State Treasurer Reports Bond Exchanges and Bank Deposit Issues
Waterbury January 5 report by State Treasurer Angon T Cook cautions against bond for bond exchanges, references 1919 Liberty Loan swap with R M Grant. It cites sinking fund investments as second rate and suggests diversification. notes Putnam Bank deposit issue and a9500 claim adjustment after receiver reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Bate
Angon T. Cook
Charles A. Templeton
R. M. Grant
Appoial
Mmacyqook
Pr. M. Grant and Company
Callifort’s
Mlinels
Michigen
Texas
Fesa
Ferort
Putnam
Frest National Bank of Putnam
Taylor Advances To Be Treasurer Of Smith Murray
Wallace G. Taylor longtime store superintendent of Howland Dry Goods is elected treasurer of Smith Murray subsidiary. He will leave Howland to join Smith Murray where John M. Munsie manager resigns to pursue business in another city. Co F. Kleinderst will become merchandise manager as changes follow Munsie's departure. A successor is being sought for Howland state superintendent position vacated by Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace G. Taylor
Coast Guard Seizes Suspect Tug Lorraine Rita in Harbor
The Coast Guard cutter 283 under Captain John A Tlekel towed the tug Lorraine Rita, once named Albatross, into Leidgeport harbor after stopping it in the sound. No license officers aboard. a $590 fine possible if charges hold. Captain James S McCaffrey of New York led the seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
John A Tlekel
Leidgeport Harbor
Ansp
Crifig
Federal Building
James S McCaffrey
N York
Unon Street
Supreme Court Vacancy Shocks Nation As McKenna Resigns
Justice McKenna resigns from the Supreme Court after a long career spanning Congress and the Harrison administration. Chief Justice Taft announces the move as the court meets, with colleagues sending a heartfelt letter praising his service and leadership. The President accepts the resignation amid a period of Justice Department scrutiny following Attorney General Dausherty’s forced departure and mounting congressional attacks. A bouquet of red flowers marks the bench’s acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sone
Department of Justice
Harry NM
Dausherty
Bis
Idaho
Jusice McKenna
Veneh
Supreme Court
Taft
Coolidge
Supreme Bench
McKenna
Congress
Californi
United States
Harrison
McHinleys
High Court
Wilbur
Justie McKenna
Jun
Jeter
Fetter
Hint
Seeley Installed as Commander of Legion Post
Seeley was installed as post commander of the Harry WwW Congdon post American Legion at a ceremony in the Legion clubhouse on Golden MIL street following a University club dinner. Other officers named include William Ballou as first vice commander Edwant Driscoll as second vice commander James Sheehan adjutant and L L Peterson treasurer. Retiring commander Raymond Congdon received a medal from Dr C HI Sprague with remarks by Alfred N Pitt a former Stamford mayor and E Ju White of New Haven. A resolution against abolishing the Veterans Bureau was adopted and copies will be sent to Director Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Www
Congdon Post
American Legion
Legion
Golden Mil Street
University Club
W. Parker Seeley
William Ballou
Edwant Driscoll
James Sheehan
L L. Peterson
Raymond Congdon
C. HI. Sprague
Alfred N. Pitta
Stamford
E. Ju. White
New Haven
State Department
Wr. Phillips
League of Nations
Wifh
White
Office
Veterans’ Bureau
Hines
United States Veterans’ Bureau
England's Stage Decency Push Expands In London
London January 5 England launches another decency campaign as Lord Chamberlain curbs stage content. A new farce at St James Theatre faces license delays over a beauty parlor scene where a disrobing screen must be securely clamped to avoid audience shock. Producers offer guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hart Singh
Mr. A
St. James Theatre
Ramsay MacDonald Arrives Jamaica Aboard Health Cruise
Former British premier Ramsay MacDonald arrives in Kingston Jamaica on a health cruise visiting West Indian and Central American ports before returning to England next month. He states his health has greatly improved and is welcomed by City officials and Kingston Chamber of Commerce president Horace Meyers.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Ramsay MacDonald
England
Horace Meyers
Tax Board transfers and forgery bond concern at city meeting
Tax board approved transfers within departments totaling 1500 and 8014.18 to public works and garbage disposal. A 701.25 transfer paid a three year forgery bond premium to protect an employee. A compensation award to ex policeman Chauncey Taylor was rescinded and repaid from another source. New board members attended first meeting. a chimney fire at 575 Maplewood Avenue caused excitement but no damage.
