City budgets sliced as mayor seeks deeper cuts in 1924 25
City budget talks reveal Auditor Bernard Keating proposing $7.56 million general fund for 1924 25 with a $1.5 million trimming of requisitions and a tax rate target near 28 mills. Mayor Behrens backs 5 to 10 percent reductions across departments while pledging salaries won’t be touched. Board of Apportionment and Relief face pressure to lower valuations, bonds, and debt service to ease the tax burden, with emphasis on prudent bonding for needed improvements and keeping overall debt within $12.2 million.
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Ity
Ternard Keating
Board of Apportionment & Tar
F. Willian Behrens
Board of Relief
Burnham
Wiliam B. Burnham
Board of Apportionment
Uni
Sur Manufacturing Industriea
Board of
Board of Relief Arts
Washington Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Isolation Hospital
City Yard
Keating
Sevond
Pune
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Ts Tre Pythian
Mrturite
Conchapotanauh, Jr
C. A&m
Fairfield
Calanthe "Temple
Main Street
Equonnoci Lodge
Broad Street
Carpenters and Joiners
Elm
Martha Washington Lodge
Lerg
St. George
Colorado
Bet
Broan Street
Betsey Ka
Trafford Avenue
Tridge
Alton E Stevens Dead Inventor of Automatic Phone
Alton E Stevens, inventor of the automatic telephone and allied contrivances with over 700 patents, died at his Providence home after a prolonged illness. Born in Addison, Maine in 1876, he studied in Cherryfield and at English High School Providence, later collaborating with George Briggs of Screw Machine Products on selectphones. His obituary notes his involvement in manufacturing while a state financial issue looms over Grand List projections and city bond planning.
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Providence
Jay St
The
Screw Machine Products Company
Washington briefive notes on Coolidge and probes
President Coolidge faces Anti-Prohibition supporters urging law enforcement while a Senate sub committee weighs recognizing the Russian government. The Supreme Court set aside an Interstate Commerce ruling on mileage tickets as figures like Edward Bok testify on propaganda funding. Navy plans for the Tampico blockade face postponement and Archibald Roosevelt cites resignation from McNair Corporation amid oil reserve lease investigations.
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Coolidge
Supreme Court
Commerce Commission
Foame
Watton
Oklahoma
Magruder
Richmond
Tampico
Navy Department
Senate
Edward W. Bok
Prohibition
sumBion
House
Wars and Means
Green
Whiskey Blows Up At Lodging House Disturbing Police
Police rush to a Water Street lodging house after a bottle labeled Whiskey explosively detonates sending a fermenting odor. Officer draws his pistol but no one is hurt as detectives arrest Michael Vasledki for liquor violations and investigate the source of the explosive bottle.
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Daniel
Poland
York
Kimself
Michael Pasleski
Water Street
Amy
Investigation Bureau
Vasledki
Roosevelt Testimony On Resignation Sparks congressional hearing
Theodore Roosevelt recounts resigning from Sinclair oil unit after learning of suspicions and personal ties to Archie Roosevelt. He cites conversations with Wahlberg and secretaries, and notes pressure from Wahlberg to quit while detailing payments and possible loans connected to the Teapot Dome affair.
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Wahlberg
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Denby
Archie Roosevelt
Hollatrid
Daugherty
Longworth
Ohio
Garrett
Tennessee
Ongworth
Mal
Ave Roosevalt
Union Petroleum Company
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation
Sincleir Company
Westn
Sincleir Consolidated Ci Corporation
Beases
United States
Walsh
Florida
Tne J
Sinclair
Paris
Europe
Senator Caraway
G. D. Wahlbers
Mr. Sinclair
Gong
Roosevelt
Doheny
Zeverly
Tor
Wahleberg
Ahr. Stoosevelt
Sinclai
Fall
Denier
Orleans
Wall
Secretiry of the Interior
Judasy
Garry B. Binelai
Ronnec
Ali
Pall
Arnie Roosevelt
Housevelt
Meine
Sinclair Company
GB Wahlberg
Harry S. Sinclair
Fath
Harry F. Sinclair
Promotion of Captain Arthur Hennett to Coast Artillery post
Major Arthur C. Hennett of 307 T W Avenue, long time Connecticut National Guard member and former Fourth Company G A I officer, promoted to leader of the Coast Artillery Corps Officers Reserve at Lae Coast Defenses Long Island Sound First Corps Area. Formal announcement to follow February 1 Reserve Corps officers’ meeting details.
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Arthur C. Hennett
Twast Avenue
CALC
Coast Artillery Corps
Lae
Coast Defenses
Long Island Sound
Jovelvedt Yeserday
Majo Bennett
Bennett
Connecticut National
Connecticut National Cloard
Forte Wright
66Th C. A. U
France
Radrord Transport Corps
Germany
Armavice
Age of Constitutional Amendments and Political Quakes
The article reports on speeches at an American bar association banquet criticizing political demagoguery and calls for stronger constitutional safeguards. It covers remarks by Robert E. Leo Saner and debates on amendments, with emphasis on preserving the Constitution amid perceived federal overreach and wealth inequality. Names of judges and attendees are noted, including President Luarcinw presiding and various local and federal officials in attendance.
