City Faces Major Deficit and $2 Million April Gap
City administration plans up to $325,000 in deficiency notes to cover February expenses as treasury balance sits around $66,000 on January 1. Officials warn a total funding shortfall of roughly $1.0 to $2.0 million remains until April 1 when new appropriations kick in. Mayor Behrens signals drastic action against delinquent taxpayers while authorities explore tax and other revenue measures to bridge February through April.
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William Behrens
Beniens
Bridgeport
Masyo
Maxyor Behrens
Bernard Keating
Pardons and means in a federal corruption case
Federal authorities charged a group led by Means and Tinn with conspiring to obtain permits and bribes in a scheme tied to a business that supplied funds for public projects. Witnesses described the ring as taking payments and false reimbursements, with allegations of kickbacks and falsified costs.
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Meier
Gaston Hom
Department of Soe
Chicago
Toomonia
Jarnecke
Jack Delaney Knocks Out Flowers at Madison Square Garden
Jack Delaney from Bridgeport delivered a single decisive punch in the second round to knock out Tiger Flowers before a crowd of over 14,000 at Madison Square Garden New York. The bout, hailed as a clash of power and nerve, ended with Delaney signaling his strength and Flowers unable to respond.
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Bridgeport
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Eleuly Mors
Black Rock Bank Charter Fight Moves to Superior Court
Black Rock residents vote to appeal the Banking Commission denial of a charter. An organizing committee will seek signatures for a petition urging establishment of the bank, either via appeal to the Superior Court or pursuit of a National Bank charter, with capital requirements noted and debates on feasibility.
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Federal Reserve Bank incurs first deficit report note
The Federal Reserve Bank records its first deficit in the annual report. Net earnings declined due to lower discount rates and a drop in lending profits. The year shows a deficit around $616,872 with total undistributed earnings near $3.6 million and large prior year comparatives.
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Ile Bank
Park City Adonis Knocks Out Flowers in Second Round
In a fast second round, Park City middleweight Delaney floors Theodore Flowers the Fighting Deacon of Zion Brunswick Ga with a tight uppercut. Flowers rose briefly but could not continue as Delaney dominated the bout and moved closer to a title chance amid a crowd of about 14,900.
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Tiger) Vlowers
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Park City
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Astoria
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Buns
Merritt Proposes Bill to Stop Deceptive Labels
House sponsor Rep. Schuytes Merit outlines a plan to curb misleading branding and require clear state ment of contents on labeled goods. The bill would empower regulators to enforce accurate labeling and limit deceptive branding by manufacturers.
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Washington
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Ex Mail Clerk Admits Holdup on Long Island Train
James W Cadoo a 23 year old former mail clerk was arrested in Lynnbrook NY charged with last Tuesday night’s Long Island mail train robbery. Nassau county police say he confessed and $550 of the $10 000 shipment was recovered with details of the arrest not disclosed.
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County planners back Sherwood Isle park plan in Norwalk
Fairfield County Planning association voted to seek a 250000 dollar appropriation to acquire land for a state park at Sherwood Island in Westport. The group urged legislative support and empowered its committee to obtain legal aid as needed, praising Sherwood Island as the best site among options.
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State Highway Truck Kills Boy on Coaster Run
A fatal sledding accident on Colchester turnpike left 16 year old Zipneipkax Shawinsk dead at Woon Bacxus hospital after being struck by a state highway department truck driven by Benjamin Green. The boy's brother Tan 18 and Chesiaw Shawinsk 16 were injured but expected to recover in hospital.
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Benjamin Green
Sealed Speed Violates Treaty in Rum Row Case
In Sorwalk a U S district court heard the seizure of the British ship Over the Top with a $100000 cargo of liquor off Rum Row as part of testing a new Anglo American treaty. Judge Edward Thomas denied motions to dismiss, with two weeks set for brief filings. Evidence showed the vessel was 18 3 4 miles off the coast when the liquor was seized and that the Coast Guard executed the transfer aboard the ship under treaty authority.
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Tampa
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Shea
Great Britain
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Willlia T Murphy
Yohn Glitsch
Courfield
Ot State Bar Association
Roy Coast Guard
New London
Masonic Temple
Demspey Plans June Wedding Ends Ring Career
In Los Angeles Calfin 16jack Dempaesia announces marriage plans for June and signals retirement from boxing if a suitable fight cannot be arranged beforehand. The heavyweight champion says the marriage to Eatella Tivior marks a major life change and could end his prize ring career. He cites considerations of Miss Taylor’s film career and his own boxing path as key factors.
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Bella
Sudden Death Claims Justice Kellogg in Waterbury Home
Waterbury mourns Justice John P. Kellogg 64 after a sudden illness at his Buckingham Street home. He planned to attend a Hartford Bar Association meeting but died shortly after an 11 pm episode. Survived by wife Clara Mason Kellogg and three children Elizabeth, Rosemary, and John Kellogg Jr., plus two sisters and two brothers. Kellogg, Yale Law 1884, served as Waterbury city attorney, state’s attorney, superior court judge, and was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1919 then reappointed in 1919 by Gov. Trumbull. funeral at St John’s Church Monday at 2:30. Burial in Waterbury.
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Thie City
Big City Faces Deficit. Council Eyes $420k Deficiency Notes
Greenwich reports a looming treasury gap as the city council considers issuing the remaining 420000 in deficiency notes to cover a large deficit. The article outlines potential funding gaps, a 4000 dollar contingency, and related financial maneuvers as officials seek balance.
Retirement of Haynes Predicted at Capital
Washington January 16 President Coal Fire indicated at the White House that Rose Y Haynes may retire as commissioner at the clearance prohibition commission pending his post. An independent bureau head is expected to replace Haynes with Arthur Woods proposed as president for appointment to the prize.
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Cleay
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Aldermen Inspect Waterworks Projects After Noon Meeting
The Board of Aldermen met yesterday afternoon to inspect water supply stations and pumps. Areas reviewed included Newfield Avenue and Hearsley Street, with notes on Housatonte Avenue, Dutees Way, Flint Street, Wells Street, and the firms FF Construction Company and Oo Pinele Company.
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Police use radio for talking with outside stations
New York January 16 a radio set will link police headquarters with outlying stations across greater New York. The system, to be used via WINC and Municipal Broad casting, aims to relieve the regular Police Telephone by diverting accident and crime information to precinct stations for faster public notification and quicker pursuit responses.
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Luther cabinet still lacking four members
Berlin January 16 The new German chancellor Luther faced a postponed session as four cabinet posts remained unfilled an hour before his inauguration ministers for finance and two others were still to be announced. The delay followed a sudden shortage of available candidates for key portfolios amid debates on state securities and a temporary policy plan.
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Beer and illicit beer trade tied to Aldermanic properties
Testimony in the Jacob Levy case outlines a scheme involving Alderman Frank J. Kisco and others. Bottling and storage ran from a Waterview avenue warehouse to Doherty’s garage and a West Point road facility, with shipments to New York and payments to staff and police figures. The trial details a network of truck deliveries, bribery attempts, and threats amid a crackdown on illegal beer operations in Bridgeport.
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Westport Belle Department
Submarine Still Fast as Tugs Fail to Dislodge
At Chatham Massachusetts January 16 tugs failed to move the submarine stuck on Nauset Bar Oilang harbor after grounding last Tuesday morning heavy seas hindered operations and observers feared flotation might wait until the monthly high tide about 10 days away the crew were taken off Wednesday leaving the craft firmly lodged on the bar under rough conditions
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