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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1925

Page

13

Internal Revenue On Eve Of Bush Reduces Force

Hartford Jan 6 The Internal Revenue Department for the District of Connecticut will cut about 14000 from its annual clerical payroll within weeks under new Mellon orders. Collector Robert C Eaton has not final details but expects to address staffing by mid month while maintaining department efficiency.

Hartford Internal Revenue Department District of Connecticut Robert C. Eaton Eaton

Internal Revenue cuts force as 1925 tax returns surge

The Internal Revenue Department began trimming staff on the eve of 1925 peak activity while receiving early 1925 returns based on 1924 income. A separate group started mailing return forms to 1924 taxpayers, with further reductions likely after mailings.

Internal Revenue Department

Scott Case Continues As Mrs Scott Names Supporters

Mrs Scott named friends she says her husband objected to including Brigadier General William Mitchell Major and Mrs Hammond Captain Wilbur Sumner and Lieutenant Don Sautelle She praised them as up and coming people The congressman who chairs the House Merchant Marine committee will stay several days to recuperate before returning to Washington He criticized defense efforts to besmirch the Congressional membership.

Mra. Scott

18 Years labor to build business ends in court sequel

Anna Hazlin of Stratford and John M. Hazlin of Mystic, after 18 years of marriage and five Mystic grocery stores, faced Superior Court Judge Leonard J. Nickerson seeking divorce. Hazlin claimed years of drunkenness harmed family life. Hazlin denied abuse, citing only a glass daily. The fight centered on disagreements over a daughter's relationship and a hoped reconciliation. decision reserved.

Anna Hazlin Stratford John M. Hazlin Mystle Fhve Modern Mystic Hazlin Harlin Harling Hazin Nickerson

Postal Veto Raises Senate Voting Mix Across States

The record notes votes by Maryland Democrat with Spencer against, Minnesota Wheeler with Johnson Farm Labor, Montana King with Reed, Missouri and Stephens Mississippi Democrats with Owen, Oklahoma against. Absent were Lenroot of Wisconsin and Shields of Tennessee. One vacancy remains from Sen Brandegee’s Connecticut seat.

Maryland Spencer Johnson Farm Labor Minnesota Wheeler Montana King Utah Reed Missouri Stephens Mississippi Owen Oklahoma Lenroot Wisconsin Shields Tennessee Brandegee Connecticut

Especially from Expe ri ence Toledo Blade headline quote

A clipped Toledo Blade quote emphasizes learning daily and notes that knowing the ocean is six miles deep has little practical advantage, reflecting a reflective newspaper aside.

Toledo Blade

Choosing a truckman from the Trucking & Storage Column

When that day arrives the moving tenant must pick a truckman. A quick careful and economical service is desired. The Post Telegram Want Ads Trucking Storage Column lists suitable truckmen for local moves.

Allies in Paris Open Finance Talks at Conference

Ambassadors Kellogg Herrick and Logan join 12 allied delegates in Paris as finance ministers prepare to reopen thorny reparations discussions. Churchill arrives and may propose a Brussels war debts conference, while France may accept. Some delegates fear debt talks could stall progress.

Paris Associated Press Allied Associated Nations Frank B. Kellogg Great Britain Herrick James A. Logan United States Logan Seise Kellogg Ambassador Herrick Foreign Office Churchill Winston Churchill Marquis of Crewe France M. Clemental Brussels Musgeling Italy

Bond Legislation Prepared by City Attorney in Meeting

City Attorney A I DeLaney awaits a bond measure for ibm ion to the General Assembly, to be presented to the Legislative committee of the Common Council next Monday. Pensions will be considered, Alderman Harrison said. Alderman Batra will explain pension amendments. A golf committee meeting, chaired by Harrison, is planned the same night. Drawings by City Engineer McMulroy and Hillside home tract development plans will be discussed.

A. I. DeLaney Eubion General Assembly Legislative Committee of the Common Council Fred W. Harrison William J1. Batra Aldermanic Golf Committee Harrison James A. McMlroy

Hartford Lawmakers Praise J Henry Roraback and Pick Appointees

The Hartford House caucus adopted a resolution praising J Henry Roraback for Republican campaigns. Post adjournment, committees chose doorkeepers and messengers across several counties while Senate nominees Nick Brainard and other officers faced expected passage. Democratic caucus in Hartford nominated Joseph P Bransfield for speaker and Lewis W Phelps for state auditor. no other candidates.