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American Law Institute
Trgemma Claims Cours
Thomas Hewes
Hartford
le Wilts
Jul Dutian
Robert E. Leo Saner
Mar Asesociation
United States
Petory
Coancellent Bar Association
Dbrauguet
Universiyt
Robinson
Slirtford
Teference F. Carmoily
Watermis Wpehosen
Janes A. Wheeler
New Haven
Net
American Republic
Robert
Tee Sanen
Almerton
Ole
Republic
Luarcinw
Atherg I
Gevery Aml
Arthur Hs
Thy
Josts
Chiat
Wobeele
Supreme Court
Jola W Firech
Troward J. Gurtia
Laign i
Barepee
Jola Boheel
Superior Court
Ho Wetrh
John PL Byltugy
Wraik
Haines
George B. Tlinman
John W. Banks
Isaac Wolfe
Christopher
Avery LP
Waldo Marvin
Ity le Hrown
Voll SM
Men to Serve Supper at First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church will host a supper in the parish house with arrangements made by the men of the church. Rev. George Wedydgon will lead the service and remarks for the community event.
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Atfoted
Dan
George Wedydgon
Andres
Northwest Winds Bring Severe Cold to Bridgeport Area
Bridgeport amid a brutal cold snap with northwest winds driving temperatures down to seven degrees above zero at 7:10 pm. Forecasts predict continued frigid weather in Southern New England with a warming trend expected tomorrow. Reports from local officials note frozen water pipes, thick ice, and reservoirs potentially affected by the cold across Ridgefield Danbury Newtown and Litchfield areas.
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Bridgeport
Jack Frost
Zara
U.S
Dureau
New Waven
Wen
Teo
Samun TP
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
P. V. Gaban
Board of Recreation
Seaside Park
Assessor's Office Debate Promotes Reform in Bridgeport
A public discussion on Bridgeport property valuation criticized current assessor staffing and urged adopting Yonkers style reforms. Speakers cited need for trained staff, defined duties, and annual terms for three assessors, urging city charter amendments and transparent public records to curb favoritism and improve accuracy.
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Peope
York City
Yonkers
Everge
New York
Bridgeport
New Classes Open At Community House
New classes are set to begin at the Community House featuring offerings from local instructors. Attendance secretary Miss Mais Hetherath of Goa announces plans for a broad program, with emphasis on health and practical skills, including nursing courses and civic topics.
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Pau
Commurumus
Hetherath
Goa
Howe
Tuuala
Mas
C. Bile
Turmer
So This Is London Lyric Review At New bevue Theatre
A mixed Broadway tone revue with a plot about American and English spouses clashing plays at the New bevue theatre. Ralph Locke, Allan F. Aboore, and Daghiad figure among cast with the Yankee father and English parent dynamics driving comic misunderstandings.
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George McCoban
Ureset
America
London
Bevue
Pucrehd
Uchida
Taseil
Ralph Locke Ag Fotant Draper
Fader
Allan F. Aboore
Aizam Brayer
Cohan
Pave Moore
Bok Award Plan Sparks Senate Debate Amid Secrecy
The Bok award investigation dominated Senate discussion as lawmakers debated its purpose. Senator Robinson of Arkansas pressed that focus on the Bok plan diverts from broader issues like Mellon tax measures and soldiers bonus protests. Ann Reed, leading inquiry, argued the committee would not skip "more important facts" and had already prioritized the Bok plan as trivial.
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League of Nations
Elhu Roor
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Bena- Ann Reed
Double Funeral for Drowned Bethel Lads
Bethel, Jan 21. A double funeral for John and Clifford Erickson, sons of Mr and Mrs Olaf Erickson of 68 Chestnut Street, will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Bethel Congregational Church. Rev Fred W Walsh to officiate.
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Bethel
John
Clifford Erickson
Olaf Erickson
Chestnut Street
Bethel Congregational Church
Fred W. Walsh
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices in Milford Area
Notices list deaths from January 1924 in Milford and nearby cities. Buckingham Chapman Ensign Egersey Sherman Sanger Wilson and others announce funeral details, interment locations, and anniversary masses, with addresses and service times.
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Bernard Keating
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Steve Armo
Alton E. Stevens
Mir
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Adydnaiel Company
Seria
Jajy
Senator Walsh
Wablbeme
Roope
Ted
Tie
Baltimore
Areie Roosevelt
Maberaueh Toren
Mercury
Ling
Parrais Pondell Park Avenue
Ridgefield
Danbury
Newtown
Jen
Shington
Jan
Lichfeld
Litcheleld
Hernard Keating
City Trenauver O. K. Edelmann
Pusat
Bridgeport Ia
Austom
Iiveharter
New York Tax Department
Hsia
Civil Service Commission Iwerk
Pr Ayer
Eee
Commissioner Co
Absencor
Ldeputy
Seers Ae
Geyisur
Mts
Stayétuan Vests
Peianslewaaay
Fr Soo
Sn Cmd
Tle
York State
Lyric BY Telegram
Wethie
Ant Aistead
Daghiad
Romiold Crragton
Moery
Miss O'Hryan
Bok
1St States District Dist. Sce
Laicer Sandler
Wll
Pulic
Harrmal Avenue
Morris M. Hochheiser
Enon
Buckingham
Milford
Conn
Jane A. Buckingham
Morgan P. Tibballs
High Street
Mhlford
Chapman
Albert W. Chap
Lakeview Cemetery
Ensign
Charles Brush Ensign
Gaston Terrace
Efteneon
Lakeslew
Egerssy
Andrew Egeressy
Fairfield Ave
First Hungarian Reform Church
Mountain
Noays Hawiey
Lakeview
Emeters Sanger
Chia City
George Singer
June Street
Tantcott Mountain Grove
Wilson
Middletown Cann
Janion B. Willson
B. Wilson
Hawlex Sand Wuiinet
Lafayette Street
Wesday
Mountain Agreve Cemeter
John Road
Charles Church
Baker
Mary
Anne
Weise
Ids
Flora
Asu Mis
Hlwood C. Wise
Richard Schu Aad
Hughes & Chapman
Simatfort Avenue
Charles L. Dennis
Harry F. McCabe
Asg Wea
John St
M. J. Gannon
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