraway
Akan
Senatoy Reed
Pennsylvania
Caraway
South
Arkansas
Arkan
Smic
Tlinois
Ware
Pennsytyania
Mayfield
Texas
1 Ed
McWaller Democrat
Pennesse
New York
Penneyivenia
Thinois
Senate Siasiani
Ohio
Missouri
House of Representatives
Court to Review Teapot Dome Case Details
Fragmentary report indicates a court will review Teapot Dome matters including government contracts and fraud claims. It notes prior proceedings against De Beny and Ball related to the Elko Wills contract, with acquittals and upcoming trials for others on criminal indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teapot Dome
Debeny
Ball
Elko
Danbury Doctor Takes Bellevue Internship
Danbury resident Dr John F H Booth son of Judy Dunn Ro Boula enters Bellevue Capital New York as an intern. He recently visited his father at 142 Deer Field Avenue and was admitted to Kel Jevne Hospital today. Booth, a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, previously served as an intern at Danbury Hospital and went to Labrador with the Grenfell expedition in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Jan
Torgeles
Danbury Hospital
Labrador
Novak Sentenced on Single Count in Dry Law Case
Novak was convicted on one count of keeping liquor, with a defense arguing the case reflects old feudalist laws. Judge Wald urged caution, noting changes in enforcement and the need to consider public attitude toward Prohibition. The jury verdict followed testimony from Mayor Robins and others, with the state attorney arguing the elements were proven beyond doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salteurellt
Mather
E&he
Keogh
Novak
Ste Ateney
Marle
Waldwin
R Baldwin
Robing
Robins
Lawyor
Garlick
Tpholis
United States
Ameican
Columbia Farm House Burns Loss Is $12 000
Willimantic fire department helped extinguish a blaze at the single story farm house owned by William Green just over the city line. The estimated loss reached $12 000 with fire damage reported early today. Fire officials investigated the cause as they aided the owner and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Farm House
BURNS
Willimantic
Jan
William Green
Columb
Willimantic Vire
Unclear health ad fragment hints at cold remedies
A garbled promotional snippet mentions taking a laxative and bromquinine to combat a cold and boost energy, with nonsensical phrases about preventing illness and party systems. The readable elements are disjointed and do not form a coherent historical news item.
Colored couple gets Bridgeport’s first 1927 license
The first Bridgeport marriage license of 1927 was issued yesterday at the Welfare Building to rl Hill, 27, colored, of a terbuary, and Carrie Reed, 32, colored, of 40 Goodsel street. Miss Lucy Moran of the Vital Statistics bureau processed the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Rl Hill
Terbuary
Carrie Reed
Goodsel Street
Tridgeport
Lucy Moran
Vital Statistics Bureau
Dry law case of Ferraras continued at Danbury court
Special John Danbury reports Ferrara and his wife in Danbury City Court for dry law violations after a raid at their home led by State Policeman Len Carroll. Officers found wine and whiskey among others, with a crowd present. Bonds set at 1000 dollars each, case adjourned to next Monday per counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Danbury
Ferrara
Tanbury
Ferraras
Len Carroll
Church Report Shows $26720 Annual Receipts
The annual report of St. Thomas church was presented to William J. of the church for an goatee. The debt on the convent has been reduced by 5000. Receptions of members and communions occurred at the Wiret Church of Christ and the Southport Congregational church. A pageant was sung at Trinity church and musical vespers were held at Renfield HM church and a scopal church yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
Wiliam J
Southport
Renfield HM Church
Scopal Church
Yester
Danbury Building Activity Falls by 1926 Total
Danbury’s 1926 construction cost is estimated at 1,876,710, down 26,434 from 1925. City fire marshal Chief Peter Beckette reports 974 building permits issued. 431 for new buildings and 543 for repairs and alterations. The new work totals 1,203,190 and repairs 173,520, with the Normal school dormitory at 200,900 nearing occupancy in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
New England Paper Box
Steamship
Newfield
Canfield Rirnaber
Whapin & Banga
Tee Remington
Amerandox
Ringing Bros Oz
Ioanania Perpection Corpor
Rockwell
Bilon
Te Moyne
Alset
Salta Textile
Slenon
Lubher Eon
Clark, Inc
George 1
Stine Renny
Naston
Siemon Hard
Smith
Encowohtile Company
Amety Core
Cornstock
Sisc
Kins Iirni Ag Parer Hox
Willett B
Storth
Curtl
Cu Fx
Fogs T
Nectlout Uly Company
Conlin
Smith-Murras
Lazzie Avmatron Manufacturing Company, Inc
Stateport
AIBS
George Petrie
C. Hotolie Ie Company
Connie Lewis Sons Paper
Ntg
Amusement
Thomas P. Rilton
Thomas P. Rilton Alseh Nl 17,600 Taylor A76, §49 Aag TT Hairy Conanters’ Ww
M. Terry
Thomas
Cornwall
Ant Underwood Rempars
Sos Coulter
Warner Bros
Weidleh Pon Wibett Company Crane Bron. Mfg
Thoildé Tyt
Orford Lumber
Remington Armia
Tidewater
Salen
Shelton
Sabrattion Rawie
Cnmpartihe Hawley
Hurdell and der Warde
Andean Harvey Med
Ooh International
Trgsaa
Jacob Reus
Jennings’ Trox
Mig
Belknap
B. Birkos Et
S. Gi
Krupka i
H. Lewis
Hidstram Tool
Login Bros
Longtaft
Ditunt
Hartford
OAS Transportation Tesase
Jenking Brea
Ast Co Res
Jonnaun
le Kresge Bao
Kresu
Ennee
Tanday Ren SD
Aran Mortal
Bagan
Llane
Prege Locomoehit
Aye
Ueblias
Yerien Mn
Mts
Teoryat
Sat
Fox
Pris Neal
Bee
Rex Urits
Peking
Ieington
Sarben
Apia
Lieminton
Cadillac
Manning
Well
Moore
Dent Petro
Gm Miner
Danbury
Peter Beckette
Fire Department
Normal School
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Bellevue Interne
OL Feudai Ss
John Keogh
Newis
Wwe
H.W
Mohican Meadowbrook
Ween Company
Bridgeport Public Market
State & Bank Streets
California
Santa Clara
DelMont
Hecker
Chiver
Pillsbury’s
New York State
Maracaibo
Golden Key
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