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Department of Public Works
Chauncey Taylor
Burdick
Edward A. Drew
Tax Board
Board of
Construct
Suppy
Carl FL Blemon
Wilam N. Burnware
Hill Fa
Richard Q. Murphy
Christpher Donahue
Lacey T. Fiac
Oan
Bettens
Halley
Maplewood Avenue
Chemical Company No. 2
City council approves settlements on taxes and liens
City officials approve settlements for unpaid taxes across cases including E F Von Wettberg estate 188573 tax assessment and Bridgeport Cutter Works Inc bankruptcy with 25 percent accepted. Poor relief abatements for Boris Pokras Fannie Pokras Samuel Clark and others approved along with American British Manufacturing Co tax lists. Various budget and charter changes discussed with building lines street work and park board actions deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jacoby
Henry Greenstein
E. F. von Wettberg
Bridgeport Cutter Works Inc
Boris Tobkras
Pokras
Steording
Fannie Pokras
Madison Avenue
Samuel Clark
Harris Gellis
B. Spector, Inc
Greenstein
Dominick Ezzi
Zzi
Widows’ and Orphans’ Trust Fund
Wdit
Eben Fairchield
Woods
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Samuel M. Hailey
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Behrens
Wilbert Sanford
Legislative Committee
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Fairftela Avenue
Man
Broad
Park Avenue
Camber of Commerce
Connecticut Co
Andrew Rade
James A. McElroy
Madison Terrace
Berkshire Avenue
Baldwin Street
Carol v. Taron
Bulliling Commission
Willan
Hegan
Building Commission
Wallfield Avenue
Grove Streets
Steerin Arg
Savoy Street
Westfield Avenue
Hubbell Place
Stand Up at Work to Lengthen Life
London reports the death of Henry Weigall famed royal portrait painter at age 68. He urged standing at work, claiming half of global pulmonary and digestive troubles stem from prolonged seated positions, a theory he believed his own longevity would prove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Weigall
Weigall
City approves sale of 926000 school bonds at premium
City Common Council approves sale of the 926000 four and one quarter percent school bonds dated January 2 to HR L Day and Co Boston R x Griggs and Co Waterbury Conning and Co Hartford and WH Co Warren and Co New Haven for 93089854. Auditor Keating Behrens and Treasurer Edelmann report premium 4898 54. Bids show close competition among bidders with Grant and Co Boston and Redmond and Co New York among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
HR. L. Day and Company
Boston
R. x. Griggs and Company
Waterbury, Conning and Company
Hartford
WH. Co. Warren and Company
New Iaven
Bernard Keating
Mayer Behrens
K. Edelmann
R. M. Grant and Company
Pulnaom and Storer
New York
Stedmond and Company
Tairly
Close
Bridgebort
Bridgeport Trust Company
Bldredge and Company
Bosten
R.M. Grant and Company
City of Bridgeport
Putnim and Storer and Redmond and Company
Esterbrook and Company
George B. Gibbons and Company
Day and Company
Griees and Company
Conning and Company
Jr. C. Warren and Company
Boo
Plan Fights for Shenandoah and Los Angeles Flights
Plans call for the Shenandoah to return February 26 to Lakehurst for refitting and depart March 3 for San Juan, then April 13 toward a Canal Zone cruise and May 16 back to Sewell. A May 20 start may target Frontierlu or Europe. helium shortages hinder March 22 operations. Los Angeles flights aim to test commercial use of Zeppelin-type aircraft and gather cost data for potential routes. joint maneuvers with Navy may be pursued if stores are expanded.
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Lakehurst
San Juan
Canal Zone
Sewelly
WeHum
Europe
Los Angeles
Navy
Hawaiian
Tanalaly
Explosion Disturbs Calm at Headquarters
A bottle of evidence labeled hoord reportedly exploded in the lieutenant on duty’s desk, unsettling the Defertive bureau as officers drew weapons. The squad crowded into the Frat' wrecket office to see a red vand splatter down the walls, later identified as alcohol rather than blood.