Hartford County Raymond M. Johnson Manchester New Haven Ernest L. Averill Branford Fairfield County John Thornhill Brookfield Windham County A. T. J. Clark Canterbury Middlesex County E. T. Clark Haldam Tolland County Wiliam L. Higgins Coventry Litchfield Tracy Canaan New London County Ambrose T. Sullivan Montville House J. Henry Roraback Republican Party Curtis A. Holmes Columbia Leslie Miller Torrington Cornelina O'Connor West Slaven John Hanson Stratford George W. Scoville Middletown Frank Oates Franklin Rey Hartford Joseph P. Bransfiell Portland Lewis W. Phelps Andover Capitol Edward M. Yeomans Democratic State Central Committee A. §. Lynch State Central Committee Bransfield Wilam J. Thomas Hast Haddam Mr. Phelps Frank A. Newnan Tolland

Religious classes draw large attendances across parishes

Religious groups reported strong interest and good results as classes began in multiple churches. About 1,000 Catholics attended St Marys with St Michaels skipping classes this week. St Cyrils saw 28 attendees while St Paulas Rev George Geisel noted 48 with an expectation of about 100 next Tuesday. Gospel classes at St Lukes and other Protestant groups await full tallies. Education will begin today in district three covering Prospect Jefferson Roosevelt Miles Howe Longfellow Jackson Whittier and Winck Rock schools.

St. Mary's Church St. Michael's Church St. Cyril’s Church George W. Geisel St. Paula Episcopal Church St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Prospect Jefferson, Roosevelt Miles Howe Longfellow Jackson, Whittier Winck Rock Schooels

Martinelli the tenor ill with typhoid in New York

Giovanni Martinelli, prominent tenor, is reported ill with typhoid at his apartment 285 Central Park West. He fell sick after performing La Juive at the Metropolitan Opera House on December 13, a role Caruso made famous in the past. Doctors say no change in his condition and he is afflicted with an intestinal infection.

New York Giovanni Martinelli Opera Central Park West Martinelli Metropolitan Opera House Caruso

Windsor Locks School Strike Grows Amid Absences

Windsor Locks January 6. The strike by high school students over the dismissal of Supervising Principal Leander Jackson drew more pupils away as about half of the students again failed to appear. State Supervisor Francis J. Harrington, now in charge, said more pupils were absent but expected matters to adjust by tomorrow without threats, appealing to common sense.

Windsor Locks Leander Jackson Francis J. Harrington

Youth of 18 Charged With Selling Liquor in City Court

Michael Lucanelli, 18, accused of selling small flasks of liquor and delivering larger amounts. He is held on $300 bond and will face a City Court hearing this morning.

Michael Lucanelli T18 Lucanelli

Defendant Wins Suit In Bread Case In Danbury Court

Judgment for the defendant in the Court of Common Pleas. John Campo of Danbury sued Sebastian Curt for bread valued at 449.90 with no compensation, a memorandum of decision by Judge Frederick W. Huxford issued yesterday afternoon.

John Campo Danbury Sebastian Cur Court of Common Pleas Frederick W. Huxford Campo

Adlerika intestinal antiseptic claim and testimonials

An advertisement asserts Adlerika cleanses the intestinal canal to prevent disease and relieve heart pressure by removing foul matter. It cites physician endorsements and patient testimonials claiming rapid relief from gas, constipation, sour stomach, and headaches. Sold by leading druggists with a Bridgeport store listing.

Aderika G. Eggers Yeauest Adierka James Weaver Adierika Puckett Adlerikala Sola

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington Scott Case Col. Logan Brainard J. Edwin Brainard Samuel C. Shaw Redding Shaw Bingham Trumbull Wallace R. Pierson Cromwell Philo T. Platt Newtown Pierson Preas J. Frederick Beker Platt Senate E. A. Anderson Waterpury Edward F. Hall New Britain Robert Johnson Messenger Willam H.woodruff Sherman P. Stockter Beacon Falls R. Leland Keeney John £. Kingsbury Daniel M. Cronin New London Fred Perkins Frederick Knapp Fairfield Charles A. Pilton Charles ©. Torkerson East Hampton Clarence H. Child Woodstock Charles M. Perrin Litchfield County Elton Skilton Morts Ernest Howe Titchfield EH. Irving Stone BF. C. Wolcott Norfolk Wolcott Stone Heather Brassieres and Bandeaux People’s Savings Bank Main Street Mr. Krueger
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