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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1927

Page

4

Tax Burden on Industry Highlighted by Springfield Officials

Springfield Massachusetts speakers warn that rising government costs and taxes threaten industrial initiative. They cite per capita tax comparisons from Hartford Worcester and Nashville to illustrate wide city cost variation. Emphasizing essential municipal services, they argue for prudent tax policy to avoid stifling enterprise and citizen effort.

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City Government Expenditure Compared With State and Federal Outlays

An 1825–1926 comparison shows city operation and maintenance costs rising sharply relative to forty eight state outlays while federal outlays grow only modestly. The text argues taxpayers have a duty to demand scrutiny of municipal government efficiency and capacity.

Inter-parochial Men’s Club to Sponsor Next Week’s Meetings

Trecy Toord, president of the Inter-parochial Men’s Club of Episcopalian churches in Archigeport and Stratford, announced that the noon day half hour services will be held Monday and Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church on Courtland Street with strong club support. The services, part of the Bishops Crusade, begin at 12 15 and end at 12 45. Prominent speakers will attend and Theodore Braitling will play the organ. Although a men’s gathering, all are invited to attend if business permits.

Trecy Tord Episcopes Archigeport Stratford Iin

Mysterious Death Case Linked to Magazine Love Letters

In Lewellen Nebraska a coroner probes the death of Charles Elrod after letters written under fake names by his sweetheart Veda Bellefeuille are traced to a magazine inspired tale. Investigators consider starvation or a tragic self destruction as possible causes with no clear motive.

Marshalltown Charles Elred Lewellen Nebraska India Hotel Veda Bellefeuille Elrod Dexter Orten Keith Clayton Clayton Bellefeuille

Suit Against Tax Firm Will Be Completed

Closing arguments proceed in an $8,008 carriage injury case brought by James Pitcher of Danbury against Minnie Renno. The plaintiff alleges a Jan 6 incident on Cross Box Main Street where a taxi owned by Renno struck him. Doctor WT Brenson testified Pitcher remains in weakened mental condition due to the injuries.

James Pitcher Danbury Minnie Renno WT. Brenson Edwin C. Dickens Brandon Hurts

Aged woodchopper dies in cabin fire

In Ashland January 1 a passerby found William Chase, an elderly woodcutter, dead as flames destroyed his cabin on the Jor Whitney estate. An overturned lamp is believed to have started the blaze after a 27 year tenure on the property.

Ashland Migs Whitney Willam Chase Chine

Turkey Supper Marks Harding High Class Banquet

February class of Warren Harding High School holds a turkey banquet in the cafeteria marking the final activity before Thursday's commencement. The 61 graduates and eight faculty guests attend with Principal Hedges and staff present. music, dancing, and a full program follow the meal.

Harding High Warrenarding High School Ralph Hedges Ralph Walker Agnes Collins Louise Planated Miss Lawlor Bertha Watson Jella Moynihan Jesse Beans Odvilla Bernard Tom 8 George Ansong Mary Tou Catherine Hungerford Cherie Sara Shirra Hilsa Bakos Wallace Welse Russell Hinckley Farenell Orga Anthony

Ageing centenarians warned against emulation health risks

New York officials urged the public not to imitate centenarians who reach 100 by flouting health rules. State Health Commissioner Matthias Ni chlhol warned at a tuberculosis and health conference that measuring health by birth and death is misleading and called for focus on overall well being and disease prevention rather than chasing long life. He also warned the U S is poorly vaccinated and Mexico could threaten the United States with smallpox and other diseases.

New. York Mfc Matthias Nieholl New York Nicholl United States Mexico

Canadian Named Delegate by Pope

Quebec January 18 Right Reverend Andre Casujo named apostolic delegate for Canada per a Rome dispatch to L Action Catholique. Casulo, born 1881 at Castellate Dorba, has held roles as canon of Florence, secretary of the ecclesiastical commission, Vicar General, bishop of Valeriano, and is currently apostolic delegate to Egypt.

Quebec Andre Casujo Canada Rome L’action Catholique Casulo Castellate Dorba Florence Mgr Pietro di Maria Switzzerland Papel Berne

Fire Drives Elderly Patients From Sanitarium in Wellesley

A blaze in the Old Lawrence house sanitarium in Wellesley, Massachusetts sent elderly patients fleeing onto the street after the fire on the first floor spread quickly. Two alarms were rung, but none of the patients were injured or suffered ill effects from the hasty exit.

Wellesley Masa Danidl Lawrence House

Germany to Try Atlantic Flights

Germany plans two trans Atlantic trips in twin motor Dormier hydro planes set for June from Homburg to New York via London Greenland and from Berlin to Buenos Aires via Geneva Marseille Bar atetown Africa. If successful, regular service may begin in 1925.

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