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Peices
Religious classes draw 1600 pupils in city programs
Attendance at opening sessions exceeded expectations across Protestant Catholic and Episcopal groups. About 1600 children enrolled with Catholic participation over 1100 at St John St Charles and Holy Rosary. Episcopal classes drew 98, with broader enrollment anticipated, while Jewish plans were postponed due to organizational objections.
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St. John’s
St. Charles
Holy Rosary
Milonc. Burt
Jewish Bureau of Religious Education
Episcopal de Nomination
St. Luke's
St. Paul's Episcopal
Walttersvile
Franklin
Berean Memorial Church
Union Mission
St. George's Hall
Puplisn
McKinley
Newfield
Lintaln
Community groups and clubs listed for Bridgeport area
A dense listing of local organizations and meeting venues in Bridgeport includes Masons Shriners Knights of Pythias Elks I O O F Woodmen and other lodges with addresses on Main Street Elm Street Broad Street Cannon Street and nearby avenues. Also an advertisement for Laxative Brom Quinine with the BW Grove signature at 39 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Council, Jr. O. U. A. M
Cannon
Puritan Shrine
Statford Lodge
Knights Up Pythias
Arion Society
East Main Street
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Bridgeport Medical Association
Konekapotanauh Tribe
Main
Mithra Lodge
Calanthe Temple
Pythian
Main Street
Pequonneck Lodge
O. F
Freud Street
Carpenters and Joiners
Elm Street
Emmet Club
Middle Street
First Trungurlin Sek Benefit Society
Bostock Avenue
Bourth Distriket Republican Club
Slate Street
Colorado Avenue
South End
Waller Street
Joseph's GG
C. B
Stoh's
Madison Avenue
Twelfth District
Union Avenue
State Street
Ameri¢rs
Knighta Og Meccabees
Doris Lodge
A. M
Seaview Lodge
N. Broad Street
Inmediate Relief Association
I. O
Broad Street
John
Tushll
Ivy Ove
WoodmendiSlure Street
Saebers
Turfield
Whrvham Lodge
Uoostreet
Victoria Indes
At. Gearer
Miia
Bridgeport
Order of
Grove
Lawyer Becomes Attorney Wins $3335 Disability Award
Dewitt T. Law, once a common laborer who became a practicing attorney, was awarded $3335 in total disability pay for a period he could not work. The federal district court award was affirmed by the Supreme Court in Washington on January 5. Law v. Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal District Court
Dewitt T. Law
Montana
Supreme Court
Law
Religious school praised by Dr Petty in city
Dr Orville A Petty of New Haven praised a Bridgeport church school plan to form a Parent Teacher Association with parents and religious instructors. A committee will draft plans and report next meeting. He urged higher religious instruction at home and in school, warning that home life shapes character and parental investment in children is crucial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Congregational Church
Orville A. Petty
New Haven
Schoos
Bridgeport
Dr. Petty
Patty
Darbies Likely Choice as Speaker of Legislature
Hartford January 5 Republican caucuses name Elbert L. Danhbie of Killingsley as likely speaker nominee for the incoming House. Brainard of Branford probable president pro tem for the Senate. Platt and Pierson still opposition but Brainard poised for election. Alling likely leader for the House. caucuses set for 8 o'clock with party officials overseeing.
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Darbies
Hartford
Elbert L. Danhbie
Killingsly
House of Representatives
Capitol
J. Extwin Brainard
Branford
Senate
John H. Trumibull
Trumbull
Philo T. Platt
Newtown
Wallace R. Pierson
Cromwell
Brainard
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First National Bank of Putnam
Taylor
Smith-Murray
John M. Muns‘e
Howland Subsidiary
Stone
Seeley
Philipps
E. L. White
Elm City
Council
Schagls
Plan
Mis’ake
George M. Geisel
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Episcopal
DR. Petty Praises
Platt
Eugene P. Golden
Meridne
Committee On
New Flaven
New London
Fairfield County
Winaham
Litchfeld County
Middlesex County
Tolland County
Dward M. Yeamans
Public Market
State & Bank
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Oregon
Hecker
Maine
Tong Island
Newport Haddock
Eee
Fairfield Ave
Barnum
Branch Market
Main St
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